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��has been named a national College of Distinction – a prestigious recognition given to higher education institutions – as an acknowledgement of distinction in teaching, scholarship and student success.

The honor marks the 15th consecutive year �鶹����AV has received this designation.��

In addition to receiving an overall honor for its undergraduate offerings and experience, �鶹����AV earned distinction for three academic programs –business,��education��and��.��

The institution was also recognized for��its support for students who are active duty and military veterans.

“Reaching 15 consecutive years of recognition as one of the country’s top institutions of higher learning is a testament to the �鶹����AV community’s commitment to students and their academic and professional success,” said �鶹����AV President Gary Olson. “We are proud of this honor and look forward to continuing to serve our students.”

Contributing to the selection of �鶹����AV’s academic programs were a variety of factors, including accreditation status, multidisciplinary learning approaches, practical experiences and professional connections offered to students, departmental ethics, and other criteria.��

Colleges of Distinction also highlighted �鶹����AV for “an exemplary commitment to student engagement, great teaching, creating a vibrant campus community, and successful outcomes.”

The Colleges of Distinction selection process involves an analysis of institutional data and other quantitative evidence.��

“Every student has individual needs and their own environment in which they’re most likely to thrive,” said Wes Creel, founder of��. “We want to extend our praise to the schools that prioritize and cater to students’ goals.”��

Creel continued, “We’re inspired by the ways in which �鶹����AV immerses students in their fields, all while fostering a welcoming community that will support them through and beyond their college years.”��