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Section: Other News
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
Policy
Where the 2020 Candidates Stand on Student Debt And College Affordability
When Barack Obama ran for president for the last time in 2012, sweeping reform of our college financing system wasnāt even on his agenda, let alone that of his Republican opponent Mitt Romney. Fast forward just seven years and in the first few months of the primary contest for the Democratic nomination, candidates have started [ā¦]
February 21, 2019
Veterans
Oversight Crucial as VA Rolls Out Major Reforms
Those looking for an example of how Washington can find common ground should look no further than the important work Congress has done and continues to do for veterans. The Senate Veteransā Affairs Committeeās hearing room is traditionally one of the most bipartisan places in Washington. It is also one of the busiest. Read More
February 21, 2019
Veterans
Colleges Work to Do More For Veterans On Campus
Veterans who go to college face a host of challenges, including professors who arenāt familiar with military culture and administrators who donāt appreciate the difficulties of returning to civilian life, career and education officials said at a symposium Friday.
February 19, 2019
Policy
Opinion: Betsy DeVos vs. Student Veterans
As the political makeup of the 116th Congress begins to congeal, the question of what, if anything, this divided government can do together looms. Although there is faint hope of cooperation on most issues, if there is something that could unite President Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Mitch McConnell, it should be their promises [ā¦]
February 19, 2019
Academics
Some Students, Faculty Remain Uneasy About CMUās Army AI Task Force
Carnegie Mellon University is at the heart of some breakthrough technologies ā from shaping theĀ first artificial intelligence programĀ to trailblazing the study and creation of the autonomous vehicles we see zipping around Pittsburghās streets today. It has also revolutionized technology for war. Read More
February 19, 2019
Policy
Stabenow Introduces Act to Stop Trump From Taking Military Funds For Border Wall
On Feb. 5, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, sponsored legislation to protect funding for the Great Lakes that she claims would be siphoned off by President Trump to build a physical wall along the southern border. The bill was a preemptive response to a declaration of a national emergency President TrumpĀ announcedĀ on Friday afterĀ failingĀ to corral Congress into [ā¦]
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 Guardās 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
Other News
Citadel Cadets Will Change Companies After Freshmen Year Starting in 2020
A shakeup to a Citadel tradition is underway as the Military College of South Carolina shifts away from how it currently handles cadet company assignments. While the new president of the college calls this a refinement of the schoolās practices, some former graduates are disappointed in the change. 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 theĀ ROTC program. Their days donāt 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 [ā¦]
February 15, 2019
Funding
Columbus Attorney Never Served in Military, But His Gift to UGA Will Help Those Who Have
A gift from a renowned Columbus trial attorney guarantees financial aid to every military veteran who enrolls in the fall 2019 entering class at theĀ University of Georgia School of Law. The new initiative is calledĀ the Butler CommitmentĀ in honor of the donation fromĀ Jim Butler, who has practiced law for 42 years after earning his undergraduate and [ā¦]
February 15, 2019
Veterans
Louisiana to Become Second State in U.S. With Veteran Centers on Every College Campus
Louisiana will be just the second state in the nation to offer help centers for military veterans on every campus this fall under a plan unveiled Wednesday by Gov. John Bel Edwards and other state leaders. Each site on the stateās 30 campuses, called resource centers, will help veterans navigate campus life, including how to [ā¦]
February 14, 2019
Policy
New High-Tech GI Bill Program Coming Soon
A new pilot program from theĀ Department of Veterans AffairsĀ aims to help student veterans enroll in non-traditional programs that teach high-tech skills. Dubbed the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, it was announced Feb. 13 on theĀ GI Bill website. Read More
February 14, 2019
Academics
Nutley Mentoring Program Helps Teens Prep For Military Careers
The Nutley Military and Veterans Affairs Bureau recently announced the creation of a āMilitary Mentoring Programā designed to provide assistance and guidance for Nutley residents ā including high school and college students ā who seek military careers. Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers provided more details about the program inĀ a municipal news release. āIn addition to the [ā¦]
February 14, 2019
Veterans
Memorial Stadium Continues Legacy of Honoring Military Veterans
Even though Memorial Stadium transforms into Nebraskaās third-biggest city with 90,000 fans flocking to the Husker football shrine for games on fall Saturdays, thereās more to its story than football, Blackshirts and tailgates. According toĀ History Nebraska, the stadium opened for its first game October 13, 1923, to commemorate the service men and women from World [ā¦]
February 11, 2019
Academics
Supporters āSurprised And Heartbrokenā By Closing of St. Johnās Military School in Salina
Wind pierced the heart of St. Johnās Military Schoolās 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. Itās a pilot program thatās 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
Policy
Brown, Portman Invite Ohioans to Apply For Nomination to U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown,Ā D-Ohio, and Rob Portman, R-Ohio,Ā are encouraging Ohioans interested in 2020 admission to U.S. Military Service Academies to apply to each senatorās office for a congressional nomination. āOhioās students have the integrity, courage, and knowledge needed to enroll in our nationās prestigious military academies and I am honored to nominate students for this [ā¦]
February 11, 2019
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