The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has earned its fourth Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse.
“The distinction lets people from surrounding areas know that we are taking care of veterans when they come here, from the boots to the classroom,” said Michael Bumpers, director of veteran affairs and disability services at UAPB.
UAPB will be showcased with other 2018 Military Friendly® Schools in the annual Guide to Military Friendly® Schools, special education issues of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse Magazine and on militaryfriendly.com.
“First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today,” according to a news release. “Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.”
Institutions with this designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from Victory Media’s proprietary survey. Final ratings were determined by combining the survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) And loan default rates for all students.
“The UAPB ROTC team is proud to uphold a 50 year tradition of transforming our college graduates into the Unites States Army’s best leaders,” said LTC Sherry Oehler, professor of Military Science at UAPB. “It is an honor to be recognized for taking care of our veterans as we continue to provide scholarships and benefits to our future leaders who made the commitment to serve their nation.”