Del Mar College hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 to honor all who serve in U.S. Armed Forces
DMC Regent Dr. Nicholas Adame served as "guest of honor" during presentation held on Heritage Campus
Article by Richard Guerrero, Jr.
On Veterans Day, we recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. This day serves as an opportunity to reflect on their dedication, express gratitude for their contributions and reaffirm our collective commitment to supporting those who have defended our freedoms.
To honor all who have served, Del Mar College Veterans Services presented its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. The ceremony was held in the courtyard at the Peace `Pole between the Harvin Student Center and the Memorial Classroom Building. DMC Regent and U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Nicholas Adame was the guest of honor, according to Dr. Jennifer Armentrout, Sergeant Major, USMC (ret) and DMC Veterans Services Director.
Currently, 812 total veteran students and family members are enrolled in fall 2025 courses at DMC with 510 receiving Veterans Affairs benefits and 302 Hazelwood Act tuition exemptions.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in early September that Del Mar College is one of 33 two- and four-year public higher education institutions to receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze award based on criteria set forth by the Texas Veterans Commission and outlined in the Governor’s release.
Del Mar College's Veterans Services received a Gold Award. Read about the college's announcement: https://vikingnews.delmar.edu/dmc-veterans-services-receives-tvc-gold-veterans-education-excellence-recognition-award-us-rep-michael-clouds-office-presents-congressional-acknowledgement-during-board-of-regents-regular-october-meeting/
The Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award was established by the Texas Legislature and is given after thorough review of college and university applicants that demonstrate educational excellence and support services that “significantly contribute to the academic success of student veterans and military-connected students.”
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