UT Dallas Earns Texas Honor for Excellence in Veteran Education

Last fall, UT Dallas was honored with a top award from the state of Texas for its work to help student veterans succeed academically.

UT Dallas was one of nine recipients of the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Veterans Education Program. In its first year, the award included gold-, silver- and bronze-level honors, which recognize institutions of higher education for excellence in providing education and related services to student veterans and military-connected students.

“This award demonstrates the importance of having a center and dedicated staff for military-affiliated students at institutions of higher education,” said Lisa Adams, director of the Military and Veteran Center and a former Air Force pilot.

“The gold award recognizes that we continue to provide innovative programs – such as the center’s Green Zone training – and holistic support for students who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military.”

The Texas Veterans Commission evaluated award applicants on a number of criteria, including the quality of academic support services; staff and faculty training; mental health and disability services; and career services.