South
Dakota Mines has consistently been ranked as one of the best schools in the
country for veterans.
RAPID
CITY, SD (Nov. 6, 2020) — Military Times, College
Factual and Military Friendly rank programs at South
Dakota Mines among the
best in the country for veterans.
The
organization Military Friendly ranks South Dakota Mines’ graduate
programs fifth in the
United States for veterans. The 2021 College Factual rankings put Mines’
engineering programs
among the top 1% in the nation for veterans among universities of its type. The 2020 Military Times best list ranks
Mines 38th out of 134 colleges surveyed. These organizations recognize
South Dakota Mines’ commitment to providing quality educational opportunities
to America’s veterans and military-connected students.
“I am continually amazed at the dedication of
our veteran students. Of all the resources we can offer, the greatest are the
veteran students themselves. At any given time, you can walk in the Veterans
Resource Center and see them helping and supporting each other. It’s a true
testament to their sense of teamwork and comradery,” says Derek Flom, manager
of the Veterans Resource Center at Mines and an Air Force veteran.
Consistently
ranked as a military friendly institution, Mines currently enrolls 160 veteran
or active duty students. The university offers a comprehensive Veterans Resource Center where students can
study and receive tutoring and scholarship assistance, as well as help with
resumes, cover letters and academic and life skills.
The
organization College Factual takes a more in-depth look at separate degree
programs that are best for veterans. Mines achieved top scores in civil engineering, which is ranked in the
top 5% nationwide. Its mechanical engineering program ranks in the top
15%.
South
Dakota Mines will honor veterans and active duty students and staff on Veterans
Day with a digital event. Photographs and messages from current veteran
students and university leadership will be displayed on digital billboards
across campus.
The
South Dakota Mines Veteran’s Club held its annual Chili Cook-Off at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the American Legion Post 22.