News
Sep 9, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 7, 2021
If an institution is genuinely looking to be more veteran inclusive, ensuring that their degree and training programs can be covered by the GI Bill® is a necessary step. If you personally aim to be more veteran inclusive in your work on campus, learning about the GI Bill® can be your first move.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 2, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 23, 2021
With the return of fall, those of us in higher education are once again welcoming new students to campus! A formal orientation is one way we enrich this process. Importantly, an effective student orientation can lay the foundation for future student success and retention. This is particularly applicable in the case of student veterans.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 19, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 13, 2021
In dedicated efforts to increase veteran enrollment in, and graduation from, the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program at The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) the veteran cohort model has been the most significant in promoting student success. The BSN program now has a 96 percent graduation rate. Pearson and White advocate that the same cohort model could be implemented in other degree programs.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 12, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 5, 2021
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Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 2, 2021
Mike Brown M.S., from Villanova University and former student veteran, shares how we can create a sense of belonging, or community, on campus where veterans not only show up but want to be there.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 29, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 25, 2021
Very few employers, higher education included, have set up the systems, processes, and mindsets to effectively hire veterans into the right positions. In honor of National Hire A Veteran Day (July 25), here are six ways employers make the hiring process harder on both themselves and veterans than it needs to be, and how institutions can be more veteran and military inclusive.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 22, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 16, 2021
College faculty will have instances in which they realize there are military veterans in their class. This article will highlight certain ideas that faculty need to be aware of in order to foster a supportive classroom environment for veterans. As with all of our articles, this is not an exhaustive list but does provide a firm foundation for faculty that are working with veterans in the classroom.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 14, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 8, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 8, 2021
For many student veterans, the perception is that a business degree, particularly a master’s in business administration (MBA), is the quickest way to achieve their goals. But is it?
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 1, 2021
In a Higher Ed Careers interview from HigherEdJobs, Andrew Hibel spoke with Dr. Abby Kinch, the vice president of programs and services at Student Veterans of America. She shares her expertise on serving student veterans, honoring Military Appreciation Month on campus, and how larger diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ultimately benefit student veterans.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 25, 2021
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Jill Hinton Wolfe walks through how student veterans are not their trauma. This article provides tips for accommodating student veterans who suffer from trauma and answers 'What are the potential classroom triggers for student veterans?'
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 24, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 15, 2021
Women are joining the military in larger and larger numbers. So, when these women show up on our college campuses, we have to find ways to better serve their unique needs.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 3, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
May 24, 2021
Faculty members have the unique opportunity to provide support for military-connected students. Let's talk about best practices for bolstering the educational needs of this population.
HigherEdMilitary
May 17, 2021
This article addresses misconceptions regarding combat experience, military trauma, and the mission and purpose of the military that are present in higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
May 12, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
May 7, 2021
Many higher education institutions want to be veteran friendly, but debates circulate on what being veteran friendly entails. David Vacchi encourages campuses to revisit veteran friendliness goals and criteria.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 28, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 22, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 14, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 12, 2021
By taking these small steps, faculty can display intentional interest in helping student veterans and service members achieve their goals and establish comfortable learning environments.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 6, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 2, 2021
Why higher education needs to stop treating student veterans like traditional students and continue focusing on connecting student veterans with helpful services they need.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 30, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 22, 2021
It is important for faculty and staff in higher education to recognize that generalizing a veteran based on stereotypes can be misleading and can easily lead to alienating.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 16, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 9, 2021
To connect and serve the military-connected faculty, staff, and student communities on campus this panel, from the 2021 NASPA Virtual Symposium on Military-Connected Students, brought together three higher education professionals currently serving military-connected individuals on campus.
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 22, 2021
Recent news pertaining to military and higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 16, 2021
The question has been posed: is the mental health of student veterans a higher concern now because of the effects of COVID-19, and if so, what can we do?
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 8, 2021
When you hear that somebody is a veteran, what comes to mind? What does the term "veteran" really mean? What does this status entail? Within the classification of "veteran," there are many layers that make this a unique group with varying backgrounds and experiences.
