For the fourth consecutive year, Penn State York has been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. The designation recognizes the outstanding work the campus does with veterans.
Penn State York has once again been named a Military Friendly School, by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of “G.I. Jobs,” “STEM JobsSM,” and “Military Spouse.” This is the fourth consecutive year York has earned this designation in recognition of their outstanding work with veterans. Now in its seventh year, the original, premier Military Friendly Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities.
“As a veteran myself, I am pleased and proud that Penn State York has once again received this designation,” said David. W. Chown, Ph.D., chancellor of Penn State York.
Institutions competed for the elite Military Friendly School title by completing a survey of more than 100 questions covering ten categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Survey responses were scored against benchmarks across these key indicators of success. In addition, data was independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media, with guidance from an independent advisory board of higher education and recruiting professionals.
The Military Friendly Schools designation is awarded to the top colleges, universities, community colleges and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success, both in the classroom and after graduation. The methodology used for making the Military Friendly Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more transparent, and has played a significant role over the past seven years in capturing and advancing best practices to support military students across the country.
Penn State York has 44 student-veterans receiving benefits through the G.I. Bill. Visit our website at york.psu.edu/veterans to learn more about the campus’ programs and services for veterans.
York offers 10 bachelor’s degrees and seven associate degrees that can be completed without leaving the area. Students also have the opportunity to begin the first two years of Penn State’s more than 160 degree programs in York (2+2) and finish at University Park or another Penn State location. There is also a graduate program, master of education in Teaching and Curriculum, offered through a partnership with Penn State Harrisburg. Students also have the opportunity to apply to take part in The Graham Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies, a program that encourages students to develop leadership skills through a variety of programs and, in some instances, an internship opportunity. Adult learners can take advantage of courses offered in a variety of formats at convenient times, as well as student services dedicated to meeting their needs.
At Penn State York, students can earn a degree that is recognized around the world. The 51-acre commuter campus, overlooking the historic city of York, is home to more than 1,100 students, traditional and nontraditional, and is part of a community bursting with Penn State pride. The York campus attracts a student population rich in diversity, including 145 international students and a number from out-of-state.
In addition to having an outstanding academic experience, students can participate in collegiate athletics or take part in more than twenty clubs and organizations. Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) and the Lee R. Glatfelter Library provide students with additional recreational opportunities and educational resources.
Visit us on the web at york.psu.edu or plan to visit the campus. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/PennStateYork, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PennStateYork, or, for more information, call (717) 771-4040 or (800) 800-PSU-6227.
The Military Friendly Schools survey captures more than 50 leading practices in supporting military students and is available free of charge to the more than 8,000 schools approved for Post-9/11 G.I. Bill funding. The survey is administered for free and is open to all post-secondary schools who wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found on their website at militaryfriendly.com, and a complete list of schools can be found through the Schools Matchmaker tool on gijobs.com.
Based in Pittsburgh, Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects classrooms to careers for the nation’s next generation of professionals. Our data-driven ratings are published in “G.I. Jobs,” “Military Spouse,” “Vetrepreneur,” and “STEM Jobs,” media, and featured in national media including “USA Today,” “Wall Street Journal,” and “Fortune.” “Bloomberg,” NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News and others.