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June 14, 2019
CCAF sets end date for Professional Manager Certification

The Community College of the Air Force will no longer accept applications for the Professional Manager Certification program after Sept. 30, 2019.
June 10, 2019
Air University phases out Blackboard with new learning management system

The Air University Communications Directorate has been hard at work over the past 21 months implementing the Canvas learning management system into all Air University schools to improve student and teacher workflows and the gradual phasing out of its old LMS, Blackboard.
May 17, 2019
A New Home for One of the Brave

In the early 2000s, escalating tensions in Iraq caused severe damage to the region. Many Iraqi citizens fled the country’s borders, fearing for their lives under Saddam Hussein’s rule. It’s doubtful too many had hopes of one day becoming an American, and even fewer, an American Airman.
May 10, 2019
Flagships of education

For current or future Air Force commissioned officers, two names represent the pinnacle of education within the force. While these flagship institutions have, up to now, worked mostly independent of one another, Air University and the U.S. Air Force Academy have come together to formally synchronize
April 15, 2019
Troy University, AU host second round of discussions on education options

Local military, community and educational leaders around the River Region gathered this week at Troy University’s Montgomery campus to continue discussing the future of education in the greater Montgomery area. Air University co-hosted the event with Troy University.
April 11, 2019
AU, Maxwell continues community efforts to improve school options

Leaders from Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing continue to partner with community leaders across the River Region to improve school choices for children of military-affiliated families.Recent efforts have also included some student-led projects, as well as working with Troy University to
March 26, 2019
EWI Fellows complete mid-tour review

Kicking off the new year, the 71st class of Air Force Education with Industry Fellows gathered in Orlando, Florida, recently to share their company experiences with leadership from Air Force Acquisition, Manpower, Personnel and Services, Air Force Institute of Technology and the Air Force
March 19, 2019
Institute celebrates 100 years of defense-focused education

The Air Force Institute of Technology kicked off its centennial anniversary celebration March 5 at the Sinclair Ponitz Conference Center in Dayton, highlighting the institute’s rich journey since its beginning Nov. 10, 1919.Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force Dr. Richard J. Joseph was the
March 14, 2019
DoDEA Americas Announces the 2019 Region Principal of the Year

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas region proudly announces that Paul Hernandez, the Maxwell Elementary-Middle School principal in Alabama, as the 2019 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year."Paul leads as a data-driven principal who motivates others to make a difference in
March 13, 2019
Air University Press releases new publication: Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency, volume 2

Air University Press announces the release of Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency, volume 2, edited by retired Col. Shannon W. Caudill.This second volume examines current and future operational challenges to the security and defense of air bases. The authors probe the effects of a variety of

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