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 1, 2021
Recent news pertaining to military and higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 18, 2020
This recent study compares the perceptions of student veterans attending campus orientation sessions with, and without, veteran focused sessions.
The Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention
Dec 16, 2020
When financial resources and time are limited, small teams may be the only way forward in reaching various initiatives. Small teams can still make a big impact. There are three essential steps you can take to overcome your first obstacles as a small team.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 10, 2020
Cadets training to be officers in the U.S. armed forces have faced unique challenges due to COVID-19. Some colleges are finding creative solutions to these challenges.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Dec 8, 2020
Camaraderie, one of the most meaningful aspects of military life, is missing from university life. This absence of camaraderie has a negative influence on student veterans.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dec 4, 2020
The new scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate studies. Current UW veteran students are using scholarships to make a real difference for the veteran community.
University of Wyoming
Dec 3, 2020
The military and veteran affinity group at Penn State aims to enhance the professional and personal advancement of those with direct and indirect military affiliations.
Penn State News
Nov 30, 2020
The new Military and Veteran Advisory Committee will serve veterans and service members both attending and working at UD.
University of Dayton
Nov 24, 2020
A military veteran, with nearly 10 years of soldiering behind her, is using her own transition to student life after military service to create a new campus group.
Arizona State University
Nov 18, 2020
This study highlights how the complexity of identity can complicate our understanding and support of female student veterans on campus.
NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education
Nov 17, 2020
A multimillion-dollar gift, from Joseph P. Healey, will help Brown University reach its goal of doubling the number of U.S. military veterans enrolled as undergraduates.
Brown University
Nov 13, 2020
A qualitative study on identity and negotiation of identity for community college student veterans who have been in combat.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Nov 12, 2020
With ongoing efforts to increase veteran enrollment at highly selective colleges, here's a breakdown of the number of student veterans per institution in 2020.
Inside Higher Ed
Nov 11, 2020
"Thank you for showing up each day - in the classroom and on the ground - giving us all the opportunity to learn by your example and your experience."
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nov 10, 2020
From military to medicine, at WSU's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, 10 percent of the current first-year medical students were service members.
Washington State University
Nov 6, 2020
When military culture is foreign to civilians who haven't served, it is imperative to train faculty and staff in military cultural competence.
University Business
Nov 5, 2020
DeVry University is offering employers complimentary access to their Green Zone-Elite training program, which assists supervisors, managers, and other HR professionals with veteran hiring and retention.
Business Wire
Nov 4, 2020
A team of students who serve as veteran community advocates work in student life, disability services, career services, the college of medicine, athletics, and other departments to support the university’s veteran students.
University Business
Nov 3, 2020
The broader university community benefits from military service members and student veterans who bring a diversity of ideas and experiences to campus.
University of South Carolina
Nov 2, 2020
Green Zones are safe places for UNG student veterans. Spaces marked with Green Zone stickers indicate which faculty or staff member has been trained to assist student veterans.
University of North Georgia
Oct 29, 2020
How the SkillBridge program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University helps service members translate their military experience into a civilian career.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Oct 27, 2020
In order to better serve military students, The University of Southern Mississippi has created its first military student app called USMEagleVet.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Oct 23, 2020
The University’s ninth annual Military Appreciation Week will take place virtually and include special events and programming.
Penn State News
Oct 21, 2020
Why executive leaders in higher education, looking for creative ways to keep veteran employees engaged, should consider establishing veteran employee resource groups.
HigherEdMilitary
Oct 20, 2020
Student veterans often bring multiple assets to writing classrooms. Read some of the special considerations instructors should note when working with student veterans.
Conference on College Composition & Communication
Oct 19, 2020
One of the main ways higher education institutions can help student veterans is by implementing strong veterans' programs on college campuses.
Military.com
Oct 15, 2020
1. Finances 2. Structure and Clear Points of Contact 3. Veteran Specific Services 4. Transfer Pathways 5. Cultural
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Oct 14, 2020
Veterans Day on college campuses will look a bit different this year. See how Student Veterans of America plans to host meaningful events.
Student Veterans of America
Oct 12, 2020
As higher education institutions adapt to new normals of all-virtual or hybrid instruction, more are increasing online assistance for student veterans.
