Naval Academy Receives Five-Star Accreditation

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk recently awarded the Naval Academy’s Food Service Division its first five-star accreditation for maintaining the highest level of Navy food service quality.

Naval Academy Launches Cyber Operations Major

The Naval Academy recently made a new major available for the Class of 2016 and beyond, bringing the number of technical majors offered to midshipmen to 18.

Naval Academy Midshipman Pays It Forward

With more than 20,000 hours of community service logged this academic year, the midshipmen of the Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group know a thing or two about what it means to give to others.

Mids Tackle Global Health Issues with Ivy Leagues

A group of Naval Academy midshipmen recently competed against 23 universities from across the country in a global health competition hosted by Emory University’s Global Health Institute.

Experts Discuss Ethics of National Decline at Naval Academy

The Naval Academy hosted a number of speakers during the annual McCain Conference April 25-26 to discuss the ethical and other implications of the U.S. fiscal crisis and the possibility of decline.

Naval Academy YP Squadron Leadership Changes Hands

The Naval Academy held the Spring 2013 Yard Patrol Craft Squadron change of command ceremony April 30 in Mahan Hall to recognize the relief of the squadron commodore and four YP commanding officers.

Commandant of Midshipmen Reflects on Naval Academy Tour

At the Naval Academy the end of the academic year is a time of celebration. Plebes will be plebes no more. Firsties look forward to graduation and the culmination of four intense years of training as everyone looks forward to summer.

Naval Academy Honors Distinguished Faculty

Distinguished members of the Naval Academy faculty were honored with the annual Dedication Parade April 26 and the dedication ceremony held April 30 in Memorial Hall.

Naval Academy Hosts Research Society’s Colloquium

The Naval Academy hosted this year’s Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Education and Professional Development (EPD) Colloquium was held April 17-18 in Alumni Hall.

Naval Academy Men’s Alpine Ski Team Places 12th Nationally

The Naval Academy Alpine Ski recently wrapped up their season placing second in the East Region and 12th in the 35th United States Collegiate Snowsports Association (USCSA) National Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Naval Academy Art Exhibit Gives Voice to Survivors of Sexual Assault

A new art exhibit entitled "Spoken" on display in Smoke Hall through April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Naval Academy Mids Participate in NSA Cyber Defense Competition

A team of Naval Academy midshipmen participated in NSA’s annual inter-service cyber defense exercise April 16-18 in Annapolis, Md.

Naval Academy CrossFit Club Gets Competitive

Walk the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy at 5:30 a.m. and you will often find young midshipmen actively engaged in various physical activities. Some participate in self-led running and calisthenics protocols, while others compete as varsity athletes squeezing in those necessary morning workouts to support a full day of academic studies and professional military training.

Naval Academy Midshipmen Help Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear Fly

In the 1995 Pixar film “Toy Story,” main character Woody argues that Buzz Lightyear can’t really fly - that instead he “falls with style.”

Q&A With the Naval Academy's Croquet Team

The Naval Academy's annual croquet match against St. John's College will take place April 20 at 1 p.m. at St. John's. Here, you can get to know a little about this year's team before their inevitable victory this Saturday.

Bahraini Ambassador Discusses Bahrain and Middle East at Naval Academy

Bahraini Ambassador to the U.S. Houda Nonoo spoke at the Naval Academy March 21 about her country’s pursuit of democratic values and the relationship between Bahrain and the U.S.

Naval Academy Midshipman One of 62 Truman Scholars Selected for 2013

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class Clifton E. Luber, III, of Camdenton, Mo., was recently selected as a 2013 Truman Scholar.

Words of Wisdom from Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Robert E. Clark II

“Greatness is not a measure of how many trophies one has on a shelf, the number of medals one has on their chest, the title next to their name, or the number of speeches given on their behalf.  True greatness is a reflection of how one motivates and inspires others to do things that have yet to be done, or that others do not feel they can achieve. Dare to be great and change someone’s life.” “Fortune may favor the bold, but history only remembers the victor. Never...

Naval Academy Ethics Team Wins Prestigious National Competition

The Naval Academy Ethics Team recently received first place in the Berg Cup Competition, a nationally-known undergraduate business ethics competition held each spring at the University of Pittsburgh.

