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Coast Guard cadets want transparency, accountability in sex assault investigations
In September, Congress opened up an inquiry into the United States Coast Guard Academy over alleged mishandling of an internal sexual assault investigation, and a failure to promptly reveal those findings. On Tuesday in Washington, D.C., five women testified before the Permanent Subcommittee of Investigations, with some detailing their experiences at the the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. “Coast Guard...
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President of Nichols College in Mass. resigns amid allegations of misconduct at Coast Guard Academy
A former Coast Guard Academy professor whose tenure coincided with a sexual harassment scandal has resigned as president of Nichols College in Massachusetts. Glenn Sulmasy stepped down Tuesday amid an investigation initiated by Nichols after accusations from Sulmasy’s time at the academy came to light. “In light of these reports and facts uncovered to date during our ongoing investigation,...
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Four Brothers and Sisters Share Passion to Serve Through the Coast Guard
Four brothers and sisters are united by the desire to serve their country; they are all either joining or already serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. The Walkers will all reunite for the first time in years Friday at a Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony. Graduation is imminent for Officer Candidate Nicholas Walker. “Couple hours, just counting down. I’m...