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West Point Parachute Team Competes in the 2022 USPA National Collegiate Skydiving Championship

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Members of the West Point Parachute Team Over the holiday break, the West Point Parachute Team traveled to Eloy, Arizona to compete in the 2022 USPA National Collegiate Skydiving Championship. West Point placed second and third in Nationals Novice Accuracy, while Seamus Fenn '23 led individual medal winners by taking first place in Masters Accuracy. There are 130-plus cadet clubs at West Point including athletic, recreational, academic, religious, hobby, and diversity clubs – something for virtually every interest, made possible by donors supporting the Margin Of Excellence.


West Point Nordic Ski Club partners with the Vermont National Guard & US Army’s Biathlon Team

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Nordic Cross Country Ski The Nordic Cross Country Ski Team recently partnered with the Vermont National Guard and the US Army Biathlon Team. Nine cadets, led by CDT Sierra Bennett-Manke '25 and MAJ John Georg, DFL German instructor, visited Camp Ethan Allen in Vermont earlier this month. While there, several cadets successfully skied cross country for the first time and every cadet shot a biathlon rifle for the first time. In addition to several hours spent perfecting the art of moving across snow with skis attached to their feet, cadets participated in a relay with the biathlon rifles, practiced double poling in the gym, and received information about workouts to prepare them for upcoming competitions. Many cadets will be racing at Woodford, VT and Lake Placid, NY later in January. Not only did the cadets enjoy the process of learning a new skill, but they also learned the importance of this skill in the Army. Arctic warfare fighting is not a widespread discipline, but it will play an increasing role in future combat. Thanks to donors supporting the Margin of Excellence, cadets have the opportunity to compete in various clubs, such as this, at USMA. Read more.

 

CDT Justus Gabriel '24 and his Research Team's work Published in 'Chemico-Biological Interactions'

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CDT Justus Gabriel '24First-author CDT Justus Gabriel '24, the other nine cadet researchers from the Limbocker Group, and their collaborators from the University of Cambridge and University of Florence were recently published in Chemico-Biological Interactions. Their article was entitled "EGCG inactivates a pore-forming toxin by promoting its oligomerization and decreasing its solvent-exposed hydrophobicity." This research highlights their work in studying the interactions between toxic proteins and small molecules to neutralize biological threat agents. Specifically, they studied melittin, a toxin found in bee venom that forms pores in cell membranes leading to cell death. They found that rationally changing the physical-chemical properties of melittin with natural products could regulate the toxicity of melittin, therein representing a possible approach to neutralize a type of biological toxin.

The West Point English and Philosophy Department's Film Forum Attends New York Film Festival

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West Point English and Philosophy Department's Film Forum at New York Film FestivalLast semester, the West Point English and Philosophy Department's Film Forum, led by CPT Erika Rodriguez, attended the closing night of the New York Film Festival. While there, they attended a screening of "The Inspection," directed by Elegance Bratton, an autobiographical film centering on his time and experience being a queer man in the United States Marine Corps during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” period. Following the screening, there was a Q&A with Bratton and the actors.

CDT Brown '24 and CDT Murphy '24 Join Researchers from the Naval Health Research Center

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CDT Luke Brown '24 and CDT Robert Murphy '24West Point Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department majors CDT Luke Brown '24 and CDT Robert Murphy '24 traveled to Camp Lejeune and joined a team of researchers from the Naval Health Research Center to collect data and study the effects of high altitude and cold temperatures on long term training. The cadets are conducting this research as part of an independent study with their advisor Dr. Rebecca Zifchock.

CDT Grete '23 Participates in a Simulated Mission to Mars

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CDT Grete '23CDT Alicyn Grete ’23 participated in a simulated mission to Mars over winter break at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Hanksville, Utah, and supported by the Stamps Scholars Program. Compared to other simulated Martian environments, MDRS is the most geographically similar to the surface of the red planet. Alicyn’s project, advised by COL Jason Barnhill in the Department of Chemistry and Life Science, investigated the ability to train crewmembers to address bone fractures without access to specialist support from Mission Control. The ability to train non-orthopedic specialists to conduct life or limb-saving surgery in low-resource environments could have tremendous impacts for the aerospace medicine field, as well as austere and expeditionary medicine where trained surgeons may be scarce.

The American Society for Engineering Management Club Visits Chick-fil-A

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American Society for Engineering Management Club at Ramsey, NJ Chick-fil-A lThe American Society for Engineering Management Club visited the Ramsey, NJ Chick-fil-A location to see engineering management principles in action. Cadets were able to learn about the operational challenges of running a Chick-fil-A restaurant and see production operations and supply chain engineering in action. The owner operator, Mr. Ray Cowan, also shared leadership lessons with cadets that are directly applicable to their future roles in the Army.