Midshipman Wins “Tomorrow’s Leader” Laureate Award

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Ben Putbrese was named one of four “Tomorrow’s Leaders” at the Aviation Week Laureate Awards Dinner last month in Washington, D.C.

Star Wars Software Engineer Teaches Computer Science at Naval Academy

Hollywood may be a long way from Annapolis, but through the experiences of Cmdr. Kevin Blenkhorn, one of the creators of Yoda in the most recent Star Wars films, midshipmen can get a taste of what happens behind the bright lights.

Naval Academy Spring Formal Dress Parade Schedule

The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on the following dates at 4 p.m.

U.S. Naval Academy Announces Faculty Promotions

The Naval Academy announced that the following faculty members have been selected to receive promotions to either associate professor, associate professor with tenure or professor.

USNA STEM Office Winter News Highlights

Learn about some of this semester's STEM events organized by the Naval Academy STEM program.

Midshipmen Share Experiences Studying in Morocco

Midshipman 1st Class Samuel Prescott and Midshipman 2nd Class Mark Santamaria share their experiences studying abroad in Morocco.

Naval Academy Family Receives Trained Service Dog

Dogs serve their human partners in many different ways. Some are simply friendly companions, while some are guard dogs or pack animals and others help service members recovering from post traumatic stress.

USNA Ethics Team Ranked 10th in the Nation

The Naval Academy Ethics Team emerged from the 17th Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Feb. 28 ranked 10th out of approximately 120 similar teams throughout the nation.

President Barack Obama to Speak at USNA Graduation

President of The United States Barack Obama will speak at the graduation exercises for the Naval Academy’s Class of 2013 May 24.

Naval Academy Midshipmen Study in Munich, Hamburg

Midshipman 1st Class Alison Reed and Midshipmen 2nd Class Andrew Miller and Tom Uyttebroek spent the fall semester studying abroad in Germany.

Celebrating Women's History at the Naval Academy

Take a look at the amazing contributions to the U.S. Navy and Naval Academy by women throughout history.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Claire Fletcher

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Kinected: Naval Academy Project Hacks XBox Sensor for Military Applications

The gaming industry has changed a great deal since a pair of plumbers first set out to save their lovely princess from the menacing grasp of an angry over-grown turtle. What started with a 2-bit gaming console designed for virtual table tennis has reached incredible heights, now connecting hundreds of gamers via the internet on virtual battlefields.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Francheska Soto

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Seminar Sets Mids Up for Smart Spring Break

Naval Academy midshipmen, Army cadets and civilian students gathered at the Naval Academy Feb. 25-26 to participate in a two-day conference aimed to promote responsible alcohol consumption among college students.

Cyber Security Expert Discusses U.S. Vulnerabilities at Naval Academy

Computers play a major role in nearly every aspect of our lives. On the battlefield they control targeting systems, relay critical intelligence information and manage logistics. At home, they control infrastructure, financial systems and critical elements of the economy. According to cyber expert Richard Clark, who spoke at the Naval Academy Feb. 19, they’re all susceptible to attack with disastrous results to U.S. national security.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Ian Eisenhauer

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Brigade of Midshipmen Completes Fleet Sexual Assault Prevention Training

More than 4,400 Naval Academy midshipmen completed the Navy’s sexual assault prevention and response fleet (SAPR-F) training Feb. 19.

Midshipman Studies Arabic, Engineering in Qatar

While most midshipmen were studying in Annapolis during the fall semester, Midshipman 2nd Class Sami Zahzouhi spent his semester in Doha, Qatar.

Midshipmen Attend Roundtable on U.S. Domestic, Foreign Policy

Eighteen midshipmen from the Naval Academy’s Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services chapter attended the 2013 ALLIES Intellectual Roundtable at Boston University Jan. 25-27.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Ben Putbrese

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments.

Naval Academy Academic Dean and Provost Reappointed

The Naval Academy announced Feb. 14 that Dr. Andrew T. Phillips has been reappointed as the academy’s Academic Dean and Provost, extending his term through July 31, 2017. Phillips has served in this position since July 2009.

Midshipmen Study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Alex Green and Midshipman 2nd Class Eugene Yang spent the fall semester studying at the National Taiwan University as part of the International Chinese Language Program.

