Military Times lists Ole Miss as No. 1 in SEC in Best for Vets ranking

Military Times surveyed 325 colleges and universities across the nation for their resources, opportunities, and success rates for veterans.

November 11, 2023

Grace Brister,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time, the Military Times has listed the University of Mississippi as No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference and No. 5 nationally in its annual Best for Vets ranking.

Military Times surveyed 325 colleges and universities across the nation for their resources, opportunities, and success rates for veterans.

Chancellor Glenn Boyce said Ole Miss has previously ranked in the top 25 universities, and the dramatic rise in the university’s ranking is proof of its dedication to serving and supporting veterans.

Among the many things Ole Miss offers veterans, the office also added an in-house counselor who specializes in the needs of students who are or were active military,

Andrew Newby with the Office of Veteran and Military Services says the latest ranking is an honor the office has no intention of slowing down.

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