CDT Luke Griner '24 Named Patriot League Track Athlete of the Week

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Luke Griner '24Army West Point CDT Luke Griner '24 has been named Patriot League Track Athlete of the Week, as announced January 24 by the league. Griner won the 800m at the Eagle Invitational, posting a time of 1:49.13. The time set a new Academy and program record for Army, breaking the previous mark of 1:49.63 which has stood since 1993. Griner began the indoor season with a pair of top-two finishes at the Virginia Tech Invitational in the 500m (1st, 1:02.98) and 400m (2nd, 48.13) before his record-breaking performance. Read more.


USMA Officially Launches West Point Press

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Published Cadets at West Point Press LaunchOn January 23, USMA launched West Point Press, the official publishing arm of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Hitoshi Nasu, the first author to publish through the Press, was on hand with faculty and cadets at the West Point Club Ballroom to celebrate his book “The Concept of Security in International Law.” According to BG Shane Reeves ’96, 15th Dean of the Academic Board, a university press is essential for sharing the results of USMA research and academic pursuits with the global community beyond the Academy walls. Existing and future West Point publications will be nested under the Press and focus on five main areas: peer-reviewed academic journals, e-books and dynamic digital resources, print books, reports, white papers, timely articles, and other scholarly works of significance, and a podcast. The West Point Press is a WPAOG priority funding need. Learn more.

MG(R) Barrye L. Price Guest Speaker at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance

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MG(R) Barrye L. Price Speaks to CadetsThe US Military Academy’s Equal Opportunity Office hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance on January 20 at the West Point Club. The event’s guest speaker was MG (R) Barrye L. Price, who is currently the president and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). He is a 31-year US Army veteran, a former assistant professor of Military History at USMA and former director of Human Resources Policy Directorate for Army G1 Pentagon. During his speech, Price spoke about King’s years as a youth through college to his years working on the Civil Rights Movement. Price also included what King meant to him and the people who influenced him in becoming a leader of character.

Cadet Studio Arts Forum Visits The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Cadet Studio Arts Forum Visit The Metropolitan Museum of ArtLast semester, the Cadet Studio Arts Forum, led by the English Department's MAJ McGehee, visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York to observe the diverse forms of global artistic expression. This provided the Cadets the opportunity to expand preconceived notions of what qualifies as "art" due to the expansive collection that transcends the bounds of history, geography, and medium. Cadets spent the day exploring the different galleries and observing everything from Egyptian sarcophagi to American Cubist oil paintings.

ASCE Concrete Canoe Capstone Team Cast the Canoe

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ASCE Concrete Canoe capstone team cast the concrete canoeLast week, the ASCE Concrete Canoe capstone team cast the concrete canoe in preparation for the ASCE regional competition April 20-22 at Buffalo University. At the competition the team will be judged on their canoe display, a technical presentation, and their racing abilities in the concrete canoe.

Cadets attend the 2023 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics

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Cadets at CUWiPWest Point cadets attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics 2023 in Ithaca, NY. Cadets were excited to share their experiences and learn from women and under-represented minorities that have gone before them. The goal of Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics is to help undergraduate women and under-represented minorities continue in physics by providing them with an opportunity to experience a professional conference, information about graduate school and professions in physics, and access to other women in physics of all ages with whom they can share experiences, advice, and ideas.

West Point Finance Club Hosted Howard Marks

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Howard MarksThe West Point Finance Club hosted Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management this week for a fireside chat with Cadets. After an afternoon touring the West Point grounds, including a trip to the famed mural of Military History at the Cadet Mess Hall, Mr. Marks bestowed sage advice to Cadets regarding long term vs. short term thinking, risk management, and the wisdom of decisions that buck market groupthink.

USMA Hosts Cadets and Senior Staff from the Royal Military College Canada

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USMA Hosts Cadets and Senior Staff from the Royal Military College CanadaLate last month, USMA hosted cadets and senior staff from the Royal Military College Canada (RMCC), marking this year's official annual exchange designed to build and maintain strategic partnerships through comradery and competition. RMCC Cadets attended classes with West Point cadets and competed against various clubs and teams across the academy. The day long competition included interactions with teams from the Chess, Crew, Fencing, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, and Triathlon clubs.