Midshipman Receives Black Engineer of the Year Award

A Naval Academy midshipman received the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year Award for student military leadership at the BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9.

Former NFL Star Addresses Roles of Gender and Relationships at Naval Academy

Nearly 1,000 Naval Academy midshipmen attended a lecture by former NFL defensive lineman Joe Ehrmann Feb. 6 on the role of gender, relationships, ethics and maturity in leadership.

MCPON Discusses Leadership at Naval Academy

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens visited the Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis Feb. 5 for the first time since took the position in September.

Step Dancing Kicks Off Black History Month at Naval Academy

The Naval Academy kicked off Black History Month Feb. 1 with a step dance performance by members of the University of Maryland’s Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

Mids Share Stories from Semester in Jordan

On one of their first Saturdays in Jordan, four midshipmen studying abroad in Amman went for a walk through the city. Here, they share their experiences.

Midshipman Wins Award for High-Energy Laser Research

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Andrew Tresansky, of Trenton, N.J., recently won the Directed Energy Professional Society’s 2012 award for the best undergraduate research report for his work with high-energy lasers.

Naval Academy Professors Receive Teaching, Research Awards

Congratulations to three of our professors who recently received teaching and research awards! Professor Elsa Bennett of the Languages and Cultures Department received the Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award given in honor of Professor Theodore J. Benac.

New Brigade Commander Emphasizes Professional Development

Midshipman 1st Class Jennifer Jones is the spring semester brigade commander, selected after an intensive interview process by senior Naval Academy leaders to lead 4,500 of her peers as the highest ranking midshipmen.

Professor Addresses Ethical Issues Posed by Military Robotics

While many countries are rushing to develop military robots capable of autonomous combat operations, one robotics expert is considering the legal and moral implications of this technology and sharing his research with future military leaders.

Naval Academy Faculty Member Receives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award

The U.S. Naval Academy’s Division of Professional Development Director, Capt. Stanley Keeve, recently received the “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award” at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner at La Fountaine Bleue in Glen Burnie, Md

Astronauts Discuss Commercial Space Flight, Exploration at Naval Academy

Family vacation to the moon? A picnic in suborbital space? A Martian sabbatical? While these suggestions may sound like the elements of a science fiction novel, NASA astronauts introduced the concept of commercial space flight - and eventual travel to Mars - as realistic possibilities during a presentation at the Naval Academy Jan. 14.

Midshipman Shares Experiences Studying Arabic in Oman

As the midshipmen begin their spring semester and start looking at their options for summer training, Midshipman 2nd Class Matthew Morrison shares his experiences in Oman last summer. Morrison was accepted into a program with 11 other U.S. college students to spend 5 weeks studying Arabic at the University of Nizwa.

Midshipmen Collect More Than 13,000 Pounds of Food for Local Families

The Naval Academy's Midshipman Action Group completed its annual Harvest for the Hungry food collection drive Nov. 30, collecting 13,222 pounds of food for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.

Naval Academy Rhodes Scholar Aims to Combat Human Trafficking

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Katie Whitcombe has big dreams, and with the recent announcement of the 2013 Rhodes Scholarship recipients, she is one step closer to seeing those dreams take shape.

Naval Academy Brightens Holidays for 900 Local Children

With the lighting of the Naval Academy's 22nd annual Giving Tree Nov. 27, the midshipmen of 6th Company brighten more than just the Bancroft Hall rotunda. Hundreds of local children in need will receive unexpected gifts this year thanks to the Giving Tree campaign

Naval Academy Midshipmen Spread Thanks with Hurricane Relief Efforts

Twenty-four U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen volunteered on Thanksgiving to help with Hurricane Sandy relief in New Jersey as part of a Midshipmen Action Group project.

Naval Academy Ties Previous Record for Postgraduate Scholarships

Five Naval Academy midshipmen have been awarded the Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell Scholarships for 2013, tying the academy’s previous record set in 2005. Midshipmen 1st Class Katie Whitcombe of Phoenix, Ariz., and Christian Heller of Beulah, N.D., were named Rhodes Scholars.

