Congratulations to Class of 2023 CDTs Bryn Ellwein, Mitchell Miller, Christopher Sowinski, and Jacob Willis on their National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows selections! The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines pursuing research-based graduate degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Read more.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation announced that Class of 2024 CDTs Justus Gabriel and Nathon Segovia earned a Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships that seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of research leaders in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Read more.

Congratulations to CDT Martayn Van de Wall ’24 who is one of 62 Truman Scholars selected from 705 candidates nominated by 275 colleges and universities, a record number of applicants. He is a graduate of the Army’s Sapper Leader and Air Assault courses, a West Point Writing Fellow, and a Stamps Scholar. Read More.

The annual two-day competition runs April 28-29 and will include 14 USMA teams, 14 international teams, 17 Army ROTC Teams, the USMA Prep School, USAFA, and the USCGA. Learn more.
Watch the livestreams:
Ruck Out – 4pm Friday
Crucible – 12pm Saturday
Awards Ceremony – 6:30pm Saturday

Get ready for the West Point Challenge May 7-11! Your participation supports Margin Of Excellence programs such as cadet internships, overseas experiences, athletic teams, and clubs, as well as USMA’s world class centers and academic programs. Become a West Point Challenge Ambassador to share your passion. Ambassadors who secure three donors (themselves and two others) through their custom giving link will receive an exclusive 16oz Go Army Tervis cup! Go to WestPointChallenge.com to learn more!

Annually, the Department of History’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies travels with plebes to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Recently, cadets attended the Joint Service Academies Mass Atrocity Prevention Symposium at the museum, where they shared original research on issues related to the Holocaust, genocide, and mass atrocity prevention with an audience of their peers. Read more in Cadet News.

Approximately 500 athletes from the Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island and the Capital Region competed in swimming, track & field, and powerlifting events at Shea Stadium and Arvin Gymnasium. The Spring Games were led by the cadets and officers from the Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership and Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society and supported by organizations across West Point. Photos.

#15 Women’s Lacrosse earned a Star as CDT Allison Reilly ’26 had a legendary performance setting new single-game program records with nine goals scored and 12 points altogether with her three assists as the team pushed past #23 Navy in the Star Series Matchup with a 15 to 11 win.
Baseball defeated the Midshipmen after a double header, winning the Star for the second consecutive season and for the first time at Max Bishop Stadium since 2019 while at the same time increasing their win streak to 15 games.
#9/21 Men’s Lacrosse dominated Navy in an 11-6 victory to earn a Star. The win also sets up a winner take all match on Friday night at Michie Stadium against BU. The winner will clinch the regular season title and the right to host the Patriot League Tournament.

WPAOG welcomed First Class Cadets at Herbert Alumni Center for WPAOG's First Class Social. The Firstie Social provides an opportunity for firsties to socialize, meet the WPAOG team, and learn about the WPAOG mission to serve cadets, graduates, and the Long Gray Line. WPAOG is looking forward to serving the Class of 2023 as future “Old Grads." Photos.
Thank you to the Class of 1996, the Class of 1973, USAA, Warsteiner, Newburgh Brewing and the WPAOG Gift Shop for making this event possible!

Your favorite Old Grad hat is back and ready for pre-order! Shop now to reserve your sand washed, cotton twill hat in a relaxed style. Order now for August delivery. While shopping, check out the entire collection of Old Grad swag at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call: 800.426.4725, M-F/10am-5pm.