In The News: Military and Veterans Services
Most veterans using the Forever GI Bill to attend UNLV have not faced the backlog affecting thousands at other universities who have yet to receive benefits or have received them late.
U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen on Monday introduced a bill that would expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit to ensure that all student veterans using their GI Bill benefits can take advantage of paid internships or part-time work while in school.
Leo Garcia is marching with the weight of 7,000 fallen veterans on his back.
Leo Garcia is marching with the weight of 7,000 fallen veterans on his back.
Southern Nevada veteran's clubs are celebrating Military Appreciation Month with a rucking event.
“One veteran at a time” is how Ross Bryant describes his approach to running UNLV’s Military and Veterans Services Center. But as members of the thriving veteran community of 1,700 on campus attest, he brings far more to his job than just an ability to focus.
Ross Bryant’s business card is telling of the kind of outreach he is championing for active military and veteran students attending UNLV this fall. The first director of UNLV’s newly formed Office of Veteran Services has his cellphone number listed prominently on his card. It’s there so veteran students can reach him day or night to talk about anything, Bryant said.