Lone Star College System supports more than 4,700 veteran students
Lone Star College System highlighted its veteran services and community resources on November 5, 2026, noting that more than 4,700 veteran students are enrolled across the system. The college system announced Veterans Day events scheduled for the week of November 9-14, 2026, including branch appreciation day, meals, and a 5K run.
- When it happened
- November 5, 2026
- Where
- Lone Star College System campuses including LSC-Kingwood and LSC-North Harris in the Houston area
- First reported by an outlet
- Nov 5, 2026 at 2:15 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
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Who's involved
The facts
- More than 4,700 veteran students are enrolled across Lone Star College System as of November 5, 2026.[1]
- George McMillon enrolled at LSC-Kingwood after being laid off from a job that lasted six months and plans to graduate with an associate degree in human resources in December 2026.[1]
- McMillon serves as president of LSC-Kingwood's Student Veterans Association, guiding students with class planning, helping peers navigate benefits, and representing the organization on campus.[1]
- Lone Star College System has dedicated advisors for veterans and provides veteran students with emergency financial assistance and access to community resources.[1]
- Veterans Day events at LSCS campuses include November 9, 2026: wear branch gear; November 10, 2026: grab-and-go brunch/lunch for veteran students; November 11, 2026: wear camo or military uniform; November 12, 2026-13: mark service locations on a map; November 14, 2026: LSC-North Harris hosts the annual Rally Up 5K Run.[1]
- Lone Star College System was recognized as a 2026 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education and has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area.[1]
Who said what
- George McMillon A lot of colleges did not really have a good place for veterans, but Lone Star had dedicated advisors for veterans and their own space where veterans did not feel out of place, and it was nice to feel comfortable with people who went through the same things.[1]
- David J. Yebra, LSCS Chief Veterans Officer Lone Star College System's Veteran Services team is dedicated to building bridges of prosperity for veteran students and helping them reach their next phase of life successfully.[1]
Sources
- Official record Veterans find community, support at Lone Star College System Lone Star College newsroom · Nov 5, 2026
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