ROTC Programs at 3 Iowa Universities Shutting Down - Radio Iowa

ROTC programs at 3 Iowa universities shutting down - Radio Iowa

The Army will be shutting down Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Dubuque and Buena Vista University. The University of Northern Iowa’s ROTC detachment was established in 1981. The University of Dubuque’s military program dates back to 1918 when the campus hosted the Students’ Army Training Corps. […]

Army Reorganizes, Closes ROTC Units at Colleges

Eighty-four college campuses will see changes to their Army ROTC programs, ranging from total closure to merging with a program at a neighboring institution, the U.S. Army announced late last month. Program changes will take effect in summer 2026.

ROTC programs at 3 Iowa universities shutting down

(Radio Iowa) – The Army will be shutting down Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Dubuque and Buena Vista University. The University of Northern Iowa’s ROTC detachment was established in 1981. The University of Dubuque’s military program dates back to 1918 when the campus hosted the Students’ Army Training Corps. The University of Dubuque’s ROTC program was previously closed down in 199…

Army Ejects 10 Schools from ROTC Program

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