Angelo State Earns 11th Year of National Recognition for Veteran Support

SAN ANGELO, TX - Angelo State University has again earned national recognition from several organizations for excellence in education and related services that significantly contribute to the academic success of veteran and military students and their families.

For the 11th consecutive year, ASU has been named a national "Best for Vets College" by the Military Times organization. ASU also ranked No. 27 among the 304 U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools that made the 2024 rankings - and is one of only six Texas public universities on the list.

For the fourth year in a row, ASU has been named one of the nation's "Top Veteran-Friendly Schools" by U.S. Veterans Magazine. ASU is also one of only eight Texas public universities among the 359 U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools that made the 2024 rankings list.

Also for the fourth straight year, ASU has been named one of the nation's "Veteran Friendly Colleges" by the Veterans.com independent online information guide for military and veteran benefits. ASU is also one of only six Texas public universities among the 364 U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools to make the 2024 rankings list.

"This continuing recognition is a reflection not just of the performance of the ASU Veterans Educational and Transitional Services (VETS) Center, but also of Angelo State University as a whole - our leadership, staff, faculty and students," said Phil Nichelson, director of affiliated military and veteran services. "Together, the Ram Family continues to produce something greater than the sum of its individual parts. We are proud that Angelo State has again earned these designations and are committed to continue what we are doing on behalf of our veteran and military-affiliated students."

Earlier this year, ASU was named a "Military Friendly School" by Victory Media/G.I. Jobs magazine for the 15th time - and also earned the "Military Support College of Distinction" designation from the Colleges of Distinction organization for the fifth straight year.

ASU's VETS Center provides enrollment and academic support for military and veteran students, as well as special programs, networking opportunities, social and study areas, and a dedicated computer lab. The Office of Affiliated Military and Veteran Services coordinates the efforts of the VETS Center and other faculty and staff who deal directly with ASU military and veteran students and their families.