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Section: Academics
Academics
In Effort to Curb Hazing, New Citadel President Changes ‘Fourth-Class’ Discipline System
Change doesn’t always come easily at The Citadel, but a newly installed president has announced a policy he hopes will curb hazing and improve leadership training at the public military college. Retired Gen. Glenn Walters announced this month that starting in the 2020-21 school year The Citadel will assign all rising sophomores to a different […]
February 22, 2019
Academics
Embattled ex-Solicitor Johnson Resigns Officer’s Job in SC Air National Guard
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson, facing state and federal charges of public corruption, has resigned his part-time position as a major in the Judge Advocate General’s office of the S.C. Air National Guard. “He is no longer in the military. He has resigned, and he is not currently serving in the S.C. Air National Guard,” a […]
February 22, 2019
Academics
Air Force Adds Georgia Military College as Prep School
The United States Air Force Academy has selected Georgia Military College as an affiliated prep school for students deserving to earn an appointment to the Academy. Currently, GMC is an affiliated prep for the United States Military Academy. Read More
February 21, 2019
Academics
Some Students, Faculty Remain Uneasy About CMU’s Army AI Task Force
Carnegie Mellon University is at the heart of some breakthrough technologies — from shaping the first artificial intelligence program to trailblazing the study and creation of the autonomous vehicles we see zipping around Pittsburgh’s streets today. It has also revolutionized technology for war. Read More
February 19, 2019
Academics
Coast Guard, ECSU Sign Memorandum of Agreement
The Coast Guard and Elizabeth City State University signed a memorandum of agreement at ECSU Thursday. The primary objectives are to optimize outreach and engagement efforts with ECSU, synergize the Coast Guard’s civilian and military officer recruitment efforts and assist the university by providing additional tuition-saving choices, academic options, and research opportunities. Read More
February 15, 2019
Academics
Cadets Share Experiences Balancing Schoolwork, ROTC
On top of taking a full schedule of courses for their majors, ROTC cadets work hard to complete requirements for the ROTC program. Their days don’t begin like regular college students though, they wake up before the sun has even risen. ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps, is training to become an army officer, which requires […]
February 15, 2019
Academics
Nutley Mentoring Program Helps Teens Prep For Military Careers
The Nutley Military and Veterans Affairs Bureau recently announced the creation of a “Military Mentoring Program” designed to provide assistance and guidance for Nutley residents – including high school and college students – who seek military careers. Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers provided more details about the program in a municipal news release. “In addition to the […]
February 14, 2019
Academics
Supporters ‘Surprised And Heartbroken’ By Closing of St. John’s Military School in Salina
Wind pierced the heart of St. John’s Military School’s campus last week in the wake of bitter news that wafted through one day earlier. Cadets at the private north Salina school quietly conversed among themselves Thursday morning while tromping through skiffs of new-fallen snow on their way to classes and appointments. Read More
February 11, 2019
Academics
Air Force Academy Cadets Will Soon Get a New Experience Thanks to Professors
Air Force Academy cadets will soon get a new experience: college professors who wear stripes on their sleeves. It’s a pilot program that’s starting small but has big potential as the Air Force has more enlisted airmen walking around with advanced degrees than ever before. Read More
February 11, 2019
Academics
Naval Academy Sexual Harassment is Up, But Mids Almost Never Report it
It was more than three years ago former Vice President Joe Biden stopped at the Naval Academy and urged midshipmen to combat sexual violence in their ranks. “Sexual violence is the only equal opportunity employer,” Biden said. “It occurs in the wealthiest communities and the poorest communities. It occurs on campuses with the highest SAT […]
February 8, 2019
Academics
Three From Fayetteville Headed For Military Colleges
Three Fayetteville football players in the class of 2019 are bound for military colleges and service academies. When Seventy-First’s Camari Williams received an offer from the U.S. Naval Academy, he knew it was an opportunity that could pay dividends for the rest of his life. Read More
February 8, 2019
Academics
Cadet Awarded Meritorious Achievement Ribbon After Saving Father from Drowning
On Oct. 5 of 2018, something unthinkable happened to the Seladones family of Lillian. While on a family rafting trip, David Seladones was swept downstream where his raft slammed into a tree near the bank, resulting in temporary loss of breath. While fighting to regain his breath, he lost control of the raft and in […]
February 7, 2019
Academics
Commentary: The Next Generation of Military Service
I recently spoke on the Senate floor regarding the state of our military readiness. We live in an uncertain world, perhaps more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War era. Our nation will not stand idly by as totalitarian regimes threaten our freedom around the world. It is up to Americans to address […]
February 7, 2019
Academics
Justin woman awarded scholarship for military spouses
Marking its 100th awarded scholarship, Hope For The Warriors recently handed out four Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships for higher education totaling $8,000. This class of winners includes Justin resident and University of North Texas student Jennifer Washam, who received the Restoring Self Scholarship of $2,000, awarded to those seeking any undergraduate degree, according to a […]
February 5, 2019
Academics
Military aims to help Alabama ease its teacher shortage
The military is aiming to ease Alabama’s shortage of teachers. Military officials are leading two efforts designed to increase the number of teachers in the state’s public schools, The Montgomery Advertiser reported. Read More
February 5, 2019
Academics
How the military is hoping to help Alabama’s teacher shortage
Superintendent James Carter is near his wits’ end trying to find qualified teachers to educate his schools in Alabama’s rural Greene County. So much so that he is planning to ask for the school board’s support in providing new teachers with $2,000 sign-on bonuses. In a district funded locally by just over the state minimum, at […]
January 31, 2019
Academics
University of New Orleans to Soon Offer Professional Pilot Bachelor’s Degree Program
The Louisiana Board of Regents have recently approved a new professional pilot bachelor of science degree program at the University of New Orleans (UNO). Upon approval by its accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, UNO will begin to accept applications for the program. The professional pilot program will reside within […]
January 29, 2019
Academics
Department of Defense Changes GI Bill Transfer Policy
The U.S. Department of Defense has altered policy rules on who can transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents, reverting back to a rule that allowed transfers for some who are prohibited from serving an additional four years. Service members who have completed a minimum of 10 years in the military and are prohibited from […]
January 29, 2019
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