The details
The 11,000-square-foot center, located at 1201 Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City, operates as a standalone facility dedicated to serving veteran and military-connected students. The Nighthawk Legacy Center is a direct response to the veteran student population growth the college has seen. Approximately 11% of students enrolled at the college used veteran benefits in the 2024-25 school year, Northeast Lakeview President Dr. Veronica Garcia said in a news release.
“[The center] will allow us to better serve those individuals who selflessly served our country and provide enhanced support for their families who champion for a loved one during their time of service,” Garcia said.
The support center offers military education benefits information and assists with the transition from military life to civilian life. The Nighthawk Legacy Center also offers a veteran mentoring program.
The $12 million center was funded through state appropriations provided to the Alamo Colleges District for the 2022-23 biennium. Marmon Mok served as architect on the project along with contractor Structure Tone Southwest, the release states.
What they’re saying
Alamo Colleges District Chancellor Mike Flores said the Nighthawk Legacy Center will serve as a "true home base” for the local veteran community.
“It’s going to be a space where veterans can connect with each other, build community and feel a sense of belonging,” Flores said.
State Senator Donna Campbell, who represents Texas’ 25th congressional district, helped secure funding for the center as part of Senate Bill 1 in the 2022-23 biennium, Flores added.
Campbell said that the entire Texas Legislature had confidence in the Alamo Colleges District, including Northeast Lakeview’s “academic excellence” and “culture of care.”
“We turned promise into progress, and what you see before you today is a reminder of what state and local leaders can do when they work together,” Campbell said.
