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West Point hosts, offers discussion platform to regional, global security at the International Security Seminar

The world today feels about as contentious at certain times as it did during the days of World War II and the Cold War, but one of the most important aspects of gaining the upper hand on adversaries is the partnerships and cohesiveness made with allies....

U.S. Fulbright Program awards USMA English professor with scholarship to advance research

Col. David Harper is passionate about books. That shouldn’t be surprising, considering that he is a professor of English and the head of the Department of English and Philosophy. An interest in book history informs Harper’s research and teaching, and he has been recognized as an expert in the field. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia and he is a member of New York City’s Grolier Club, the oldest book collectors club in North America. ...

West Point Chapter of NIA hosts 2023 Infantry Ball

The West Point Chapter of the National Infantry Association hosted the 19th annual Infantry Ball on Jan. 27 at Eisenhower Hall. ...

USMA Class of 2025 celebrates Yearling Winter Weekend

Every year, the U.S. Military Academy designates one weekend during the spring semester for cadets to celebrate as a class and the Yearlings of the USMA Class of 2025 enjoyed their moment during Yearling Winter Weekend Feb. 4, 2023, at Washington Hall. ...

Army officers mentor cadets during Cyber Leadership Conference

Around five years ago, cadets toured through a cyber operations center where Chief Warrant Officer 3, Justin Helphenstine, had worked. After completing the tour, he asked the cadets if they were interested in joining the cyber branch....

Legal Assistance Office has moved from Building 626 to Mahan Hall, Level A

Greetings, West Point community! We are excited to share that the Legal Assistance Office has moved to the south side of Mahan Hall, Level A (under Social Sciences). ...

Take a Break! The Benefits of Alcohol Abstinence

The holiday season can be a time of overindulgence in food and drink for many of us. Drinking too much or too frequently has known negative effects on our physical health, our emotional health, and, sometimes, on our bank accounts. ...

West Point among recipients of NSF Award to explore Data Science Education Through Sports Analytics

West Point has a long history with sports. Its first football game was played in 1890 on “The Plain,” after the cadets were challenged by their Navy counterparts. Since then, fans of both teams have been carefully keeping track of wins, losses and scores. So, it would seem natural that sports statistics be incorporated into the U.S. Military Academy curriculum. ...

West Point participates in commemorating FDR’s 141st Birthday

A contingent from the U.S. Military Academy participated in the commemoration of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 141st birthday Monday in Hyde Park, N.Y. ...

West Point launches the West Point Press

Faculty, staff and cadets gathered at the West Point Club to witness the grand reveal of the academy’s first university press, the West Point Press, hosted by the 15th Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, Monday at the U.S. Military Academy....