Three years and counting: Military Advanced Education certifies Wright State as “military-friendly” again

For the third consecutive year, one of the most prominent online resources for current and prospective military students, Military Advanced Education (MAE), has named Wright State University “military-friendly” for it’s continuing commitment to serve the men and women who serve and have served our country.

The designation means Wright State is included in MAE’s 2012 Guide to America’s Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.

Wright State Associate Registrar and Tri-Chair of the Strategic Plan for Veterans and Military-Connected Students Sol Solomon says the designation is an honor and another stamp of approval that Wright State’s goals and service continue to lead when it comes to addressing the needs of military students.

“We are very pleased to have the efforts of our Strategic Plan for Veterans and Military-Connected Students and campus community partners recognized again,” said Solomon.

In fact, this is the second time in the past six months that Wright State has been recognized as being military-friendly for the third consecutive year by a military publication. G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, also awarded Wright State the designation of Military-Friendly School again last September.

Currently nearly 700 Wright State students are military veterans and many more are considered military-connected.

The university offers a plethora of resources to help those students transition to campus. Wright State awards educational credits for military training and experience, and has designed courses open only to veteran and military students. It also delivers high-quality career services to best express military experience and helps veterans connect with other students through campus events, housing options and student clubs.

With the War in Iraq officially coming to an end late last year, and the war in Afghanistan winding down, there has been a renewed push in higher education to collect military friendly designations as institutions compete to attract military students.

Solomon says that’s nothing new at Wright State.

“Lot’s of schools are suddenly trying to be military-friendly these days, but we’ve been military-friendly all along and I think people in the Dayton region know that,” said Solomon. “It’s clear Military Advanced Education and G.I. Jobs knows that.”