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US DoDEA Donates $500,000 to Support STEM programming at Claiborne Pell Elementary School

The United States Department of Defense Education Activity donated $500,000 to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, according to What’s Up Newp. The grant, “Reaching for the Stars,” will fund new technology including augmented reality and virtual reality learning stations, laptops and drones to create three-dimensional learning experiences. […]

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In Partnership With University of Pittsburgh, Marine Corps to Study Creating Coed Boot Camps

The University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory and Warrior Human Performance Research Center received $2 million to study the implementation of coed training programs in the Marine Corps, according to Military.com. Over the next five years, the Marine Corps will be required to make its East Coast training hub in Parris Island, South Carolina coed. […]

Gov. Ralph Northam Launches Investigation at VMI

After continued racist incidents on campus, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is launching an investigation into Virginia Military Institute’s campus climate. Over the years, Black cadets and alumni have experienced a hostile and discriminatory environment. Recently, an alumni filed a complaint against a former professor who discussed “her father’s membership in the Ku Klux Klan and how […]

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Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School Name New Board of Trustees Member

Vernon H. Taylor was recently named a board of trustees member for the Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School. Throughout his almost 50-year career, Taylor has served as a military education counselor for the army, director of the United States Marine Corps’ Lifelong Learning Program and the associate vice president for military programs at National […]

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Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart Appointed to APUS’ Board of Trustees

Retired 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 […]

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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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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.

(Photo by Jessica Zhou/The Daily Trojan)

George Military College Partners With Salvation Army to Offer Local Community Internet Access

In 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 […]

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University of Toledo Receives $3 Million from U.S. Department of Defense

The 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. […]

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Col. Christopher H. Warner Suspended From Role at Madigan Army Medical Center

Col. 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. […]

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Biden Campaign Gets Boost From Retired Military, Intelligence Officers

Nearly 500 retired senior military officials, diplomats and other officials signed an open letter last Thursday, endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as “the leader our nation needs” and “a good man with a strong sense of right and wrong.” “We are former public servants who have devoted our careers, and in many cases risked […]

Air Force Takes Steps to Establish a More Inclusive Environment

To establish a more inclusive environment within the United States Air Force, the “Seek to Understand” video series was launched. The first topic of discussion was microaggressions.

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