Veterans Day

November 11, 2026

Dear all,

Happy Veterans Day!

Today gives us the opportunity to reflect on the inspiring ethos the service veterans on this campus and beyond embody. Our veterans have been willing to do so much for their fellow citizens—including putting their own lives on the line to save others and defend our freedom as Americans. Their presence on campus enriches our community immeasurably.

Vassar has long shown appreciation for veterans by welcoming them as valued members of our diverse campus community. Our VassarVets Initiative actively recruits veterans to our student body and provides a supportive home base to them while they are here. We also have students at Vassar whose parents are vets or active-duty service members, as well as a number of veterans among our employees. They, more than anyone, appreciate the sacrifices that military service requires.

On this important day, may the selflessness of our nation’s veterans be an inspiration to us all.

Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
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