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Faulty Data Skews Picture on Vets’ Success

Conventional wisdom says veterans don’t graduate at rates as high as their non-veteran peers. And much of the conversation about student veterans centers on the need to solve that problem, whether it is condemning certain institutions that don’t offer the proper supports or discussing what additional services would help make veterans successful. But James Schmeling, […]

Wounded Warrior Project Took $77M Hit

A partnership between Wounded Warrior Project and Onward to Opportunity gave about 50 veterans and spouses an opportunity to attend a “career boot camp” connecting them with two dozen organizations over four days. (Photo courtesy of Wounded Warrior Project) Newly released financial documents show Wounded Warrior Project suffered a $77-million drop in revenue in its […]

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Honors Society Inducts Veterans, Military Students

USC Aiken recognized its veteran and military students’ scholarship and academic achievements Thursday during the Pi Alpha Sigma induction ceremony. The USCA veterans honor society, Pi Alpha Sigma, is an academic honor society that requires at least a 3.25 GPA for membership. This GPA must be sustained for continued membership. In addition to the inductees, […]

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N.M. Campus Organization Helps Veterans Cope

As an Army veteran Andrew Hughes knows a little help can go a long way. That attitude has manifested into an organization to support veterans and their dependents at New Mexico State University Carlsbad. “Our goal is to bring vets together,” said the 28-year-old NMSU Carlsbad student, and now president of the Student Veterans Association. […]

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Indiana Urges Aid for Railroad Training

INDIANAPOLIS — Led by state Rep. Chuck Moseley, D-Portage, the Indiana General Assembly is asking Congress to permit Hoosier military veterans to use their education benefits for railroad conductor training. Federal law currently requires employment skills courses be at least 26 weeks long for veterans to receive on-the-job training stipends. However, all railroad conductor programs […]

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Vets Want GI Bill for Coding School

David Molina was stationed at Dover Air Force Base, 100 miles outside Baltimore, when he started trying to become a coder. After 12 years of service, his time in the army was almost up, and he needed a new career. “My dream has always been to create something in my head,” says the 38-year-old Molina. […]

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Agency Spells Out Options for Veterans in Ky.

Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). They include: Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty), available to armed forces members and some National Guard members who served on active duty. For more information, visit […]

Office Helps Veterans Bridge Gaps

Adapting your skillset on a resume is always a daunting task; figuring out how to appeal to an employer can be a challenge for anyone looking to find a job they care about. But the task can be more difficult when you have to adapt military skills to a civilian position. The Office of Veteran […]

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Students Interview Korean War Vets

“The most important thing about our veterans is to remember them and say their names and they’re never forgotten if we continue to say their names.” Students from the New England School of Communications at Husson University interviewed 4 Korean War Era veterans. The stories of the former military member are now being stored as […]

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Foundation Pledges $1M for Veterans’ Education

American entrepreneur, philanthropist and University of Baltimore alumnus Bob Parsons pledged a $1 million gift for the institute that bears his name to support an array of services designed to improve the lives of military members. The Bob Parsons Veterans Institute combines Parsons Veterans Center and Veterans Advocacy Clinic with related programs that provide valuable […]

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App Could Help Student Veterans

COLLEGE STATION, Texas- What started as a national public policy challenge has turned into the development of an app for a group of Texas A&M graduate students. “Because Texas A&M has one of the biggest population of student veterans, we decided to develop something that would be good for them,” said Fulbright scholar Lela Akiashvili. […]

N.J. Office Reaches Out to Veterans

The Salem County Office of Veterans Affairs is working with Salem Community College to improve our outreach to eligible veterans for education assistance. This is just one of the success stories the college would like to share with our community. Meet Veteran and Salem Community College graduate Jennifer DeVault: SCC President Mike Gorman points out […]

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