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Amazon Offers New Online Certificate Program for Its Military Employees
In partnership with the City University of Seattle, Amazon will offer training that could promote its military employees and their families to higher-paying jobs in the company through a new online certification program, reports the Rome News-Tribune. Amazon military veteran employees can take the program’s six online courses, which include topics such as database technologies, […]
August 28, 2020
Veterans
The Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference Addressed Ways to Support Veterans Through Employment
Over 600 attendees participated in the virtual Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference and Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program on Aug. 19, which aimed to celebrate military members, veterans and their families. The event was hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Due to […]
August 21, 2020
Other News
Will Higher Education Take Center Stage at Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday evening with an unconventional virtual opening night program, featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other major names endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden alongside his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris. While higher education – and particularly college affordability – was a […]
August 21, 2020
Other News
Senators Concerned After U of Arizona Agrees to Purchase For-Profit College
In an effort to expand its online offerings, the University of Arizona (UA) has agreed to purchase the fully-online, for-profit college Ashford University — but two U.S. senators are concerned that UA is risking becoming the owner of a predatory institution, reports tuscon.com. “Without clear protections for students built into this transaction by UA, its […]
August 21, 2020
Other News
Georgia Military College Has Invested Over $400,000 in COVID-19 Prevention and Detection Equipment
Georgia Military College (GMC) has invested over $400,000 in COVID-19 detection and prevention equipment, including temperature screening devises and ionization units in ventilation systems, reports 13WMAZ. The ionization units, which cost around $6,000 for larger buildings, work by putting ions into the air stream. Read More
August 21, 2020
Other News
Biden Picks Harris as Running Mate
Former Vice President Joe Biden has tapped U.S. Senator Kamala Harris—a Howard University graduate—to be his running mate in this year’s presidential election. If elected, Harris—a seasoned California prosecutor—will make history as the first woman and first African American and South Asian to serve as vice president. She will also be the first graduate of […]
August 16, 2020
Other News
Virginia Tech Renames Two Residence Halls After Three African Americans
Virginia Tech is renaming two of its residence halls after three Black trailblazers who played key roles in the campus’ history, reports WSLS News. Previously named after men who espoused White supremacist views, Lee Hall and Barringer Hall will now be called Hoge Hall and Whitehurst Hall, respectively. Hoge Hall is named for Janie and William […]
August 16, 2020
Other News
Air Force Scholarships Geared Toward HBCUs
In an effort to diversify its ranks, the Air Force announced that it will offer 100 additional scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps coordinated with leadership within Junior ROTC and its aviation program, the AFJROTC Flight Academy from across the country to find rising college freshmen that demonstrated leadership […]
August 16, 2020
Other News
Military Partnership with Penn State University Produces New Graduates
A new partnership between the military and Penn State University has enabled a dozen members of the U.S. military to earn master’s degrees from the flagship university over the weekend. The students graduated  on Saturday with a master of supply chain management after completing their degrees through a special program between the Marine Corps, Penn State World Campus […]
August 16, 2020
Other News
Transitioning to Online Learning
The spring of 2020 will not be the semester that goes down in history as an example of higher education at its best. In mid-March, the novel coronavirus forced colleges and universities to pivot from in-person course delivery and traditional on-campus experiences and thrust them into a modality of remote instruction. Many amongst the educators—and […]
August 7, 2020
Academics
Jefferson Community College Offers Military Vouchers
During the 2020 fall semester, active duty service members can save up to $420 on technology, tuition and other student comprehensive fees through Jefferson Community College’s (JCC) Military Spark Voucher, according to ABC50. The voucher, funded by the JCC Foundation, is offered on a first-come first-served basis. Students can apply online by filling out a form […]
August 7, 2020
Policy
Congressmen Look to Address Racism on Military Academies’ Campuses
Congressmen Mike Turner and Anthony Brown has asked superintendents of military service academies in a letter to examine their policies and address racism on their campuses. Within their letter, Turner and Brown emphasized that “discrimination should not be tolerated” and the “diversity of the student body, faculty and staff should represent the general population.” Training […]
August 7, 2020
Other News
FLIGHT Act Aims to Increase Diversity Within the Military Aviation Field
To increase diversity within the military aviation field, United States Senator Chris Coons D-Del. and other lawmakers have introduced the Fostering Leadership and Inclusion by Growing HBCU Training (FLIGHT) Act. The FLIGHT Act, which was included in the National Defense Authorization Act, was passed by the Senate in late July. Overall, African-Americans make up 20% […]
August 6, 2020
Other News
Think Tank Recommends Four Ways Colleges Can Address Police Brutality
In recent months, universities and colleges nationwide have announced their plans to address systemic racism and police brutality on campus. For instance, after the death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement, the University of Minnesota reduced ties with the Minneapolis Police Department and some other colleges are looking at similar changes. The […]
August 2, 2020
Other News
As Higher Education Faces a “Corona Swirl” of Transfer Students, Higher Education Must Create Clear Pathways to Degrees
Recent surveys show that a growing number of high school graduates and college students are opting to attend community colleges this fall because they are affordable and closer to home. Those who lost jobs in the post-COVID economy are also turning to community colleges to gain and sharpen skills that lead back to jobs. The […]
August 2, 2020
Other News
Illinois State University to Remove Names in Residence Hall That Have Links to Slavery
Illinois State University will remove names in a residence hall that have links to slavery. The university said it will rename floors in its Watterson Towers residence hall, which consists of 10 “houses” named after the first 10 former U.S. secretaries of state. Of those 10, eight actively participated in slavery, the university said. Read […]
August 2, 2020
Other News
Despite Pressure, Virginia Military Institute Refuses to Remove Confederate Statues
The superintendent of Virginia Military Institute’s superintendent said that the school won’t remove Confederate statues nor rename any buildings named after Confederate leaders. The announcement comes amid ongoing calls for institutions to rename buildings after individuals who held racist beliefs. The school’s superintendent Ret. Gen. J.H. Bindford Peay III acknowledged that some of the college’s […]
August 2, 2020
Academics
Cuesta College to Provide Student Services to Camp Roberts
Cuesta College and Camp Roberts recently signed an agreement allowing Cuesta College to provide on-site enrollment and student services to Camp Roberts personnel and their families. “We’re excited about the partnership between Cuesta College and Camp Roberts,” said Colonel Robert Horvath, Camp Roberts Commander. “Having an Enrollment Success Specialist here will help open the door […]
July 23, 2020
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