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West Point announces new Aerospace Engineering major

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is thrilled to announce its newest academic major — Aerospace Engineering! This program expands on the existing aerospace minor within the Mechanical Engineering program. It will provide cadets with innovative knowledge in aeronautical and astronautical engineering as they prepare for future warfare in a rapidly evolving world. ...

West Point Dean and McMaster discuss the Warrior Ethos and the Future of Warfare

“Important for us to be able to fight and win in wars … is our warrior ethos,” retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster explained. “The ethos is what we expect of one another based on the principles, the values we know that we know are essential to combat effectiveness.”...

West Point Dean and Professor discuss impact of language on leadership and strengthening alliances

“We can think of innovation as adopting something that’s new in our context, new in our force, so it’s innovative to us, even though it’s happening somewhere else.” Col. John Baskerville explained....

West Point Dean and retired Gen. Brooks discuss crisis leadership and information warfare in latest podcast episode

“Narrative power comes from what you choose to communicate,” Retired Gen. Vincent “Vince” Brooks explained. “If you choose to highlight your goals and define what success looks like, it’s your adversary who will be in a reactive mode.”...

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. ...