UM-Flint's veteran-welcoming campus recognized by The Military Times

The University of Michigan-Flint has once again been recognized by The Military Times as one of the nation's "Best for Vets" colleges in its 2025 rankings—marking the fifth consecutive year the university has earned this distinction. The recognition highlights UM-Flint's continued commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families throughout their academic journey.

More than 350 colleges and universities were evaluated for this year's list, the largest field in the program's history, which is considered one of the most comprehensive assessments of veteran support in higher education. Rankings are based on factors such as financial assistance, student success, and the strength of on-campus resources. The Military Times combines its own survey data with public information from the U.S. Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs to help service members make informed choices about their education.

"The Military Times is a publication that is sent out to military bases and installations everywhere," said Helen Budd, program manager for UM-Flint's Student Veterans Resource Center. "We look forward to the next semester to offer new programs and events." 

Budd said that inclusion in The Military Times means recognition worldwide and will help attract new student veterans, even if they aren't originally from Michigan. Earlier this semester, the downtown campus was also recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Association as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 11th consecutive year. 

Since the beginning of the fall semester, UM-Flint's Student Veterans Resource Center has organized various events and initiatives for military service members, veterans and their dependents. These initiatives include a series of career workshops, the launch of a professional development program focused on military culture for faculty and staff, and the annual Toys for Tots drive. "We are excited to offer these resources to our campus community and to the Genesee County community at large," said Budd.

For more information about the Student Veterans Resource Center and the Student Veterans Association, visit their webpage.