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The Citadel Considers Online Learning Amid College Closures Nationwide

CHARLESTON S.C. (WCBD)– Several higher education institutes here in the Lowcountry, including The Citadel, are taking precautions to keep students healthy amid the global Coronavirus pandemic. Spring break starts tomorrow for cadets. College officials say they will use this time to prepare campus for a potential outbreak. The VP of Communications and Marketing, John Dorrian, […]

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VA Plans to Suspend University of Phoenix and Other Colleges From Accessing GI Bill Benefits

Five schools, including the for-profit behemoth University of Phoenix and Temple University, may be prevented from enrolling new students using GI Bill benefits because they engaged in deceptive recruiting and advertising practices, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday. The decision is rooted in investigations by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general that […]

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Lawmakers Move to Protect GI Bill Payouts Amid College Coronavirus Closings

Student veterans whose colleges shift to online classes in response to the coronavirus outbreak would have their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits protected under legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday. “No student veteran, dependent, or spouse should be worried about their GI Bill benefits being reduced or cut off because of actions their school is taking in […]

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 […]

More Than Half of Active Duty Service Members Against Transgender Ban, Survey Says

If you ask the men and women actively serving in the U.S. military if transgender individuals should be permitted to serve, most of them would say yes, according to a study released by the University of California, Los Angeles. UCLA, funded by the Department of Defense, surveyed 486 active duty, non-transgender service members from every branch […]

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US Space Force May Become the Most Female-Friendly Military Service

The sixth and newest U.S. military service may also be the one most appealing to and inclusive of women. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, director of planning for U.S. Space Force, said the service is actively seeking ways to incorporate policies that allow for career flexibility and generous family and caregiver leave, and create […]

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Navy to Overhaul its Education System, Create Free Community College for Young Sailors and Marines

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The U.S. Navy wants to create a naval community college to provide associate’s degrees to tens of thousands of young sailors and Marines at no cost to them. The Navy also plans to unify the schools within the existing naval university system, invest in them, and enact new policies to encourage […]

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University of Baltimore Receives $5 Million Scholarship Grant for Veterans, Transfer Students

BALTIMORE — The University of Baltimore on Monday announced a $5 million scholarship grant for veterans and students transferring from community colleges. The scholarships come from the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and will be handed out over five years, to help students close the financial gap between their federal Pell Grants and the cost […]

Oklahoma Senate Committee Approves Extending Veteran In-State Tuition

A measure to help more veterans pursue their college degree has passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 1379, by Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Springer, will extend in-state tuition status to veterans who are not residents but file a letter of intent to establish residency and reside in the state while attending an Oklahoma […]

Vets Group Sounds the Alarm After VA Greenlights Controversial Ashford University for GI Bill Funds

The Department of Veterans Affairs agreed to preserve Ashford University’s eligibility to receive GI Bill benefits after years of whistleblowers, veterans, and state officials sounding the alarm over the school’s alleged predatory habits aimed at veterans. Ashford, which is based in San Diego, is a primarily online university that has a long history of battling […]

Why Students Join the Military

The military is composed of 2.2 billion men and women, according to the Council of Foreign Relations. The reasons they join the military varies, whether it’s to serve their country, participating in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps since high school or college, or upholding a family legacy. For CSUN students Raquelle “Rocky”’ Holloway and Johnathan Goldenberg, […]

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NH Senate Bill Would Give Vets Protected Status in University System

CONCORD — Amidst a pending federal lawsuit against the University of New Hampshire brought by a former professor claiming UNH passed over him for employment due to his veteran status after it chose not to renew his contract, the state Senate took action to better protect veterans from discrimination in the university system. The Senate […]

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