About Us
The Texas A&M University System Office of Veteran & Military Services provides leadership, guidance, and coordination for veterans, members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families across the system. Established by the Board of Regents in 2011 as an extension of the “Project Military Friendly” initiative, the office aims to foster veteran and military-affiliated success through enhanced collaboration and communication among the campuses and state agencies of the system.
We are dedicated to empowering military-affiliated individuals through comprehensive support, strategic partnerships, and innovative initiatives. We strive to create an inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success. Guided by our core values, we aim to be a national leader in supporting the military community within higher education.
Director, Veteran and Military Services, Texas A&M University System
Monteigne S. Long, Ph.D.
979-847-7389
mlong@tamus.edu
Dr. Monteigne Long is a Gold Star wife and military spouse who has dedicated her career to advancing success for student veterans and military-affiliated students in higher education. Since 2010, she has worked at the forefront of this field, beginning during the significant influx of Post-9/11 veterans into colleges and universities.
Before joining The Texas A&M University System, Dr. Long served as the Veterans Coordinator at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California, and established the first Veterans Resource Center at California State University, Northridge. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University, her master’s degree in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California, and her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M University.
As Director of Veteran & Military Services for The Texas A&M University System, Dr. Long leads system-wide strategy and initiatives that support student veterans and military-connected students. She works across System offices, state agencies, and 12 universities to strengthen programs, build partnerships, and expand opportunities for nearly 4,500 student veterans and more than 8,000 military family members.
Dr. Long is an alumna of the 2022 George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program and a past Co-Chair of the NASPA Veterans Knowledge Community. She currently serves on the advisory council for HigherEdMilitary and is Co-Chair of the CAEL Military-Connected Community of Practice. Her work has been recognized at the institutional, state, and national levels, including the 2023 Student Veterans of America William Pearson Tolley Award awarded to the Texas A&M University System Office of Veteran & Military Services for exceptional advocacy. She has also received Special Congressional Recognition and multiple commendations for her leadership and impact, and was named an Outstanding Educator by the University of Chicago.
Paul Rodgers, Graduate Assistant
Paul Rodgers is a Master of International Development and Economic Policy Candidate at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in Psychology.
Paul works as the Office of Veteran & Military Services Graduate Assistant. In this role, he is responsible for tracking and communicating data on student veterans and military-affiliated students to enhance programming and student success. He manages communication with Texas A&M System schools and stakeholders through the OVMS listserv, website, newsletter, and social media. Paul supports the Director in strategic planning and assists in the coordination of events, such as the Military-Affiliated Student Symposium.
Paul is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and was honorably discharged with the Rank of Sergeant in 2018.
