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Section: Other News
Academics
MCCC nursing students brighten the holidays for military families
For the seventh year, Montgomery County Community College’s Student Nursing Club has participated in the national Trees for Troops initiative, providing 170 Christmas trees for military families to make their holidays brighter and happier. Each year, nursing students hold fundraisers to purchase the trees at a discounted price. This year, the students raised $600 by […]
December 18, 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
Academics
Royal Military College cadet charged with sexual assault
An officer-cadet at the Royal Military College has been charged with sexual assault. On Dec. 12, The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged Tyler Johnston, a cadet at the college, with sexual assault of another cadet. Johnston’s age was not released but a spokesperson for the college said he began his training at the college […]
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
Other News
Scientists scour WWI shipwreck to solve military mystery
WASHINGTON — A hundred years ago, a mysterious explosion hit the only major U.S. warship to sink during World War I. Now the Navy believes it has the answer to what doomed the USS San Diego: An underwater mine set by a German submarine cruising in waters just miles from New York City. That’s the […]
December 14, 2018
Academics
Chatham teacher honored for military service
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High School social studies teacher Ron Deloatch has another acknowledgement to celebrate as the four-time teacher of the year was honored for his military service by the School District of the Chathams Board of Education. Superintendent Michael LaSusa said that Deloatch, a Brooklyn native, has devoted 34 years of service to […]
December 14, 2018
Academics
Miramar College receives $20K grant from SDG&E for veterans programs
San Diego Miramar College announced Wednesday that two grants from San Diego Gas & Electric totaling $20,000 will be primarily used for the school’s Vets-2-Jets program, which provides resources and scholarships for military veterans. The school will also use a portion of the grants for its annual Veterans Day celebration and the Student Veterans Organization. […]
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
Other News
ASU awarded $2.4-million grant to fund DoD research project
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has announced plans to provide strategic recommendations to the nation’s military to improve patient care for service members. ASU is partnering with Active Innovations, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), and Expression Networks to develop recommendations for a fully integrated supply chain organization model to include […]
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
Other News
Maxwell group aims to give families other options than second-rate local schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A newly formed group at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama is aiming to improve the education options for military families. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the group plans to tackle a variety of topics. Among them: Increasing attendance at the on-base school; a streamlined application process for Montgomery’s magnet schools; and 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
Academics
A special relationship: The US military and Swiss universities
From aerial surveillance cameras to autonomous reconnaissance drones: Swiss universities are participating in projects funded by the US military. What are the guidelines when it comes to such sensitive collaboration? Argus Panoptes is a giant in Greek mythology who has a hundred eyes. He was tasked by the Goddess Hera to guard her priestess Io […]
December 7, 2018
Veterans
Book covers long military career of Penn Yan native
PENN YAN — About eight years ago, Terry Mitchell’s wife told him about a writing group at Syracuse University for war veterans. Started a couple of years earlier by two SU professors, its name, simply, was the Syracuse Veterans Writing Group. Mitchell was intrigued. Read more
December 7, 2018
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