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University of Phoenix announced that it was named one of the country's top 20 colleges and universities favorable to military personnel in the recently published issue of Military Advanced Education. The honor takes into consideration the number of military students served, the availability of military scholarships, and other policies benefiting military members and veterans (see also University of Phoenix).
"University of Phoenix has always held the deepest respect for the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country," said Mike Bibbee, vice president, University of Phoenix Military Division. "This ranking further acknowledges our long-term commitment to providing members of the military with access to a quality education. We are extremely pleased to be included on this list and in the company of these other distinguished colleges and universities."
More than 2,000 colleges and universities participated in this year's survey, and University of Phoenix was selected among the top 20 by an independent panel of judges from both the educational and the military fields.
Nearly 29,000 active-duty military and their spouses, as well as veterans, are enrolled in University of Phoenix degree programs. More than 7,200 military members or veterans graduated from the University last year.
The University understands the needs and demands of military service, including members' frequent moves and deployments, and has created a special military division that employs more than 500 counselors, many of whom are veterans themselves, to help military students attain their academic goals every step of the way. To further provide access, University of Phoenix also works closely with information officers at hundreds of military bases ...
Source: HighBeam Research, University of Phoenix Ranked Among the Best in Serving Military and...