{"id":72602,"date":"2025-11-19T13:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=72602"},"modified":"2025-11-19T13:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:02:32","slug":"utc-recognized-among-nations-best-veteran-supporting-universities-by-military-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/utc-recognized-among-nations-best-veteran-supporting-universities-by-military-times\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC recognized among nation\u2019s best veteran-supporting universities by Military Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_72605\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"72605\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/utc-recognized-among-nations-best-veteran-supporting-universities-by-military-times\/veteran-student-services-giveaway-24-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,798\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Veteran Student Services Giveaway-24-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?fit=880%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-72605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=880%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Students gather under a UTC tent labeled \u201cGo Mocs! Go Vets!\u201d as staff distribute items during an outdoor Veterans Day\u2013themed giveaway on a tree-lined campus walkway.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=800%2C532&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=580%2C386&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=610%2C406&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/VMA.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Angela Foster<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has again been recognized by Military Times as one of the nation\u2019s top universities for veterans and military-connected students.<\/p>\n<p>Military Times\u2019 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list includes 357 colleges and universities across the country, the largest field in the program\u2019s history. UTC placed second among Tennessee institutions and is the only university in the state recognized for offering both traditional in-person and online programs for veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Military-connected students account for more than 15% of UTC\u2019s enrollment, including veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, and spouses or dependents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe serve a community that relies heavily on trust,\u201d said Sylvana Matthews, director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at UTC. \u201cOur students want to know the resources they need are here and that the doors are open when they arrive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYear after year, we hear that UTC feels like a place where they can settle in, ask questions and get the kind of support that helps them stay on track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Matthews said the University\u2019s focus on relationships is central to the VMA experience. The Veteran and Military Affairs Student Ambassador Program provides peer connection from the start, and dependents often help create a sense of familiarity that eases the transition to college.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is simple: We meet students where they are, listen to what they\u2019re facing and help them find the resources that fit their needs,\u201d Matthews said. \u201cSome students are navigating education benefits for the first time. Others are balancing service commitments or returning to the classroom after being away for years. Every path looks different, so our support has to reflect that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>UTC offers academic credit for military experience, personalized advising, an on-campus VA certifying official, and collaborations with partners such as Career Connections, the American Job Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Military Times describes its rankings as the most comprehensive evaluation of higher education support for service members, veterans and their families. Evaluation is based on academic quality, student support services, affordability and outcomes for veterans\u2014including graduation and retention rates.<\/p>\n<p>According to the publication, this year\u2019s national survey saw significant growth among public universities and community colleges, along with continued expansion of online program options and dedicated veteran resource centers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe record-breaking participation this year shows that higher education leaders are listening and working to create environments where veterans can thrive academically and personally,\u201d said Jon Simkins, executive editor of Military Times and Sightline Media Group.<\/p>\n<h4>Learn more<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/admissions\/visit\">Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/veteran-and-military-affairs\">Veteran and\u00a0Military\u00a0Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/apply\">How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has again been recognized by Military Times as one of the nation\u2019s top universities for veterans and military-connected students. 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