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Legislation Protecting Funding for Tribal Nations and Military School-Aged Children Made Into Law

The “Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief” Act, which secures education funding for tribal nations and military school-aged children throughout COVID-19, was signed into a law by President Donald Trump this month, Journal Inquirer reported. U.S. Rep. Joseph D. Courtney (D-CT) introduced the legislation in August, which was then passed by the House in October and Senate […]

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Legislation Brings Update to Federal Diversity Training Programs

New legislation will require employees at the United States Department of Defense to participate in revamped diversity training programs, Vox reported. The introduction of the “Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” (REMEDI) Act by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) comes after President Donald Trump attempted to eliminate some diversity training programs within the federal government. Under the […]

Decision to Relocate Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson Statue to Civil War Museum Prompts Mixed Reaction

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is relocating a statue of Confederate Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson from its campus to another VMI property, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War. The statue and pedestal were recently removed from the front of campus student barracks and will be placed in the Civil War museum in the coming months […]

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Webster Alumnus Nominated to Become First Black Secretary of Defense

Webster University lauded the selection of one its most high profile alumni, who was nominated this week by President-elect Joseph Biden to be the next Secretary of Defense. If approved, Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin III, a Webster University alumnus, would be the first Black man to serve as Secretary of Defense in the United States. […]

Job Preferences to be Given to Veterans in South Carolina

As part of a new regulation in South Carolina, United States Armed Forces veterans who were “honorably discharged” will take priority in certain job applications across the state, according to WAVY-TV. During the hiring process for higher education institutions and government agencies, one eligible veteran must be interviewed for every available full-time position posted. Beginning in 2021, to […]

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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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New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment

A recently published brief from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) is making the case for colleges and universities to enroll and support more student veterans. ATI – launched in 2016 – is a joint group between Ithaka S+R and the Aspen Institute – supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies – with 132 members composed of high-graduation rate […]

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New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment

A recently published brief from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) is making the case for colleges and universities to enroll and support more student veterans.

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. Army, Howard Establish Center of Excellence Focused on Artificial Intelligence

In a $7.5 million collaboration with the United States Army, Howard University will create a “Center of Excellence” to research artificial intelligence technology, FedScoop reported. The three main research areas at the “Howard University Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,” include “AI applications for the Department of Defense, trustworthy AI technologies and […]

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 […]

University of Dayton Launching Military and Veteran Advisory Committee

The University of Dayton, a Military Friendly gold designated institution, is launching a new Military and Veteran Advisory Committee to help ensure veterans and service members attending and working at UD receive the services and programs they need to be successful. “The advisory committee will offer perspectives on issues that affect veterans and their families […]

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