Female veterans faced steeper well-being declines after COVID-19, study finds
While the COVID-19 pandemic challenged all veterans transitioning to civilian life, female post-9/11 veterans experienced a sharper decline in overall well-being compared to their male counterparts, according to new research from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.…
Clearinghouse director awarded Penn State Opportunity Grant
Keith Aronson, director of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse), has received a 2026-27 Penn State Opportunity Grant from the Center for Faculty Development and Advancement in Penn State’s Office of Faculty Affairs. The grants support the professional…
Forum focuses on helping military medics transition into civilian health care
Nearly 50 individuals, including members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, policy staff and representatives from leading health care organizations, attended the Veterans’ Solutions Forum on Dec. 10 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The event, hosted by the Clearinghouse for Military Family…
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Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds
Symptoms of anxiety and depression increased among post-9/11 veterans over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, with persistent disparities tied to race, ethnicity and gender, according to researchers at Penn State. Researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State(…
Veterans’ mental health forged beyond the battlefield, researchers find
New research shows that veterans’ mental health after leaving the military is shaped by more than just combat, with childhood trauma, deployment experiences and gender all influencing post-9/11 veterans’ well-being, according to a team at Penn State. “Many veterans manage the transition to civilian…
New screener offers empirical insights to improve veteran transitions
For the newest generation of U.S. veterans, transitioning to civilian life can pose profound challenges. Post-9/11 veterans are younger and more diverse, and they face rising rates of trauma, mental health conditions, underemployment and service-connected disabilities, according to a research team…
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The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans
Post-9/11 veterans often face visible challenges like finding gainful employment or recovering from physical injuries, but some of their struggles are invisible. Veterans may carry a sense of isolation and the painful belief that their presence is a burden to those around them. When these thoughts…
Clearinghouse expands partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse), in collaboration with the Survey Research Center (SRC) at Penn State, has announced an expanded partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). With $390,000 in support from WWP, the Clearinghouse and SRC will…
New grant to evaluate national nonprofit programs focused on veteran employment
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Heinz Endowments to support the evaluation of four prominent national nonprofit programs — Hiring Our Heroes, Hire Heroes USA, VetJobs and Onward to Opportunity— dedicated to…
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New grant aims to strengthen veteran policies in Pennsylvania
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) has received a $181,080 grant from The Heinz Endowments to develop and enhance policies in support of Pennsylvania’s military veterans. This funding will support efforts to strengthen state-level policy discussions,…
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Veterans report underemployment, pay frustration up to four years post-service
Some veterans continue to struggle with underemployment and dissatisfaction with their pay up to four years after leaving the military, according to a recent survey study by researchers in the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse). Published in the…
Evaluating the quality of civilian transitions in post-9/11 veterans
Researchers at Penn State’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness (Clearinghouse) have developed a new framework for assessing the quality of military-to-civilian transitions (MTCTs) among post-9/11 veterans. The Clearinghouse team recently published the details of the new framework…
Veterans of color and female veterans reported more stress during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to illness and death, significant economic and employment problems, severe social restrictions and substantially altered family life — the effects of which researchers are beginning to understand. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military…