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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.
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West Point Cadets Named Rhodes Scholars
Four U.S. Military Academy cadets were named among the 32 U.S. Rhodes Scholarship awardees on Saturday, Nov. 16. Class of 2025 Sarah Cao, Shepard Dzina, Gabriella Sorrentino, and Ava Spinar will study at the University of Oxford in the fall of 2025.
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Cadets Honored for Athletic Excellence, Warrior Ethos in Receiving Hal Moore Award
CDTs Gabriella Sorrentino ’25 and Isaiah McNeilly ’25 were chosen as the recipients of the 2024 Lt. Gen. Hal Moore Athlete of Excellence Award and received their accolades during a ceremony Nov. 14, 2024, in the Haig Room.
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Craig Newmark Philanthropies’ Gift Fuels West Point’s Cyber Team
Craig Newmark paid attention in Sunday School. The founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies centers his life and business philosophy around the ethos of the Golden Rule and serving as his “brother’s keeper.”
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Equestrian Team Places Third at Marist College Show
On October 26, the West Point Equestrian Team competed at Crosswinds Equestrian Center, placing third overall. Notable individual performances include CDTs Kayla Kiniry ’25 and Claire Shioutakon ’27, who both placed third in Open Hunter Seat on the Flat, and CDT Samuel Hunsberger ’28, who took third in Introductory Hunter Seat.
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Army Men’s Basketball to Host Duke in 2025
Army West Point Athletics and Duke Athletics have announced that the two basketball programs will meet again in 2025. The Army Men’s Basketball team will host Duke University at Christl Arena next season on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
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Cadet Companies Face-Off in Five Sports for Fall Brigade Final Titles
It was an evening of incredible finishes as cadets competed in five sports of the Company Athletics Fall Brigade Finals on November 5 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center and Daly Field. Cadets vied for company-level titles in functional fitness, flag football, soccer, basketball, and grappling.
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Cross Country Members Win Patriot League Scholar Awards
Army West Point cross country CDT Nathan Davis ’26 was named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In addition, CDT Joanna Halfhill ’25 and CDT Charlotte Richman ’26 earned recognition on the Patriot League Academic All-League Team. Davis is a chemical engineering major at West Point who has earned the Superintendent’s Award for Achievement along […]
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Drill Team Triumphs at Cornell Invitational Drill Competition
On October 26, the West Point Drill Team competed in the Cornell University Invitational, taking first overall and beating the Naval Academy. Army took podium finishes in several categories, with notable achievements in platoon regulation, color guard, and two-man trick drill.
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West Point Cyber Team Dominates in Two Competitions
The West Point Cyber Team delivered outstanding performances in two major competitions in October, showcasing their expertise in both policy and technical arenas.
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