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Other News
VMI’s Board of Visitors Votes to Move Stonewall Jackson Statue on Campus
The Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Board of Visitors voted Oct. 29 to move the statue of “Stonewall” Jackson on campus to an “appropriate location,” the school reported. During the meeting, the board also announced other initiatives aimed to foster a more inclusive environment. A diversity officer will be appointed alongside a diversity as well as the […]
October 30, 2020
Academics
UMGC Now Offers Virtual Academic Advising for Military Students
Academic advising will now be available virtually for military students at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), according to Radio.com. During the meetings, which will take place on Zoom through Virtual Advising Rooms, military students can discuss topics such as course registration, financial aid, educational goals. Since its establishment over 70 years ago, UMGC […]
October 30, 2020
Other News
GMC’s Head Football Coach Announces Retirement
After 23 years working at Georgia Military College (GMC), Bert Williams announced his retirement as the school’s athletic director and head football coach, according to the Union-Recorder. His coaching career began in 1990 at the University of Georgia and after four years, he transitioned to Union College as the offensive coordinator. Williams was eventually offered a job […]
October 30, 2020
Other News
Virginia Military Institute Superintendent Peay Resigns
General J. H. Binford Peay III of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) resigned after his 17-year tenure, due to a report in The Washington Post about Black cadets and alumni facing racism. Now, state officials have ordered an outside investigation into VMI. Read More
October 26, 2020
Other News
UT Confirms New Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Stems From Army ROTC Program
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT) reported a new cluster of COVID-19 cases, which was linked to a field training exercise meeting hosted by the school’s Army ROTC program Oct. 10, according to Knox News. A cluster consists of at least five positive cases or 20 individuals who have been in close contact with […]
October 24, 2020
Academics
Georgia Southern Partners With USNCC to Offer Military Members Educational Opportunities
Georgia Southern University was among 119 colleges chosen to work with the newly established United States Naval Community College (USNCC) to create more educational opportunities for military members, according to AllOnGeorgia. Remote curriculum and course options will be offered. There will be 500 military members participating in the pilot group in January 2021. However, each year […]
October 24, 2020
Other News
US DoDEA Donates $500,000 to Support STEM programming at Claiborne Pell Elementary School
The United States Department of Defense Education Activity donated $500,000 to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, according to What’s Up Newp. The grant, “Reaching for the Stars,” will fund new technology including augmented reality and virtual reality learning stations, laptops and drones to create three-dimensional learning experiences. […]
October 24, 2020
Other News
In Partnership With University of Pittsburgh, Marine Corps to Study Creating Coed Boot Camps
The University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory and Warrior Human Performance Research Center received $2 million to study the implementation of coed training programs in the Marine Corps, according to Military.com. Over the next five years, the Marine Corps will be required to make its East Coast training hub in Parris Island, South Carolina coed. […]
October 24, 2020
Other News
Gov. Ralph Northam Launches Investigation at VMI
After continued racist incidents on campus, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is launching an investigation into Virginia Military Institute’s campus climate. Over the years, Black cadets and alumni have experienced a hostile and discriminatory environment. Recently, an alumni filed a complaint against a former professor who discussed “her father’s membership in the Ku Klux Klan and how […]
October 24, 2020
Other News
Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School Name New Board of Trustees Member
Vernon H. Taylor was recently named a board of trustees member for the Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School. Throughout his almost 50-year career, Taylor has served as a military education counselor for the army, director of the United States Marine Corps’ Lifelong Learning Program and the associate vice president for military programs at National […]
October 24, 2020
Other News
Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart Appointed to APUS’ Board of Trustees
Retired United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart was recently appointed to the American Public University System’s (APUS) Board of Trustees. Throughout his career, Stewart has served as the Deputy Commander of United States Cyber Command and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Additionally, he gave intelligence briefings to Congress, a U.S. President […]
October 24, 2020
Veterans
Higher Ed Institutions Step Up to Support Veteran, ROTC Students
Amid the changes necessary to adapt to a new normal of all-virtual or hybrid instruction given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, higher ed institutions are stepping up to meet the unique needs of student veterans. Christopher Rhone, coordinator of veteran affairs at Howard University, says Howard is providing increased online assistance for veterans via platforms like […]
October 11, 2020
Other News
George Military College Partners With Salvation Army to Offer Local Community Internet Access
In partnership with the Salvation Army, Georgia Military College plans to address the lack of technological resources available within the Milledgeville community, according to WMGT. Five computers were installed in the local Salvation Army store for both students in the center’s after school program and adults to access internet. “We envision the use of computers […]
October 9, 2020
Academics
University of Toledo Receives $3 Million from U.S. Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense donated $3 million to the University of Toledo (UT), according to the Blade. The grant will go towards the Networking Urban Resources with Teachers and University to enrich Early Childhood Science (NURTURES) program, which focuses on improving young children’s education within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. […]
October 9, 2020
Other News
Col. Christopher H. Warner Suspended From Role at Madigan Army Medical Center
Col. Christopher H. Warner was suspended Oct. 2 from his role as commander of Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, according to Military.com. Warner only served three months in the role. The investigation is being led by the Army Criminal Investigation Command and is currently “unrelated to Madigan or its personnel,” Military.com reported. […]
October 9, 2020
Other News
Retired Col. Alvin Bolton Named Chief Diversity Officer of the Nevada National Guard
Growing up, Col. (ret.) Alvin Bolton saw the “prestige” associated with wearing a military uniform in his community. He wanted to hold that responsibility of “serving [his] country.” “There’s a lot of reasons I wanted to join the military but just being a young kid and having that understanding of my responsibility, I knew what I […]
August 28, 2020
Academics
Bethel University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies to Offer Lower Tuition Rate for Active-Duty Military Members
Bethel University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) will offer a tuition rate of $250 per credit for active duty military members, according to the school. To be eligible, military members must be actively serving in the Marine Corps, Navy Coast Guard, Space Force, Air Force or Army as well as those within the […]
August 28, 2020
Other News
Black Student Activists Plan to Continue the Momentum of the Black Lives Matter Movement on Campus This Fall
It was a grueling spring semester for Black student activists. After the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others, Black students across the nation protested and petitioned for campus police reforms, new campus building names, faculty diversity training and more — all amid a global pandemic disproportionately hitting communities of color. And they […]
August 28, 2020
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