Naval Academy Plebes Participate in Rigorous "Sea Trials"

The Naval Academy freshman class will endure 14 hours of rigorous physical and mental challenges during the Academy’s annual Sea Trials training exercise, Tuesday, May 14 as part of the culmination of their plebe (freshman) year.

Naval Academy Midshipman Receives Truman Scholarship

U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2014 Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Clifton E. Luber, III, of Camdenton, Mo., was recently selected as a 2013 Truman Scholar. The Truman Foundation announced today that 62 students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities were selected.

Naval Academy Spring Formal Dress Parades

The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on the following dates at 4 p.m.: Wednesday, April 10; Friday, April 19; and Friday, April 26. The parades will take place on Worden Field at the Naval Academy. The public is invited to attend without charge.

Naval Academy Presents 47th Annual International Ball

Tickets are now on sale for the Naval Academy’s 47th annual International Ball to be held Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall; doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public, ages 18 and up.

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. Their new status will become effective Aug. 16.

Midshipmen Travel to Oklahoma for Volunteer Trip

Four members of the Naval Academy Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) are spending their spring break in Tulsa, Okla. visiting elementary, middle, and high schools to teach students about the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

“Seas, Lakes & Bay: The Naval War of 1812” Exhibit Opens at the Naval Academy

The new “Seas, Lakes & Bay: The Naval War of 1812” exhibit will open April 1, in Mahan Hall at the Naval Academy. The exhibit features artifacts and artwork from the War of 1812 and is open to the public, free of charge,Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Nov. 3.

Naval Academy Midshipmen Deploy Experimental Buoys in Alaska

While most college students will spend their spring break in the sun on warm exotic beaches, five midshipmen (students) from the Naval Academy Polar Science Program will travel to the northernmost town in the continental United States to research changing sea ice levels. These midshipmen will be in Barrow, Ala. from March 8 – 14 to perform research that will help increase understanding and predictions of weather and climate in the Arctic region.

“A History of the Navy in 100 Objects”

“A History of the Navy in 100 Objects” premieres today on the Naval Academy website at www.usna.edu/100Objects. The series is the brainchild of Naval Academy Class of 2012 graduate Ensign Chris O’Keefe who developed it during his First Class (senior) year at the academy.

Next Naval Academy Commandant Announced

Capt. Bill Byrne, Naval Academy Class of 1987 graduate, was recently selected to be the 85th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. As Commandant, Byrne will be responsible for the military and professional development of the more than 4,400 midshipmen.

Naval Academy Academic Dean and Provost Reappointed

The Naval Academy announced today 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.

Naval Academy's 72nd Annual Brigade Boxing Championships

The Naval Academy’s 72nd Annual Brigade Boxing Championships will be held Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall. This event is open to the public and admission is free.

Naval Academy Presents Winter Musical "Fiddler on the Roof"

Tickets for the U.S. Naval Academy’s musical performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” will go on sale to the public Tuesday, Feb. 5. Performances will be held Feb. 22, 23, and 24 and March 1, 2, and 3 in Mahan Hall.

Naval Academy Announces Temporary Pedestrian Access Changes

The Naval Academy would like to inform visitors of a recent change to the running routes on the Yard and the temporary closure of the pedestrian gate on Prince George Street due to planned renovations.

New Commissary and Navy Exchange Groundbreaking at Naval Support Activity Annapolis

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at Naval Support Activity Annapolis Friday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. for the new commissary and Navy Exchange complex to be built across from the current facility on Kinkaid Road. Construction will begin in February with completion tentatively scheduled for mid-2014.

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.

Naval Academy Midshipmen to March in Presidential Inaugural Parade

Eighty-seven members of the Naval Academy’s 24th Company will proudly march in the 57th Presidential Inaugural parade Monday, Jan. 21, in D.C. The event will be broadcasted nationwide.

Naval Academy Men's Glee Club to Perform at Carnegie Hall

The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club will perform at New York City’s renowned Carnegie Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. as part of their Martin Luther King Jr. weekend tour.

Naval Academy Women's Glee Club to Perform in Coral Gables, Fla.

The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club will appear in concert on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. in Coral Gables, Fla. as part of their Martin Luther King Jr. weekend tour.

Naval Academy Gospel Choir to Perform in St. Louis

The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Gospel Choir will take their Martin Luther King Jr. weekend tour to the St. Louis area on Saturday, Jan. 19, and Sunday, Jan. 20.

Public Relations Internship Opportunities at the U.S. Naval Academy

This is an on-going internship opportunity with the Media Relations branch of the Naval Academy's Public Affairs Office. Internships are available each semester, including the summer semester.