Press Releases
NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY GATE HOURS DURING REPAIRS
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Access to the Naval Academy will be modified beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20, while the storm water system on Bowyer Road near Gate 8 undergoes repairs. The construction and revised gate schedule may cause minor ...
2019 Cyber England LREC
This summer, nine midshipmen were given the opportunity to travel to the U.K. for a trip that was centered on learning more about Cyber Operations and Intelligence as well as cultural immersion. Click the link below for the full story ...
NAVAL ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter Jr., will be properly relieved by Vice Adm. Sean S. Buck in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy Friday, July 26, beginning ...
CLASS OF 2023 PRESENT PLEBE SUMMER PARADES
The members of the Naval Academy Class of 2023, known now as “plebes,” will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. All parades ...
USNA MOURNS PASSING OF DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE H. ROSS PEROT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. H. Ross Perot, a graduate from the class of 1953. Perot personified the principles of honor, integrity and leadership to our Nation, and will be ...
Political Science LREC to Ukraine
This June, five midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy embarked on a three week Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture program (LREC) across the eastern European country of Ukraine. Their goal was to gain a deep understanding of the ...
NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2023 ARRIVES FOR INDUCTION DAY
Annapolis, Md. – Approximately 1,200 men and women will report to Alumni Hall at the Naval Academy Thursday morning, June 27, for Induction Day. These incoming plebes (freshmen) will say goodbye to their families and be ...
2019 Cyber LREC to Europe
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2019 United Kingdom LREC
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South Korean Cultural Immersion and Exchange
This summer four midshipmen spent two weeks immersed in not only the culture of South Korea, but also travelling to key military sites throughout the Korean peninsula in order to better understand U.S. Military interests in the Republic of Korea ...
Class of 2019 Statistics
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium(as of May 21, 2019) Total Graduates Men...................................... ...
NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES COLOR COMPANY
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The academy’s annual Color Parade will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. The parade is free and open to the public. The Color Parade honors the fall and spring color companies and is the ...
BLUE ANGELS TO PERFORM DURING USNA COMMISSIONING WEEK
Naval Academy Bridge and Marine Closure Information ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These events ...
PROSPECTIVE USNA SUPERINTENDENT NOMINATED
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson have nominated Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck (USNA Class of 1983) for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and ...
NAVAL ACADEMY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR JEFF KOSSEFF NAMED ANDREW CARNEGIE FELLOW
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — U.S. Naval Academy Assistant Professor Jeff Kosseff, a native of East Brunswick, N.J., was recently named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow for his book tentatively titled “United States of Anonymous ...
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy will host the annual Maryland Special Olympics competition from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in McDonough Hall’s Scott Natatorium and Sunday, April 28, on Ingram Track. The event is a ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN RECEIVES TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Juliet O’Brien, 20, of San Francisco, Calif., was recently selected as a 2019 Truman Scholar. Sixty-two students from 58 U.S. colleges and universities were ...
Midshipmen travel to Chile during spring break for culture and technology LREC
Just before dawn: The still waters of Lago Llanquihue (Chile’s second largest lake) reflect the early light and Volcan Osorno. What do you know about the world and how do you know it? Reading about a place is one thing, but ...
NAVAL ACADEMY PRESENTS 53RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BALL
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Tickets are on sale now for the Naval Academy’s 53rd annual International Ball and ceremony to be held Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall; doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public, ...
Spring 2019 Parade Schedule
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades this spring semester. All parades are open to the public and last approximately one hour. Parade reviews will be announced at a later date if not listed ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS OVER SPRING BREAK
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Thirty-two members of the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) will spend their spring breaks contributing to a variety of service projects in communities around the country March 8-17. Eight midshipmen ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN NAMED KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARS
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Sydney Frankenburg, 21, of Charlotte, N.C., and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Andrew Shu, 22, of State College, P.A., were recently selected as Knight-Hennessy Scholars. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars ...
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM IN HONOLULU, HI
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club will appear in concert in Honolulu twice this March during the Academy’s spring break. The concerts will feature a variety of music to include ...
NAVAL ACADEMY ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEXT ADMIRAL WILLIAM CROWE CHAIR PROFESSOR
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Hon. David M. Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States (1998-2008), will join the Naval Academy Economics Department in August 2019 as the Admiral William Crowe Chair Distinguished Visiting Professor in ...
