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NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced today that it has earned the Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Military Friendly School and a Military Friendly Spouse 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.
“We recognize the unique sacrifices made by our military personnel, as well as the resilient families who support them. By providing tailored resources and flexible programs, we ensure that our heroes and their spouses have a clear, supportive path to academic and professional success. At NSU, we don’t just enroll military-affiliated students; we embrace them as vital members of the Demon family, committed to serving those who have so bravely served us,” said NSU President James Genovese.
“Earning the Military Friendly® designation is more than a badge of honor; it reflects 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®
Northwestern State 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 https://www.militaryfriendly.com.