Missouri Defense News (United States)

Hundreds of educators from the military, government and higher education communities are getting ready to meet in Orlando, Florida 13-17 February.

Military Advanced Education magazine has named Grantham University in its 5th Annual Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.

IAF military scholarship awarded to soldier from Killeen, TX, and retired soldier from Prince George, VA

At the annual symposium of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) in Orlando, Florida 13-16 February, 1000 packages will be assembled to send to our deployed Service members

Grantham University, a 60-year-old institution delivering accredited online degrees to working adult students around the world, celebrates the history of the National Guard, and the dedicated men and women who serve.

Nicholas Pruitt is the first HSSU student in the history of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Gateway Battalion to be commissioned into the U.S. Army.

The month of November marks the celebration of a few special military events. Grantham University is celebrating the spirit of this month by giving back to wounded warriors in the local Kansas City community.

Second consecutive year Grantham has appeared on Best for Vets list from Military Times EDGE

Grantham University joined with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States to present the first annual CSM Virgil R. Williams Scholarship to Sergeant Daniel Retz who currently serves with the Virginia Army National Guard.

Covers cost of tuition, books and software for criminal justice degree; laptop provided by AFGE

Mark Collins, a Kansas City area resident and former NFL star, has been selected by the U.S. Army to participate in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week activities.

Object Computing Inc. of St. Louis announced a new, major release of their commercially supported distribution of the open source ORB known as TAO. This is the eighth version of TAO since its debut in 1999. TAO implements the OMG RT CORBA spec.

DoD’s new Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding needs to be signed by Jan. 1, 2012 for schools to qualify for Tuition Assistance

Commander Everett Alvarez (Ret.) will speak on his experiences as a Prisoner of War

Marks 3rd consecutive year University receives honor

Grantham Pathways was developed as a no-cost tool to help satisfy the unique needs of our service members, their families, veterans, and those who are making a major career change.

Nurse plans to teach after earning master’s degree

Grantham University has partnered with the Foundation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police to offer three deserving applicants the opportunity to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree with no out of pocket costs.

Please join the Council of College and Military Education (CCME) and Military Educators on 17 August at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Memorandum of Understanding required to receive Tuition Assistance.

The University received the Innovative Best Practice/New Program Award for its VIP2 and SSS training modules. Grantham graduate, First Sergeant Louis Sidney, Jr., was honored with the Hall of Fame Award.

Webinar on civilian job search tools and techniques geared specifically toward service members who are approaching transition to the civilian workforce.

Remembering Our Veterans This Memorial Day: Children's Books Pay Tribute To Service and Sacrifice

OCI will be exhibiting and presenting its new OpenDDS, open source modeling tools developed under a USA Navy SBIR contract, at the annual Navy Forum in the Hyatt Regency Crystal City VA, June 6th through the 8th.

Adrian Skinner of Ballston Spa, NY; David Harvey of Hickory, NC; Danielle Turgeon, of Rutland, VT; Kerry-Ann Jackson of El Paso, TX; and Martin Arredondo of Springtown, TX will each receive $1,000.00 scholarships to Grantham University.

Hireveterans.com and veteranstoday.com now provide information about jobs available at Grantham University.

The St. Louis Combat Institute is bringing one of the top Russian Martial Arts and weapons specialists in the United States to St. Louis!

The CSM Virgil R. Williams Scholarship, valued at $36,000, covers tuition, required textbooks, software, and fees for an undergraduate or graduate degree at Grantham University.

No Monthly Bills - No Monthly Fees - Just Pay Once and You're DONE - FOR LIFE!

In a Legion de Lafayette donor ceremony held at the National Guard Memorial Building, Grantham University, an online university, was recognized as one of the first educational institutions to support the National Guard Educational Foundation.

Grantham University, a 60 year old institution delivering accredited online degrees, has partnered with the United States Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation to award a fully funded scholarship to a deserving member of USAWOA.

It’s that time of year where most states are scheduling their own Severe Weather Awareness Week. Missouri’s is scheduled this year from March 7-11. Each day the state will be observing various ways to prepare for severe weather.

Grantham University and the Air Force Association (AFA) have partnered together for the fifth year in a row to provide a fully funded scholarship to a deserving member of the Air Force community.

The new House Homeland Security Committee will watch DHS closely, freshman Republican Billy Long says. The full article will appear in the forthcoming issue of the professional quarterly, Inside Homeland Security®. It is also available now online.

Studies show time and time again that Seniors are creatures of habit - wear similar things - eat similar foods - communicate in a similar way - and WANT TO TALK WITH FAMILIAR FACES after a fall - not someone who doesn't know their health concerns.

Grantham University is pleased that the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 has been signed into law because it will have a big impact for eligible service members and veterans, especially those attending school online.

Grantham University, an online university, announced today that it has awarded its annual Blue Star Flag Scholarship to Army wife and mother, Carrie Murphy, of Waynesville, Mo.

On Sunday, January 2nd, Grantham University celebrated its diamond anniversary - 60 years of meeting the educational needs of working adult students. The University was founded in 1951 by a veteran for veterans.

Captured enemy combatants in the war on terror sometimes say they are looking forward to a “Perfect Day.” But they aren’t talking about rays of sunshine and a walk in the park.

For the second year in a row, Grantham University partnered with the Kansas City Chapter of the Association of the United States Army to award a full scholarship to one deserving spouse of a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Greater Kansas City area.

Grantham University, an online university, has been named a top military-friendly university in Military Advanced Education’s (MAE) 4th Annual Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities.

Israel will strike to prevent Iran from going nuclear, global terrorism expert Peter S. Probst writes in an analysis for the forthcoming issue of Inside Homeland Security®.

Grantham University is pleased to announce that it has been authorized by the College Board to develop a mobile National Test Center (NTC) capable of providing computer-based testing for service members and eligible military spouses.

Grantham University is sponsoring an important roundtable discussion, “Higher Education: Serving the Servicemember and Veteran Student,” hosted by the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) on Wednesday, November 17th.

Grantham University, an online university dedicated to providing educational opportunities to working adults, has been named a top university for veterans in a recent list compiled by Military Times EDGE.

Guardian Angel Publishing offers timely book for Veteran's Day, "Ebeneezer's Cousin", a patriotic children's book about courage, hope, strength, & heroes. Books may be purchased to donate to veteran's hospitals through "Friends of Ebeneezer" program.

MyBlueStarFlag.com announced that it will extend its custom embroidered Blue Star Flag give-away through the end of the year. Each flag is handcrafted by veteran and expert quilt maker, Dave England.

Grantham University announced that it has formed an educational partnership with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care For America Foundation.

Grantham University would like to congratulate Staff Sergeant (SSG) Kandis Dicks on the recent completion of her bachelor’s degree. SSG Dicks was presented with her Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies on August 9, 2010.

Composer/musician Matt Steel is performing his new song, "Keep Running" to kick off a nationwide run by 6 servicemen that will raise money for three military service charities. The Gumpathon is a 2 month, 3500 mile run from New York to California.

Grantham University announced at a press conference today that it has formed a partnership with the Commissioning Committee of the U.S.S. Missouri to provide a full scholarship to a crew member of the new U.S.S. Missouri.