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DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia

The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Maj. Joe Calcitrai, 39th Flying Training Squadron pilot, and Lt. Col. Josh Lechowick,19th Air Force pilot, conduct instructor pilot training in a T-38C Talon over a military operations area in southern Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. The 560th Flying Training Squadron qualifies pilots from various airframes as instructor pilots in the T-38 aircraft. (Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Air Force)

Air Force to consider advanced degrees in promoting midlevel officers

"Advanced academic degrees will be considered but will not be a requirement for, or a guarantor of, promotion,” the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Funding approved for new combat trauma care research center in Texas

The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative will be located at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

By Zamone Perez

13 months ago

Air Force Academy expels 22 cadets for 2020 cheating scandal

About 250 cadets were suspected of plagiarism and other academic misconduct.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Syracuse launches program to train veterans in political careers

Veterans will learn valuable skills like campaign planning, fundraising, developing an issues platform and crafting policy.

By Joshua Axelrod

5 years ago

Vet groups say this rule makes troops vulnerable to ‘predatory schools.’ Here’s why.

Veteran-advocacy groups are asking Congress to change the 90-10 rule as part of its re-authorization of the Higher Education Act.

By Joshua Axelrod

5 years ago

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