Montana State University
11/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 10:36
Montana State University recognized as a Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine
Montana State University student-veterans, from left, Moriah Schutt, Karina Ward, Donald Swanson, Alex Reid, Taryn Nell, Josh Spillers are pictured at the MSU Veteran's Park Friday, March 20, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU was recognized as a Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine this fall. MSU photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens
BOZEMAN - Montana State University has been recognized as a Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
This is the second time that MSU has received recognition from U.S. Veterans Magazine. The university was recognized as a Top Military-Friendly School by the magazine in 2024 and was the only Montana institution included in the magazine's 2024 list.
Top Veteran School recognition is based on independent research, publicly available information and a comprehensive survey submitted by each school during the review period. Evaluations consider recruitment and retention initiatives, education benefits and career development opportunities, among other factors regarding program quality, impact and commitment to the military community.
Todd Bucher, director of MSU Veteran Services, called the recognition "a tremendous honor" and said it reflects the efforts of university leaders, faculty, staff and campus partners to support veterans and military-connected students.
"We want every veteran and military-connected student who chooses Montana State University to feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive both during their time at MSU and long after graduation," Bucher said.
MSU currently serves 914 veterans and military-connected students, Bucher said. Resources available through the Travis W. Atkins Veteran Support Center include a dedicated mental health counselor, veteran-to-veteran tutoring, emergency financial assistance, academic support and help navigating Veterans Affairs education benefits.
Beyond these services, the center helps students build relationships through events and opportunities to connect with others who share similar military experiences. Bucher said creating a welcoming environment where students know someone cares about their well-being and success is an important part of that support.
"I often say that our responsibility doesn't end when a veteran takes off the uniform, and our commitment shouldn't end when a student walks across the graduation stage," Bucher said. "We want to help them build a foundation for success academically, personally and professionally."
To learn more about the recognition, visit https://usveteransmagazine.com/usvm-recognition-lists/.
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