Sarah WoodAcademicsUMGC Now Offers Virtual Academic Advising for Military StudentsAcademic advising will now be available virtually for military students at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), according to Radio.com. During the meetings, which will take place on Zoom through Virtual Advising Rooms, military students can discuss topics such as course registration, financial aid, educational goals. Since its establishment over 70 years ago, UMGC […]October 30, 2020Other NewsGMC’s Head Football Coach Announces RetirementAfter 23 years working at Georgia Military College (GMC), Bert Williams announced his retirement as the school’s athletic director and head football coach, according to the Union-Recorder. His coaching career began in 1990 at the University of Georgia and after four years, he transitioned to Union College as the offensive coordinator. Williams was eventually offered a job […]October 30, 2020Other NewsUT Confirms New Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Stems From Army ROTC ProgramThe University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT) reported a new cluster of COVID-19 cases, which was linked to a field training exercise meeting hosted by the school’s Army ROTC program Oct. 10, according to Knox News. A cluster consists of at least five positive cases or 20 individuals who have been in close contact with […]October 24, 2020AcademicsGeorgia Southern Partners With USNCC to Offer Military Members Educational OpportunitiesGeorgia Southern University was among 119 colleges chosen to work with the newly established United States Naval Community College (USNCC) to create more educational opportunities for military members, according to AllOnGeorgia. Remote curriculum and course options will be offered. There will be 500 military members participating in the pilot group in January 2021. However, each year […]October 24, 2020Other NewsLt. Gen. Vincent Stewart Appointed to APUS’ Board of TrusteesRetired United States Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart was recently appointed to the American Public University System’s (APUS) Board of Trustees. Throughout his career, Stewart has served as the Deputy Commander of United States Cyber Command and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Additionally, he gave intelligence briefings to Congress, a U.S. President […]October 24, 2020Other NewsGeorge Military College Partners With Salvation Army to Offer Local Community Internet AccessIn partnership with the Salvation Army, Georgia Military College plans to address the lack of technological resources available within the Milledgeville community, according to WMGT. Five computers were installed in the local Salvation Army store for both students in the center’s after school program and adults to access internet. “We envision the use of computers […]October 9, 2020AcademicsUniversity of Toledo Receives $3 Million from U.S. Department of DefenseThe United States Department of Defense donated $3 million to the University of Toledo (UT), according to the Blade. The grant will go towards the Networking Urban Resources with Teachers and University to enrich Early Childhood Science (NURTURES) program, which focuses on improving young children’s education within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. […]October 9, 2020Other NewsCol. Christopher H. Warner Suspended From Role at Madigan Army Medical CenterCol. Christopher H. Warner was suspended Oct. 2 from his role as commander of Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, according to Military.com. Warner only served three months in the role. The investigation is being led by the Army Criminal Investigation Command and is currently “unrelated to Madigan or its personnel,” Military.com reported. […]October 9, 2020Other NewsRetired Col. Alvin Bolton Named Chief Diversity Officer of the Nevada National GuardGrowing up, Col. (ret.) Alvin Bolton saw the “prestige” associated with wearing a military uniform in his community. He wanted to hold that responsibility of “serving [his] country.” “There’s a lot of reasons I wanted to join the military but just being a young kid and having that understanding of my responsibility, I knew what I […]August 28, 2020AcademicsBethel University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies to Offer Lower Tuition Rate for Active-Duty Military MembersBethel University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) will offer a tuition rate of $250 per credit for active duty military members, according to the school. To be eligible, military members must be actively serving in the Marine Corps, Navy Coast Guard, Space Force, Air Force or Army as well as those within the […]August 28, 2020Previous PagePage 4 of 5Next Page