‘We are not marching backwards—we are marching forward’

by Paige Sutherland | Aug 28, 2013 | Immigration

This morning thousands of people took the streets of the Capital in honor of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Although America has made great strides in closing the racial disparity gap since 1963, much more is needed to be done.

Veterans earning college credit outside of the classroom

by Paige Sutherland | Aug 27, 2013 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Military service members are cashing in on previous training and experience to earn credits toward college degrees. After serving in the Armed Forces, veterans often have difficulty balancing higher education with the challenges of raising a family and...

Bringing civilian and military worlds together with BEER

by Paige Sutherland | Aug 22, 2013 | National Security, Topics

Jason McCarthy, 34, attended graduate school at Georgetown University for business after being deployed to Iraq. Returning to civilian life was difficult for him because his classmates did not understand the experiences he underwent overseas. This disconnect between...

Georgia’s Minister of Defense visits the Pentagon

by Paige Sutherland | Aug 22, 2013 | National Security

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel welcomed Georgia’s Minister of Defense, Irakli Alasania, to the Pentagon on Wednesday. During the minister’s visit, Secretary Hagel applauded Georgia for its democratic strides and expressed support for their Euro-Atlantic...

Medill Minute 8/20/13

by Paige Sutherland | Aug 20, 2013 | Topics