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Law Gives Military Kids Sex Assault Protections on Bases

The Defense Department must improve the way it responds to child-on-child sexual assault at military bases in the U.S. and abroad as part of a sweeping new law President Donald Trump signed Monday. While the Pentagon began addressing sexual assault in the ranks a decade ago, an Associated Press investigation revealed that similar reports involving […]

August 17, 2018

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Defense Act Includes Beefed Up Transition Program

From her perch on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., scored a win this week as her proposal to help active duty personnel leaving the military enter the civilian workforce was included in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which was signed into law on Monday. The […]

August 17, 2018

Bill Would Give Credit for Military Training

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Aug. 1 introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide more American military veterans with the chance to gain college credits for their previous military training. “Our servicemembers and their families deserve the opportunity to use their military training educational assistance for college credit,” Sen. Ernst said. “Allowing all veterans to […]

August 17, 2018

Repeal of Gainful Employment Rule Carries $5.3B Price Tag

The Trump administration’s proposal to repeal Obama-era requirements for recipients of federal student aid comes with a price tag of about $5.3 billion over a decade, a figure that is already giving critics ammunition as the Senate prepares to turn to Education Department appropriations this week. The administration’s proposed rulemaking would rescind 2014 regulations requiring […]

August 17, 2018

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Fellowship Builds Senior Civilian Acquisition Leaders

Class 2018-19 of the Huntsville Seminar, Senior Service College Fellowship, began its 10 month graduate-level studies July 23. Defense Acquisition University provides the SSCF at three regional locations supporting Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; Detroit Arsenal, Michigan; and Redstone Arsenal. In May the Huntsville SSCF Seminar celebrated its 12th year of operation, taking pride in providing […]

August 14, 2018

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Mrs. Pence Hosts Military Spouses

Today, Second Lady Karen Pence hosted a breakfast at the Vice President’s Residence for the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN), a community of spouses from all military branches. Mrs. Pence met with 24 leaders within the organization to kick off their network’s fifth anniversary and annual MFAN Solutions Summit on Saturday, August 11 in Washington, […]

August 14, 2018

Georgia Tech Creates Online Cyber Security Degree under $10,000

The Georgia Institute of Technology has announced a new online cybersecurity master’s degree that will be offered for less than $10,000 and delivered in collaboration with edX. The Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity (OMS Cybersecurity) is designed to address a severe global workforce shortage in the field. According to the 2017 Global Information Security […]

August 14, 2018

Vets Split Over Benefits Transfer Rules

Two of the nation’s largest veteran service organizations hold opposing views on the Defense Department’s plan to tighten rules next year on the transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to service members’ spouses and children. Defense officials have said that, starting in July 2019, eligibility to transfer GI Bill benefits to family will be […]

August 14, 2018

Veterans Groups Express Concerns over Borrower Defense Plan

VETERANS GROUPS CONCERNED WITH DEVOS ‘BORROWER DEFENSE’ PLAN: Groups representing veterans and military servicemembers say they’re alarmed by a Trump administration plan that would require defrauded students to default on their loans before they’re eligible to apply for debt relief. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposal to rewrite the Obama-era “borrower defense to repayment” regulations says […]

August 14, 2018

Trump’s Non-Military Troika Ruling VA

Last February, shortly after Peter O’Rourke became chief of staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs, he received an email from Bruce Moskowitz with his input on a new mental health initiative for the VA. “Received,” O’Rourke replied. “I will begin a project plan and develop a timeline for action.” O’Rourke treated the email as […]

August 14, 2018

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Army Suspends Discharges of Immigrant Recruits

The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 spells out orders to high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in the special immigrant program, effective […]

August 14, 2018

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Grand Valley State Expanding On-Site Education for Veterans

ALLENDALE, MI – Grand Valley State University is recruiting West Michigan businesses to help grow a free program to assist veterans in developing academic skills for acceptance and success in a degree or certificate program. Last fall, GVSU received a $1.3 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide West Michigan veterans […]

August 10, 2018

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How House Democrats’ Bill Will Affect Pell, Other Grants

The Aim Higher Act (AHA) expands eligibility for TEACH grant awards to include associate degree-level studies, capping the aggregate TEACH grant limit at that level at $8,000. TEACH grant eligibility is also extended to include early childhood education, adding it the current list of fields with teacher shortages that includes math, science, special education, and […]

August 10, 2018

Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

As the cost of attending college continues to increase, it’s uncommon to hear about schools that are lowering tuition costs. But that’s exactly what Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art plans to do. Cooper Union is a private college located in New York City. Established in 1859, the school offered free tuition […]

August 10, 2018

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Feds Raid Dog-Handling School for Veterans

SAN ANTONIO — Federal authorities have raided a San Antonio school that trains veterans on dog-handling. Councilman Manny Pelaez tells the San Antonio Express-News that the Wednesday raid of Universal K9 was part of “an ongoing FBI investigation into fraud allegations of a business operator.” Pelaez later said the IRS and FBI shut down an […]

August 10, 2018

Why Some Veterans Feel Alienated on Campus

Some veterans say they find campus alienating, don’t feel they belong and fail to disclose their military status when they enrol, according to one of the first snapshots of Australian veterans’ experience of university. While most veterans we surveyed were satisfied with their university experience, our research highlights what universities need to do to better, […]

August 10, 2018

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Schriever Base Ensures Airmen Get Education, Health Opportunities

When deciding whether or not to join the military, many factors come into play, such as financial stability and educational opportunities. Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, ensures Airmen are offered opportunities to pursue higher education, all while staying healthy physically, mentally and financially. Read More

August 10, 2018

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College Provides Lunchtime Opportunity for Military Students

Craven Community College (Craven CC) is offering a Lunchtime Learning opportunity for active duty military and their families. Students will be able to work toward a college degree without having to leave the base or take time out of an already busy day. The Lunchtime Learning program provides a convenient school schedule for working Marines. […]

August 10, 2018

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