The LMU digital veterans legacy project (DVLP) is an educational initiative designed to honor U.S. Veterans interred in national cemeteries through collaborative research and digital storytelling

Loyola Marymount University received a $350,000 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration under the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (CFDA 64.204) for the Digital Veterans Legacy Project (DVLP), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award funds an educational initiative designed to honor U.S. veterans interred in national cemeteries through collaborative research and digital storytelling. Building on prior grant cycles that engaged 524 students and produced 291 veteran biographies, the 2025-2026 project will train five teacher ambassadors to develop and implement three curriculum-aligned lesson plans each, enabling K-12 students to research local veterans and create digital media projects that document veterans' stories and contributions to their communities.

The project delivers integrated educational content and teacher professional development by partnering with local schools, community organizations, ROTC programs, and national cemeteries. Educators and community members will identify veterans with significant local connections for inclusion in research and digital content creation. These activities promote civic engagement, honor veterans' legacies, and create additional veteran-related learning resources for students and educators through the Veterans Legacy Memorial platform and K-12 curriculum materials aligned with the program's emphasis on underrepresented and locally significant veteran populations.

Partnering with local schools, community organizations, rotc programs, and national cemeteries, the project integrates veterans' narratives into K-12 and university curricula. Building on the success of previous grants, DVLP has engaged 524 students and produced 291 veteran biographies. For 2025-2026, the project will train five teacher ambassadors to develop and implement three curriculum-aligned lesson plans each, and lead students in researching local veterans and creating digital media projects. LMU will ask educators and community members to select veterans who have significant connections to their local communities. This project promotes civic engagement, honors veterans' legacies, enriches student learning, and will continue to create additional veteran-related learning resources for students and educators.