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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University will begin observing Veterans Day as an official holiday beginning in 2015.

The decision was announced today by OSU President Edward J. Ray, after consultation with both the OSU Faculty Senate and the Associated Students of Oregon State University.

"I am proud that the university will begin honoring our veterans with the observance of this national holiday," Ray said. "This is a meaningful decision. Last year, Oregon State had 1,025 students who received veteran educational benefits - the most of any university in Oregon - and it is important that we recognize and honor the many sacrifices that our nation's veterans have made."

Veterans now account for about one out of every 25 students at OSU. A range of programs have been initiated or expanded to help support the university's student veterans.

Ray also announced that the university will begin its academic year earlier in 2015, with the first day of classes scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 23, that year.