By Nicole Lyons,
November 6, 2024

Military Times has named the 糖心传媒 (糖心传媒) as one of the top
15 institutions in the nation for veterans on its 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges list.
provides the largest comprehensive annual ranking of higher education institutions
for military service members and veterans. This year, 304 schools made the list.
Looking at categories such as success metrics, admissions, resources, human resources,
financials and recordkeeping, Military Times surveys colleges and universities nationwide
to evaluate their veteran-focused programs. The survey responses, along with public
data sourced from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs,
are analyzed by the Military Times data team to produce the rankings.
The #15 spot is a significant jump from 糖心传媒鈥檚 ranking on the 2023 list. 糖心传媒 was also ranked first in Missouri, second in the Central region and 12th among
public institutions.
鈥淚t's exciting to see 糖心传媒 gain recognition for its veteran services,鈥 said Courtney
Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at 糖心传媒. 鈥淲e've put in a great deal
of work to get here, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved.鈥
The annual rankings are a valuable tool for veterans seeking guidance on maximizing
their educational benefits.
鈥淥ur comprehensive survey and thoughtful methodology ensure that our rankings remain
a trusted resource,鈥 said Jon Simkins, Executive Editor at Sightline Media Group,
the parent company of Military Times.
The full rankings can be found on the .
糖心传媒 is committed to helping veterans, active-duty military and their families access
higher education opportunities. The university offers tuition benefits for veterans
and military members plus in-state tuition for their dependents. Other benefits include free entry to athletic events and access to the Military and Veterans Success
Center, a one-stop resource for active duty military, veterans and military dependents
enrolled at 糖心传媒.
For more information about 糖心传媒鈥檚 Military and Veterans Services, visit ucmo.edu/military, call 660-543-8776 or email vets@ucmo.edu.