February 1, 2021

ROTC Scholarships vs Military Service Academies

Many college graduates, my father and father in law included, earned their college degrees through ROTC. Amanda Riley, a young woman previously interviewed in my post on Clarkson University (NY), has also financed her education through ROTC. The roots of ROTC date back to 1862 when military science was first […]
June 4, 2020

The US Army: What Does It Take to Become an Officer-and Succeed?

The US Army is not only the world’s finest army. it is also one of the leading supporters of higher education in our country. An educated officer corps make our army stronger, and former officers are quite valued for their leadership skills. Military training, whether it comes through Army ROTC […]
July 7, 2016

The ‘Best Colleges’ in Forbes College Rankings Might Be…

I have not, and will probably never be, a fan of Forbes college rankings. I could have made their list with less time and money by matching up selectivity and endowment per student to come up with a set of “best colleges.” The exception that I might have had to consider […]