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Section: Academics
Academics
Active Military and Veterans Can Apply for Fast-Track Acceptance at Davenport University in Michigan
October 15, 2021
Academics
New GRCC Veterans Center Opens Its Doors
Grand Rapids Community College recently commemorated the opening of a new space on its main campus dedicated for student veterans.
October 10, 2021
Other News
The Citadel Has Lifted Its Mask Mandate
October 1, 2021
Academics
$3.4 Million Gift to Support Student Veterans and Military Career Exploration at Elmhurst University
Two brothers with multi-generational ties to Elmhurst University have given the university $3.4 million to implement a comprehensive initiative that will introduce more STEM students to careers in the military.
September 16, 2021
Academics
Military Members Can Earn Credits While on Active Duty, But Can They Access Those Benefits?
September 10, 2021
Academics
Historian Named Gen. Buford "Buff" Blount Professorship in Military History at University of Southern Mississippi.
Dr. Douglas Bristol, Jr., an associate professor of history at the University of Southern Mississippi, is the fifth recipient of the Gen. Buford "Buff" Blount Professorship in Military History, which is supporting his research and writing of a new book on
August 29, 2021
Academics
University of North Georgia Hires Col. Bryan G. Kirk to Teach Military Science
August 29, 2021
Academics
Legislators Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income, Veteran Students
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jon Tester (D-MT) led a bipartisan group of 56 Senators in pushing for continued funding for Federal TRIO Programs in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. TRIO programs help to ensure that underserved students have equal access to […]
July 16, 2021
Academics
Army Investigates School of Advanced Military Studies
The U.S. Army has launched an investigation into the culture and climate at its School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), one of four advanced schools of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Army Times reported. The investigation, which was ordered by Army University provost Maj. Gen. Donn Hill in June, came after an […]
July 9, 2021
Academics
Lawmakers Proposed Bipartisan Student Loan Relief Bill for Teaching in Military Communities
Four U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bipartisan bill for student loan relief for teachers in military communities. Reps. Ronny Jackson, R-TX, Henry Cuellar D-TX, Doug Lamborn, R-CO and Marilyn Strickland, D-WA, put forth The Defense Community Teacher Support Act, which would make such teachers eligible for federal student loan relief after five years of service […]
June 24, 2021
Academics
VMI Investigation Finds Culture of Racism and Sexism
An independent investigation of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) released last Tuesday found a culture of racism and sexism, resistance to change and fear of retaliation among those who want to report bigotry or sexual misconduct, The Washington Post reported. “This investigation found that institutional racism and sexism are present, tolerated, and left unaddressed at VMI. […]
June 2, 2021
Academics
Arkansas Senator Introduces Legislation to Ban Critical Race Theory Training for U.S. Military
Sen. Tom Cotton, a junior senator from Arkansas, has introduced a bill Thursday, which he said was designed to ban the U.S. military from promoting “racist theories,” particularly critical race theory, ArkLaTex reported. The bill is called the “Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act.” “Our military’s strength depends on the unity of our troops […]
April 1, 2021
Academics
VMI Considers Change to Honor Code
After it was revealed that Black students were being expelled at disproportionately high rates, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is reconsidering its Honor Code policies, according to The Washington Post.  Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, interim superintendent at VMI, plans to assess the Honor Court system rather than change the wording within the code. […]
January 29, 2021
Academics
FHSU Launches Various Initiatives to Support Military Students
As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting academic success among enlisted military members, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) became a partner school in the Community College of the Air Force’s (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. After spending time in the service and earning credits through training, Air Force members working towards earning their […]
January 29, 2021
Academics
Six Senior Military Colleges Receive $1.475 Million Each to Create Cybersecurity Institutes
The University of North Georgia (UNG) and the U.S.’s five other senior military colleges (SMCs) have each received approximately $1.475 million in federal funds to create cybersecurity institutes as pilot programs in fall 2020, according to a UNG press release. The funds come from a $10 million Department of Defense (DOD) appropriation to the National […]
December 18, 2020
Academics
Webinar Analyzes Prior-Learning Assessments’ Impact on Adult Student Outcomes
Using firsthand accounts of student experiences and input from higher education leaders, Lumina Foundation’s webinar on Thursday noted the impact of prior-learning assessments (PLA) on adult student outcomes. The event, which brought together over 300 people virtually, also used data from Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and the Council for Adult and Experiential […]
December 11, 2020
Academics
U.S. Naval Community College Partners With Institutions to Offer Military Program
The United States Naval Community College named Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) as one of five institutions to implement a pilot program on campus to serve military members, EchoPress reported. Beginning in January, around 600 servicemembers plan to participate in the program. At ATCC, 90 of them will complete online classes in areas such […]
December 4, 2020
Academics
U.S. Coast Guard Offers Program to College Students
The United States Coast Guard offers a program designed for college students interested in receiving military work experience, Big Island Now reported. Under the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), students are enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard, where they complete basic training and a leadership course. Participants will receive a salary as well as have […]
December 4, 2020
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