Hegseth turns to University of North Carolina, Virginia Tech after cutting Ivy League ties

The Defense Department has chosen the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech to run a new fellowship program for senior military officers, marking a shift after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended ties with Ivy League institutions. This program, the Senior Service College Fellowship, aims to offer a 10-month experience for officers, emphasizing professional development and leadership skills. This move highlights the department's strategy to find alternative academic partnerships that align with its goals and underscores the importance of fostering strong ties between military and educational institutions.