Diverse Military
Oct 8, 2020
From a means to an end to a transformative experience, how this Navy SEAL who was deployed three times during his college studies, found the value in higher education.
Military Times
Oct 6, 2020
Why institutions need to eliminate academic, financial, and social barriers on campus for student veterans.
University Business
Oct 4, 2020
Why higher education institutions should report uniform metrics like graduation rates, employment outcomes, and debt-to-income ratios, to better serve not just veteran students, but all students.
The Columbus Dispatch
Sep 30, 2020
Student veterans at a small midwestern community college collaborated to develop engaging programs and resources for veterans transitioning from soldier to student. The veteran group worked with college administration, veteran organizations, and community partners to develop a Veterans Resource Center (VRC) on campus.
Community Psychology
Sep 28, 2020
What Arizona State University is doing to help veterans and elite athletes adjust to civilian life.
Arizona State University
Sep 27, 2020
Strategic crisis planning for higher education, three key tips from the military.
Inside Higher Ed
Sep 23, 2020
The conference will bring together experts to inform and educate Indiana professionals on critical issues facing Indiana’s military families.
Purdue University
Sep 22, 2020
Four questions for Chris Mayer, associate dean for strategy and initiatives, an associate professor of philosophy at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a colonel in the U.S. Army.
Inside Higher Ed
Sep 15, 2020
Veterans are an asset to any institution with their leadership talents, drive, and desire to serve. It is important to integrate these aspects of their lives and service into their education.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 14, 2020
The university is partnering with Service to School to prepare servicemen and veterans for higher education.
Texas A&M University
Sep 9, 2020
The scholarship of $25,000 per year complements educational benefits available to veteran graduate students in five schools at Vanderbilt University.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Sep 8, 2020
The university will receive $261,888 per year for the next five years beginning September 1.
East Central University
Sep 3, 2020
After retiring from the military, Ray Mobley now serves in a different capacity, as an admissions counselor at Evergreen State College.
Evergreen State College
Aug 31, 2020
Amazon, in partnership with City University of Seattle, is offering an online certification program for military veteran employees.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Aug 28, 2020
PAVE is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans on college campuses with student veterans who are trained as Peer Advisors.
P.A.V.E
Aug 27, 2020
PAVE operates at 46 colleges across the country with advisors that help newcomers learn the ropes and find solutions to challenges, camaraderie, and support on campus.
Rutgers University
Aug 25, 2020
The college of Adult and Professional Studies is offering active military members a $250 per credit tuition rate.
Bethel University
Aug 23, 2020
The Student Veteran Services center at UT-Austin offers training every semester on military culture and academic advising for faculty and staff.
The University of Texas at Austin
Aug 19, 2020
The phone campaign, called Operation Buddy Check, will reach out to student veterans on campus this week.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Aug 12, 2020
The Fostering Leadership and Inclusion by Growing HBCU Training (FLIGHT) Act has been passed by the Senate.
Diverse Military
Aug 10, 2020
The Texas A&M University System, Texas Workforce Commission, Combined Arms, Wal-Mart Foundation, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Texas Veterans Commission, and others have teamed up to create the new all-inclusive experience for military veterans and their families.
Aug 8, 2020
Despite high unemployment in some areas and a health pandemic, veterans stress the importance of networking veteran to veteran when finding jobs.
University of San Diego
Aug 6, 2020
To be veteran ready, higher education institutions need to break down barriers and stereotypes and have a deeper understanding of veterans in the hiring process.
Aug 5, 2020
From 2012, this report highlights data from 690 higher education institutions and the state of their programs and services for veterans and service members on campus.
American Council on Education
Aug 2, 2020
For no cost, the Providence Clemente Veterans’ Initiative is an opportunity for veterans to experience a college classroom and earn six transferable credits.
Providence Journal
Jul 28, 2020
The free intensive weeklong virtual program focuses on college preparation experiences for recent veterans and current military.
Cornell Chronicle
Jul 16, 2020
Thanks to the recent donation, the university is now developing a new Veteran-to-Executive Transition program (W&M VET) that will prepare veterans for excellence in civilian leadership roles.
William & Mary
