News from Minnesota State: Honoring our veterans

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Each year, there are more than 6,500 veterans and service members taking classes at Minnesota State campuses—either online or in person. In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11, I share with you stories featuring two of our military students. Enjoy!

Scott Olson
Chancellor, Minnesota State

Minnesota State University Moorhead Grad Student Advocates for Service Members

Lieutenant Maiah McCowan is an active-duty Air Force service member working on two master’s degrees at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Maiah serves as a volunteer member of the Veterans Service Committee at MSUM and her career goal is to work at a VA Hospital after graduation.

Read more about Maiah's service.

Army Veteran and Dakota County Technical College Grad Helping Disabled Vets

United States Army veteran Nikolas Ybarra graduated from Dakota County Technical College in May with an associate of applied science degree. After graduation, his desire to help fellow veterans led him to the position of national service officer for the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans.

Learn more about Nikolas' time in the military.

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