Brigade Commander Named One of 12 Mitchell Scholars

The Naval Academy is proud to announce that Midshipman 1st Class Jonathan Poole has been awarded a Mitchell Scholarship. Poole is one of 12 Mitchell Scholars selected from nearly 300 applicants this year.

Midshipmen Selected as Presidential Fellows for D.C. Think Tank

Two Naval Academy midshipmen attended the Presidential Fellows Leadership Conference hosted by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Nov. 1-3 in Arlington, Va.

Naval Academy Celebrates Marine Corps' 237th Birthday

Naval Academy faculty, staff and midshipmen celebrated the 237th Marine Corps birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony in King Hall Nov. 8.

Assistant Secretary of Defense Discusses Future of Technology at Naval Academy

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Zachary J. Lemnios spoke to civilian and military students about the future of technology Nov. 6 during the Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference.

20th Company Wins YP Color Company Competition

In a close match with 7th Company, 20th Company emerged as the winner of the Naval Academy’s fall semester Yard Patrol (YP) Craft Color Company Competition Oct. 22.

MAG Receives EcoStar Award for National Public Lands Day Work

The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County will present the EcoStar award to the Naval Academy's Midshipman Action Group Nov. 8 for their recent environmental work at Greenbury Point Nature Center.

Educators See Why Naval Academy Tops College Rankings

High school educators, guidance counselors and community leaders from across the U.S. visited the Naval Academy Oct. 22-25 for the Admissions Office’s Centers of Influence Conference.

U.S. Naval Academy Flight Team Advances to National Competition

The U.S. Naval Academy Flight Team placed second in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference Oct. 13 in Elizabeth City, N.C.

Nobel Winning MIT Professor Discusses Unemployment, National Debt at USNA

Economist and 2010 Nobel Prize recipient Peter Diamond visited the Naval Academy Oct. 18 to discuss unemployment and national debt in the U.S. during the 32nd annual Michelson Lecture.

London School of Economics Offers New Perspective for Midshipmen

The Naval Academy is known for its international, language and cultural opportunities, with 420 midshipmen participating during the past year. One of those opportunities includes summer study at the London School of Economics.

Naval Academy Professor Contributes to Navy Medical Research

Dr. Daniel Isaac, a physician, microbiologist and U.S. Naval Academy professor, is a guest scientist at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) working with Capt. Stephen Savarino, head of the Enteric Diseases Department.

Naval Academy Presents 33rd Bancroft Lecture: “A Historian Looks at the 2012 Election”

The Naval Academy's history department will present "A Historian Looks at the 2012 Election" lecture by Dr. Sean Wilentz Oct. 22 at 7:15 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

Naval Academy, Annapolis Celebrates Navy’s 237th Birthday

The U.S. Naval Academy and the city of Annapolis is celebrating the Navy's 237th birthday with events and Navy birthday specials throughout downtown Annapolis this week.

News Highlights from the Naval Academy STEM Office

Students from the Bronx Aerospace High School and the Young Women’s Leadership Schools of New York City visited the Naval Academy and experienced the innovative, project-based workshops of the the academy's STEM Program.

Midshipman Action Group Resumes Mids for Kids Program

The Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group kicked off the Fall 2012 Mids for Kids program during the first week in October by visiting students in seven schools in the Annapolis area.

Communication Scholar Discusses Impact of Social Media in Middle East

Dr. Babak Rahimi, associate professor of communication, culture and religion at the University of California in San Diego, spoke to midshipmen, faculty and staff Oct. 4 at the U.S. Naval Academy about the role social media plays in political movements, particularly in the Middle East.

Naval Academy Leadership Instructor Competes in World Military Triathlon

Naval Academy leadership instructor Marine Capt. Leonie T. Campbell was the first American to cross the finish line in the 17th Annual World Military Triathlon held in Lausanne, Switzerland in August.

Naval Academy Wins World Robotic Sailing Championship

A team of Naval Academy midshipmen took first place over MIT and numerous international programs in their class in the 5th International Robotic Sailing Championship held in Cardiff, Wales, U.K., Sept. 17-21.

Israeli Punk Band Discusses Music, Politics at Naval Academy

The Israeli punk rock band Useless ID visited the Naval Academy Oct. 22 to talk to midshipmen, faculty and staff about their music and life in the Middle East.