https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Veterans market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15546657/va-advises-veterans-to-enroll-in-health-care-as-pact-act-deadline-approaches https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15546657/va-advises-veterans-to-enroll-in-health-care-as-pact-act-deadline-approaches As the newest Veterans Affairs PACT Act benefits deadline approaches, the VA is advising veterans to sign up. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:07:21 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15544535/university-of-virginia-student-veterans-push-back-against-changes-to-veterans-center https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15544535/university-of-virginia-student-veterans-push-back-against-changes-to-veterans-center Student veterans at the University of Virginia are claiming the school is taking a step back from promises made to support veterans. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:07:06 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15543698/attorneys-general-support-bill-to-assist-housing-and-education-for-families-of-black-world-war-ii-veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15543698/attorneys-general-support-bill-to-assist-housing-and-education-for-families-of-black-world-war-ii-veterans More than 20 attorneys general are supporting a bill to assist the housing and educational pursuits of the families of Black World War II veterans. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:09:34 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15543696/defense-department-and-va-sued-over-fertility-treatment-coverage-policies https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15543696/defense-department-and-va-sued-over-fertility-treatment-coverage-policies The National Organization for Women and two groups representing veterans are suing the DoD and VA over health care coverage for fertility treatments. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:08:19 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15543266/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-increase-criminal-penalties-for-scammers-who-prey-on-veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15543266/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-increase-criminal-penalties-for-scammers-who-prey-on-veterans A bipartisan legislative effort is seeking to create new criminal penalties for scammers who prey on veterans. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:09:38 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542844/bipartisan-lawmakers-push-for-medical-marijuana-use-protections-for-veterans-and-va-doctors https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542844/bipartisan-lawmakers-push-for-medical-marijuana-use-protections-for-veterans-and-va-doctors Lawmakers are making another push to provide protections for military veterans regarding medical marijuana use in legal states and VA doctors who issue recommendations to allow such use. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:04:05 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15542408/study-veterans-who-lived-in-redlined-areas-had-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-issues https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15542408/study-veterans-who-lived-in-redlined-areas-had-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-issues U.S. veterans who lived in "redlined" areas had a higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues, according to a recent study. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:29:11 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15542412/western-nevada-college-renovates-veteran-resource-center https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15542412/western-nevada-college-renovates-veteran-resource-center Western Nevada College’s veteran resource center has been renovated, offering student veterans a place to seek support and comfort amid their educational pursuits. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:27:20 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15541593/veterans-have-until-aug-9-deadline-to-get-started-on-pact-act-benefits https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15541593/veterans-have-until-aug-9-deadline-to-get-started-on-pact-act-benefits Veterans eligible for PACT Act benefits have until Aug. 9 to notify the VA of their Intent to File a claim. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:55:29 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15540310/dr-stacey-dixon-appointed-director-of-military-and-veteran-services-at-kennesaw-state-university https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15540310/dr-stacey-dixon-appointed-director-of-military-and-veteran-services-at-kennesaw-state-university Dr. Stacey Dixon has been appointed director of military and veteran services at Kennesaw State University. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:34:42 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15539842/australian-catholic-university-to-develop-app-to-guide-veterans-through-transition-into-higher-ed https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15539842/australian-catholic-university-to-develop-app-to-guide-veterans-through-transition-into-higher-ed Australian Catholic University will create an app to guide military veterans through their transition into higher education. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:28:58 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15447260/odu-to-receive-598409-from-education-department-to-create-veteran-student-success-program https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15447260/odu-to-receive-598409-from-education-department-to-create-veteran-student-success-program ODU will receive $598,409 to create a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success program. Fri, 05 May 2023 14:13:04 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/funding/article/15383791/villanova-university-receives-125-million-to-endow-director-of-office-of-veterans-and-military-service-members https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/funding/article/15383791/villanova-university-receives-125-million-to-endow-director-of-office-of-veterans-and-military-service-members Villanova University has received $1.25 million to endow the director of the Office of Veterans and Military Service Members. