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Ashland University named a 2026 Top Veteran School by magazine

ASHLAND – U.S. Veterans Magazine has recognized Ashland University as a 2026 Top Veteran School. The recognition is reserved for those institutions that create environments where veterans and military-connected individuals can learn, grow and thrive. U.S. Veterans Magazine’s evaluation consisted of five key criteria: veteran resources, academic support, career preparation, flexible options and campus connections, according to the community announcement. AU, which serves more than 400 military-connected students across its undergraduate, graduate and online programs, was among the honorees featured in the magazine in November with a full-page article on the university’s commitment to military-connected students. The article praised Ashland’s “dedicated staff, specialized facilities and year-round programming (that) give veterans, service members and their families places to find answers—and each other.” The Jack W. Liebert Military & Veteran Resource Center, established in 2020, provides services and gathering space for Ashland University’s military-connected students. Staff members help students transition to college, while the center includes areas for studying and socializing. AU also hosts military- and veteran-focused events, including the Battle of the Branches, ruck marches, R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Fridays and the Flights of Honor: 9/11 Remembrance Challenge. The article also highlighted the USA House, “a dedicated on-campus residence for military-connected