October 27, 2014
La Roche College Named Military Friendly College for Sixth Consecutive Year
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2014 – According to G.I. Jobs Magazine, a
premier resource for veterans to find success in a civilian career, La Roche
College ranks in the top 15 percent of all Military Friendly colleges,
universities and trade schools nationwide.
This
year marks the sixth consecutive year for La Roche to receive Military Friendly
status. In 2009 La Roche became a Yellow Ribbon institution and works with the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse 100 percent of veterans’
tuition cost. the University and government equally share costs associated with
veterans obtaining their degrees as part of the program.
“We
are proud of our military and veteran students. They bring with them tremendous
real-life experience that adds to the fabric of the University environment,” Hope
Schiffgens, director of graduate studies and adult education, said. “La Roche
works closely with military and veteran students and offers a variety of
services to accommodate their educational needs.”
Military
and veteran students also find support through the Veterans Organization, one
of more than 30 student clubs and organizations offered at La Roche.
Established in 2013, the organization gives veterans the opportunity to meet each
other, get involved on campus and receive support. Last year the organization
held a Veterans Day panel for students and faculty members to share their
military experiences with the student body.
Chase
Warden, co-founder and president of the organization, said he and Nicholas
Yund, who graduated in May 2014, created the group to unite the University’s
veteran population.
“Many
veterans go to class assuming they are the only ones there. Our goal is to help
veteran students feel welcome by creating an opportunity for veterans to meet
other veterans,” Mr. Warden, a senior in La Roche’s finance and management program,
said. “We want the Veterans Organization to always be a place veterans will
feel at home.”
La
Roche offers credit for military services and welcomes all veterans, military
students and their dependents to begin or complete their education on campus,
through online learning or at one of its satellite campuses.
Those
who are interested in the Yellow Ribbon Program at La Roche should contact Graduate
Admissions Counselor Sherryl Lisco at 412-536-1263 or sherryl.lisco@laroche.edu.
Qualifying students are veterans who are eligible for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill’s
full benefits and have served three years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
About
La Roche University: A
private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded by the
Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche welcomes students of all
religions, ethnic origins and talents. Undergraduates may choose from more than
50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s college
students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs,
athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and
more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.
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