Sarah WoodAcademicsJill Biden Aims to Support Military Families as First LadyDuring an appearance at the Military Child Education Coalition’s virtual summit, Jill Biden committed to supporting military families in her role as first lady, according to Military.com. She plans to build upon her previous work as second lady. In 2011, Biden teamed up with former first lady Michelle Obama to establish “Joining Forces.” The initiative […]November 20, 2020Other NewsU.S. Army Field Band Prepares for 2021 Inaugural Parade PerformanceAs the United States Army Field Band prepares for its performance at the 2021 inaugural parade, adaptions were made due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to Military.com. Only around 25% of the 99-member band can attend practices at Fort George G. Meade. However, despite COVID-19 interruptions, the band has found ways to rehearse since August. During the […]November 20, 2020Other NewsU.S. Space Force Receives First Military Education CenterAfter a transfer from the Air Force Oct. 21, the United States Space Force received its first military education center, CSMNG reported. The Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy trains technical sergeants in the Space Force E-6s and Air Force in order to educate them on ways to lead and oversee their units, according to CSMNG. “Under Air […]November 20, 2020AcademicsBrown University Receives $20 Million Gift to Fund Veteran Student ScholarshipsBrown University received a $20 million donation from Joseph P. Healey, co-founder of HealthCor, to create more scholarship opportunities for veteran students, the school announced. Healey is a United States army veteran and also has family ties to the university. With half of the funding, the Elaine and Joseph Healey Scholarship will be developed. The remaining […]November 13, 2020AcademicsU.S. Naval Academy Names First Black Female Brigade CommanderMidshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber was recently named the first Black female brigade commander at the United States Naval Academy, according to the Washington Post. She will be the 16th woman to serve as brigade commander, a position chosen by school leaders. Beginning next semester, Barber, who is studying mechanical engineering, will lead 4,400 students and oversee daily […]November 13, 2020AcademicsSUNY to Establish Veteran and Military Action CouncilTo create more opportunities for military students, the State University of New York (SUNY) plans to form a Veteran and Military Action Council, according to Spectrum News. Co-chairs of the council include Dr. Robert K. Nye, president of Finger Lakes Community College, and University at Albany-SUNY President Dr. Havidán Rodríguez. The council will address the […]November 13, 2020AcademicsCornell’s Undergraduate Student Veteran Enrollment Sees GrowthUndergraduate student veteran enrollment at Cornell University this fall reached its highest number, 33, in more than 40 years. This includes five first-year and 28 transfer students. The total number of undergraduate student veterans is 67 while there are 166 professional and graduate students also currently enrolled, Cornell reported. The growth is attributed to the efforts […]November 6, 2020VeteransDuke University to Host Virtual Veterans Day CeremonyTo honor veterans and active-duty serviceman, Duke University plans to host a virtual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. Appearances will be made by Dr. Vincent E. Price, president of Duke, as well as other members of the community, according to the university. At the end of the event, wreaths will be placed on the Memorial […]November 6, 2020AcademicsAPUS Awarded Over $17.6 in Grants to Cover Tuition Fees for 49,000 Military MembersAs part of the American Public University System’s (APUS) Freedom Grant, $17.6 million was donated to 49,000 military members to assist with education fees, according to the organization. Under the grant, National Guard members, active-duty U.S. military members and reservists who use military tuition assistance (TA) can complete their undergraduate or master’s degree programs tuition-free. The […]November 6, 2020Other NewsVMI’s Board of Visitors Votes to Move Stonewall Jackson Statue on CampusThe Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Board of Visitors voted Oct. 29 to move the statue of “Stonewall” Jackson on campus to an “appropriate location,” the school reported. During the meeting, the board also announced other initiatives aimed to foster a more inclusive environment. A diversity officer will be appointed alongside a diversity as well as the […]October 30, 2020Previous PagePage 3 of 5Next Page