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June 30, 2020
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate faculty earns SE&TM award at AFMC level

Lt. Col. Jay Rutledge, an associate professor and senior military faculty member at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), performing a year-long sabbatical in the directorate, earned the award in the Science and Engineering Educator category and will now compete for the award at the Air
June 26, 2020
Marine Commander’s Perspective on an AFIT Education

United States Marine Corps Lt. Col. James C. Paxton III is currently serving as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (nicknamed the “Guardians”) in Yuma, Arizona. He is a naval aviator who flew F/A-18C and KC-130J aircraft, and now flies the
Dec. 27, 2019
Air University academic accreditation reaffirmed

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reaffirmed the regional accreditation for Air University during a recent board meeting Dec. 8, 2019.
Sept. 27, 2019
Two AFIT instructors earn Army Logistics University education awards

Two Air Force Institute of Technology instructors on staff at the Army Logistics University Fort Lee, Va., were recognized for outstanding achievement in education during a ceremony Sept. 25, 2019.
Aug. 19, 2019
Air University orientation gives wing commanders new tools for their tool box

Air University has been hosting wing commanders from across the Air Force monthly since January, to highlight how the commanders can leverage the university’s capabilities to benefit their Airmen and the Air Force.
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.

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