Anthony Hassan

CIR, Prudential join forces to change future of veterans in workplace

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The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been the longest-running in the United States’ history. Since 2001, approximately 2.6 million service members have been deployed (many, multiple times) as part of the nation’s all-volunteer force.

As they return home, all of them will have unique and different transition experiences. A common denominator to a successful transition from military to civilian life, though, continues to be employment. Moreso than merely having a job and cashing a paycheck, securing meaningful employment can also serve as a protective factor against mental health challenges while providing a veteran with a sense of purpose, […]

By |May 15th, 2014|Giving, News|0 Comments

USC announces summer scholarship for military children during D.C. swing

Related: Download application for Provost’s Pre-College Summer Scholarship for Military High School Students
by Eddie North-Hager

USC President C. L. Max Nikias and a delegation of university leaders met with key policymakers in Washington, D.C., this week, unveiling a new program that will bring the sons and daughters from military families here for summer classes.

Nikias announced the Provost’s Pre-College Summer Scholarship for Military High School Students in conjunction with the 2014 USC in D.C. event, where Nikias and Provost Elizabeth Garrett joined USC faculty, staff and trustees to share USC’s leadership role in research, education, health care and civic engagement with congressional and […]

By |March 14th, 2014|News|0 Comments