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SAN ANTONIO —Texas A&M University-San Antonio has been selected as a Gold Recipient of the 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) by the Texas Veterans Commission. The award recognizes universities and colleges that support military-connected students and contribute to their academic success. This marks the fourth year A&M-San Antonio has been selected for a VEERA, including in 2023 when the University was once again a Gold Recipient.
“Receiving the VEERA is a huge honor and demonstrates the University’s dedication to serving our military-connected students. It also supports The Texas A&M University System’s strategy to be the number one veteran-serving system in the nation,” said Tila Jernigan, director of A&M-San Antonio’s Office of Military Affairs.
A&M-San Antonio has approximately 1,200 military-connected students, including nearly 500 who are veterans. Military-connected students comprise about 15 percent of the total student population at A&M-San Antonio. With a proud history of supporting veterans and their families, the University developed Patriots' Casa in 2014 as the campus was taking shape. The $12 million facility features a private suite where licensed professionals offer counseling services at minimal or no cost. There’s also a ceremony room, lounge, children’s therapy area and outdoor garden.
A&M-San Antonio was among five Texas A&M University System institutions awarded this year by the Texas Veterans Commission. The award ceremony was held during the 16th Annual Texas A&M System Military-Affiliated Student Symposium in College Station.
The Texas Veterans Commission was created in 1927 and acts as the state-appointed advocate for Texas veterans. As part of VEERA, the commission evaluates applications on a variety of criteria and awards Gold-, Silver- and Bronze-level status. As a VEERA Gold Recipient, the University received the highest level of recognition, highlighting the depth and breadth of services provided to veteran students and their families.
About Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 39 undergraduate degrees and 23 graduate degrees to about 8,040 students. A&M-San Antonio is home to the Henry G. Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders, the Cyber Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center, and the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and has received the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education for its support of Latino student success. Approximately 65 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and about 70 percent are the first in their families to attend college. A&M-San Antonio is a military-embracing institution; the University was awarded the 2023 Gold Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission. Visit tamusa.edu for more information. #onamission