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Duke University to Host Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony
To 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 […]
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Higher Ed Institutions Step Up to Support Veteran, ROTC Students
Amid the changes necessary to adapt to a new normal of all-virtual or hybrid instruction given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, higher ed institutions are stepping up to meet the unique needs of student veterans. Christopher Rhone, coordinator of veteran affairs at Howard University, says Howard is providing increased online assistance for veterans via platforms like […]
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The Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference Addressed Ways to Support Veterans Through Employment
Over 600 attendees participated in the virtual Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference and Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program on Aug. 19, which aimed to celebrate military members, veterans and their families. The event was hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Due to […]
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$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 […]
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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 […]
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Advocacy Group Petitions the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate For-Profit Colleges and Controversial Lead Generators
Veterans Education Success, a nonprofit that works to advance higher education success for veterans, service members and military families, submitted two petitions to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to counter predatory schools’ use of abusive lead generators. The first petition requests that the FTC investigate schools that used the services of Sunkey Publishing, Inc., […]
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Student Veterans Worry Coronavirus Outbreak Will Hurt Graduation Goals
A vast majority of student veterans worry that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will hurt their chances of finishing their degree programs, according to a new survey from Student Veterans of America. Nearly 90 percent of veterans polled by the advocacy group believe massive social changes resulting from the pandemic — including most colleges shifting to […]
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Attorneys Want Court to Fast-Track GI Bill Legal Case Because of Coronavirus Financial Impact
Attorneys behind a lawsuit which could open up an extra year of GI Bill education benefits to hundreds of thousands of veterans this week asked an appeals court to fast-track their case because of the potential windfall it could bring to families facing financial problems related to the coronavirus outbreak. “(This appeal) will dictate whether […]
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Opinion: How to Stop For-Profit Colleges From Preying on Veterans
Politicians love to talk about “supporting the troops,” but too often fail to follow through on promises after securing a round of positive headlines. Just look at the obstacles faced by soldiers and veterans when they try to pursue college degrees. When it comes to higher education, service members and veterans face red tape and […]
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Signs of White Supremacy, Extremism Up Again in Poll of Active-Duty Troops
More than one-third of all active-duty troops and more than half of minority service members say they have personally witnessed examples of white nationalism or ideological-driven racism within the ranks in recent months, according to the latest survey of active-duty Military Times readers. The poll surveyed 1,630 active-duty Military Times subscribers last fall on their […]
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Report Faults Coast Guard Academy for Response to Harassment, Bullying Complaints
Washington — The Coast Guard did not properly investigate complaints of harassment and bullying, and failed to hold officials accountable for carrying out deficient and incomplete investigations, two U.S. House committees have found. The 18-month investigation by the House Oversight and Reform and Homeland Security committees, in consultation with the office of U.S. Rep. Joe […]
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UCR Launches Veterans Resource Center Website for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students
This past Veterans Day, UCR’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) launched their official website for student veterans. The VRC is a UCR service center meant to provide veteran and military-affiliated students with a support system, community resources and networking opportunities. In an interview with The Highlander, Veteran Services Coordinator Tami Thacker said that the website is […]
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