"US Military Partnerships Reboot: UNC and Virginia Tech Chosen for Elite Fellowship Program In a move aimed at reviving the Defense Department's academic partnerships, the Pentagon has selected the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers. The new Senior Service College Fellowship, a 10-month program, marks a significant shift after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth severed ties with top universities earlier this year. The fellowship program is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing between military leaders and academic experts, with a focus on addressing pressing national security challenges. As the Defense Department seeks to rebuild its network of academic partnerships, the selection of UNC and Virginia Tech as host institutions is seen as a strategic move to promote innovation and excellence in military education."
The Defense Department has selected the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers — the first universities approved after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth severed partnerships with top universities. The two universities will participate in the new Senior Service College Fellowship, a 10-month...
