La Roche University Earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation

PITTSBURGH, Mar. 26, 2026 – La Roche University announced today that it has earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation at the Silver level and has also been recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly® School. 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 institutions participated in the Military Friendly® survey. Of the first list released for 2026–2027, 878 schools received the Military Friendly® designation, and 730 schools were recognized as Military Spouse Friendly® Schools (2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools Data Snapshot, MilitaryFriendly.com).

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined 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.

At La Roche University, military-connected students are supported through personalized academic advising, assistance with VA education benefits, flexible program options and a campus community committed to student success. The University is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program and has been recognized as a Military Friendly® institution for more than a decade, reflecting a sustained commitment to those who have served. La Roche strives to create an environment where veterans and their families feel welcomed, supported and positioned for success.

“We are honored to be recognized as both a Military Friendly® School and a Military Spouse Friendly® School,” said La Roche University President Christina Clark, Ph.D. “These designations reflect our commitment to supporting those who have served our country and their families. At La Roche, we are proud to provide the resources, guidance and community needed to help veterans, active-duty service members and their spouses achieve their educational and professional goals.”

“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®.

La Roche University will be featured 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. More than 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly® Schools designation. Military Friendly® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business and 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.

About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.