<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/ssus-brian-caudill-named-ohio-veteran-year-military-friendly.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>06/27/2025</pubDate><title>SSU’s Brian Caudill named Ohio Veteran of the Year by Military Friendly</title><categories>Faculty Spotlight</categories><description>Shawnee State University’s Coordinator of Veteran Services, Brian Caudill, has been named the Ohio Veteran of the Year by Military Friendly. The Veteran of the Year program recognizes Veterans of strong character who have made a positive impact either in uniform or after service. Receiving this honor at the state level, Caudill is now in the running for National Veteran of the Year through Military Friendly, with voting open until Jul. 4. </description><author/><image><img src="/news/images/brian-caudill-voy.jpg" alt="Brian Caudill speaks at a podium while a graphic beside him promotes voting for the 2025 Military Friendly Veteran of the Year."/></image></item>