Bellevue University Named Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Schools

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) September 06, 2013 -- U.S. Veterans Magazine recently announced that Bellevue University is a Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly School.

According to U.S. Veterans Magazine, the Best of the Best lists are compiled to support their readers – veterans, transitioning service members and veteran business owners – and link them to employment, business, education and supplier opportunities. Best of the Best honorees were chosen through market research, independent research, diversity conference participation, and survey responses and are based on their openness and support to veterans.

“We’re gratified to be included in this exclusive listing of schools that are the best in the nation at serving veterans,” commented James Biernesser, Col. USAF Ret., Director of Military Programs for Bellevue University. “Military service members and veterans have been a focus of our school since its opening more than 40 years ago.”

A recent Bellevue University initiative, designed to serve post-9/11 Veterans, captured the attention of judges for this honor. Called Veterans Initiative for Advancement (VIA), it is an unprecedented suite of services that provide Veterans the help and resources they need to be successful in their transition to civilian careers. VIA includes free, personalized self-assessment tools, courses designed in collaboration with Veterans to ease the transition to civilian life and specialized Veteran advising services.

Last month, Bellevue University opened the new Military Veterans Services Center (MVSC) on the Bellevue campus that features specially-trained military and Veteran advisors, a meeting place for support groups facilitated by a VA representative, career services, and the home of the Bellevue University Student Veterans Association, one of the largest chapters in the nation.

“While this is an honor, all the accolades in the world don't hold up to the satisfaction we get from serving America’s Veterans,” said Michael E. Echols, Ph.D., Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Bellevue University. “These are our nation’s most well-prepared, loyal, and dedicated individuals – those ready to enter organizations and earn their stripes; those making major contributions every step of the way.”

The Best of the Best award is another in the long list of accolades for Bellevue University in supporting Veterans. In 2013, Bellevue University was also ranked No. 3 for Veterans in Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report and is in the top 10 for Top Online Education Program Rankings in the category of Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees.
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Bellevue University is ranked among the Top Veteran-Friendly Schools by U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2013 Best of the Best Survey. Also, in 2013 rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Bellevue University is ranked No. 3 for Veterans in Best Online Programs and is in the top 10 by the 2013 Top Online Education Program Rankings in the category of Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees.
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Bellevue University is a recognized national leader in providing post-secondary education opportunities for working adults. A private, non-profit institution, Bellevue University serves students at nine locations in three states, as well as worldwide through its online learning platform. Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

John Watson, Bellevue University, http://www.VeteransAdvancement.com, +1 4025577365, [email protected]