# How Warrior-Scholar Project Helps Veterans Thrive

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Podcast: [Veterans Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/veterans-radio-568580)
Published: 2026-06-29T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Transitioning from military service to college can be one of a veteran’s toughest missions. This week, Navy veteran and Veterans Radio board member Dr. Eric Fretz speaks with Ryan Pavel, CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project, about how the organization is helping enlisted veterans and transitioning service members build the confidence, academic skills, and support network needed to succeed in higher education—and beyond. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why the transition from military service to college can be more challenging than many veterans expect ✓ How Warrior-Scholar Project prepares veterans for success in higher education through immersive academic programs ✓ The skills, mindset, and confidence veterans need to thrive on campus and in civilian careers ✓ How education can become the next mission after military service Dr. Eric Fretz Navy Veteran - VRA Board Member U.S. Navy veteran, Veterans Radio board member, and Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Fretz has spent his career helping students develop the critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills needed for success in higher education. Combining his experience as both an educator and military veteran, he brings a unique perspective to conversations about veterans’ transitions from military service to academic and professional life. Ryan Pavel CEO - Warrior-Scholar Project U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project. After serving in the Marine Corps, Ryan earned degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School before dedicating his career to expanding educational opportunities for enlisted veterans and transitioning service members. Today, he leads Warrior-Scholar Project’s national mission to help veterans succeed in higher education through transformat…

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