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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)....

West Point hosts 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations

Approximately 130 attendees including more than 100 U.S. Military Academy cadets, participated in the 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations (CMO) event on March 4, 2024, at the Riverside Café at Eisenhower Hall....

USMA Social Sciences Department Hosts Annual Security Seminar

More than 250 Soldiers, scholars, diplomats, and other subject matter experts from around the world participated in the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) Security Seminar from Feb. 7-8, 2024, at the West Point Club Ballroom and Jefferson Hall. ...

West Point Dean Unveils Season 2 Of “Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact” Podcast

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point proudly announces the launch of the second season of its podcast, “Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact.” Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, the Dean of the Academic Board, will bring listeners along for an exclusive exploration of the academy’s top scholars as they delve into cutting-edge research and pivotal discussions shaping our nation’s future. ...

West Point faculty receive $900K DURIP award for manufacturing enhancement technology

To be effective on the battlefield and during intense training, Soldiers need to have equipment that is strong, durable and lightweight. Now, two faculty members from the U.S. Military Academy’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) will have more resources to advance their research in materials development and manufacturing, leading to the development of lighter, stronger and more resilient materials. ...

NEW! Inside West Point Podcast: West Point Dean and Mechanical Engineering Professor Discuss Energy Technology and National Defense

During this episode, “Powering the Future: Electrification of the U.S. Army Tactical Fleet,” Dr. Todd Davidson, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME), and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves discuss the complexities of electrifying the U.S. Army's tactical fleet. ...

Legal experts share insights at West Point to elevate Military Law dynamics

Exploring new methodologies in military law regulation entails navigating a terrain of challenges and responsibilities....