Devon Wilson exemplifies the highest ideals of military service through his transformative leadership as Director of Veteran Affairs at Delaware State University. He has revolutionized veteran support at DSU, creating lasting positive change for hundreds of military-affiliated students.
Under his leadership, the veteran student population has grown from 77 to over 600 students - an extraordinary 680% increase. This growth stems directly from Devon's commitment to creating an environment where veterans thrive. His dedication was evident from day one when he organized the annual holiday training with no budget, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination.
Most notably, Devon successfully removed DSU from the VA's Risk-Based School list, a significant achievement that restored the university's reputation and ensured veteran students could confidently pursue their education. He has maintained this excellence through five consecutive successful VA inspections, demonstrating his meticulous approach to compliance.
Devon honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice by dedicating a POW/MIA chair at DSU. His professional dedication is evidenced by his maintenance of active certification status through continuous education.
Through innovative leadership, Devon implemented systemic changes benefiting veterans, including an Argos report system for accountability and securing in-state tuition rates for all military-affiliated students. His financial stewardship is exemplary, successfully managing dual budgets while passing VA funding audits.
Devon has become an ambassador for veteran services, presenting at conferences and organizing graduation ceremonies with personal touches. When a servicemember missed both graduation opportunities due to deployments, Devon arranged a special celebration with family and unit members present, personally presenting military cords to honor the student's cum laude achievement. These contributions show why Devon is not just serving veterans - he's transforming lives through meaningful personal connections.
Receiving my BS in Human Resource Management was a milestone that I always wanted to achieve. It signified the beginning of the rest of my life. My Mother was a huge influence over my life as she embodied all the characteristics that has allowed my brothers and I to survive and thrive in whatever we put our minds to. I am a huge lover of sports, music, cooking, and travel.
Devon Wilson exemplifies the highest ideals of military service through his leadership as Director of Veteran Affairs at Delaware State University. Under his guidance, DSU’s veteran student population grew from 77 to over 600—a remarkable 680% increase. His dedication led to DSU’s removal from the VA’s Risk-Based School list, restoring confidence in its veteran programs. Devon has upheld excellence through five successful VA inspections, implemented an Argos report system for accountability, and secured in-state tuition rates for military-affiliated students. His financial stewardship ensured smooth VA funding audits. Beyond administration, he honors veterans through meaningful initiatives, including the dedication of a POW/MIA chair. His commitment extends beyond policy, personally recognizing veteran graduates and ensuring deployed servicemembers receive well-deserved celebrations. By transforming DSU’s veteran services into a model of excellence, Devon creates lasting opportunities and meaningful connections that support veterans in pursuing higher education and successful careers.