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:37:41 -0500 Funding https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15383792/clemson-university-joins-south-carolina-department-of-veterans-affairs-veteran-coalition https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15383792/clemson-university-joins-south-carolina-department-of-veterans-affairs-veteran-coalition Clemson University has joined the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Coalition, a commitment to supporting veteran access to resources for education, career development, and military transition assistance. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:35:07 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15353006/va-to-replace-current-motto-with-more-inclusive-one-that-honors-women-veterans-and-military-families https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15353006/va-to-replace-current-motto-with-more-inclusive-one-that-honors-women-veterans-and-military-families The VA will be replacing its 64-year-old motto with a more inclusive mission statement. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:46:55 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15353010/report-va-hiring-and-staff-retention-efforts-not-enough-to-keep-up-with-system-needs https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15353010/report-va-hiring-and-staff-retention-efforts-not-enough-to-keep-up-with-system-needs Federal union leaders are saying employee hiring and staff retention efforts at the VA are insufficient to keep up with what the system needs, despite VA leaders touting its successes. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:44:36 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352373/daemen-university-to-receive-15-million-to-offer-holistic-veterans-services https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352373/daemen-university-to-receive-15-million-to-offer-holistic-veterans-services Daemen University and Foundation 214 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that gives the school $1.5 million for comprehensive veterans services that meet the holistic needs of military and veteran students. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:01:50 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352029/renowned-saxophonist-and-army-veteran-wayne-shorter-dies-at-89 https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352029/renowned-saxophonist-and-army-veteran-wayne-shorter-dies-at-89 Wayne Shorter, renowned saxophonist and U.S. Army veteran, died Mar. 2, at age 89. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:35:29 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352030/va-forms-panel-to-investigate-disparities-in-disability-benefit-approval-for-veterans-of-color https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352030/va-forms-panel-to-investigate-disparities-in-disability-benefit-approval-for-veterans-of-color The VA has created a leadership panel to investigate why veterans of color are granted disability benefits at lower rates than white veterans. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:31:23 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15306371/veterans-and-military-families-studying-overseas-suffer-education-benefits-denials-under-current-payment-system https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15306371/veterans-and-military-families-studying-overseas-suffer-education-benefits-denials-under-current-payment-system The current Veterans Administration system has resulted in multiple denials of education benefits for veterans studying overseas. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:15:22 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15305802/robert-wolfley-appointed-director-of-weber-state-university-veterans-services https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15305802/robert-wolfley-appointed-director-of-weber-state-university-veterans-services Robert Wolfley has been appointed director of Weber State University’s Veterans Services. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:31:12 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15304597/army-veteran-alleges-discrimination-from-a-west-virginia-school https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15304597/army-veteran-alleges-discrimination-from-a-west-virginia-school A U.S. veteran is taking legal action, alleging discrimination from a West Virginia school related to the military. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:48:20 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303454/joshua-missouri-appointed-director-of-texas-am-universitycentral-texas-veterans-center https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303454/joshua-missouri-appointed-director-of-texas-am-universitycentral-texas-veterans-center Joshua Missouri has recently been appointed director of The Ted & Diane Connell Center for Military and Veterans Services at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:06:27 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303328/grand-valley-state-university-partners-with-spartannash-for-workbased-learning-program-for-student-veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303328/grand-valley-state-university-partners-with-spartannash-for-workbased-learning-program-for-student-veterans Grand Valley State University is launching a work-based learning program for student veterans. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:44:05 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303069/meredith-college-celebrates-veterans-day-honors-women-veterans-in-particular https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15303069/meredith-college-celebrates-veterans-day-honors-women-veterans-in-particular Private women's liberal arts college Meredith College honored its women veterans Nov. 9 at its Veterans Day celebration. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:02:56 -0600 Veterans