Military & Veterans

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.

Stories & News

Center for Social justice present @ Connections

News & Articles

Today Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, Founding Director and Chief Diversity Officer of the Center for Social Justice (CSJ), and Rubi Blancas Orduna, Program Director for the CSJ at Excelsior’s Florida site, attended an invitation from Healthy St. Pete Foundation to participate …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together “

News & Articles

Hispanic Heritage Month gathering brings Tampa Bay community leaders together to strengthen collaboration and collective impact

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, the Center for Social Justice at Excelsior University’s Florida Site, in partnership with the Hispanic Outreach Center …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

Creating Sacred Spaces: Featuring Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy’s Work on Spirituality and Meaning-Making

News & Articles

How can colleges and universities support students not only academically, but also in their search for purpose, belonging, and meaning?

Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy is helping advance this important conversation through her work on spirituality, student development, and holistic well-being in …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

Excelsior Technology Presentation @ One Million cups St. Petersburg

News & Articles

Today, Excelsior University was proud to be featured at 1 Million Cups St. Petersburg, where Dr. Carrie Prior, Dean of Excelsior University’s School of Technology, shared more about Excelsior’s mission, academic programs, and growing presence in Florida.

The Center for …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

Opening Pathways to Higher Education for Returning Citizens

News & Articles

On September 9, 2026, the Center for Social Justice at Excelsior University’s Florida site was pleased to accept an invitation from Life From Inside Out to connect with members of the community and share information about Excelsior’s academic programs and …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

Hispanic Month Proclamation

News & Articles

Excelsior University’s Florida site was honored to participate in the City of St. Petersburg’s Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, presented by Mayor Kenneth T. Welch on September 3, 2026.

The proclamation offered a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, leadership, …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA

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Power to Fly

Check out the job boards, resources, events and more available on Power to Fly!

Veterans Ascend

Veterans ASCEND was created by a veteran who is also a certified HR professional. Taking from her transition out of …

Military Hire

Veteran Hiring Website & Network

My Next Move

My Next Move for Veterans is designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. The interactive tool helps vets …

USA JOBS

USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the federal government’s …

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Use the Veterans Job Matcher to find civilian careers that might be a good match for your military skills.

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DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
Chief Diversity Office & Founding Director of the Center for Social Justice Meet DANIEL

RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
Program Director, Center for Social Justice Meet RUBI

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.

Military & Veterans