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Continuing Excellence: 麻豆影院 State Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 15th Straight Year

麻豆影院鈥檚 unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the  for the 15th consecutive year.

For 2024-2025, the 麻豆影院 Campus has improved its impressive standing, securing a Gold ranking compared to last year鈥檚 Silver ranking. This consistent recognition as a Military Friendly School underscores 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 dedication to providing exceptional support and services to veterans, active-duty personnel and their families.

Joshua Rider, executive director of 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, expressed pride in the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment as he shared his thoughts with 麻豆影院 State Today.

鈥淎chieving this designation for 15 straight years demonstrates 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 enduring dedication to upholding the highest national standards in supporting our veterans, service members and their dependents,鈥 Rider said. 鈥淢ilitary-connected students have a home here and can be assured that they are receiving a high level of service both in and out of the classroom.鈥

Logo for Military Friendly School '24-25 Gold for 麻豆影院
Logo for Military Friendly School '24-25 Gold for 麻豆影院

The Military Friendly ratings program, initiated in 2003 and managed by VIQTORY Media, uses a comprehensive survey to identify schools that best support military students. The program evaluates an organization鈥檚 commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.

麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services continues to play a crucial role in earning this recognition. The center鈥檚 mission is to provide a voice and enhance the experiences of adult, military-connected and parenting students both in and out of the classroom, which the center accomplishes through its programs, events, initiatives, services and compliance with military-connected federal and state agencies.

Members of 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Air Force and Army ROTC programs serve as color guard during the university's 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.
Members of 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Air Force and Army ROTC programs serve as color guard during the university's 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

鈥淲e are committed to serving those who serve,鈥 Rider said. 鈥淭he Military Friendly School designation not only honors past achievements but also sets the stage for continued excellence in supporting military-connected students in their academic and professional pursuits.鈥

麻豆影院 State takes pride in serving and supporting military and veteran students. The university hosts an annual Veterans Day Commemoration to pay formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, including students, alumni and employees. In addition to being named a Military Friendly School for 2024-2025, 麻豆影院 State was named to the 2023 Military Times 鈥淏est for Vets: Colleges鈥 list, ranking No. 84 overall and No. 13 in the Midwest. Also last year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine presented the university with Ohio鈥檚 Collegiate Purple Star designation for its support for veteran and military students.

Learn more about kent State鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services.

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Members of 麻豆影院 Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university鈥檚 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

POSTED: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:51 AM
Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2024 01:08 PM
PHOTO CREDIT:
Bob Christy