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/.
