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Petraeus speaks to cadets, faculty during Class of 1952 Distinguished Lecture

The Class of 1952 Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the Department of Social Sciences and endowed by the U.S. Military Academy Class of 1952, is an annual speaker series that exposes cadets to exceptional policy makers, military leaders, academic scholars and business experts. The purpose of the series is to further enrich cadet intellectual and academic development. ...

USMA Orienteering Club hosts USA Orienteering National Ranking Event

The U.S. Military Academy Orienteering Club hosted a sanctioned USA Orienteering National Ranking Event (NRE) at Camp Shea on April 13 and Lake Frederick and Bull Pond Recreation Area on April 14....

BS&L hosts West Point Negotiation Project as cadets gain skills in negotiating tactics

The West Point Negotiation Project -- as part of the West Point Leadership Center and the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (BS&L) hosted its 15th annual Cadet Workshop from April 3–5 at Eisenhower Hall. ...

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....

PANE offers equipment, space for West Point community to enjoy 2024 Solar Eclipse

Cadets, staff, faculty and West Point community members traveled to Daly Field April 8 to witness the Solar Eclipse at the U.S. Military Academy....

Fire Station 1 reopens on post, community views renovations at open house

The West Point Fire Department (WPFD) offered a glimpse of their fire station renovations with a community open house April 5 at Fire Station 1 across from the West Point Cemetery on Washington Road....

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 kicks off SAAPM with poet, veteran talking about overcoming harassment, assault

The U.S. Military Academy Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention (SHARP) program hosted the kickoff event of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) featuring spoken word poet, Rashan Legard, on April 2, 2024, at Eisenhower Hall Theatre....

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. ...

West Point MWR hosts Brew Fest April 26 at West Point Club

West Point Morale, Welfare and Recreation invites the community to its Brew Fest event from 7-10 p.m. April 26 at the West Point Club....