Beck Center for Veterans

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At Arkansas State University, the Beck Center for Veterans is a trusted place where service members can find support, connection, and next steps. We’re here with resources that meet you where you are. From academic support to career guidance, our team is ready to help you move forward with purpose.

Nearly 200,000 veterans call Arkansas home, representing almost 9% of the state’s total population. We're here to help those on our campus. The Beck Center's services are designed to supplement, not duplicate, government benefits, ensuring no veteran falls through the cracks.

1,000+

Beck Center participants have earned associate, bachelor’s, or technical degrees since the program’s inception in 2007.

Nation’s Only

known comprehensive wounded veteran program operating on a U.S. university campus.

300+

veterans and family members are currently pursuing higher education with support from the Beck Center.

Here for What’s Next Helping You Thrive After Service

The Beck Center for Veterans at Arkansas State University is here to support your next mission—personal growth, career development, and education. We serve veterans like you by offering services that go beyond traditional benefits. Our goal is to fill the gap with no-cost support that helps you thrive in school, in life, and in your future. Here are just some of the ways we can help you:

Create your academic game plan

Get career and skills guidance

Access counseling and rehab services

Learn about VA benefits and financial aid

Involve family in support and care

Connect with community resources

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All Services Veteran Resources

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In the military you see a lot of camaraderie that you don’t necessarily see once you get out of the service, but they have established that here.

Charles Carter, VA Work Study, Air Force

A group of veterans gather at their Battle Buddy event on campus.

Who’s Eligible

We serve veterans and service members who:

Are active duty or discharged from present-day conflicts
Have experienced the effects of war, including those experiencing traumatic brain injury, loss of limb, and post-traumatic stress disorder
Need support with rehabilitation, education, or career guidance

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How to Apply

To get started, call or email to schedule an appointment with the Beck Center. Please bring one of the following to your first visit:

A copy of your DD214
Or other proof of combat-era military service

We’ll walk you through the rest.

You’re invited to our upcoming events. See what’s new and coming up, then scroll for recurring programs that are always here to support you.

November 20

Gradsgiving 2025

November 21

Football vs Louisiana - Fan Appreciation Night, Senior Night, A-State Faculty and Staff Appreciation

November 21

Clean-Cut Cattlemen’s Fundraiser

More Events

Join us for events focused on support, skills, and community. See what’s happening and how you can get involved. If you have any questions, or to get involved, contact Jana Haskins at jhaskins@AState.edu or 870-972-3285.

Weekly Events

Combat Veteran Support Group
Day and Time: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Location: In person at the Beck Center for Veterans the first Thursday of the month. Via zoom for the other Thursdays of the month.
Contact: Please contact Jana Haskins if you would like to participate

When Is Anger Appropriate?
Day and Time: Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Location: The Beck Center for Veterans
Contact: Please contact Jana Haskins if you would like to participate.

PTSD Therapy and Support Group
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Location: The Beck Center for Veterans

Purple Heart
Day and Time: Meetings are pending

Battle Buddies Paws for Vets Service Dog Training Class
Day and Time: Continuous

Service Dog Support Group
Day and Time: TBA

Guitar Class
Pending restart

Monthly Events

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Meeting
Day and Time: 3rd Saturday of the Month at 10 a.m.

Beck Center Programs and Group Meetings

Programs are repeated annually or as needed.

PTSD group – 6 weeks
Transition group - Combat Veterans Post Deployment – 12 weeks
Improving Communication Skills– 6 weeks
Marriage Enhancement – 6 weeks
Anger Management – 6 weeks
Understanding Your Finances –1-4 sessions.
Learning E-benefits – 3 hour sessions in computer lab
Improving Treatment Outcome with Veterans -. 3-hour workshop
What is TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)? – 3 – 6-hour workshop
Safety Concerns When Working with Veterans. – 3-hour workshop
Understanding Diabetes
ASIST-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (for suicide prevention)
Combat Support Group
How to End Procrastination
Sexual Trauma Group for Women Veterans
Service Dog Training
Coping with Covid
Green Zone/ Military Culture
Coping with Anxiety/How to Improve Your Relationship with Anxiety
Living with Chronic Pain
Working with the Veteran who is Homeless
Suicide Prevention Skills

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Give to the Beck Center

Support Those Who Served

When you give to the Beck Center, you're investing in real people and real futures. Your support helps veterans and their families access counseling, education, career guidance, and more—all at no cost to them. Help us continue changing lives after service.

Awards & Recognition

Research funded by the U.S. Department of Defense has validated the Beck Center’s approach to supporting veterans and their families.
Newman’s Own/Fisher House Award- one of top 10 U.S. non-profit organizations providing innovative service to American
military families.
U.S. Colleges and Universities: Ranked in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020, and 2021 Military
Times “Best for Vets at U.S. Colleges” (Only AR school on the top 100 list). Listed in GI Jobs Magazine as one of the “Top 100
Military Friendly Education Institutions” for years 2009-2021.
In 2022 AState received a “Gold” rating. In2021, Arkansas State University received the “Silver” rating as a Military Friendly®
School for the 2021-2022 school year, this is the 12th year in a row that Arkansas State University earned a “Bronze” or higher
award.
Recipient of $100,000 American Council on Education (ACE) award funded by Wal-Mart and $65,000 grant from the DAV.
National media coverage such as: Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, US Department of Defense
American Forces Press Service and US American Forces Radio, Salute to Freedom, “Veterans on Campus” Paperclip
Communications.