Community
Overview
Fifteen percent of Western Pennsylvanians—including 33,000 residents of Pittsburgh—are veterans, and we at the University of Pittsburgh are proud to have among our current student population 250 registered veterans who are earning degrees from our various schools and campuses. Our region is a welcoming hub for veterans and their families, and our city is home to a number of veterans resources, including the University Drive Division of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, and numerous social and professional organizations such as the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania.
Veteran Campus Community
Veterans Student Association
Established in 2007, the Veterans Student Association helps veteran students achieve their personal and academic goals by providing information regarding military and nonmilitary benefits, educational and career opportunities, and professional networking. The group invites veterans, ROTC members, reservists, and active military students as well as the spouses and dependents of veterans to participate in its social events and activities. Contact:
Jay Sukits
E-mail: jsukits@katz.pitt.edu
Veterans' Legal Society
This society provides fellowship for members of the law school community who are veterans, current military members, and anyone else interested in veterans' or military issues. In addition, the organization provides the law school and the University community with information about veterans, the military and military issues, opportunities with the Judge Advocate General of the various branches of military, Departments of Veterans' Affairs opportunities, and other related topics and issues. Contact: sorc+vetslawsociety@pitt.edu
Military Medicine Interest Group
This group was established to increase understanding of military medicine in the PittMed community, establish relationships with military physicians and medical personnel in order to create unique medical opportunities, and to bring the community of military members in the student body together. Contact: sorc+mmig@pitt.edu
ROTC
- Army ROTC
www.rotc.pitt.edu/
- Air Force ROTC
www.det730.com/ - Naval ROTC (at neighboring Carnegie Mellon University)
www.cmu.edu/nrotc/
Veteran Community in Pittsburgh
- Veterans’ Services of Allegheny County
www.alleghenycounty.us/veterans/index.aspx
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/
- Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania
www.vlpwpa.org/content.agent?page_name=HOME
- Pittsburgh’s Annual Veterans Day Parade
www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17922141/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=news
Pitt Community
- The McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success enhances student learning by offering a variety of workshops and events for nontraditional students.
- The College of General Studies Student Government provides an array of services and programs to enhance CGS students life on campus.
- The Division of Student Affairs supports and enhances student learning and development by providing a wide array of programs and services.
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, click