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91´«Ã½ Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon

91´«Ã½ Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon

LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2024-25 rankings are in and Military Times has named 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) the . 91´«Ã½ was also recognized as the #3 Best for Vets Colleges in the Northwest and the top 15% of military-friendly schools nationwide.

The University honors military service with credit for prior learning, priority class registration, veteran-focused support spaces, academic and mental health advising, dedicated DoD/VA counseling, and financial aid, including scholarships for military families and government-funded benefits. With over 37 online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate degree pathways, 91´«Ã½ is a great first-choice for active-duty and veterans to earn their education.

“My goal is to ensure that when a student comes here and makes contact they get first-class treatment,â€� Kerry Thompson, Director of 91´«Ã½ Hermiston/Pendleton Centers & 91´«Ã½ Military Services, said. “You’re going to talk to a veteran here, and we will make sure our military and veteran students are connected to the resources that they need.â€�

91´«Ã½ has a long history of supporting the United States military. The 354th Army Gold Club at 91´«Ã½ began in 1940 training WWII pilots. It became a commissioning source in 1991, transitioned to ROTC in 2009, and has since produced officers for the 3/116 CABCT and other Oregon Guard units.To learn more about 91´«Ã½â€™s veteran support services, visit /military/.

91´«Ã½ honored and remembered the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans during the annual Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, November 7, ahead of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024. The 91´«Ã½ Choir and Brass Ensemble performed the National Anthem, bringing the community together in gratitude for those who have served our nation. (91´«Ã½ photograph / Michael K. Dakota)