RESEARCH AREAS

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

We emphasize mental wellness through destigmatization, peer support, and intervention strategies aimed at reducing veteran suicide rates. Our research seeks to identify accessible solutions to empower veterans and their families to find the support they need.

Veteran Employment and Skill Transition

Our studies focus on easing veterans’ transition to civilian careers by examining skill transferability, professional development opportunities, and support networks that bridge veterans to employment that leverages their unique skills and experience.

Recognizing the vital role of family and community, we study ways to strengthen veterans' social support systems to improve resilience, combat isolation, and support reintegration in meaningful ways.

Veterans’ Family and Social Support Networks

Healthcare Accessibility and Quality for Veterans

With an emphasis on quality, accessible healthcare, we research solutions to the systemic barriers veterans face, particularly regarding service-related injuries and specialized medical needs.

Veteran Homelessness Prevention

We explore causes and preventative strategies to address veteran homelessness, focusing on solutions that integrate housing support, mental health services, and financial assistance.

Our research promotes academic and technical success for veterans by examining effective educational pathways and support systems, including GI Bill utilization and mentorship.

Educational Opportunities for Veterans

Long-Term Financial Security and Retirement Planning

Addressing financial stability for veterans, this area explores retirement planning, pension benefits, and financial literacy to ensure veterans have the resources to secure a comfortable future after service.

Justice-Involved Veterans Support

This research area focuses on veterans who encounter the justice system, aiming to develop diversion programs, legal support, and rehabilitation services that consider the unique circumstances of veteran offenders.

We examine how veterans can lead and benefit from community-based initiatives, focusing on volunteer opportunities, mentorship programs, and civic engagement that reinforce their sense of purpose and connection within their communities.

Veteran-Directed Community Services

Veterans Burial and Cemetery Studies

This research area is dedicated to examining veterans' burial services and cemetery management, exploring challenges in maintenance, preservation, and sustainable practices for honoring veterans with dignity and respect.

Veterans Memorial and Monument Preservation

Focusing on the upkeep and protection of veterans' memorials and monuments, this area studies preservation techniques and collaborative efforts to maintain these historical landmarks as lasting tributes to veterans' service.

Technology and Innovation in Veterans Services

This area investigates how emerging technologies—like telehealth, mobile apps, and assistive devices—can enhance service delivery for veterans, improving accessibility and support across mental health, healthcare, and community resources.