Austin News

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the 21 Texas public institutions of higher education that have been honored with the 2023 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). The award, established by the Texas Legislature, recognizes universities and colleges that provide outstanding education and related services that significantly contribute to the academic success of student veterans and military-connected students.

In a statement, Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude to the institutions for their ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive services for student veterans and military-connected students, stating, "Texans are forever indebted to our veterans and their families, and we will continue to help support their success so they can thrive here in Texas."

The TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran, Laura Koerner, also highlighted the importance of recognizing these colleges and universities for their dedication to supporting Texas veterans and military-connected students. She praised the awardees for providing excellent education and services to veterans, stating, "Texas sets the gold standard for education, and we are grateful to these awardees for their contributions."

The Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award is presented at gold, silver, and bronze levels to showcase the breadth and depth of services provided to veteran students and their families. The 2023 award winners include institutions such as Austin Community College, Collin College, Sam Houston State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of North Texas, among others.

Applicants for the award are evaluated on various criteria, including the availability of centralized resources and support for veteran students, designated points of contact for veteran students, and programs and policies that facilitate the admission and enrollment of veterans.

For more information about the award and the services provided by these institutions to veteran students, visit the Texas Veterans Commission's Education webpage.

Click this link to access more information: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-celebrates-winners-of-texas-veterans-commissions-education-excellence-award