CDT Katherine LaReau '25 Featured as Stamps Scholar in Hamilton County Reporter

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CDT Katherine LaReau '25CDT Katherine LaReau '25 of Carmel, Indiana is a member of Company F-3 at West Point. CDT LaReau serves as the tutor cadet-in-charge (CIC) of SS202 American Politics, is a chemical engineering major, and was recently named as one of West Point’s 12 Stamps Scholars. CDT LaReau is member of the West Point Glee Club, Corbin Forum, Black & Gold Leadership Forum, Elevation, Catholic Choir, and Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP) tutoring. She is the Corbin Forum Lean In Luncheon Cadet in Charge, Black and Gold Leadership Forum Assistant Cadet in Charge, West Point Glee Club Public Affairs Officer, a Mounger Writing Fellow, and serves as the Class of 2025 Vice President. She has been given the Superintendent’s Award for Achievement. Many of CDT LaReau's memberships are made possible by donors supporting the Margin Of Excellence. Read more.Learn more about the Margin of Excellence.

The West Point Speech and Parliamentary Debate Team Compete Against Royal Military College Canada Counterparts

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The West Point Speech and Parliamentary Debate TeamThe West Point Speech and Parliamentary Debate team, led by CDT Knox Watson ‘25 and CDT Blake James ’23, met stiff competition with their Royal Military College Canada (RMCC) counterparts during the championship debate round judged by Navy LT Ness of RMCC and COL Chris Mayer '93, Acting Department Head of West Point English and Philosophy. Despite the outstanding performance by both teams, West Point won by a slight margin and the RMCC debate team surrendered the trophy that has passed between schools since 1952 and which will be kept in West Point's Department of English and Philosophy until next year’s competition.

Beasley Esports Announces Partnership With Army West Point Esports

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Army West Point EsportsBeasley Esports revealed a new partnership this week, as they will be teaming with Army West Point Esports in a new deal. If you're not familiar with the group, Beasley Esports own the Houston Outlaws in Overwatch League, as well as Team AXLE in the Rocket League Championship Series. The company revealed that they have joined forces with the United States Military Academy at West Point, as they have their own esports division where cadets attending the academy compete in various games. As part of the new partnership, Team AXLE's coaching staff will be working with them to "provide strategic coaching and training to the Army West Point cadets, as they compete in various weekly tournaments, the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), and scrimmages against highly competitive esports organizations through the end of the Spring Term." There are nearly 140 cadet clubs at West Point including athletic, recreational, academic, religious, hobby, and diversity clubs – something for virtually every interest, clubs like Army West Point Esports are made possible by donors supporting the Margin Of Excellence.Read more.

Cadets Attend Annual American Revolutionary War Tour of Philadelphia

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Cadets at Liberty BellTwenty-nine Department of History cadets attended the annual American Revolutionary War tour of Philadelphia. Visits to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Museum of the American Revolution inspired cadets to think about the foundational decisions American leaders made in revolutionary-era Philadelphia. Cadets experienced a January day at the Valley Forge encampment, learning the trials overcome by George Washington’s army. Park Ranger David Lawrence gave cadets a personal tour of the encampment, diving deep into the military strategies and soldiering tasks conducted at the site. Cadets packed themselves into twelve-man continental soldier huts, evaluated the dug-in fortifications, and the effects of camp life for Continental soldiers or the aide-de-camps at Washington’s Headquarters.

The West Point Center for Leadership & Diversity in STEM Visits Alabama

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The West Point Center for Leadership & Diversity in STEM Visits AlabamaThe West Point Center for Leadership & Diversity in STEM was back on the road with a visit to Birmingham, AL. The team of cadets was led by Dr. Isabella Sanders from West Point Department of Systems Engineering and they led modules on robotics and programming. The Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM relies completely on Margin Of Excellence private funding from generous donors to provide workshops, which have far-reaching effects for underserved future STEM scholars and provides unique leadership opportunities for West Point cadets. The Center is dedicated to attracting and retaining STEM talent for West Point, the Army, and the nation. 

Cadets Join MAJ Phil Murray for a Running Tour of the Capital Mall

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Cadets Join MAJ Phil Murray for a Running Tour of the Capital MallDuring the annual Beitler Foundation trip to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, a select group of highly motivated cadets voluntarily joined MAJ Phil Murray for a running tour of the Capital Mall. The group saw almost every major monument and all three branches of our government--the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court.

