San Jac earns Silver Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award
Pasadena, Texas – San Jacinto College has received the Silver Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Veterans Commission, recognizing the College’s commitment to supporting student veterans and military-connected students.
The annual award, established by the Texas Legislature, highlights Texas colleges and universities that provide exceptional education and services to veterans and their families. Awards are presented at gold, silver, and bronze levels to recognize the depth and breadth of veteran-focused resources and programs available across the state.
“Colleges and universities across Texas offer world-class resources and educational support to the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military,” said Governor Greg Abbott in his announcement of the 2025 award recipients. “I thank these institutions for their ongoing efforts to provide wide-ranging services for student veterans and veterans' children as they pursue opportunities in higher education.”
San Jacinto College was recognized for its robust services forveterans, including centralized support resources, veteran-specific advising and orientation, faculty and staff training on veteran student issues, access to academic and mental health support, career services, and a dedicated veterans center to connect students with resources and community. One stellar example of the College’s commitment to veterans is the annual Veteran Resource Fair, that took place Friday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Central Campus LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology.
“Education is key to a veteran’s personal well-being and long-term quality of life,” said Laura Koerner, chairwoman, Texas Veterans Commission. “These colleges and universities ensure our veterans and their dependents receive the quality education they have earned in an environment that cultivates their academic success.”
“At San Jacinto College, we are proud to honor the service of our veterans by providing the support they need to thrive academically and personally,” said Holly Morrison, veteran services manager, San Jacinto College. “This recognition underscores the commitment of our faculty and staff to create an environment where military-connected students can succeed, graduate, and continue serving their communities in new and meaningful ways.”
San Jacinto College joins 33 institutions statewide recognized this year. The College’s Silver Award distinction places it among the top tier of veteran-serving institutions in Texas.
The Texas Veterans Commission advocates for and provides superior service to veterans, their families, and survivors, offering assistance with benefits, funding for direct services, and administration of the Hazlewood Act education benefits.
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About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
