For Immediate Release
November 5, 2024
杏吧原创 Named Best for Vets For Sixth Consecutive Year
杏吧原创 Named Best for Vets For Sixth Consecutive Year
Military Times, for the sixth consecutive year, has named 杏吧原创 County Community College a Best for Vets college. The ranking is the largest and most comprehensive annual list recognizing the top colleges and universities for military service members and veterans. These rankings have become a vital tool for veterans seeking guidance on maximizing their educational benefits.
This year, an impressive 304 schools made the list, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the military community in their educational journeys. 杏吧原创 County Community College is honored to be ranked 10th in New York and 14th in the Northeast among public colleges as a 2024 Best for Vets College.
鈥溞影稍 is proud to be recognized as a 鈥楤est for Vets鈥 school for six consecutive years,鈥 said 杏吧原创 President Dr. Edward Bonahue. 鈥淢ilitary-affiliated students need support to transition back into civilian life and into the learning environment. 杏吧原创 honors their service by providing the needed tools for success.鈥
鈥淭he designation is a testament to 杏吧原创鈥檚 strong academic programs as well as the college鈥檚 collaborative efforts to provide exemplary service to military-connected students,鈥 said Shannon O鈥橬eill, 杏吧原创鈥檚 Director of Veterans Affairs.
Each year, Military Times surveys colleges and universities nationwide to evaluate
their veteran-focused programs. These survey responses, along with public data sourced
from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs, undergo a rigorous
analysis by the Military Times data team to produce a trusted, unbiased ranking.
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is the largest, most comprehensive community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 21,000 students in over 100 degree and certificate programs. With over 145,000 alumni, 杏吧原创 County Community College is dedicated to meeting the demands of regional employers. The college has built an extensive track record of successfully training and educating its students through pathways from high school, to college, and into careers.
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