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USMA’s Graduate Scholarship Program Named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program
The West Point Association of Graduates is proud to announce that West Point’s Graduate Scholarship Program is now named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program. Many at West Point and beyond know the name Pete Dawkins as the winner of the 1958 Heisman Trophy. However, BG (R) Pete Dawkins ’59 has distinguished…
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West Point’s Oldest Living Graduate Celebrates Founders Day
At 106 years old, COL (R) Herb Stern ’41, West Point’s Oldest Living Graduate, continues to embody the spirit of the Long Gray Line. On March 10, 2025, he gathered with over 100 fellow graduates and guests at his retirement home in Virginia to celebrate Founders Day—a tradition that bridges generations and honors a legacy…
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Army Sprint Football Empowers Highland Falls Students at CONNECT
By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist Head Coach Mark West ’91 and the Army Sprint Football team shared their love of the game with Highland Falls students at the CONNECT after school program. On March 27, more than 50 of the cadet squad played catch and engaged Highland Falls Intermediate School students in various…
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World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day! The Circle in the Spiral is West Point’s cadet literary magazine published each spring since 1991. The magazine showcases original poetry, artwork, photography, and narratives — all created by cadets.
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West Point Class of 2028 Crest Unveiling
On March 19, the Class of 2028 carved out a small piece of West Point history by publicly unveiling its class crest for the first time.
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Cadets Hear From West Point Graduates at Security Forum in Lithuania
West Point cadets participating in the Study Abroad Program (SAP) in Latvia attended the Vilnius Security Forum on February 20, a conference in Lithuania dedicated to discussing security issues in Eastern Europe. During the conference, cadets were able to hear from several West Point graduates, including James Carafano ’77, Ben Hodges ’80, H.R. McMaster ’84,…
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Noto ’91 Joins Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Board of Directors
Warner Bros Discovery has appointed Anthony Noto ’91, CEO of SoFi, to its board. Noto joined the board on January 8 and will be up for election at the company’s 2025 annual stockholder meeting. “Today’s announcement reinforces Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to continuing to enhance our Board with best-in-class leaders, bringing a broad range of…
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West Point Werx Innovation Hub: Nested within the Army’s Innovation Ecosystem
On September 20, 2024, WPAOG and Academy leaders joined distinguished guests at the dedication of the West Point Werx Innovation Hub in Taylor Hall. The Werx enhances cadet leader development by bringing together cadets, faculty, and partners in an environment that deliberately fosters the creativity, collaboration, integration, and synchronization of ideas.
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Groundbreaking: Michie Stadium Preservation Project Begins
The West Point Association of Graduates and Army West Point Athletics celebrated the historic groundbreaking of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project on August 14. This largest donor-funded project will rebuild and modernize the current East Stands, preserving the stadium’s rich 100-year history while providing a world-class experience for cadets, graduates, families, and fans alike.
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Daily Selected as Manning Award Quarterback of the Week
Fans have selected CDT Bryson Daily ’25 of Army as the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week. He earned the honor over seven other Manning Award Stars of the Week in the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s online fan voting contest. This is his third win this season as he was also recognized after his week 6…