April 1, 2026
Shawnee State University announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver School and a Spouse Friendly School.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly®, in consultation with the Military Friendly® Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution’s ability to meet and exceed thresholds for student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
Shawnee State University’s Office of Military & Veteran Services provides dedicated support to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, offering guidance on VA educational benefits, personalized advising, and campus resources that help ease the transition to college life. With small class sizes, an active student veteran community, and a strong commitment to military-connected students, Shawnee State has been recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus for its exceptional support.
"This designation is a tremendous honor for Shawnee State University," said Brian Caudill, Veterans Engagement Coordinator. "We take great pride in our commitment to veterans and military-connected students. Assisting them in utilizing their military education benefits is a privilege, and our mission is to help these students reach their educational goals as seamlessly and stress-free as possible. We are grateful to Military Friendly® for this recognition, and most importantly, to our students for trusting us with their educational journeys every day."
“Earning the Military Friendly® designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution’s deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served. These schools don’t just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact. Their support is transformative, proving that investing in military-connected students is both a moral imperative and a standard for educational excellence," said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships, Military Friendly®
Shawnee State University will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Military Friendly Schools® in the April issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools® designation. Military Friendly® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at militaryfriendly.com.