Whipps recognized as Veteran Champion of the Year

Nicholas Whipps, veteran and military student services coordinator, has been recognized as a 2022 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education. According to GI Jobs magazine, the award recognizes those who go above and beyond in advocating for our nation’s veterans in higher education.

Whipps was recognized with 22 other individuals across the county who work at higher education institutions such as Clemson University, the University of Tennessee, Arizona State University, and Mississippi State University, among others.

“Being the son of a retired Army veteran, I was always taught the value of sacrifice, commitment and service to others. I would not be where I am today without those lessons, among many others,” Whipps told the magazine. Whipps said that he firmly believed that student veterans need to be connected to their campus community to be successful, and the more connected they are, the more successful they will be. “I play a small part in creating an atmosphere for all of our military-affiliated students to be successful, and it is an honor to serve those who signed their name on the dotted line to protect our freedoms,” he added.

According to Chris Hale, CEO of Victory Media, which publishes GI Jobs magazine, the 22 champions on the 2022 list are avid advocates for military and veteran students at the institutions where they work. “These champions work quietly to ensure that student veterans and their families know how to use their GI Bill, to pick their classes, navigate the campus, and connect with resources they need — including other veterans. They typically aren’t in the spotlight, so we take great delight in shining the spotlight on these tireless advocates for America’s student veterans. But they all earned the recognition they are receiving, and we salute each and every one,” he said.

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