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Legislators Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income, Veteran Students

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jon Tester (D-MT) led a bipartisan group of 56 Senators in pushing for continued funding for Federal TRIO Programs in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. TRIO programs help to ensure that underserved students have equal access to […]

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Army Investigates School of Advanced Military Studies

The U.S. Army has launched an investigation into the culture and climate at its School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), one of four advanced schools of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Army Times reported. The investigation, which was ordered by Army University provost Maj. Gen. Donn Hill  in June, came after an […]

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Lawmakers Proposed Bipartisan Student Loan Relief Bill for Teaching in Military Communities

Four U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bipartisan bill for student loan relief for teachers in military communities. Reps. Ronny Jackson, R-TX, Henry Cuellar D-TX, Doug Lamborn, R-CO and Marilyn Strickland, D-WA, put forth The Defense Community Teacher Support Act, which would make such teachers eligible for federal student loan relief after five years of service […]

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VMI Investigation Finds Culture of Racism and Sexism

An independent investigation of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) released last Tuesday found a culture of racism and sexism, resistance to change and fear of retaliation among those who want to report bigotry or sexual misconduct, The Washington Post reported. “This investigation found that institutional racism and sexism are present, tolerated, and left unaddressed at VMI. […]

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Arkansas Senator Introduces Legislation to Ban Critical Race Theory Training for U.S. Military

Sen. Tom Cotton, a junior senator from Arkansas, has introduced a bill Thursday, which he said was designed to ban the U.S. military from promoting “racist theories,” particularly critical race theory, ArkLaTex reported. The bill is called the “Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act.” “Our military’s strength depends on the unity of our troops […]

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VMI Considers Change to Honor Code

After it was revealed that Black students were being expelled at disproportionately high rates, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is reconsidering its Honor Code policies, according to The Washington Post.   Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, interim superintendent at VMI, plans to assess the Honor Court system rather than change the wording within the code. […]

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FHSU Launches Various Initiatives to Support Military Students

As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting academic success among enlisted military members, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) became a partner school in the Community College of the Air Force’s (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. After spending time in the service and earning credits through training, Air Force members working towards earning their […]

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Six Senior Military Colleges Receive $1.475 Million Each to Create Cybersecurity Institutes

The University of North Georgia (UNG) and the U.S.’s five other senior military colleges (SMCs) have each received approximately $1.475 million in federal funds to create cybersecurity institutes as pilot programs in fall 2020, according to a UNG press release. The funds come from a $10 million Department of Defense (DOD) appropriation to the National […]

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Webinar Analyzes Prior-Learning Assessments’ Impact on Adult Student Outcomes

Using firsthand accounts of student experiences and input from higher education leaders, Lumina Foundation’s webinar on Thursday noted the impact of prior-learning assessments (PLA) on adult student outcomes. The event, which brought together over 300 people virtually, also used data from Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and the Council for Adult and Experiential […]

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U.S. Naval Community College Partners With Institutions to Offer Military Program

The United States Naval Community College named Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) as one of five institutions to implement a pilot program on campus to serve military members, EchoPress reported. Beginning in January, around 600 servicemembers plan to participate in the program. At ATCC, 90 of them will complete online classes in areas such […]

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U.S. Coast Guard Offers Program to College Students

The United States Coast Guard offers a program designed for college students interested in receiving military work experience, Big Island Now reported. Under the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), students are enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard, where they complete basic training and a leadership course. Participants will receive a salary as well as have […]

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VCCS Named as a Partner for U.S. Naval Community College Program

Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS) was named as one of five partner institutions for the newly-established U.S. Naval Community College program, according to Yahoo!Finance. The other chosen institutions include The State University of New York system, Alexandria Technical and Community College, the University of Arizona and the University of Maryland Global Campus. In January 2021, up to 600 […]

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