William & Mary hosts higher-ed program for transitioning veterans

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — More than 100,000 veterans transition from military service to civilian life each year, and though many find the change in lifestyle difficult, thanks to the Warrior-Scholar Project, they’re equipped to walk into their new beginning.

All week long, it’s been boots on the ground for a group of veterans, but this time, the popular catch phrase takes on a whole new meaning.

“The days are long because we take the term bootcamp very seriously,” said Harry Foster, a Warrior-Scholar Project lead humanities fellow. “The primary purpose is to serve as a skill bridge from the military into higher-ed.”…

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