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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Student worker and supply chain management senior Cristobal Puga works at his desk at the Military and Veteran Center. Photo by Nadine Omeis | Mercury Staff.

Student veterans find welcome on campus

November 12, 2018

During a deployment to Afghanistan, Eric McCrory said he remembers sitting in a gunner’s hatch driving to Kabul thinking about the commotion surrounding him.  “For about 98 percent of the time...

Out of Uniform

Out of Uniform

June 6, 2016

Student veterans adjust to civilian life by finding community, inform classroom discussion with experiences It was only within the first two weeks of Richard Bailey’s deployment to Iraq that his life...

Virtual rehab starts trials

Virtual rehab starts trials

October 19, 2015

New project allows veterans to access physical therapy remotely Disabled veterans will be able to take part in new experimental treatments this November when a virtual rehabilitation program starts preliminary...

Mercury story did disservice to veterans

August 24, 2015

Story, image draws criticism from subject of brain health piece I agreed to share my personal story with The Mercury to raise awareness of research and program offerings for military service members at...

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Women vets struggle with system

March 9, 2015

At UTD, there are 600 military-affiliated students and the number is growing, McNeme said. Most veterans require assistance with healthcare services, ways to support their families financially when the...

On the frontlines

On the frontlines

March 9, 2015

Veterans on campus share experiences of women in combat Retired Air Force Col. Kim Olson will visit campus March 26 to speak about women in combat as part of a series of events celebrating Women’s History...

Vet group looks to grow

July 7, 2014

Fireworks on the Fourth of July are meant to bring joy to Americans every year, but for soldiers who have returned from active combat duty, the experience can trigger reminders of war. Veterans of Dallas,...

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