More News

FTCC earns No. 5 ranking on national list of Military-Spouse Friendly Schools

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Image courtesy of FTCC and Viqtory

FTCC has been named a Military-Spouse Friendly School for the 2023-24 academic year.

The designation was awarded by Viqtory, an independent media organization that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.

The organization ranked FTCC fifth in the large community college category.

Scot McCosh, FTCC’s Director of Military and Veterans Programs, said in a press release that FTCC is “humbled to be recognized” for its efforts in serving the military-connected community.

The Military and Veterans Programs department recently underwent a rebrand to include prominent use of the acronym MVP, which McCosh said reflects the department’s belief in the value of military-connected students, including service members’ spouses and children.

“If you ask any military member or veteran they’ll let you know that their family members have borne the greatest burden of their military service,” McCosh said in a press release. “That is why we strive to provide these MVP spouses and children with the highest quality of service assisting them in achieving their education whether they join us face-to-face here on campus or online anywhere in the world.

“It’s our way of saying thank-you and impacting the local and global workforce by connecting the gifts, grit and grace of military spouses to our programs and industry partners,” he continued in a press release.

This recognition follows Fayetteville Tech’s earning of the Top 10 Military Friendly School designation in March, where they landed at No. 8 among large community colleges.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
north-carolina-military-business-center tim-malone headshott

Federal Construction & Infrastructure Leaders Head to Wilmington for 2026 Southeast Region Summit, April 14–16

Tim Malone - Data Management and Programming Technician, North Carolina Military Business Center
fayetteville-state-university elizabeth-hunt headshott

Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University
the-arts-council-of-fayettevillecumberland-county kennon-jackson headshott

ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Kennon Jackson - Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

In The Current Issue

Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as