Paul and Sarah Karon Veterans Resource Center

Thank you to Paul and Sarah Karon for their leadership gift in support of the Tommie Give Day campaign for the Paul and Sarah Karon Veterans Resource Center. Help us match their generosity today!

As new veterans navigate the transition to civilian life, college is often the place where this transition begins. A campus veteran center offers a safe place for student-veterans to find the resources they need to succeed. The Karon Veterans Resource Center (Karon VRC) is this place. The center affords veterans the opportunity to meet fellow student-veterans and share their experiences with those who have or are going through a similar experience. For some, the Karon VRC is simply a safe place to share a cup of coffee. For others, it is the only place they feel comfortable asking for help with everything from their course schedule to PTSD and other service-related challenges. Since many student-veterans are commuters, this designated space also serves as a place to get work done, socialize and use time productively between classes. Moreover, the Karon VRC enhances a veteran’s sense of belonging within the university.

The University of St. Thomas salutes veterans and military-affiliated families as we work to be the most military-friendly university in the Upper Midwest. While here, veterans get the resources they need to succeed academically — and the career support needed to thrive after graduation.

Annual Gifts:
Near-term operational needs

Supplement Director's Strategic Initiatives:
Immediate Awards for Gap Scholarships
PTSD Conference
Veterans Ball

Emergency Grant Fund:
When unforeseen events happen in a veteran's life, for example, a vehicle accident or medical expenses, a no-interest loan is available through St. Thomas Veterans Services.

Thank you for your generosity!