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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. --Wesleyan University, a liberal arts school known for its liberal student body, plans to offer up to 10 new scholarships to military veterans.
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<p>There are perhaps two students in the 2,900-member student body who have a military background, the school said.</p>
<p>The amount of the gift by Frank Sica, a 1973 graduate of the university, and Jonathan Soros, son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros and a 1992 Wesleyan graduate, was not disclosed. It was described in a university press release as "substantial."
<p>Following WWII, the G.I.Bill educated an entire generation and altered the courses for many families, in terms of education and professional opportunities. My dad and uncle went to JHU and Harvard, respectively, then on to practice Law. By contrast, their parents finished 8th grade. The WWII military service entitled them to the G.I. bill and that's where they cashed it in. They were part of "The Greatest Generation." My FIL never used his G.I.Bill because he was already a dad before he left for the war. It's a shame because he's so bright and self-read, yet he never got an education. He had a tough life financially trying to run a small business. The difference between these veterans, equally bright, is very striking to me. </p>
<p>Today, this is a valuable contribution by Wesleyan for the recipients of the scholarship. The article-writer is a bit provocative by mentioning that the soldiers will be on a liberal campus. It's true but is it relevant to a piece of good news (for a change) about veterans? I think they'll be able to handle the political "pressure" in Connecticut just fine.</p>
<p>For the average man or woman returning home, what is the general post-service educational ticket--anything? access to a state university? nothing?</p>
<p>Sounds like they're encouraging a diverse student population which is admirable and a goal of schools and corporations throughout the U.S. Thanks to the donors.</p>
<p>Sounds like a great program, and potentially a great way to get some intellectual diversity into what seems to be a pretty politically homogeneous school (not that all veterans are moderate/conservative and all wesleyan students are liberal, but many likely are). I imagine discussions on a lot of topics will be enhanced by the perspective of veterans!</p>