BALTIMORE, Md., Nov. 2 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release:

Center Leaders Build Population, Prominence

When Josiah Guthland first came to The University of Baltimore, he had a vision he hoped would transform its veterans center.

In six years, he's increased the veteran student population and raised the center's standings with consistently high national rankings on military friendliness and veteran support.

"Word of mouth is getting around through the veteran and military community that at the University of Baltimore, they treat you as a person, not as a number," Guthland said. "We don't just welcome you with a handshake and a business card. We welcome you and we say, 'What can we do for you today?'"

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