Faculty, Cadets and Library Staff Curate Exhibit "Foundations: Black Experiences of West Point"

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CDTs Delorv’A Wilson ’23 and Caroline Robinson ’25Faculty and cadets associated with the Black History Project at West Point have been collaborating with members of USMA’s dedicated library team to curate the exhibit "Foundations: Black Experiences of West Point." The exhibit explores Black history at West Point from the Revolution to the present day through a variety of material artifacts, archival material, visual and digital media, and oral histories. It will educate, stimulate, and move in equal measure. "Foundations" launched on the second floor of Jefferson Hall on February 1, 2023 and will run through late March. A larger companion digital exhibit will be available in late February for those interested but unable to visit Jefferson Hall. Pictured are two talented history majors, CDTs Delorv’A Wilson ’23 and Caroline Robinson ’25, working with Ms. Lisa Gomez and Dr. Kirsten Cooper from the USMA Library to set up the exhibit.


CDT Ericson '26 and CDT Mann '23 Named January Scholar-Athletes by Center for Enhanced Performance

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CDTs Ericson '26 and Mann '23The Army West Point Athletic Association's Academic Support team has selected its scholar-athletes for the month of January, honoring women's basketball CDT Reese Ericson '26 and men's basketball CDT Chris Mann '23. Ericson values West Point for its balance of athletics, leader development, and academics. Not only did she earn her place on the Dean's list for her exceptional academic performance last semester, but she also achieved a notable cumulative Military Program Score (MPSC) of 3.7. This MPSC is indicative of Ericson's natural propensity to lead. In addition to his athletic contributions, Mann has been performing exceptionally well in the classroom. Mann earned a 3.646 QPA in 2023-1, raising his cumulative academic performance score to 3.373. Within his Engineering Management major, he currently has a cumulative academic performance of 3.808. His consistent demonstration of academic excellence is evidenced by earning recognition on the Dean's List every semester at the Academy. His preparedness, organization, and engagement in class are professional examples for all cadets to emulate. Read more.

Columbia University Professor Philip Kitcher Speaks to Philosophy Forum Cadets

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Philip Kitcher Speaks to CadetsIn January cadets in the Philosophy Forum had the opportunity to reflect on the value and nature of philosophical inquiry with one of the foremost practitioners in the field. Philip Kitcher, John Dewey Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University, spoke with cadets about the ideas in his new book, "What’s the Use of Philosophy?" (Oxford University Press). Kitcher is not satisfied with the current state of the discipline. He criticizes the field for too often being, in John Dewey’s words, “a sentimental indulgence for a few.” He calls for a reconstruction of the discipline so that it can become a vital part of human culture, one that “reflects on and responds to the state of inquiry, to the conditions of a variety of human social practices, and to the felt needs of individual people to make sense of the world and their place in it.” Before speaking to cadets, Dr. Kitcher led a seminar with philosophy faculty who read the book in advance. It was an inspiring call to put the discipline into service of the public interest.

NYU Professor Dr. Marion Kaplan Speaks to Cadets

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Dr. Marion Kaplan, the Skirball Professor of Modern Jewish History at New York UniversityIn January, Dr. Marion Kaplan, the Skirball Professor of Modern Jewish History at New York University, spoke to cadets enrolled in XH405 The Holocaust and its Legacy on Jewish life in Nazi Germany up to 1938 and how the Nazi government legitimized the exclusion and persecution of racial minorities in Germany. Her lecture and follow on discussion helped cadets learn how to recognize extremist ideologies in the future and think creatively about how individuals, governments, or militaries can act to counter them.

West Point Participates In Commemorating FDR’s 141st Birthday

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West Point Participates In Commemorating FDR’s 141st BirthdayA contingent from USMA participated in the commemoration of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 141st birthday January 30 in Hyde Park, NY. The wreath laying is an annual event that takes place in the rose garden at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and is hosted by the National Park Service at the home of the FDR National Historic Site. USMA Dean of the Academic Board BG Shane Reeves '96 placed a Presidential Wreath on the behalf of President Joseph R. Biden in honor of FDR at the event. Also in attendance from West Point were the US Corps of Cadets Brigade and 3rd Regiment Staff as well as the Color Guard who performed honor guard duties, the West Point Military Police Honor Guard who fired salutary volleys, and SSG Katherine Stephen (bugle) and MSgt Jeff Prosperie (drums) from the West Point Band Field Music Group, The Hellcats. Read more.

