News from Veterans Affairs

A quadruple Viking, Jessica Patti ’08, ’09, ’12G, ’20G dives into her connection with Salem State

Alumna Midge DeSimone ’76 talks about the impact of SSU BOLD

Clifmon Leroy ’22 talks about the benefit of having access to tools in order to express oneself

Marguerite Ortiz ’22 shines a light on the Center for Student Success

Sierra Dearns ’23 talks textbook affordability

The impact of Viking Completion Grants

Finding connection through the Educator-Scholars of Color program

Marioli Rodriguez ’25 finds her passion

Making a difference and meriting support

The impact of the Emerging Scholars Program 

Rashid Abuelmaali ’23G makes connections through Emerging Scholars

Utilizing internship experiences to make a difference

Virginia Lyons ’16 discusses her Salem State experiences and connections

Karyn McHale ’22 translates life experience into academic credits

Reverend Arthur T. Gerald ’12H pays it forward at Salem State

Assistant Professor Laura Laranjo celebrates her students

Associate Professor Mercy Bashir ’08 talks about the impact of experiential learning in the classroom