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The goal of this community or “rope team” is to support the experience and development of active military, veterans, and family members of active military and veterans who have the unique experience of serving in the uniformed services and to whom we deeply grateful for their selfless service.  This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal, social, academic and professional journey. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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Resources for veteran Families: Summer 2026

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As a personal note, I volunteered with the National Military Family Association (NMFA) for some years. The experience was rich and insightful, as I could bond with military children and military wives facing deployment of their loved ones. Among others, …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Interactive Premiere of Unfinished Freedom: A Juneteenth Conversation with Starletta Renee Washington

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Premiering June 17 at 10 a.m. ET on Excelsior’s YouTube channel

Join Excelsior University, the Center for Social Justice, and the Race & Ethnicity and Women’s Rope Teams in commemorating Juneteenth through the premiere of “Unfinished Freedom: Truth, Healing, and the Future We’re Building,” an interactive session …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Find Strength in Your Transition

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When the going gets tough, we have a saying in the Marine Corps: don’t go internal. When you are in an uncomfortable or painful situation, it is only natural to focus internally on the discomfort you are experiencing instead of …

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Memorial Day

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“The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought …

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RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Ventures & Victories: Ryan Walsh

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In this episode, we talk with Ryan Walsh, Army Ranger Veteran and founder of Valqari, about the lessons he’s learned building and leading multiple multimillion-dollar companies from the ground up. Ryan shares how his military background shaped his …

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Cummins Careers: Supporting Veterans and Persons with Disabilities

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Step inside Cummins careers and discover how this global leader in power technology fosters a supportive environment where veterans and individuals with disabilities can thrive at work ❤️

In this video, you’ll meet Sara McAninch, diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture manager …

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Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Returning Veterans

This course is a collaboration between FourBlock and Columbia University, powered by T-Mobile. The course will focus on the development…
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Spotlights

Loyalty and Service of Veterans: A Veterans Day Message from Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kent A. D. Clark ’10

Loyalty and Service of Veterans: A Veterans Day Message from Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kent A. D. Clark ’10

Finding Your Career Path in IT with Many Interests

How persistence and mentorship helped this veteran and Excelsior grad succeed!

One Veteran's Story of Success at Excelsior

One Veteran’s Story of Success at Excelsior

Join a Conversation About Recent Events

Join a Conversation About Recent Events

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Connecting military-affiliated individuals and veterans with supportive resources.

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Disaster assistance and Resources for Veterans

View the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ collection of resources including housing assistance, health care, and more.

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.