A Carnegie Mellon education is marked by its strong focus on fundamental and versatile problem-solving skills in a specific discipline, but the university respects and values students' varied talents and interests that often span many specialties. Students can explore more than one field of study while developing the strong professional core that is the hallmark of a Carnegie Mellon education. The university encourages students to expand their thinking in new and exciting dimensions. In addition the university offers generous Yellow Ribbon Funding to veterans and provides opportunities to meet with and work with active duty students as well as opportunities to attend lectures by members of the military community, as well different government organizations.