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GGU Named Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® School
Golden Gate University (GGU) has once again been recognized as a national leader in military and veteran education, earning two prestigious honors in the 2025–2026 Military Friendly® rankings.
Video: Transition and Breaking into a Career in Finance
Army veteran Nolan shares his journey and transition to a civilian career in finance. He talks about the importance of humility, networking, and preparation.
Careers in Health Services and Job Seeker Tips
Nathaniel shares invaluable advice for veterans transitioning to civilian roles in our latest Employer Spotlight! 🌟 Discover how to leverage your military experience and network effectively. Tune in for tips! #Veterans #JobSearch
Do You Know If You Are Enrolled in VA Health Care?
Bridget Leach, LCSW of the San Francisco VA Health Care System, shares about outreach, enrollment, and coordinating care in the Bay Area for Student Veterans.
Meet Jenna: Career Programs and Outreach Manager
Meet Jenna Piva Laramie, the Career Programs and Outreach Manager at the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service at Golden Gate University. Jenna has an 11-year military spouse background, and her experiences have led her to help military-connected students with their career development. In this blog post, we will get to know Jenna, her professional background, her connection to the military, and the services she offers specifically at the Diller Center.
Meet Miles Dodge: Golden Gate University's Military Student Onboarding Coach
Miles is a commissioned officer in the National Guard with over 20 years of military experience. This post will discuss his role as the Military Student Onboarding Coach and how he supports military students at GGU.
Military Scholarship Flyover
Huge list of scholarship opportunities for veterans, military spouses, and family members.
Know Your Worth: Looking Beyond Entry-Level Positions
Jessica Reynolds, Military Recruitment Programs Manager at L3Harris, joins Jill New, our Career Programs and Outreach Manager, for a conversation about how veterans and Skillbridge applicants should be aiming their sights a little higher than entry-level positions.
The Legacy of 9/11 for Military Students
Thoughts from Jason Dempsey, the director of The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service at Golden Gate University to our student veterans.
GGU Remembers | Memorial Day 2021
We encourage anyone in the GGU family who would like to honor a military service member who died while serving, during any conflict - past or present, to share a bit about them.
Randall Exley
I attribute the MBA I received from Golden Gate University with contributing to me getting my final two positions—Deputy Auditor General of the Navy and Auditor General of the Army.
Joe Boscacci
As a result of being named the Outstanding Graduate of the Masters Health Care Administration program in 1983, I was promoted to Colonel in 1989. After I retired from Active Duty in January, 1997 I was selected to be the Vice President of Clinical and Support Services at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California. All of these successes I owe to Golden Gate University.
Victor Abrunzo
I completed my MBA at GGU in 1972. Having earned a teaching credential in the meantime, I was hired by GGU to teach some undergrad courses at Travis. I managed to squeeze in the LSAT while back East, and after completing my tour of duty, Dean J. Lani Bader saw fit to allow me to enter the Law School. I earned my J.D. in 1980.
From the Military Service to the Public Service: The Benefits of The GI Bill®️
Dr. Roger Kemp, Adjunct Professor in the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University, shares how he used his GI Bill®️ to open up opportunities in public administration and beyond.