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Cadets earn Pershing medallion in recognition of top reflective essays through MX400

Through the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME), MX400 is the superintendent’s capstone course for all U.S. Military Academy firsties with an emphasis on an officer’s duty to provide moral leadership. The course challenges cadets to become commissioned leaders of character who demonstrate virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination to civilian authority....

Center for Faculty Excellence presents Dean's Awards to deserving faculty members

The Center for Faculty Excellence presents the Dean's Awards Ceremony, a celebration of Dean's Awards winners and the Master Teacher Program graduates on May 13, 2024, in the Haig Room at Jefferson Hall. ...

USMAPS Class of 2024 graduates, members accepted into USMA Class of 2028

The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School honored its Class of 2024 on its achievement with a Graduation Ceremony on May 11, 2024, at Eisenhower Hall Theatre....

ACI, Palo Alto Networks conduct Joint Service Academy Cybersecurity Conference at West Point

The Army Cyber Institute in conjunction with Palo Alto Networks co-sponsored the Joint Service Academy Cybersecurity (JSAC) Conference April 4-5 at the Thayer Hotel on West Point....

The Space Weather Problem, How West Point Aims to Assist Soldiers in Arctic Ops

Ever wonder how space weather collisions can dangerously impact military operations? Then, stay informed and read how 13 cadets and their principal advisor work diligently to aid soldiers in future Arctic operations through their creativity, intricate scientific research, and business acumen. The story also delves into how solar storms have affected military operations over the years and how that ties into the Army's current geopolitical foothold in the Arctic. ...

West Point Dean and Geography Professor discuss innovation and tradition

“Innovation is looking at the past through a new lens,” said Dr. Jon Malinowski, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering professor. ...

Law and Legal Studies Majors excelled on an international stage

Cadets from the Department of Law’s Sanremo Team competed in the 22nd Annual International Humanitarian Law, also known as Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), competition for military academies. ...

Cadets and Students Hone Leadership Skills during MCLC event

In a vibrant convergence of minds and perspectives, the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC) unfolded its annual gathering at the historic grounds of the U.S. Military Academy from March 14-17, 2024....

West Point’s Engineering Management Program Wins Best Program Award

West Point’s Engineering Management Program received the 2023 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Founder’s Award....

West Point Dean and Character Advisor Discuss Leadership Development

“A person’s character are those traits and attributes that lead them to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason with the right emotion … it needs to happen whether they are being watched or not.” – Dr. Jeffrey Peterson, senior advisor to the Character Integration and Advisory Group (CIAG)....