Contact
| Department | Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Athletics | Dave Herr-Cardillo | Director - Adaptive Athletics | 520-626-4667 | herrcard@email.arizona.edu |
| Additional Resources | Michael Wm. Marks, Ph.D. | Lead Psychologist, EBP Coordinator | 520-792-1450 x4523 | Michael.Marks@va.gov |
| Admissions Process | Crystal Adams | Admissions Counselor | 520-621-5408 | ceadams35@email.ariozna.edu |
| Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | Krishna Bright, MA LPC | Mental Health Clinician | 520-621-3334 | bright@health.arizona.edu |
| Disability Resources | Patty Bredehoft | Disability Resources Access Consultant | 520-621-1435 | pattyb@email.arizona.edu |
| Federal Relations | Shay D. Stautz | Associate Vice President for Federal Relations | 520-621-3108 | stautzs@email.arizona.edu |
| General Questions regarding V.E.T.S. Initiative | Cody Nicholls | Director, V.E.T.S. Initiative | 520-626-7154 | rcn1@email.arizona.edu |
| GI Bill Veterans Services | Maralynn Bernstein | Veterans Services Program Coordinator/Certifying Officer | 520-621-9501 | veterans@email.arizona.edu |
| Health and Wellness | Krishna Bright, MA LPC | Mental Health Clinician | 520-621-3334 | bright@health.arizona.edu |
| Military One Source | ||||
| Pima Community College | Registrar | Registrar | 520-206-4640 | |
| SERV - Transition Courses | Robert M.Torres, Ph.D. | Department Head, Agricultural Education | 520-621-1523 | rtorres1@email.arizona.edu |
| Student Veterans of America at the University of Arizona | Ricardo Pereyda | SVA President | 520-626-8330 | rap4@email.arizona.edu |
| Student Veterans Resource and Study Center | Student Veterans Center Staff | Student Veterans | 520-626-8330 | vetsofc@email.arizona.edu |
| Tillman Military Scholar Program | Cody Nicholls | Pat Tillman Foundation University Point Person | 520-626-7154 | rcn1@email.arizona.edu |
| Transfer Admissions - Pima Community College | Nakaya Manning | UA Pima West Campus Transfer Specialist | 520-206-6991 | nmanning@email.arizona.edu. |
| Transfer Admissions - Pima Community College | Paul Miller | Senior Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions | 520-206-7260 | pauljm@arizona.edu |
| Transfer Center | Jeanais Brodie | Director, Transfer Student Services | 520-626-6463 | jbrodie@email.arizona.edu |
| VA Crisis Line | 800-273-8255 (Option 1) | |||
| VA Work Study | Maralynn Bernstein | Veterans Services Program Coordinator | 520-621-9501 | veterans@email.arizona.edu |
| Veterans in Higher Education National Clearinghouse | Cody Nicholls | Director, V.E.T.S. Initiative | 520-626-7154 | rcn1@email.arizona.edu |
| Veterans Services | Maralynn Bernstein | Veterans Services Program Coordinator/Certifying Officer | 520-621-9501 | veterans@email.arizona.edu |
Noteworthy
Vets Navigate Reentry to Civilian Life
Veterans' transition from military to civilian life affects many more people than the former service members, and a number of Arizona programs are working to ease that shift.
UA Student Vets Invested in Community Work
The UA chapter of the Student Veterans of America, or SVA, organizes several service projects and charity events throughout the year in an effort to make positive community-based contributions.
Military Suicides on Rise; No Simple Solutions
When Ricardo Pereyda returned from Iraq, he thought his most difficult days were behind him...
UA's Eller College designated as Military Friendly School by the GMAC
UA's Eller College MBA program has been recognized as a "Military Friendly School" by the Graduate Management Admissions Council.
UA to Pursue More Tillman Military Scholar Awards
The Pat Tillman Foundation announced the first Tillman Military Scholars in 2009 and has since provided more than $3.2 million in scholarships to undergraduates, graduates and post-doctoral students at universities across the nation.
Vets Flock To Colleges... But How Are They Doing?
The UA Student Vets Center is staffed by trained student veterans who have transitioned to the University and are knowledgeable about the campus. The Student Vets Center staff offers individualized service to improve the experience of all vets at the UA. The center is a casual, safe place for student veterans to relax and study.
Veteran Enrollment increases at UA
An increase of veteran enrollment at the UA can be attributed to the rise in GI Bill use, as well as troops returning from the war in Afghanistan.
Photo Slideshow: From Fatigues to Artwork
Members of the UA chapter of Student Veterans of America recently participated in the Combat Paper Project. As part of the project, students and veterans cut up their retired military uniforms and processed the pieces into pulp, then paper, creating journals, canvases, masks and other works of art.
UA recognized for helping veterans succeed
The UA has been recognized for offering well-crafted services to help veterans succeed in the college classroom amidst a high, nation-wide drop-out rate.
Mental Health Services for Student Vets & Family Members on UA Campus
University of Arizona student veterans & their family members (must be UA student) are eligible for mental health services offered on campus by Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS) staff. Counseling services for student veterans & family members are also offered by V.A. counselors who are on campus on Mondays & Thursdays.
From the Foxhole to the Classroom
The UA VETS office helps men and women who served our country make the transition from war and succeed in the classroom and in life.
The University of Arizona Foundation
You contribution can make an immediate difference to the VETS Initiative at the University of Arizona. Learn more at the University of Arizona Foundation's donation website.