Department of History Cadets Visit NYC

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Department of History Cadets in NYCMAJ Kris Seibt and CPT John Walker led cadets enrolled in HI108 (Regional Studies in World History) and HI105 (History of the United States) to New York City to discover the traces of global history found there. Visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, and the once predominantly immigrant neighborhood of Yorkville inspired cadets to think about the complex historical connections embedded in the places and objects around them. Inside the museum, cadets encountered art and artifacts from across history and around the world. They learned about African civilizations, pre-modern Japanese firefighting, Ukrainian realist art, Chinese porcelain in colonial Mexico, and much more! Outside the museum, cadets learned how an Ancient Egyptian obelisk that stood for thousands of years in Cairo and Alexandria wound up in Central Park. A statue of a medieval Polish-Lithuanian king nearby sparked discussion about the accidents of history, national identities, and the enduring role of Polish immigrants in the United States. Cadets had the chance to appreciate Emanuel Leutze’s 1851 painting “Washington Crossing Delaware.” Cadets first encountered this image on the cover of David Hackett Fischer’s Washington's Crossing, which is assigned to every cadet to read before entering the Academy. Here cadets learned that the painting was in fact done by a German, in Germany, to inspire liberal German reformers in the wake of the failed Revolutions of 1848. Thousands of those reformers would emigrate to the United States, fight in the American Civil War, and serve in government

Film Forum Cadets Attend the Award Winner’s Weekend of the Sundance Film Festival

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Film Forum Cadets Attend the Award Winner’s Weekend of Sundance Film Festival Cadets from the Film Forum attended the Award Winner’s weekend of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. This was the first time Sundance opened the event to the public since COVID, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and incredible discussions of independent film. The films previewed contained a variety of filmmaking techniques and genres that ultimately created a diverse and phenomenal weekend.

Hockey's CDT Huss '24 Returns to CT for Athletic Trainer Appreciation Night after Life-Threatening Injury

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CDT Huss '24 Sort of like any athletic team, one came together on January 5 to keep CDT Eric Huss '24 alive. Trainers, doctors, surgeon, patient: everyone in the zone, doing just what needed to be done, one step at a time. Tuesday night at Sacred Heart University's Martire Family Arena that team was reunited. CDT Huss and Army’s men’s hockey team paid their first visit to Sacred Heart since that night in Bridgeport, when Huss suffered a skate cut to the right side of his neck. He and Army athletic trainer Rachel Leahy got to meet up with the rest of the team that got him here again, Sacred Heart trainer Benjamin St. Martin, trauma surgeon Matthew Carlson, and Pioneers team doctor Patrick Kwok. “I feel very blessed to be in the spot I am, the support system that I have, the professionals that are around me,” CDT Huss said before Tuesday’s 4-1 Army win, a game the Pioneers billed as Athletic Trainer Appreciation Night. Read more.


Army Boxers Excel at Western New England Golden Gloves Championship and Washington Athletic Club

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Army West Point BoxingArmy boxers fought at the Western New England Golden Gloves Championship in Springfield, MA and also competed in multiple bouts at the Washington Athletic Club. Congratulations to these Golden Gloces champions:  CDT Brandon Agran ‘24, CDT Sharnae Harmon ‘24, CDT Lia Stokes ‘26, CDT Matthew Beason ‘23, CDT Gabrielle Nelson ‘24, CDT Skye Williams ‘23, and CDT Vince Tomlin ’25. Winning at the Washington Athletic Club were CDT Amadou Bah ‘23, and CDT Alejandro Castañeda ‘23.

CLD-STEM hosted the US Naval Academy STEM Center for Education and Outreach in the second Annual Army-Navy STEM Workshop

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Cadets and Midshipmen teamed up with middle school students from the West Point Association of Graduates CONNECT Program in Highland Falls, NY, in a head-to-head competition focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Each team of students, coached by a Cadet or Midshipman, worked through three different modules. The West Point Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department hosted a workshop that focused on solving puzzles using a marble-powered computer. The West Point Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department hosted a competition to design and build a bridge. And the West Point Mathematical Sciences Department provided a robotics challenge where students got to build a robot and then programmed it to autonomously navigate through a maze. Cadets and midshipmen got to exercise their small group leadership skills, and the middle school students got to learn about STEM topics that they would not cover in school. The event was hosted by The West Point Center for Leadership & Diversity in STEM (CLD-STEM) with participation from the US Naval Academy STEM Center for Education and Outreach. CLD-STEM relies completely on Margin Of Excellence private funding from generous donors to provide workshops, which have far-reaching effects for underserved future STEM scholars and provides unique leadership opportunities for West Point cadets. The Center is dedicated to attracting and retaining STEM talent for West Point, the Army, and the nation.

