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Section: Veterans
Funding
Cleveland State Community College Launches new Campus Veterans Resource Center
Cleveland State Community College has announced the establishment of a Veterans Resource Center in the campus’s George L. Mathis Student Center. The creation of the center was made possible because of a Tennessee Board of Regents Student Engagement, Retention and Success (SERS) grant. The new center, located on the college’s main campus, will act as […]
January 6, 2019
Veterans
Veterans, Community Members Help Habitat for Humanity Build House for Veteran
Community volunteers and Veterans in the Naples, Florida area came together this past weekend through Habitat for Humanity of Collier County to build a home for a veteran. The 30 to 40 volunteers represented local organizations including the Ave Maria School of Law, Trinity by-the-Cove Episcopal Church and the Veterans Council of Collier County to […]
January 6, 2019
Funding
Number of Service Members, Veterans Using Military Education Benefits Decreases
The number of active-duty service members and veterans utilizing the benefits of attending college on the government’s dime has decreased, according to recent federal fiscal-year data. Tuition assistance benefits, which is typically a hard-selling military recruitment and retention tool, has not been used by members from all service branches as much as it has in […]
January 6, 2019
Policy
Georgia Legislators Suggest Using Lottery Tickets to Support Veterans
A Georgia Senate study committee has suggested creating new scratch-off lottery tickets in which the proceeds would directly support military veteran services and programs. To date, six states offer lottery games that help support veterans’ services for things like mental health counseling, job training, housing assistance and meal programs for disabled veterans, according to Gainesville […]
January 3, 2019
Veterans
AP Poll Highlights Performance Support for Trump from Veterans
According to a nationwide survey by AP VoteCast, almost 6 in 10 military veterans voted for Republican candidates in the November 2018 midterm elections. A similar percentage were supportive of President Donald Trump’s leadership. The survey was conducted for The Associated Press by NORC at the University of Chicago and received responses from more than […]
January 3, 2019
Policy
Congressional Committees Monitoring Progress on new VA Act, What it Means for Veterans who Need Care
Congressional Veterans Affairs Committees have expressed concerns about the turnover rates for top and middle leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
December 31, 2018
Academics
Two Bills Aim to Make Attending College for Vets, Service Members Easier
Two bills sponsored by New Jersey Assembly Democrats were passed last month by the state’s General Assembly, in an effort to help New Jersey service members and veterans make their path to higher education easier.
December 31, 2018
Veterans
Peer sponsors help veteran students succeed at Ohio State
After a six-year career in the Air Force, Hannah Rodas was looking to begin the next step in her life and it started in higher education. “When I was originally looking into school after getting out of the military, I didn’t anticipate going to Ohio State,” Rodas said. “I’m from Michigan to begin with. It […]
December 20, 2018
Academics
Director of military and veteran services out at UT
The University of Toledo has decided to part ways with Haraz Ghanbari, director of military and veteran affairs. “They simply said, ‘We appreciate your service and they would like to move in a different direction,’” Mr. Ghanbari said. “It was not for cause.” Mr. Ghanbari was an at-will employee, meaning the university could terminate him […]
December 20, 2018
Academics
University recognized for student veteran services, treatment
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been recognized as a top institution for military veteran students for 2019 by both Military Times and College Factual. Military Times ranked Ole Miss among the leaders in student veteran treatment in its annual rankings, with the university coming in at No. 85 nationally among all […]
December 18, 2018
Veterans
Student veteran Miron Clay-Gilmore plans to pursue PhD in philosophy after completing degree at UMSL
Miron Clay-Gilmore took a notable step toward his future on Saturday as he walked across the stage at the Mark Twain Athletic Center and accepted his diploma for his BA in philosophy from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He appears to have made a lasting impression on the professors he’s leaving behind. “He’s an exceptionally […]
December 18, 2018
Veterans
Thank you for your service’: The US civilian-military divide
Photos of American military families are being posted on social media with the hashtag #KnowYourMil, short for “know your military.” The initiative has been promoted by the U.S. Department of Defense in an effort to address the growing between the military and civilians. Volunteer force As of this year, less than 0.5 percent of the […]
December 14, 2018
Veterans
Military student works with nonprofit to raise money for UM veterans
OXFORD, Miss. – Four years ago, University of Mississippi student Nicholas Roylance was injured in training exercises during his time as an active duty member of the United States Army. That accident during drills left Roylance wounded, angry and searching for his path in life. Roylance eventually found his place at Ole Miss, pursuing a […]
December 13, 2018
Academics
New tradition honors veteran graduates
FIU’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs held its first Graduating Veterans Recognition Ceremony in December. Surrounded by families and friends, fall graduates were honored for their academic achievements and contributions. This year, in addition to the customary red, white and blue cords, graduates received camouflage stoles to commemorate their unique distinction and service. Read […]
December 13, 2018
Veterans
University of Missouri Law School provides free legal advice to veterans
The University of Missouri Law School provides free legal advice to veterans in receiving benefits. Community Engagement Specialist in Community and Economic Development Meridith Berry says the help is available to any veteran having difficulties with their veteran benefits. Read more
December 11, 2018
Policy
Rep. Mark Takano poised to lead House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Rep. Mark Takano’s experience with veterans started before he reached Capitol Hill. His great uncles served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a U.S. Army unit of Japanese Americans who fought in World War II. They served even as their loved ones, including Takano’s grandparents and parents, were held in internment camps in the United […]
December 11, 2018
Veterans
Ranger College recognizes veteran who doubted he would ever graduate
Ranger College administrators awarded Brownwood veteran Jeffery Allen Phillips, who graduated with honors Friday night, with a special recognition for inspiring fellow students and staff members. Ranger College President William Campion called Phillips a personal hero while honoring Phillips in front of hundreds inside the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church. Read more
December 11, 2018
Veterans
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran presses VA for proper housing payment to veterans
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran joined Republican and Democratic colleagues Thursday requesting an inspector general investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs’ failure to properly pay student veterans the housing allowances mandated by the new GI Bill. Moran, a Kansas Republican, said the inquiry should address allegations the VA declined to reimburse veterans for unpaid or […]
December 7, 2018
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