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Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family
On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the country’s veterans will take part in…
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Opens New Center in Nation’s Capital
The opening of a new ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ center in Washington, D.C., was celebrated by members of the University community at a special event Sept. 24. “This city is a place our students want to be. It’s a place they want…
4 Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of…
Hitting the High Notes: Navy Band Northeast Performance Highlights Navy Week Festivities (Video)
When you think of military music, you may imagine the sounds of a rousing march. But as Navy Week sailed into ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, the Navy Band Northeast showed students that they’re about much more than just “Anchors Aweigh.” On Aug. 28,…
Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Coming to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.), the U.S. veteran population has decreased by almost 25% over the past two decades. Despite this decline, veterans continue to account for a significant percentage of suicides. In 2021, more than 16%…
Orange Innovation Fund Fall 2024 Grant Applications Open
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries is accepting fall 2024 applications for the Orange Innovation Fund grant now through Friday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. Interested applicants should plan to attend one of the information and proposal/grant writing workshops on Sept. 10, 11…
Featured Media Coverage – July 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Anthony D’Angelo (Newhouse): PR Daily Lindsey Darvin (Falk): Women in Higher Education I NPR Sylvia Sierra (VPA): Spectrum News Farhana Sultana (Maxwell): The…
University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ’19
The University is honoring the memory of alumnus and fallen Cleveland, Ohio, police officer Jamieson Ritter ’19 with the establishment of a scholarship in his name. Beginning in 2025, the Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship will be awarded to an…
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…
80 Years of the GI Bill: Vice Chancellor on Its Lasting Impact
June 22, 2024, will mark the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. This landmark legislation has provided millions of WWII veterans and subsequent generations with access to college education…