GENE 's GIS team Collects Aerial Drone Imagery of Buddy Team Live Fire Range

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GENE DroneThe West Point Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering GIS team collected aerial drone imagery of the newly constructed Buddy Team Live Fire range in the West Point training area. The aerial imagery will be used to generate high-resolution maps and products enabling improved planning, rehearsals, and execution of Cadet training. This application of GENE's skills and equipment to real-world requirements outside the classroom supported US Army Garrison West Point’s sustainable range program and helped to improve the quality of future training opportunities for Cadets.

The Department of History Inducts New Members into Phi Alpha Theta

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COL Bryan Gibby '93 & CDT Tony Marco '23The Department of History honored all the new inductees to Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society in History. Cadets had to earn a 3.1 average GPA in four or more history courses or be a history major with a 3.0 or better overall GPA. Professor Steve Waddell, as the Charles Boal Ewing Chair in Military History, provided the keynote speech for the event and highlighted the importance of mentorship in the field of History. Also, acting Department Head, COL Bryan Gibby '93 presented CDT Tony Marco '23 with a gift from the Department of History faculty recognizing his leadership role in the Department's mentorship and extracurricular programs.

USMA Named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students

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USMA Named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for US StudentsThe U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named the U.S. Military Academy at West Point a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. In academic year 2021-2022, six cadets and alumni from West Point were selected and five recipients accepted the Fulbright awards. “I am extremely proud of our Fulbright Scholars, along with their entire support team,” said Dean of the Academic Board BG Shane Reeves '96. “The opportunity to continue their education at universities around the globe will provide depth to their research, strengthen relationships with allies and partners, and help solve the most complex problems facing our Army and nation.” Read more.More info about the Fulbright Program.

West Point Museum Works with Cadets to Enhance their Studies

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West Point Museum Works with Cadets to Enhance their StudiesCadets in MAJ Thomas McShea’s '10 HI395: Civil War America and cadets from MAJ Mike Matheny's HI101: The Army of the Republic classes worked with the West Point Museum. For both classes the museum staff prepared a special presentation for the cadets. One display included a wide array of artifacts not ordinarily displayed for public viewing. The replicas and artifacts related to individuals, events, and themes which the cadets will study in greater depth during subsequent lessons. Cadets took history into their own hands, handling replica Civil War weaponry, some original artifacts, and viewing artwork, uniforms, and models to further enhance their understanding of the Civil War era.

Army Officers Mentor Cadets During Cyber Leadership Conference

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Army Officers Mentor Cadets During Cyber Leadership ConferenceChief Warrant Officer 3 Justin Helphenstine, the Cyber National Mission Forces tactical director, and other subject matter experts lent their knowledge to cadets and other service academy students during the Cyber Leadership Conference (CLC) at Eisenhower Hall. Sponsored by the USMA Class of 1970, the CLC offers cyber officers a productive annual leadership development experience. The event brought together cadets and students from other service academies interested in the cyber branch with experienced Army cyber professionals. Cadets engaged in small groups with distinguished senior leaders from the military, government, and private sectors. They also developed inter-organizational relationships with leaders of the cyber branch. Read more.


CDT Mercedez Fernandez '23 Presented with the Henry O. Flipper Award at Commemoration Dinner

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CDT Mercedez Fernandez '23Earlier this month the U.S. Corps of Cadets hosted the annual Henry O. Flipper Commemoration Dinner to celebrate the legacy and service of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, Class of 1877. Since 1977 during Black History Month, the Henry O. Flipper Award has been given to a First Class cadet who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, self-discipline, and perseverance in the face of adversity. This year’s recipient is CDT Mercedez Fernandez '23. COL Archie Bates '96, Deputy Head of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point, served as the keynote speaker, Ms. Ashanti D. Davis, a descendant of Flipper, presented the silver platter to CDT Fernandez '23, and the West Point Gospel Choir performed a beautiful rendition of "Rise up" with accompaniment from a member of the West Point Band.

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies take Plebes to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC

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80 plebes on their annual trip section to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DCLast month, faculty from the West Point Department of History’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies traveled with more than 80 plebes on their annual trip section to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Cadets spent a full day exploring the Museum’s exhibits, followed by reflections and discussions regarding how individual decisions matter during mass atrocity events. Involved in planning was Yael Friedman, who volunteered to lead the cadets through the museum, as well as Professors David Frey, Mike Geheran, MAJ Phil Murray, and CPT James Berry who organized the trip section.

