CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University announced on Thursday that it has earned a statewide recognition for its work with veterans and the military community.
According to WT officials, the Texas Veterans Commission has awarded WT's Office of Military and Veteran Services a gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award, recognizing the University's gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award, trecognizing the University's commitment to ensuring the academic success of veterans and the military community.
The state legislature established the VEERA program in 2013 to recognize public colleges and universities; awards have been presented since 2021.
"At WT, we are absolutely committed to honoring and advocating for those who have made the sacrifice to serve