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Section: Other News
Academics
Jackson State ROTC Gets First Woman Leader
JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi university has installed its first female commander of the Air Force ROTC program. Lt. Col. Shander Adams is taking over leadership of the program at Jackson State University from retiring commander Lt. Col. Timothy Henderson. Adams was celebrated in an installation ceremony that also included a ribbon-cutting for the ROTC’s […]
September 12, 2017
Policy
California Law Will Help Vets Become Farmers, Ranchers
Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 1 signed Assembly Bill (AB) 376 into law. The bill is designed to assist California military veterans who are seeking careers as farmers and ranchers. Authored by Assembly Member Rocky Chavez (R-Oceanside), the bill called for several state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the […]
September 12, 2017
Veterans
At 59, Ex-Marine/Student Hopes to Help Other Vets
Lorenzo Tuero, freshman communication major and a veteran of the U.S. Marines, decided to start at Emporia State at the age of 59. Being a nontraditional transfer student offers many different obstacles, challenges and opportunities, according to Tuero. “Next April I’ll be 60 years old,” Tuero said. “I don’t want to say it’s been traumatic…I […]
September 12, 2017
Academics
University in Va. Rolls Out Online Cybersecurity Program
RADFORD — Radford University on Friday unveiled a new cybersecurity program designed to boost enrollment and build partnerships with an array of companies and municipalities across the commonwealth. The move comes in response to Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s push to bulk up cybersecurity in the face of increasing cybercrime. As part of a daylong tour through […]
September 12, 2017
Other News
Veterans Care Center for Students Opens
Veterans returning to further their education now have a wealth of resources at their fingertips, thanks to the new Veterans Resource Center at Horry Georgetown Technical College. “There are so many ins and outs of coming out of service,” said Jocelyn Williams, director of Student Development, one of three that currently advises the HGTC Student […]
September 8, 2017
Other News
Other Schools Offer Options After Miller-Motte Closes
Virginia Western Community College is setting up open houses for students affected by the announced wind down of Miller-Motte Technical College’s local campuses. American National University, where classes start Monday, is also offering transfer options with a one-time tuition waiver available for the first term. The schools are working to help students left looking for […]
September 8, 2017
Academics
Professor’s Journey from the Army to Academia
Charn McAllister enrolled at West Point in July 2001, just two months before 9/11. He was 18 years old, a happy Long Island, New York, native. “I felt fortunate to be afforded all the privileges that freedom can offer,” recalled McAllister, now a newly appointed assistant professor of management and organizational development in the D’Amore-McKim […]
September 8, 2017
Academics
Connecting Military College Cadets to Mentors
Boar’s Head Weekend returns to the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Dahlonega Campus on Oct. 6-7 with a goal of connecting current and former cadets during a weekend of mentoring and networking. “This weekend is intended to bond undergraduate cadets with experienced alumni to assist in career building and especially in creating loyal alumni of […]
September 8, 2017
Academics
Scholarships Offered for Military, Veterans and Families
$1000 Education Scholarship offered to active or veteran Military Members and their immediate family. Academy for Dental Assistants is offering a $1000 Scholarship to military personnel and their families. The 2017 scholarship will be awarded to eligible applicants to use towards Dental Assistant Training and Florida state certification. Academy for Dental Assistants Shows their Appreciation […]
September 8, 2017
Policy
ROTC Cadets Anxious About Transgender Ban
Cell phone and laptop screens lit up on the morning of July 26 with a tweet from President Donald Trump regarding transgender individuals serving in the military. This statement announced that transgender citizens would be banned from serving “in any capacity,” because they cause “tremendous medical costs and disruption.” This unexpected policy change drew a […]
September 8, 2017
Other News
For-Profits Target Single Mothers
Student parents are often motivated to attend college out of a desire to create a better life for themselves and their families. But many single mothers in college may be at risk of spending a lot of money on their schooling with little payoff, new research indicates. About 30% of single mothers in college attend […]
September 8, 2017
Other News
Can Microcontent Help Nontraditional Students?
Utilizing microcontent, which is defined as short bursts of information that can be delivered to students via electronic device and could consist of short podcasts, lectures or videos can be of particular benefit to non-traditional students with more external commitments, according to Peggy Semingson, the associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of […]
September 7, 2017
Other News
VFW Wants to Shed Stereotypes, Attract Younger Members
After returning from the 118th National VFW Convention held this summer in New Orleans, District 8 Senior Vice Commander Joseph Cerchi of Bismarck had to come face-to-face with what he believes has led to a precipitous drop in the veteran organization’s membership in recent years. Cerchi — who in his position represents the VFW in […]
September 7, 2017
Veterans
Illinois Waives CDL Test for Some Veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Veterans no longer must take a written test to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License as long if they operated a large truck in the military in 2016. Secretary of State Jesse White made the announcement last month, saying veterans should be assisted to “find jobs suitable to their skills and experiences.” Ron […]
September 7, 2017
Other News
How to Judge Online Programs
Employers didn’t take online degree programs very seriously when they first came about in the ’90s. Students paid tuition and clicked through checklist curriculums to quickly land degrees only to find out they were barely useful in the market place. That landscape has now completely changed with the advent of new technologies and the rollout […]
September 7, 2017
Other News
Green Mountain Boys Want Tuition Waiver
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Leaders of the Green Mountain Boys say recruits are being siphoned away by neighboring states because of Vermont’s low tuition reimbursement rate. The Burlington Free Press reports all other New England states provide full education benefits for members of the National Guard. A tuition waiver bill in Vermont died in the Legislature […]
September 7, 2017
Academics
Troops-to-Teachers Ex-Marine Honored
There are a lot of places people can learn the skills they need to become a teacher. Sequoia Aldridge learned hers in the Marine Corps. Aldridge joined the Marines in 1984 and stayed in service for 30 years, working in human resources and earning the rank of chief warrant officer. Read More
September 7, 2017
Academics
Texas Guard Students on Flood Duty Missing Classes
They’ve been rescuing victims and delivering supplies, but some members of the Texas National Guard deployed for storm relief have one more task: contacting their colleges. Or, at the very least, having family members do it for them. “We’re here to support them,” said Elisa Perkins, associate director of veteran and military affairs at the […]
September 7, 2017
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