Ethan Roberts Wins Patriot League Rookie of the Year; Jalen Rucker Named First-Team All-League

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Ethan Roberts Wins Patriot League Rookie of the Year; Jalen Rucker Named First-Team All-LeagueThe Patriot League announced its 2022-23 Men's Basketball All-League Teams and Major Awards winners. Army West Point player Ethan Roberts '26 was named the Rookie of the Year and Jalen Rucker '24 was selected as a First-Team All-Patriot League selection. Rucker and Roberts will lead Army into the Patriot League Tournament as the #4 seed as they host #5 Boston University in the quarterfinal on Thursday, March 2 at 6 PM at Christl Arena. Read more.

West Point Hosts The International Security Seminar

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Ambassador Douglas Lute, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, speaks with Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak, chief of the General Staff of the Polish Forces, during the "Bridging Alliances" roundtable discussion Feb. 10 at Jefferson Hall. (Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/PV)Working hand-in-hand with partners and allies when dealing with global rivals was part of the talking points during panel discussions as the Department of Social Sciences hosted its second SOSH International Security Seminar (ISS) titled, “Order, Counterorder, Disorder? Regional and Global Security Orders in the Shadow of Sino-American Competition,” during February in Jefferson Hall at USMA. Overall, the event involved more than 150 participants, both in-person and remote, partaking in 31 panels distributed over 15 working groups to share their expertise on regional and global security. Cadets and faculty from SOSH, the Department of Foreign Languages, the Department of Law, and the Modern War Institute were joined by top academics from around the world, as well as senior policy officials and leaders in the Army, Joint and Interagency communities in the United States. “Partnerships are vital to both our national and international security,” Superintendent LTG Steven Gilland '90 said. “Our alliances and partnerships as force multipliers is a strategic advantage and the foundation of our shared security.” Read more.

Cadets Attend First Ever Citadel Honor Conference

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Cadets Attend First Ever Citadel Honor Conference Citadel cadets are taught the core values and principles of honor, duty and respect the moment they walk through the gates in Charleston, SC. Honor — the first core value of The Citadel — was the topic discussed among the different senior military colleges and federal service academies during the first ever Citadel Honor Conference. The Citadel, Norwich, Texas A&M, University of North Georgia, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, United States Air Force Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Merchant Marine Academy and United States Naval Academy all had participants to represent and discuss their respective honor codes and systems. The purpose of the honor conference was to establish an honor-focused support network between senior military colleges and federal service academics, share honor resources and foster a spirit of collaboration and transparency between the various honor programs. Read more.

Military Academy Members Race for Bragging Rights on Dahlgren Trail

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Military Academy Members Race for Bragging Rights on Dahlgren TrailCadets and midshipmen from four of the nation’s five military service academies battled it out in February, not on a field or court, but on a tree-lined trail in King George County, VA. After 13.2 miles and about 75 minutes of running, give or take a few seconds, the Falcons from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs soared to victory during a half-marathon on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. The flyers-to-be were led by Daniel Hanna, an 18-year-old freshman who finished first among academy members with a time of 1:13:21 and second in the overall race. “I wasn’t expecting this, there are a lot of great runners here,” Hanna said. “It was an honor to run with everyone.” The competition marked the first time the cadets and midshipmen participated in the popular half-marathon, said Jim Lynch, president of the Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Read more.

Reese Ericson '26 Wins Patriot League Rookie of the Year; Sabria Hunter '23 Named First-Team All-League and Kamryn Hall '23 Third Team

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Ericson '26, Hunter '23, and Hall '23The Patriot League announced its 2022-23 Women's Basketball All-League Teams and major award winners. Army West Point freshman Reese Ericson '26 was named the conference's Rookie of the Year, while senior Sabria Hunter '23 was selected as a First-Team All-Patriot League selection and senior Kamryn Hall '23 was selected to the Third Team. Ericson, Hunter, and Hall will lead Army into the Patriot League Tournament as the #5 seed as they will travel to face #4 Colgate in the quarterfinal on Monday, March 6 at 7 PM on ESPN+. Read more.


Nation's Top Cadets Convene for George C. Marshall Awards & Leadership Seminar

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Nation's Top Cadets Convene for George C. Marshall Awards & Leadership SeminarOver 200 of the nation’s top Army ROTC and USMA – West Point Cadets assembled for the George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar held February 14-15 at Ft. Knox, KY. “It’s a chance to recognize the best of the best Cadets,” said Maj. Gen. Antonio Munera, commanding general of the US Army Cadet Command. “These are the high performing Cadets in their program [and from West Point]. It’s not only just the normal statistics of GPAs and OMLs (Order of Merit Lists), but it’s the Cadets who their PMS’s assess have the best leadership potential.” The two-day event offers unique educational activities focusing on leadership and national issues, while giving the Cadets opportunities to interact with Army Senior Leaders, Defense experts, Cadre, and their peers in both large and small group discussions. Both Army ROTC and USMA Cadets appreciated the opportunity to share group discussions with peers from across the country on topics like building readiness within units and what the Army will look like in the future. “It’s really good for the diversity and perspective,” said Cadet Caleb Jeffries, USMA. Read more.

