VA Council Gathers in Minneapolis: Vets Education Talks Ahead
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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The VA’s National Academic Affiliations Council is meeting August 13-14, 2025, in Minneapolis to talk about how the VA teams up with schools and training programs. Veterans, students, and educators are affected as the Council reviews partnerships, teaching time, and trainee issues. Some sessions are open to the public, while tours protecting Veterans’ privacy are closed—no big costs or changes, just important updates and advice.
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