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“Project Cohort” Supports Campus Veteran Community

Every day in the United States, men and women sacrifice time from their life to serve in the U.S. military — many join right out of high school, before they are able to receive a college education. Even at Iowa State, there are many veterans who attend school, but feel like they’re out of place, […]

November 29, 2016

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Lee College Recognized as “Military Friendly”

In its fifth year of helping military students and their families pursue higher education and the transition into civilian careers, Lee College and their Veterans Center recently earned designation as a national Military Friendly School. Victory Media released the 2017 Military Friendly Schools list Thursday, Nov. 10, which recognizes the colleges, universities and trade schools […]

November 23, 2016

Army Veteran Wins Award for Art Education

From Abrakadoodle: From Abrakadoodle’s 13th annual conference “WOW! Leading with Impact and Innovation,” held November 4-6 at the National Harbor in Oxen Hill, Maryland, celebrated Abrakadoodle’s positive program impact on its students, best practices and trends in art education, as well as franchise owner achievements to include Cecilia Hazelton of Bowie and Annapolis, Maryland. In […]

November 23, 2016

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College “Veteran of the Year” Made a Promise to Mom

ELKHORN — When Matthew Giamanco left the military, the first thing he did was keep a promise he had made to his mother. “I got out two years ago and went right back to school,”Giamanco said. His mother, he said, didn’t like that he hadn’t completed his college education and constantly encouraged him to finish […]

November 23, 2016

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California Leaders Urge Congress to Expand Pell Grants

The leaders of several California colleges and universities, including UC President Janet Napolitano, are working with the UC Student Association, or UCSA, to urge Congress to reinstate year-round Pell Grants and increase the program’s maximum award in fiscal year 2017 funding legislation. In 2011, before economic insecurity brought an end to year-round Pell Grants, more […]

November 23, 2016

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Why Some Students Get Into So Much Debt

Shannon DeJager began her long quest for a university degree 15 years ago, completing courses including biology, microbiology, and organic chemistry at what was then called Georgia Perimeter College in the hope of going into nursing. When she transferred to the University of Alabama for a bachelor’s degree, it wouldn’t accept her credits in microbiology, […]

November 23, 2016

How the Trump Administration Can Make Higher Education Affordable

With Inauguration Day just two months away, the Trump Administration is busy determining how to staff agencies and move forward with its policy agenda. One item that should remain at the top of the list: the cost of college. Debt is the number one concern of parents and students applying to college, according to the […]

November 23, 2016

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Army Veteran at Ball State Fights PTSD

MUNCIE, Ind. — Patrick Weber walks into each of his classes on high alert, very aware of his surroundings. After all, it’s how he has been trained. The 47-year-old social work major at Ball State University is one of 180 veterans taking classes on the college’s campus. He’s also one of about 25-30 students registered […]

November 22, 2016

UW-Whitewater Achieves “Veteran Certification.”

WHITEWATER — The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater capped a week-long military salute Friday with a Veterans Day ceremony that featured a special campus announcement affecting current and future student veterans. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper reported that the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday honored the university for achieving “veteran education and transition to success certification.” […]

November 22, 2016

National Veterans Benefits Expands

The U.S. Department of Education joined the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve benefits veterans receive after their service. The partnership will help veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life, specifically into higher education. Read More

November 22, 2016

Wasteful Payments in Pell Grants Quadruple

The amount of improper Pell Grant payments by the federal government more than quadrupled in the past year, wasting more than $2 billion taxpayer dollars, a new report reveals. The 2016 fiscal year report by the Department of Education breaks down the department’s spending in a variety of areas, including the distribution of Pell Grants, […]

November 22, 2016

DOE Sees Disparity in Career Training Earnings

The gloves are off. According to a study released by the U.S. Department of Education, in every single category except three — culinary arts, aesthetology and cosmetology — mean earnings of students who graduate from career training programs delivered by public institutions are higher than the earnings for students who attended for-profit institutions. The data […]

November 22, 2016

University Leaders Fear for Future of Research in Trump World

SCIENCE FUNDING IN THE AGE OF TRUMP: Donald Trump’s win has stoked university leaders’ perpetual anxiety over science funding, which they fear could now be firmly on the chopping block. Led by Rep. Lamar Smith, (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Republicans have fought to pull back on federal funding […]

November 22, 2016

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Wounded Warrior Scholarship Recipients to be Honored

Colorado Technical University will recognize Colorado’s 2017 Wounded Warrior Scholarship recipients during a ceremony Thursday at Garden of the Gods Club and Resort, 3320 Mesa Road, in Colorado Springs. There are 11 Colorado recipients of the Wounded Warrior Scholarship and 50 nationwide. For the past eight years, the university has recognized active duty military service […]

November 18, 2016

“Troops to Teachers” Veteran Nominated for Teacher of the Year

CALLA Einchenberger of William S. Reyes Elementary School and Alvin Jesse Y. Borja of San Vicente Elementary School are among the nominees for this year’s Teacher of the Year Award. Einchenberger has been with the Public School System for seven years now. Her favorite quote is “Be the change you want to see in the […]

November 18, 2016

Lord Fairfax College Eases Veteran’s Return After 25 Years

In times of unrest, we look to our men and women in uniform. When they come home, it’s Lord Fairfax Community College’s policy that their service is recognized. “They are allowed to register for classes early. We’re also academic advisors, and one of the other key areas for a veteran would be helping them use […]

November 18, 2016

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Indiana Wesleyan Offers Veterans Discount

Indiana Wesleyan University has announced that it will begin offering a tuition discount to veterans. Through this new initiative, IWU is extending a 10-percent tuition discount to veterans who have exhausted their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, or veterans who are no longer eligible for those benefits. To be eligible for the tuition discount, veterans […]

November 18, 2016

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Report: Public College Grads in Trades Earn More

The for-profit college sector often markets itself as the most efficient route for students looking to use higher education to skill up and get a better paying job. But data released by the Department of Education Thursday indicates that these students are likely better off attending a public school. The mean salary of graduates of […]

November 18, 2016

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