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Schools Middlesex Community College: Middlesex CC Named A Military Friendly School For 2021 Dedicated to student success, Middlesex Community College strives to meet the needs of the college's diverse population. Middlesex has b ... Reply

Caitlin Buckley 3/16/2021

Dedicated to student success, Middlesex Community College strives to meet the needs of the college's diverse population. Middlesex has been designated a 2021 Silver-Level Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY. MCC supports veterans and their families through the Veterans Resource Centers (VRC), a Veterans Advisory Board, and other special veteran services. "I am so proud that Middlesex has received the honor of being a designated military friendly college," said Pamela Flaherty, MCC's Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. "We started from very humble beginnings in 2006 with a volunteer student. We have blossomed into two full VRC centers, providing an array of services for our veterans and military connected families."

The annual list of Military Friendly® Schools honors the top colleges, universities and trade schools in the country. They are recognized for doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses as students, and ensure their success – in the classroom and after graduation. Middlesex provides educational opportunities – as well as numerous veterans resources – to help make the transition from military to civilian life easier. Nicole Smay – an MCC Nursing major who is a Combat Veteran – served as an Army Medical Service Corps Officer and left with the rank of Captain.

Thankful for MCC's help in navigating her VA benefits, Smay calls MCC Academic Counselor Melinda Turchiano her "safety net" in helping her use her post-9-11 GI Bill. Smay also believes her experience in the Army helped to prepare her for her education, including understanding the importance of "looking out for your buddy." To succeed in her studies, she relies on support from her classmates and professors, and tries to do the same for them.

Published On: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:40:24 GMT