In 2023, the WPAOG Nominating Committee will nominate graduates for five Director positions and six Advisor-at-Large positions. To apply for a nomination, please see the instructions posted on the WPAOG website. Submit your completed applications by July 1. The 2023 election process will conclude on November 14 at 5pm EST, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Graduates at Herbert Alumni Center. Interested graduates may email Laurie.Fontana@wpaog.org or call 845.446.1523 for more information.

WPAOG is supporting a capstone team this year that will present their work on Projects Day in May. Members of the team took a trip to MITRE and Capital One to further explore analytics and systems engineering in application before finalizing their project. CDTs Jacob Sayers ’23, Victorea Sangvic ‘23, and Henry Jensen ‘23 had the opportunity to network with Old Grads Rand Donaldson ’86 from MITRE, and Jeff Dietz ’98, Carl Ciovacco ’00, and Christopher Kane ’01 at Capital One.

West Point hosted West Point undergraduate students for the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC). The conference, made possible by the vision and resources of founding benefactors HON Bob McDonald ’75 and Diane McDonald, provides cadets and attendees from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to take part in team-based experiential and analytical exercises to bolster leadership skills, foster critical thinking and collaboration, and explore strategies to address global issues. Read more.

This episode features an interview with MG Paul Stanton ’95, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon who sat down with BG Brian Vile ’94 and 1LT Joshua Thomas ’21 to talk about the different pathways into a career in Army Cyber, the ever-changing nature of modern warfare, and why he believes cyberspace operations is the ultimate team sport. Listen.

If you are heading to the Service Academy Career Conference in DC next month, stop by the eve of the event at the Highline RxR. It’s a great opportunity to network with fellow USMA alums, plus appetizers and drinks are included! No registration required. Click for more info.

The West Point Entrepreneur Virtual Speaker Series returns May 17 with Ron Baron '70. This session will address the basics of Intellectual Property as they relate specifically to entrepreneurs. Check out all our events or learn how to sponsor this alumni network!

Join us via Zoom for a fast-paced, interactive, cohort-based professional development series designed for grads in career transition. Over the course of a few days, refresh and reboot your job-seeking skills while networking and collaborating with fellow alums. And new this quarter is JSAP 2.0 - which is geared specifically toward senior officers and the unique challenges of job searching in mid-to late career. See our line up here and register.

Here's the SOP: Guess where on West Point you’ve seen the image--be specific! Submit the correct answer through our form to have a chance at winning a $25 gift card to the WPAOG Gift Shop --it's that simple! The second Tuesday of every month we'll post a new "Where on West Point?" image. We will randomly select and announce the winner from the correct answers on the last Tuesday of the month. Submit your answer here.

Congratulations to all the teams with wins this weekend and:

•  CDT Joseph Buselmeier ’25 – All-American in the all-around for Men's Gymnastics
•  CDT Noah Wilson ’23 – Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award for Hockey
•  The Rabble Rousers – 9th at National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals for Cheerleading

On April 13 at 11am, meet the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Kuwik. Watch live.

Bequests for West Point may be made to WPAOG; a qualified tax-exempt charity. A charitable bequest is a gift to a charity made at death through a will or trust. You can make a bequest of any size to West Point and direct the gift to support a specific program or left unrestricted to be used at the discretion of the superintendent or WPAOG leadership. Read More.

Save the date from May 7-11 for the second West Point Challenge (WPC)! It is a remarkable way to celebrate West Point and support your class, favorite department, sports team, club, or program during the five-day period. We also invite you to become a West Point Challenge Ambassador. West Point Challenge Ambassadors help create excitement about the WPC both before and during the challenge—not only by making a personal gift but also by encouraging others to get involved. The Challenge is all about participation! Learn more. Questions? Please contact us at WestPointChallenge@wpaog.org.

Prep your game attire and pre-order Army t-shirts designed for down on the Bayou or a trip to Boston! These exclusive tees highlight big games on the 2023 Army schedule and are perfect for tailgate or watch parties. Order yours now for delivery before the first kick-off at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call: 800.426.4725 (M-F/10am-5pm).