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Section: Other News
Academics
Military Education: A Conversation
Military education has been part of Colorado State University’s land-grant mission since its founding in 1870, and CSU was one of the first in the state to begin commissioning Air Force officers after World War II. CSU is also one of the best universities in the nation for veterans who want to continue their education […]
May 11, 2017
Other News
Reservists, Guardsmen Wait for Benefits
Nearly 4,700 reservists and guardsmen have been unfairly barred from earning post-9/11 GI Bill benefits available to active-duty servicemembers, veterans advocates say, triggering delays that will likely defer their education for years. The issue lies with the Pentagon’s use of Title 10, Section 12304b, a specific deployment authorization used by the Defense Department to increase […]
May 11, 2017
Other News
MilitaryConnection.com Joins Forces with Touro University
Military Connection, whose website is one of the most respected and comprehensive directories of military and veteran resources on the web, is honored to work with Touro University Worldwide (TUW) as they roll out a unique scholarship program. The special Military Scholarship Program provides eligible students with a discounted military tuition rate. Additionally, eligible students […]
May 9, 2017
Academics
Army, Air Force ROTC Commission 26
CLEMSON – Clemson University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will hold a joint ceremony to commission 26 second lieutenants at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the Tillman Hall auditorium. Fifteen students will receive commissions into the U.S. Army and 11 students will receive commissions into the U.S. Air Force. The ceremony will feature guest […]
May 9, 2017
Other News
Ohio Students Can Cancel Loans for Defunct Chain
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state attorney general says nearly 5,500 people in Ohio are eligible to cancel federal student loans that they used to attend schools operated by a for-profit chain that abruptly ceased operations in 2015. The Corinthian Colleges group sold or closed its more than 100 campuses amid allegations of fraud and […]
May 9, 2017
Other News
Service Brings Military Opportunities
Military service brings a lot of opportunity to those who enlist. In every branch of the military, service members are engaging with new technology and other disciplines that help secure our country’s safety. They are creating networks within their communities that last long after their service has ended. A major part of that opportunity comes […]
May 9, 2017
Other News
Coast Guard Running Out of Tuition Assistance
If you are a Coast Guard member planning to use Tuition Assistance (TA) for college you’d better act quick. ALCOAST 152/17 released by the Coast Guard on May 2 says that at the current use rate, FY17 TA funding will be exhausted mid to late May 2017. When TA funds are exhausted, TA will be […]
May 9, 2017
Academics
Air Force University Serves as a Model
Many people scoffed at the idea of military institutions creating a community college from scratch, but the Air Force has become a leader in this area, creating a model for the other services to emulate. One of the leaders in education is the United States Air Force. They pioneered education in many ways when they […]
May 9, 2017
Veterans
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 […]
May 5, 2017
Other News
Army War College Gets New Chief
Major General John S. Kem has been selected to serve as the next commandant of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle. Kem currently serves as the provost of the Army University and deputy commandant of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Kem will replace Maj. Gen. Bill Rapp […]
May 5, 2017
Academics
Online Education Grows; Campus Learning Shrinks
More than 6 million students took at least one online course in 2015, representing more than a quarter (29.7 percent) of all higher education enrollments that year, according to a new report from Digital Learning Compass. Among that 29.7 percent, it’s almost evenly split between students who took some but not all courses online (15.4 […]
May 5, 2017
Veterans
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, […]
May 5, 2017
Veterans
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. […]
May 5, 2017
Veterans
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 […]
May 5, 2017
Veterans
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. […]
May 5, 2017
Academics
Program Aims to Help Former Soldiers
FREDERICTON – A Canada-wide research study is being launched with the aim of helping members of the Canadian Armed Forces and veterans transition to civilian life. The study, based around a New Brunswick-based program called Shaping Purpose, will examine the experiences of 84 Forces members and veterans. “Of the roughly 5,000 regular force members who […]
May 4, 2017
Other News
New Scholarship Helps Veterans Make Transition
A basic military tenet is to leave no one behind. Now, a group of Raytheon employees has come together and established a new scholarship at New Mexico State University to make sure that the final educational mission for student veterans comes to fruition. The RAYVETS Degree Completion Current Use Scholarship at NMSU helps student veterans […]
May 4, 2017
Veterans
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 […]
May 4, 2017
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