About Our Center
Student Veteran Success is part of Campus Life. We can provide a holistic approach to supporting military-affiliated students. Visit our office to enjoy our welcoming space in the Student Union basement (room 061) and learn about our services and opportunities.
Meet the Team
- Student Veteran Success
Student Veteran Success supports military-affiliated students to become comfortable and aware of campus and community resources focused on academic success. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our students to belong.
Vincent Rivera, MA.Ed.
Veteran Success Coordinator
Vince has a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Information Systems from The University of Nevada, Reno. He's worked in higher education since 2015 at The University of Nevada, Reno Veteran Services, and Western Nevada Colleges’ Veteran Resources. Vince served in the United States Marine Corps and the Air Force Reserve. During his free time, Vince enjoys playing Disc Golf, playing (badly) an assortment of musical instruments, and being ignored by his two cats.
Student Testimonial
- Malik McGee, Former Veteran Student
"I enjoy working at the Student Veteran Success Center. I am a full time student and a proud member of the Oklahoma National Guard. At the veteran center, I assist with events and help other veteran students. It is important that we take advantage of the opportunities that are available for our unique situation. So, I make it a priority to ensure that as student veterans, we adhere to our respective branches’ orders and that we ultimately succeed in school. I have the chance to develop my leadership skills and to connect with others who also help me along the way. Our supervisors and advisors go out of their way to make sure that we are equipped with the resources that we need to be prepared and succeed as students. This also includes our supervisor Cheryl Kleeman, listening to our problems, sharing advice, and connecting to us as a fellow veteran. I hope to continue this tradition and pass on these opportunities to future OSU student veterans."
