The nonprofit Student Veterans of America (SVA) has recognized Columbia’s Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI) with its William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award.
Presented at SVA’s national conference in Colorado Springs earlier this year, the award is given to institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for US military veterans in their pursuit of higher education and career advancement.
“This honor from SVA reinforces Columbia University’s place as a top choice for veterans looking to pursue a world-class education,” says Curtis Rodgers, vice dean of Columbia’s School of General Studies and the founder of CVTI.
Approximately seven hundred veterans are currently enrolled at Columbia, more than at all the other Ivy League universities combined. Established in 2017, CVTI provides comprehensive support services for veterans studying at Columbia and trains staff at other colleges and universities on how to assist veterans transitioning into academic and professional life.