Black Knights Baseball Defeats Air Force 6-4

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Black Knights Baseball Defeats Air Force 6-4In February during Game 2 of the Liberty Classic, the Army West Point baseball team (2-0) defeated the Air Force Academy Falcons (0-2) 6-4, Saturday afternoon. Army’s Bret Copeland was 2-4 with 3 RBI. With the game tied 4-4 in the seventh, Kevin Dubrule hit an RBI single which proved to be the difference in the game as Army held on for the 6-4 victory. Read more.

Cadet Competitive Cyber Teams Earn Big Wins at Recent Competition

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Cadet Competitive Cyber Teams Earn Big Wins at Recent CompetitionTwo policy teams from the Cadet Competitive Cyber Team earned big wins at a recent competition. The team composed of CDTs Nicholas Liebers '23, Vishnu Kumar '23, Alexander Strawley '23, and Peter Toth '24 placed first overall, beating out teams from UT-Austin and Stanford in the final round. The team comprising CDTs Benjamin Wettstein '23, Connor McGurk '23, Ian Schneier '23, and Mark Kirby '23 advanced to the semifinal round and was awarded the “Most Creative Policy Response” award. The teams were coached by CDTs Gregg Puttkammer '23, Michael Dwerlkotte '23, and MAJ Nicolas Starck '12. The regional Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, hosted by Atlantic Council and the Strauss Center at University of Texas-Austin, included over 15 teams from universities across the Nation. The competition charged teams with responding to a complex cyber incident that implicated critical infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and transnational organizations.

Women's Lacrosse Roundup: Army Pulls Off Upset and More

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Army Pulls Off UpsetArmy Women's Lacrosse pulled of their program’s first ever win against a Top 10 opponent, stunning the ninth-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights at West Point, as Army took home the 10-5 victory. The last time these two teams met a season ago, Rutgers came away with a 16-9 win. Army was not fazed by their Top 10 opponent, quickly jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter as teams battled on a snow-covered field to start the game. Star freshman Brigid Duffy continued her impressive first-year campaign. Leading her team in just her fourth game in her collegiate career, Duffy posted three goals, one assist, four ground balls and a caused turnover, playing a role in nearly every aspect of the game for Army. Read more.

USACE LA District LEADS the Way with West Point Cadets

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LA District LEADS the Way with West Point CadetsCadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point were joined by leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District to share Leadership, Ethics and Diversity in STEM with JROTC cadets from four high schools February 17 in Los Angeles. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, is sometimes referred to as STEAM, with an “A” included for the arts. The West Point LEADS program is a workshop for JROTC students to learn about opportunities, leadership skills, leadership qualities, ethics and honor. The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Unified School District. LA District commander COL Julie Balten '97 was the LEADS opening and closing speaker at Monroe and Los Angeles high schools, respectively. Read more.

Pakkam '24 Sets Career Smallbore Mark at GARC Championships

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Anusha Pakkam '24Anusha Pakkam '24 fired a career high 586 in smallbore, and Chris Jennings '26 recorded a 587 in air rifle, to set the pace for the Army West Point Rifle Team during the two-day Great America Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships hosted by West Virginia at the WVU Shell Building. Pakkam recorded a perfect 200 in prone, along with a 198 mark in kneeling, for a 586 composite that broke her former mark of 585 set during the fall against conference rivals North Carolina State and Akron. She placed 14th overall among a challenging field of 59 shooters the opening day of the championship. Read more.

West Point Hosts, Offers Discussion Platform to Regional, Global Security at the International Security Seminar

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SOSH International Security SeminarWorking hand-and-hand with partners and allies when dealing with global rivals was part of the talking points during panel discussions as the Department of Social Sciences hosted its second SOSH International Security Seminar (ISS) titled, “Order, Counterorder, Disorder? Regional and Global Security Orders in the Shadow of Sino-American Competition,” Feb. 9-10 in Jefferson Hall at the US Military Academy. During the event’s closing remarks, Superintendent LTG Steven W. Gilland '90 reminded everyone about these partnerships, or relationships as he aptly called them, as being critical to the success in the national defense of the United States going as far back as the early days of the new nation in the late 1700s. Read more.






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