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When Veterans Transition to College: The 5 Ls of Trauma Informed Support - with Shawn Banzhaf, Executive Director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center (PTVC), Arizona State University

Shawn Banzhaf, Executive Director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, PTVC · Arizona State University

Nov 10, 2026 39 min
When Veterans Transition to College: The 5 Ls of Trauma Informed Support - with Shawn Banzhaf, Executive Director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center (PTVC), Arizona State University

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How does the Pat Tillman Veterans Center support over 25,000 military connected students & produce Fit Vets through holistic physical, mental, & occupational fitness?

  • 02

    Why does creating a deep sense of belonging & community serve as the primary key to achieving high student veteran retention & success?

  • 03

    What are the 5 Ls of trauma informed care & how do they help veterans transition from military life to higher education?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Shawn Banzhaf, Executive Director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center (PTVC), Arizona State University

In this episode, part of our Across Education Series powered by Nemonx,

YOUR cohost is Shadi Figuli, CEO & Co-Founder, Nemonx

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • How does the Pat Tillman Veterans Center support over 25,000 military connected students & produce Fit Vets through holistic physical, mental, & occupational fitness?   
  • Why does creating a deep sense of belonging & community serve as the primary key to achieving high student veteran retention & success? 
  • What are the 5 Ls of trauma informed care & how do they help veterans transition from military life to higher education?

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