大学再次被评为退伍军人和军队附属学生的顶级学校

A few years after he graduated from high school, Jon Ramirez ’24 enlisted in the U.S. Army. Since then, he has dedicated his career to serving his country, and he has been deployed to places such as Africa and Afghanistan. He is now continuing his service – and his education – in his home state.

A business management major, 拉米雷斯是丹伯里查理连队411民政营的一级中士, Conn. 拉米雷斯的母亲是一名参加伊拉克战争的老兵，他出身于一个军人家庭，获得了无数的荣誉, including the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge.

After leaving active duty, Ramirez returned to Connecticut, where he now lives with his wife and three children. He says he has a renewed sense of purpose. In addition to his work and his family, he’s also finding fulfillment in his education. 作为大学退伍军人节仪式的一部分，他分享了他的故事和他对服务的热情.

“I love this place,” he said. “This school has been phenomenal for me. 它改变了我人生道路的范围，我很高兴网赌上分平台是其中的一部分.”

‘A whole other level of service’

这一一年一度的仪式是对退伍军人的庆祝，这所大学已经组织了20多年, 包括大学社区的许多成员，他们是退伍军人社区的一部分.

康涅狄格州退伍军人事务部副局长也参加了这次活动, Joseph Danao ’04 M.S. A retired lieutenant colonel who served more than three decades in the Connecticut Army National Guard达纳奥向他的队友们讲述了他对服务和支持退伍军人的热情.

“There’s a whole other level of service at the University of New Haven,” said Danao, a former member of the Alumni Board of Directors who also served a term as president. “The events and support available at the University are remarkable. The University is a top military school and a veteran-friendly campus. The program is as strong as its veteran students, its faculty, and its alumni.”

‘I find purpose and value’

In addition to celebrating its veterans, 该大学还被列入2023年“最佳兽医”大学名单 Military Times, a source of news and information for members of the military community. It’s a list that has previously featured the University.

As part of the ceremony, Ryan Noonan '20, '23 M.S., reflected on the significance of Veterans Day, 以及学校对退伍军人学生和军队附属学生的承诺. For Noonan, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, the University’s recognition was deeply meaningful. 作为大学的经理，他在支持他的退伍军人中找到了极大的满足感 military and veterans affairs.

“在网赌上分平台期间，我在帮助我的退伍军人同伴的人生旅程中找到了目标和价值,” he said. “Every year, 我们毕业了一群广泛而多样化的退伍军人和与军队有关的学生，他们的成功并不局限于军队, or even in the classroom, but continues into the job force.”

‘A safe space where veterans can be themselves’

For Andrew Ghataora '24, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who spent six years as a tank crewman in Twentynine Palms, CA, and who finished his service as a platoon sergeant, the University has been a great fit. A passionate gamer, he chose to major in esports and gaming, and he has enjoyed being a part of the gaming community at the University. 他说，由于他在充电器的经历，他计划在大学电子竞技领域工作.

“The greatest thing about the University is its community for veterans,” he said. “周围都是有着相似背景的人，这是一种极大的解脱. Everyone is willing to help each other out with academics or personal life.”

《网赌上分平台》向全国的学院和大学发送了一份关于退伍军人项目的调查. Survey results are then analyzed, 以及从教育部和退伍军人事务部获得的公开数据. The University was one of 325 schools included on the list, which considered factors such as student success metrics, admissions and registration policies, and military-specific resources.

‘The gift of education’

对于25岁的佩德罗·冈萨雷斯(Pedro Gonzalez)来说，该校为退伍军人提供的几个项目和服务非常突出. He says that the Center for Learning Resources and the Center for Student Success have been invaluable, and he’s grateful they are both Green Zone Certified. The Green Zone Training program helps faculty, staff, 学生们将学习如何更好地理解退伍学生的观点，并与他们建立联系. As a VA work-study student, 冈萨雷斯在为他的退伍军人同学提供支持方面也发挥了关键作用.

“我用我的个人经历指导其他退伍军人学生完成从军人身份到学术界的过渡,” he said. “Although the transition may look daunting, 网赌上分平台的退伍军人服务项目提供了一个安全的空间，退伍军人可以和其他志同道合的退伍军人学生一起做自己."

A U.S. 冈萨雷斯是海军陆战队老兵，曾担任战术交换操作员和网络管理员. He says many of the skills he developed, such as grit, perseverance, and time management, continue to help him succeed as a cybersecurity and networks major.

“这所大学在网络安全项目中为我提供了大量的技术专长,” he said. “这是一个很棒的项目，我非常喜欢，它将帮助我过渡到职业生涯. Not only do I enjoy the University, 但网络安全项目也符合我的使命宣言:“从技术角度进行保护和防御。.’”

For Ramirez, the U.S. Army sergeant first class and business management major, 他已经实现了参军时定下的目标:成为让他感到自豪的事情的一部分. 他现在期待着继续他的服务和他的教育，他为他的战友和退伍军人在大学和其他地方取得的许多成就和贡献感到自豪. He plans to pursue a master’s degree.

他说:“我很幸运，在服役期间接受了良好的教育. “I have enjoyed my time at this wonderful institution.”