University Of Memphis: University Of Memphis Establishes Rudd Institute For Veteran And Military Suicide Prevention 

Press release from the University of Memphis:

March 1, 2022

Veteran assistance and support have been a top priority for Rudd, a veteran himself,
throughout his career. Under his leadership, the UofM has been named to the Military
Friendly Schools List for seven consecutive years. The list honors the colleges, universities
and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace and ensure the success of military
service members and veterans as students. The University ranked No. 9 nationally on
the list in 2020. 

In 2019, the UofM announced it would become the first institution of higher learning
to partner with Folds of Honor by accepting the Folds of Honor Scholarship, a $5,000
annual award, as payment in full for tuition. The scholarship supports higher education
for spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. 

Other UofM veteran and military initiatives include the Veterans and Military Student
Services Center to assist in success on campus and Yellow Ribbon Program participation
to help students attend school at little or no cost.  

Rudd was co-founder and founding scientific director of the National Center for Veterans
Studies at the University of Utah.  He has published more than 200 scientific articles
and numerous books on the clinical care of suicidal individuals and is considered
an international leader in suicide prevention. Over the years, he has focused his
research on suicide prevention in veterans and has implemented thoughtful, evidence-based
programming to create resources for veterans in higher education. 

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