Category: academy

New DOD Report Shows Significant Rise in Sexual Harassment Reports at Military Academies

A new report (pdf) released on March 9 by the Department of Defense, shows a significant rise in sexual assaults at U.S. military academies during the 2021–22 school year. The report revealed that there have been increases in unwanted sexual contact across the board, involving both men and women. The report covered the Army, Navy,…


How to Train an Opera Star: Schmidt Vocal Academy in Kentucky Guides High School and College Students in Classical Techniques

Though the paths that lead to a career in music are myriad, guides are invaluable to aspiring singers. Linda McAlister’s unique background may have given her the ideal foundation to oversee the robust roster of programs at Schmidt Vocal Academy, the umbrella entity that includes the Schmidt Vocal Competition, Schmidt Vocal Institute, and Schmidt Vocal…


Academy Hopes to Avoid Another Low-Ratings Flop for 2022 Oscars

Producers of the 94th Oscars hope to reclaim the show’s dwindling audience this year with three female hosts and two awards chosen by the Twittering public. After watching viewership plummet for three years without a host, the Oscars will bring them back during the live show that airs at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time March 27…


Biden Forces Out Trump Appointees From Military Academy Advisory Boards

The Biden administration has forced out nearly a dozen Trump administration appointees from their positions on the advisory boards of U.S. military service academies, the White House confirmed on Wednesday. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a press briefing that the administration was seeking to ensure that the advisory board members were…