LC State Earns Military Friendly Gold Status for Third Straight Year

The college has been recognized for its support of veterans and military-connected students.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:58am

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Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho has been named a Military Friendly Gold school for the third consecutive year. The designation, awarded by Military Friendly, recognizes colleges that provide exceptional support and resources for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Why it matters

The Military Friendly Gold status is a prestigious honor that highlights LC State's ongoing commitment to serving the military community. As a small public college, earning this recognition for three years in a row demonstrates the school's student-first approach and dedication to supporting the unique needs of military-affiliated students.

The details

LC State first earned the Military Friendly designation in 2020 and has maintained the Gold-level status, which places the college among the top 10% of small public institutions outside the organization's highest-ranked category. The college's Veterans Services office assists students in using GI Bill benefits and other education programs, and the campus also offers a dedicated Veterans Resource Center with computers, study space, and other support services.

  • LC State has received the Military Friendly Gold designation in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  • The college first earned the Military Friendly designation in 2020.

The players

Lewis-Clark State College

A small public college located in Lewiston, Idaho that has been recognized for three consecutive years as a Military Friendly Gold school for its support of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Cynthia Pemberton

The president of Lewis-Clark State College, who stated that the Military Friendly Gold designation reflects the college's focus on serving military students and their families.

Military Friendly

An organization that evaluates colleges and employers based on their support of veterans and military-connected students, and awards the Military Friendly designation.

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What they’re saying

“LC State is proud to serve students who have served our country. Our small campus, dedicated staff, and student-first approach are a good fit for military members and their families.”

— Cynthia Pemberton, President, Lewis-Clark State College

The takeaway

Lewis-Clark State College's continued recognition as a Military Friendly Gold school demonstrates its unwavering commitment to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families through dedicated resources, services, and a student-first approach. This prestigious designation highlights the college's role as a welcoming and accommodating institution for the military community in the Lewiston area.