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U.S. Army to Cut ROTC Programs at 10 Universities

7/10/2025

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In a significant shift, the U.S. Army plans to eliminate ROTC units at ten universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, beginning summer 2026. This decision, driven by workforce cuts, will impact on-campus resources but spare university jobs. Established in 1967, UW-Oshkosh's ROTC program, which once boasted around 40 students, faces an uncertain future alongside programs at other institutions like California Polytechnic and the University of Northern Iowa.

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In a significant shift, the U.S. Army plans to eliminate ROTC units at ten universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, beginning summer 2026. This decision, driven by workforce cuts, will impact on-campus resources but spare university jobs. Established in 1967, UW-Oshkosh's ROTC program, which once boasted around 40 students, faces an uncertain future alongside programs at other institutions like California Polytechnic and the University of Northern Iowa.