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Academic Engagement

DHS works with the academic community - including school administrators, faculty, and students - on a range of issues. The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports DHS’s mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community.

Overview

DHS works closely with the academic community on issues ranging from campus resilience to research.
Outreach

OAE connects academic community stakeholders with relevant DHS programs and initiatives through various outreach efforts.
Engagement

OAE solicits advice and recommendations from the academic community for the DHS Secretary and senior leadership.
Resilience

OAE supports institutions of higher education and the K-12 community in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a range of risks and threats.

Last Published Date: April 16, 2019

Academic Engagement News & Updates

Feb 24

Press Release

News Release: DHS Selects University of Nebraska Omaha to Lead Terrorism Research

DHS S&T announced today the selection of the University of Nebraska Omaha to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new COE for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research (TPCR).

Oct 7

Press Release

Statement from the Department of Homeland Security following the Acting Secretary’s appearance at Georgetown University this morning

Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs Heather Swift issued the following statement after Georgetown University failed to provide a respectful and open forum for the Acting Secretary to discuss immigration policy.

Aug 22

DHS and USCG Donate 224 Backpacks to DC Students

During a back-to-school rally on Saturday, employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) headquarters distributed 224 backpacks filled with school supplies and 50 laptop totes to families living in Southeast District of Columbia (DC) Housing Authority communities as part of the USCG’s Annual St. Elizabeths Back-to-School Backpack and School Supplies Drive. Both headquarters are located within the Southeast DC community.

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