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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
BPCC honored as top military-friendly school for 15th straight year
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—For the 15th consecutive year, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been nationally recognized as a top-ten Military Friendly School and a top-ten Military Friendly Spouse School. BPCC's Bossier campus placed eighth in the small community college division for being military-friendly and fourth for being military spouse-friendly. The Natchitoches and Sabine Valley campuses also received Military Friendly Gold designations, awarding their dedication to serving military members. 'Bossier Parish Community College is a beacon of opportunity for our veterans, active-duty military, and their families,' said Chancellor Dr. Rick Bateman, Jr. 'We don't just provide an education—we provide a caring community dedicated to their success. To be nationally recognized for the 15th year in a row, and now as a Top Ten Military Friendly® School and Spouse School, affirms our mission and motivates us to continue raising the bar.' Register for summer and fall classes, financial aid at BPCC BPCC's Veteran Resource Center (VRC) was established in 2018 in collaboration with Louisiana Tech University to give military and veteran students a central hub for gaining crucial military support services at the state and federal levels. 'We are so proud to serve our military community by offering them opportunities to earn credentials that will carry them beyond their military careers,' said Susan Stakes, BPCC's Veterans Resource Center Director. 'The center is an inviting space for them to stay plugged into all things military on campus by way of benefits, resources, and camaraderie.' Institutions given the Military Friendly® School designation were assessed using public data sources and responses from a school-completed survey. 'The Military Friendly rankings list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven survey from participating institutions,' a press release stated. 'The survey questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers.' To learn more about veterans' resources, go to The list of 2025-2026 Military Friendly Schools can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TSTC earns 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation
Apr. 29—WACO — Texas State Technical College has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation. TSTC earned the silver designation among the large community colleges. Mike Reeser, chancellor and CEO of TSTC, said he is proud of the college's commitment to helping military veterans and its Military Friendly designation. "Our U.S. veterans of the armed forces often risk it all through their service," Reeser said in a news release. "So our TSTC team is proud that this designation acknowledges that the college is doing its part to express the gratitude we all owe to these extraordinary Americans." Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-26 survey, with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2025-26 list will be published in the May and October issues of "G.I. Jobs" magazine and found at Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution's survey scores with the assessment of the institution's ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. "Military Friendly is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process," Kayla Lopez, vice president of Military Friendly, said in the release. "Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the military community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools that achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard." Registration for TSTC's summer and fall semesters is underway. For more information, go to
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ASU named ‘Military Friendly School', wins Gold Award
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Angelo State University announced on April 15 that Victory Media had designated the university a 'Military Friendly School' for the 16th time. While maintaining this title, ASU also received a Gold Award for ranking among the top of over 80 U.S. institutions that were awarded the 'Military Friendly School' in the Large Public University category for 2025-2026. According to a press release from ASU, the university is one of five Texas institutions to win the Gold Award for this category for 2025-2026. 'Earning Military Friendly Gold status is one of the distinctions we are most proud of because it makes a tangible impact on our student body,' said ASU President Ronnie Hawkins Jr. 'We now have over 2,100 military-affiliated students enrolled at ASU, an increase of more than 750 students in the last year alone. ASU Percussion Ensemble set for spring concert performance The director of affiliated military and veteran services shared that the team strives to make sure military-affiliated students meet or exceed their goals while studying at ASU. 'At Angelo State, we stress the importance of teamwork and shared responsibility in achieving our common mission,' said Phillip Nichelson, director of affiliated military and veteran services. 'The entire ASU team works together to accomplish the mission of collective success for our military and veteran students and their families. We strive to ensure that during their time at ASU, our military-affiliated students will meet or exceed their expectations and satisfy their vision and their goals for the future.' An annual list of top Military Friendly Schools is provided to service members and their families to help them select the best university, college, or trade school that helps ensure a student's success in the classroom and after graduation. Each year, U.S. institutions are evaluated using public data sources and responses from the proprietary Military Friendly School surveys. According to ASU, over 1,8000 schools completed the annual survey and only 830 were awarded the Military Friendly School designation. Angelo State student lands NSA internship in Maryland 'Being a Military Friendly School lets our veterans, active duty military and their families know that we appreciate their service to our nation and are committed to their academic and career success,' said ASU President Hawkins. 'It also shows potential military-affiliated students that wherever in the world they may live or be stationed, the best way to go is to go as a Ram!' Visit the Military Friendly website to see the complete 2025-2026 list. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UAFS earns silver designation as 2025-26 Military Friendly School
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) announces it has earned a silver designation as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School on April 8. To earn the Military Friendly School designation, academic institutions must be evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. 'Military Friendly is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,' VP of Military Friendly Kayla Lopez said. 'Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community.' UAFS competed against more than 1,800 academic institution participants in the 2025-26 survey. Lopez said, 'Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.' University of Arkansas, UAFS among schools receiving combined $27M in HIRED program grants Final ratings are determined by combining the institution's survey score with the assessment of the institution's capability in meeting the standards below for all students: Student Retention Graduation Job Placement Loan Payment Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) Loan Default Rates 'Being Military Friendly reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting service members, veterans and their families by providing opportunities, resources and a welcoming community,' financial aid advisor and VA certifying official for UAFS Heather Chance said. 'Those who have served deserve the best, and we take pride in creating an environment where they can thrive.' All UAFS veteran students receive priority registration, connections to advisors specialized in veteran services, and full-time access to both VA vocational rehabilitation counselors and the UAFS Veteran Resource Center. Student veterans can also join the Student Veterans Organization for further support in achieving academic success and advocacy. For those in need of additional resources, UAFS will be hosting the Veterans Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. No reservations are required. For more information about UAFS' student veteran programs, visit its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tyler Junior College receives military friendly school award
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Tyler Junior College has earned silver recognition in the large community college category for Military Friendly school ratings. UT Tyler awarded 2025-26 silver military friendly school honor This designation is bestowed to institutions that rank within the top 20% of schools in their category, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting military students. The process of achieving this recognition begins with schools making a pledge to improve their services for military students, aiming to earn higher levels of recognition over time. 'It's a privilege to connect with our military students and their families, to help them build the future they deserve,' interim executive director of TJC's academic advising, veterans/military and testing services Keren Longshore said. 'Knowing the sacrifices they have made fills us with immense respect and a heartfelt desire to serve them in return. We are honored to be a part of their story, and we are excited to see all that they will accomplish.' Silver status is a significant accomplishment as it highlights the college's efforts to support current and former service members by offering a range of resources and opportunities tailored to their unique needs. This year, over 1,800 schools were surveyed, and 830 earned recognition for going above and beyond standard expectations in supporting military students. Tyler Junior College currently serves 450 military students, offering tailored guidance and support. The college also prides itself on having faculty members who represent all five branches of the U.S. military, further strengthening its connection with the military community. 'Knowing the sacrifices these individuals have made fills us with immense respect and a strong desire to give back. We are honored to be part of their journey and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish,' Longshore added. The full list of schools awarded Military Friendly status will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and can also be found on the website Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
