Veteran Alumni Stories

Written By Kellie Artis

During our digital launch week, we asked for stories from Golden Gate University Veteran Alumni. Scroll through some of the submissions to see how a degree (or two) from GGU impacted each of these veteran graduate’s lives.

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GGU Alumni Robert Harold: Safe Guy, Safe Bets
Alumni Stories
GGU Alumni Robert Harold: Safe Guy, Safe Bets
Alumni Stories

Golden Gate University is committed to supporting student veterans. Periodically, we share stories of distinguished alums who have connected their military service and higher education experience to continue contributing to their communities.

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Alumni Stories
GGU Alumni Spotlight: Raymond Fairbank
Alumni Stories, GGU Community
GGU Alumni Spotlight: Raymond Fairbank
Alumni Stories, GGU Community
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Alumni Stories, GGU Community
Randall Exley
Alumni Stories, Army Veteran
Randall Exley
Alumni Stories, Army Veteran

I attribute the MBA I received from Golden Gate University with contributing to me getting my final two positions—Deputy Auditor General of the Navy and Auditor General of the Army.

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Alumni Stories, Army Veteran
Joe Boscacci
Alumni Stories, Army Veteran
Joe Boscacci
Alumni Stories, Army Veteran

As a result of being named the Outstanding Graduate of the Masters Health Care Administration program in 1983, I was promoted to Colonel in 1989. After I retired from Active Duty in January, 1997 I was selected to be the Vice President of Clinical and Support Services at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California. All of these successes I owe to Golden Gate University.

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Alumni Stories, Army Veteran
Victor Abrunzo
Alumni Stories, Air Force Veteran
Victor Abrunzo
Alumni Stories, Air Force Veteran

I completed my MBA at GGU in 1972. Having earned a teaching credential in the meantime, I was hired by GGU to teach some undergrad courses at Travis. I managed to squeeze in the LSAT while back East, and after completing my tour of duty, Dean J. Lani Bader saw fit to allow me to enter the Law School. I earned my J.D. in 1980.

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Alumni Stories, Air Force Veteran
From the Military Service to the Public Service: The Benefits of The GI Bill®️
Alumni Stories, Benefits
From the Military Service to the Public Service: The Benefits of The GI Bill®️
Alumni Stories, Benefits

Dr. Roger Kemp, Adjunct Professor in the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University, shares how he used his GI Bill®️ to open up opportunities in public administration and beyond.

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Alumni Stories, Benefits

Share your story.

Would you like inspire current and future veteran students?

Send us an email with what Golden Gate University means to you and how you’ve been able to use your degree towards a successful transition from the military or even during your time in service. Don’t forget to include a photo!

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