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Ariel Aponte

Associate Vice Chancellor, External Affairs, Fayetteville State University
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Associate Vice Chancellor Ariel Aponte is a seasoned military and government leader with over two decades of service in the United States Army, including assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Forces Command, and

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Apr 23, 2026

FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Fayetteville State University is once again opening its doors to the broader community with its fourth annual Military Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, an event designed not just as a celebration, but as a strategic gathering of the people and orga

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