Xavier Bruce
Assistant Vice President, Veterans Programs, Stateside Military Operations
Biography
Dr. Xavier Bruce (Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired) serves as UMGC’s Assistant Vice President of Veterans Programs in Stateside Military Operations. In this role, he oversees veteran student services and support programs through the Veterans Certification Office and the Veterans Initiatives and Outreach Office. He ensures that military-affiliated and veteran students receive the resources, support, and advocacy they need to have a successful student experience at UMGC.
Xavier is a 24-year Air Force veteran who joined UMGC in August 2024. He has served in multiple leadership positions in the areas of resource management, health care administration, medical supply chain management, intelligence analysis, and learning and development consulting.
Xavier holds a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master’s degree in business administration from Wayland Baptist University, and a doctorate in business administration from Walden University.