{"id":75297,"date":"2026-03-26T08:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=75297"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:35:54","slug":"utc-named-2026-2027-military-friendly-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/utc-named-2026-2027-military-friendly-school\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC named 2026-2027 Military Friendly\u00ae School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_75304\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"761\" data-attachment-id=\"75304\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/utc-named-2026-2027-military-friendly-school\/utc-vma\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?fit=918%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"918,794\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"UTC VMA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Members of UTC\u2019s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and military-connected students gather during a UTC Military Appreciation Game event.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Members of UTC\u2019s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and military-connected students gather during a UTC Military Appreciation Game event.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?fit=880%2C583&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-75304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?resize=880%2C761&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Members of the UTC Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and military-connected students pose together during a UTC Military Appreciation Game event.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?w=918&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?resize=768%2C664&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?resize=800%2C692&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?resize=580%2C502&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/UTC-VMA-e1774366421910.jpg?resize=610%2C528&amp;ssl=1 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of UTC\u2019s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and military-connected students gather during a UTC Military Appreciation Game event. Photo courtesy of Sylvana Matthews.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been named a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/school-profile\/?sid=531\"><strong>2026-2027 Military Friendly\u00ae School<\/strong><\/a>, earning Gold status in the large public university category.<\/p>\n<p>The designation recognizes institutions that create meaningful educational paths for veterans, active-duty service members and their families. Approximately 1,500 military-connected students\u2014including active-duty service members, spouses and dependents\u2014are enrolled at UTC.<\/p>\n<p>Institutions earning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/\"><strong>Military Friendly\u00ae Schools<\/strong><\/a> designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Schools are assessed on student retention, graduation rates, job placement, loan repayment and degree persistence, with additional attention to the experiences of student veterans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition reflects the daily work happening across our campus to support military-connected students,\u201d UTC Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Director Sylvana Matthews said. \u201cIt\u2019s not about a single program or office; it\u2019s about faculty who understand the transition from service to classroom, staff who help navigate benefits and financial aid, and a campus culture that values the experience our veterans and military families bring with them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor many of our students, coming to UTC represents a new chapter after active duty or a move tied to military service,\u201d Matthews continued. \u201cOur responsibility is to make that transition clear, supportive and focused on long-term success\u2014from enrollment through graduation and into the workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>UTC Veteran and Military Affairs provides admissions assistance, GI Bill\u00ae and financial aid guidance, veteran-specific scholarships, mental health resources and a dedicated lounge space in Hooper Hall. The office also connects students to campus events, community partners and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarning the Military Friendly\u00ae designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution\u2019s deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served,\u201d Military Friendly\u00ae Vice President of Memberships Kayla Lopez said. \u201cThese schools don\u2019t just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact. Their support is transformative, proving that investing in military-connected students is both a moral imperative and a standard for educational excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>UTC will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/\"><strong>Military Friendly\u00ae Schools<\/strong><\/a>, the April issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?m=60085&amp;l=1&amp;view=issuelistBrowser\"><strong>G.I. Jobs\u00ae magazine<\/strong><\/a> and on MilitaryFriendly.com.<\/p>\n<p>Military Friendly\u00ae is the standard that measures an organization\u2019s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly\u00ae designation. Military Friendly\u00ae is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly\u00ae is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly\u00ae lists and methodology can be found at https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com.<\/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 been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly\u00ae School, earning Gold status in the large public university category. 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