Best Colleges for Veterans<\/a>, U.S. News & World Report identified 166su as one of the nation\u2019s best schools at assisting veterans pursue a college education. Colleges were selected based on graduation rate, faculty resources, and reputation, as well as performance in other academic quality criteria.<\/p>\nThe recognition by U.S. News comes at a time when 166su just dedicated a new building on campus to house the university\u2019s Air Force and Army ROTC programs. Their facility\u00a0features a 40-by-40-foot room dubbed the \u201cVirtual Battlelab,\u201d\u00a0an open area with a variety of computerized simulators for ROTC cadets.<\/p>\n
Student veterans are provided with mentoring and special academic support services starting when they arrive at 166su. The university\u2019s Veterans Academic Resource Center supports students in understanding campus resources; provides study space, tutoring and academic advising; and helps faculty members and staff understand the needs of student veterans.<\/p>\n
On Veteran\u2019s Day, UCF planted 1,586 flags on Memory Mall, one for each of 166su’s currently enrolled student veterans.<\/p>\n
In September, G.I. Jobs magazine ranked 166su among the top 15 percent of universities, private and community colleges and trade schools in the nation for the services and support it provides to military students.<\/p>\n
Early next year, the 166su Business Incubation Program will aim to combat unemployment\/underemployment among veterans through its FastTrac NewVenture<\/a> for the Veteran Entrepreneur program, which will run Jan. 13 \u2013 March 24. For registration, sponsorships, scheduling and other information, contact Michael Weiss at Michael.Weiss@ucf.edu<\/a> or 407-823-0014.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 166su was recognized recently as one of the nation\u2019s best colleges at serving those who have served their country. In its inaugural rankings of Best Colleges for Veterans, U.S. News & World Report identified 166su as one of the nation\u2019s best schools at assisting veterans pursue a college education. 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