Muhlenberg College has been named the nation's best liberal arts college for veterans by U.S. News and World Report. The rankings provide data and information on schools that offer benefits and services, including tuition assistance, to veterans and active service members.

"I am delighted that Muhlenberg has been ranked first among the nation's liberal arts colleges in providing support to our veterans," said Muhlenberg College President Randy Helm.

Joshua J. Tosado is a military combat veteran enrolled in the Wescoe School Teacher Certification Program. He was a student teacher until Dec. 11 at Parkland High School.

Said Tosado:

"The Wescoe School was very different than most. I was a military combat veteran who just redeployed from Iraq and was seeking an education that would fit the organized format I desired. I had only been back in the United States two months when I decided to take the leap.

"Through the military I have gained professionalism, dedication, and unmatched life experiences. Even with those great skills, the transition from life in the military to the civilian community was very difficult for me.

"What was even more difficult was finding an institution like The Wescoe School that would accommodate the needs of a military veteran. The faculty and staff in the Education Department made adjustments and created a flexible schedule to give me an organized path of accomplishable tasks.

"The program has allowed me to develop into the teacher I wanted to be. I highly recommend anyone wishing to become certified in Teacher Certification to contact The Wescoe School."

The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College offers specific veteran's education benefits and has been named a Military Friendly School. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, Muhlenberg College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in offering scholarships to veterans that cover the difference between the cost of tuition and the amount provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

There were 234 ranked schools across all 10 U.S. News ranking categories: National Universities, National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional and Regional Colleges.