University Times

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum has named Pitt its 2010 Friend and Patriot of the Year. The award will be presented Oct. 9.

Casey Patterson, chief of staff, noted that the University has been named as one of the country’s most military friendly schools with 350 registered veteran students earning their undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Pitt’s new Office of Veterans Services has a mission of assisting veterans, guardsmen and reservists in receiving military benefits, facilitating their transition into University life and supporting their ongoing academic success.

Starting this fall, Pittsburgh campus students can tour the museum at no cost through an agreement between the Pitt Arts program and Soldiers & Sailors.