West Point welcomes rising high school seniors during first session of SLE
The West Point Summer Leaders Experience began June 3, 2023, for approximately 500 rising high school seniors. SLE is a weeklong program that immerses potential cadet candidates into the academic, military, physical training and social life of West Point cadets....
WPES fifth graders enjoy science adventure and discovery with CLS and PANE
Approximately 50 fifth graders from the West Point Elementary School took a field trip to Bartlett Hall May 31 to experience a science adventure with professors and instructors from the Chemistry and Life Sciences and Physics and Nuclear Engineering Departments....
Cadets polish their military skills prior to graduation as top-three finisher at Best Sapper Competition
Before they received their diplomas, tossed their hats into the air at Michie Stadium and pinned their gold bars as commissioned second lieutenants on May 27, U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 Cadets Mark Nylund and Cade Cunningham teamed up to compete in the daunting 16th annual Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition from April 21-24 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri....
Top cadets receive medals for their reflective essays during Pershing Writing Award Ceremony
To reflect on something is to give deep thought to experiences that may have left a profound effect on you. For the cadets of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023, they faced numerous obstacles during their tenure at West Point and before their arrivals to USMA, which they were forced to overcome – whether it was personal, academic or physical – while building a character base as future military leaders....
Michie Stadium Erupts with Cheer, Praise during the Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony
Michie Stadium trembled with excitement as family and friends roared at the site of the graduating class triumphantly marching onto the field during the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 27 at West Point....
West Point honors remarkable graduate with Medal of Honor plaque unveiling
The U.S. Military Academy honored one of its remarkable graduates, retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., with a Medal of Honor Plaque Unveiling Ceremony in the Inchon Sallyport May 23, 2023, at West Point. The event was hosted by USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland....
Officers Reach Milestone, Receive Diploma during ELDP Graduation Ceremony
The U.S. Military Academy celebrated the efforts of the 18th Eisenhower Leader Development Program cohort at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall as 17 officers received their diplomas, marking the successful completion of the ELDP Masters of Arts Program, where they completed their Master's Degree in Social-Organizational Psychology (Leader Development) from Teachers College, Columbia University on May 19, 2023....
2023 Graduation Week Parking and Force Protection information
During Graduation Week, several traffic and parking restrictions will be enforced. Please allow additional travel time when coming to West Point and driving on and around the installation during Graduation Week....
Dean recognizes instructors, professors during Dean's Awards ceremony
The Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, recognized instructors and professors for their excellence in several different categories, two-year master teaching program graduates and the 2023 Apgar Award recipients during a Dean’s Awards ceremony May 15 at the Haig Room. ...
Cadet candidates graduate from USMAPS, next stop USMA R-Day
The Class of 2023 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony for the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) took place May 13 at Eisenhower Hall at West Point, in front the USMAPS 31st Commandant Col. Rick Johnson, Command Sgt. Maj. Addley Saimbert, Academic Dean Melanie Wong Dodge, USMAPS leadership, family and friends. ...