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Columbus State earns Purple Star designation

Student News | Monday, November 14, 2022

Above left, the Color Guard presenting the colors ahead of the Veterans Day luncheon on November 8 in Mitchell Hall. Above right, Randy Gardner, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, was the featured speaker

Pictured, above left, the Color Guard presenting the colors ahead of the Veterans Day luncheon on November 8 in Mitchell Hall. Above right, Randy Gardner, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, was the featured speaker. 

Columbus State has joined the list of schools designated a Collegiate Purple Star institution.

Randy Gardner, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, made the announcement last week. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools showing a significant commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. 

Criteria for being chosen as a Purple Star college or university include having a dedicated military/veteran point of contact or an on-campus office; establishing priority registration for veterans and service members; surveying student veterans and servicemembers – along with spouses and dependents – about needs and challenges; and allowing for the establishment of student-led groups and organizations for veterans and service members.

“Receiving this award is a tremendous honor,” said Jay Favuzzi, Military & Veterans Affairs manager. “It recognizes the dedication demonstrated by the Veterans Affairs team and the College as a whole, providing support to our veterans and military and dependent students.” After 19 years, Favuzzi continues to serve in the U.S. Army, with multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan.

Watch a two-minute synopsis video.

 

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