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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Pentagon Preparing to Open Schools on Military Bases Worldwide This Fall

The Pentagon says it’s preparing to open schools on U.S. military bases worldwide this fall for students in grades K-12 as long as the risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus in the surrounding area remains “limited” or “moderate,” according to newly released guidance. “To the maximum extent possible… schools will operate brick and mortar […]

July 23, 2020

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Plan to Discourage For-Profit Schools From Targeting Military Students Advances

In an attempt to curb for-profit colleges’ targeting of military students, House lawmakers on Tuesday voted to reclassify how military tuition assistance money is counted in funding formulas for higher education federal aid. If the provision were to become law — the proposal still faces a long legislative road ahead — the move could lead […]

July 23, 2020

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Over 100 Campus Police Departments Got Military Equipment Through This Federal Program

In the wake of national protests against police brutality, the University of Maryland police department will be returning 50 M16 semiautomatic rifles, an armored truck, 300 magazine cartridges and 79 gun sights to the U.S. Department of Defense. It’s also selling two camouflage Humvees. The university is divesting from the Department of Defense’s 1033 program, […]

July 23, 2020

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Patriot League Cancels Fall Sports Due to COVID-19

The Patriot League has decided it won’t play sports this coming fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy “may continue to engage in competitive opportunities as considered appropriate by their respective Superintendents.” The league said decisions about winter and spring sports competitions will be […]

July 19, 2020

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What’s in a Name? After Years of Student Activism, Universities Rename Campus Buildings

Dr. Donna Y. Ford, a distinguished professor of education at The Ohio State University, lived near a road called “Plantation.” When she went about her errands, she would actively avoid the street. It didn’t matter if it was the most direct route or how bad traffic was. But when she worked at Vanderbilt University, she […]

July 19, 2020

Defense Secretary Outlines Efforts to Combat Racial Inequity in Armed Forces

Defense Secretary Mark Esper outlined a series of immediate actions the Department of Defense will take to address race inequality and inclusion in the US military, an issue that has taken on new significance in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other unarmed Blacks by police officers in recent months. The steps, which […]

July 18, 2020

$10 Million Gift Creates New Veterans Program at William & Mary

A $10 million gift from an anonymous alumna at William & Mary University will enable the university to develop a cutting-edge Veteran-to-Executive Transition program (W&M VET) that will prepare veterans to excel in civilian leadership roles. University officials say that W&M VET will build on William & Mary’s interdisciplinary strengths, its online degree offerings and […]

July 18, 2020

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Decorated Veteran and Artist Pass Away at 84

Bob Snead, an art educator and decorated war veteran who told the stories of Black soldiers of the frontier, died last week. He was 84. Snead retired in El Paso, Texas after a 30-year career as a military aviator. He received three Purple Hearts during the Vietnam War, among other military decorations. He starred in […]

July 12, 2020