University of Nebraska on short list as Department of Defense reshapes military officer education

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The U.S. Department of Defense is considering the University of Nebraska as a potential new partner for military education programs after ending fellowships at more than a dozen elite institutions.

A DOD memo signed by Sec. Pete Hegseth and released on Feb. 27 said it is eliminating certain Senior Service College Fellowship programs for the 2026-27 academic year and beyond.

The memo included a list showing the end of 93 Senior Service College fellowships at 22 institutions, including Harvard, Brown, Columbia and Yale…

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