Fireside Chat with BG Timothy Trainor

Cadets and faculty from the Excel Scholars Program attended a Fireside Chat with BG Timothy Trainor, Dean of the Academic Board. Held in the Hudson Room of the West Point Club, cadets and faculty enjoyed casual conversation over lunch before listening to some brief remarks from the Dean. BG Trainor spoke to the cadets about the importance of striving for academic excellence, while also achieving excellence across the other pillars of the West Point experience. He reflected upon his own experiences as a graduate student and how the process expanded his thinking. After his remarks, the Dean opened the floor to questions from the cadets. Questions ranged from getting the Dean’s thoughts on the changes to the academic program over the years, to how West Point compares to similar civilian schools and other service academies in academic programs.