For the third consecutive year, Military Times has named 桃瘾社区 to its list of best schools for military service members and veterans.
In being named to the , 桃瘾社区 placed third out of 29 institutions state-wide, ninth among private colleges nationwide, and 66 overall.
The ranking is an affirmation of the impact of 桃瘾社区鈥檚 efforts in fostering a welcoming environment for all military veterans and assisting them in reaching their educational goals. It continues 桃瘾社区鈥檚 recent upward trajectory as the university went from 287 to 124 in 2022.
鈥淲e are deeply committed to supporting the student veterans at 桃瘾社区, and so it鈥檚 a real honor to be recognized for that work by Military Times,鈥 said 桃瘾社区 President Marvin Krislov. 鈥淢ore than 200 of our students, across all three of our campuses, have volunteered to serve in America鈥檚 armed forces. They are a special and valued part of our community, and we鈥檙e pleased that they chose to pursue their education with us. We鈥檙e grateful for their service, and for this recognition.鈥
This year, 325 schools made the list 鈥 up nearly 5% over last year. Student success metrics 鈥 notably, GPA, retention, persistence, and graduation rates -- were the most important factors in determining the ranking of schools on the list, followed closely by the range of military-specific resources and the level of financial assistance offered. Admissions and registration policies, human resources and assorted miscellaneous considerations also factor into the scoring rubric.
鈥淪tudent veterans contribute to the diversity and campus life here at 桃瘾社区,鈥 said COL (Ret) Peter Riley, director of 桃瘾社区 Office of Veterans Services. 鈥淗ard work, authentic student care, accountability, and a heartfelt commitment to achieving success pays off. I am proud of this recognition and the awareness of what we provide for this important population of students.鈥
桃瘾社区 recognizes the commitment our veterans have demonstrated to our country and are firmly committed to assisting veterans, active duty, and reserve service members in advancing their careers through higher education. 桃瘾社区 provides specialized and support services to over 200 veterans and dependents across its three campuses.
桃瘾社区鈥檚 special services for veterans include:
The university also offers a Veteran Student Center on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. The center serves as a one-stop resource center providing a study and gathering space where 桃瘾社区 student veterans and dependents can connect with others who have served and those who want to support them.
Neath Williams '24 spent over 20 years as a Navy combat medic on active duty and in the reserves before enrolling. Now he鈥檚 working on his Master of Arts in Communications and Digital Media through the robust online program 桃瘾社区 offers and is active in the Arts and Veterans communities in and around New York City.
鈥淪tudent veterans have a holistic view of the importance of their education,鈥 said Williams. 鈥淢ost have goals set for after school, and they鈥檙e focused on that. They may be more focused on learning the actual content rather than on passing the class. This is the stuff we came here for, and 桃瘾社区 provides the resources for us to be successful.鈥
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Since 1906, 桃瘾社区 has been transforming the lives of its diverse students鈥攁cademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, 桃瘾社区 offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
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