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Veteran Sues U.S. Government, Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Black Vets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Marine Corps veteran is suing the U.S. 28 by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Service Clinic on behalf of Conley Monk Jr. and his father were rejected by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when trying to access the home loans, medical care, and educational benefits.

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Higher ed and the military must collaborate (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the military draft and the birth of America’s all-volunteer force, and the golden anniversary comes at a time when the future of the volunteer military has never been more uncertain.

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New Biden administration rule closes loophole incentivizing for-profit colleges to target veterans

University Business

The Biden administration finalized a new rule Thursday, cracking down on predatory for-profit colleges by doing away with a longstanding loophole that created a financial incentive to target veterans and service members. For years, closing the loophole, known as the “90/10 rule,” has been a top priority of veterans and military organizations.

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Education espionage: FSA “secret shoppers” to monitor higher ed for unethical practices

University Business

Its relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs may be its highest priority, as evidenced by another FSA bulletin that is targeting schools taking advantage of military service members.

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President Biden Signs VETS Credit Act

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

President Joe Biden has signed into law the VETS Credit Act, a policy to ensure student veterans can easily transfer course credits to another institution should their school close or program abruptly end. This is a tremendous step for our outstanding military families.” .

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Rebuilding the Purpose of the GI Bill (Garrett Fitzgerald*)

Higher Education Inquirer

The landscape of military-connected students in higher education has been filled with turmoil for the last two decades. Bill, a well-earned and financially substantial benefit for student veterans since 1944, has been a lightning rod for this turmoil. It has caused irreparable harm to hundreds of thousands of military-connected students. Fast forward to today, we see veteran graduation rates declining and employment statistics headed in the wrong direction.

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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore Named Keynote Speaker at Morgan State University Fall Commencement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His experiences will encourage our students and their families to always aspire to excellence, discipline, integrity and a passion for public service.” Wes Moore, governor-elect of Maryland, will be the keynote speaker for Morgan State University’s 9th Fall Commencement Exercises.

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Can Cheating on Steroids in Colleges and Universities be Stopped?

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

The freshman legislator from NY -- who's already admitted to lying about his education and work experience -- crossed paths with Navy veteran Richard Osthoff in May 2016 and identified himself by one of his aliases, Anthony Devolder. Who is to Blame for Lax Academic Standards?

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Age Consciousness, Age Segregation, and Age Denigration

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At the same time, age became a crucial legal category, defining when one could work, drink, smoke, marry, enter the military, and even have sexual relations. Blog: Higher Ed Gamma We live in a society acutely conscious of age.

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Take It From Me…These Loans Won’t Stay Paused Forever

College Forward

Look at things like cable, streaming services, car insurance, and phone plans. Look into if you could go down a cable plan, maybe not have every paid streaming service (or at least choose a less-expensive plan), and research less-expensive phone plans. Research Military Benefits.

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Ridgewater announces new DEI director and social justice speaker series open to the public

Ridgewater College

In her position, Schwandt will lead a new unit that will incorporate Disability Services, TRiO student support services for underserved populations, and community resources to help meet student basic needs. Unity, Service, Justice,” with Dr. Artika Tyner.

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Not Your Traditional Student: Changing Demographics on Campus

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

This program also allowed military veterans to earn a quality education and credit for service. A student graduates high school, goes on to college, completes his or her degree in four years, and then either continues to grad school or enters the workforce. by Shelley Seale.