For more than 300 years, Yale students, staff, faculty, alumni, and their families have contributed to U.S. armed services in support and defense of our nation. Yale brings together a diverse group of veterans – from training students for future service in the military, to welcoming the experiences of veterans into the academic community as students, teachers, and employees. Yale is committed to supporting and inspiring our veteran and military community and to creating an environment in which they can belong and succeed.
About the Veteran and Military Community at Yale
‘A Day for Us’: Reflections from Yale’s Military Community
In a series of videos, members of Yale’s military community describe their service experience, what inspired them to serve, and what led them to Yale.
Mikaela Cardillo
Carmel, Indiana
Yale Law School, Class of 2024
U.S. Navy, Surface Warfare Officer, 2016–2021
Michael Dominique
Stamford, Connecticut
Yale University Police Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 2001–2009
Nita Qiu
Woodbury, Minnesota
Yale College (Computer Science and Psychology), Class of 2024
Air Force ROTC cadet