SUMMER STEM PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Applications are now being accepted through April 15 for the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program. The Summer STEM Program is held in three sessions: June 3-8 for ...
SUMMER SEMINAR PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Applications are now being accepted through March 31 for the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar. Rising high school seniors have the opportunity to choose from three sessions: June 1-6, June 8-13, and June 15-20. The Naval ...
78th ANNUAL BRIGADE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Naval Academy’s 78th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships will be held Friday, Feb. 22, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. The competition is midshipmen versus midshipmen in the night’s blue against gold fights determined ...
Where Are They Now?
"Where are they now" is a series featuring Naval Academy grads and their careers! Our first "Where are they now" feature is 2015 grad LTJG Emily Judstra. Company: 6thMajor/Degree: Chemistry with a Biochemistry ConcentrationInitial Service ...
Class of 2019 Ship Selection Recap
Ship Selection for the Class of 2019 may be over but you can still check out these Ship Selection videos below! Ship Selection ceremony: https://watchstadium.com/live/ship-selection-show-u-s-naval-academy/ Ship Selection ...
88TH NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Capt. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, was recently selected to be the 88th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumnus of the Naval Academy Class of ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Anne Richter, 21, of Hinsdale, Ill., was recently awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides up to two years of postgraduate study ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Margaret “Maggie” Dods, 21, of Linwood, N.J., was recently selected as the Naval Academy’s 52nd Rhodes Scholar. Nearly 900 applicants were endorsed by 281 ...
FUTURE USS SIOUX CITY (LCS 11) SET FOR ANNAPOLIS COMMISSIONING
ANNAPOLIS – The Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Sioux City (LCS 11), will be commissioned at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the United States Naval Academy. This event is open to the public, ...
Midshipmen Donate Food for Harvest for the Hungry
WHAT: Midshipmen of the Naval Academy Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) have collected thousands of pounds of non-perishable food for this year’s Harvest for the Hungry campaign. Midshipmen will load the final truck of food donations ...
Naval Academy To Celebrate Navy's 243rd Birthday
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will celebrate the Navy’s 243rd birthday Oct. 12-14. (The U.S. Navy’s birthday is Oct. 13.) The annual Navy birthday cake-cutting ceremony will take place during noon ...
September 11 Remembrance Events at USNA
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Naval Academy midshipmen will participate in the following events as a remembrance of 9/11. These midshipmen are working in conjunction with the Midshipman Action Group, which volunteers thousands of hours in ...
Fall 2018 Parade Schedule
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades on Worden Field this semester on the Naval Academy grounds at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19. The public is ...
McCain Funeral and Burial At USNA Closed to Public/ Media
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The funeral and burial services for Senator John McCain to be held Sunday, Sept. 2, will be closed to the public and the media at the request of the McCain family. In an effort to respect the family’s wishes, the Naval ...
USNA Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2022
USNA Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2022 ANNAPOLIS, Md- The Naval Academy Class of 2022 will reunite with their families after noon meal formation Friday, Aug. 10. This is the first opportunity plebes will have to spend time with their families ...
CLASS OF 2022 PRESENT PLEBE SUMMER PARADES
The members of the USNA Class of 2022, known now as “plebes,” will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. All parades are free of ...
Six midshipmen travel to Cape Verde
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Naval Academy Class of 2022 Stats (as of June 27, 2018):
THE NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2022 (as of June 27, 2018): PROJECTED CLASS SIZE: ...
Class of 2018 Statistics
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium(as of May 25, 2018) TOTAL GRADUATES Men...............................783 Women..........................259 Total............................1042 COMMISSIONS Navy ...
Naval Academy Announces Color Company
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The academy’s annual Color Parade honors the fall and spring color companies and will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 24, at 11 a.m. The parade is free and open to the public. The Color ...
Blue Angels to Perform During USNA Commissioning Week
Naval Academy Bridge and Marine Closure Information: ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 23, at 2 p.m. as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. ...
Schedule of Naval Academy May Events
ANNAPOLIS, Md- Commissioning Week honors the First Class Midshipmen upon completion of four years at Naval Academy. Parents, family members and guests are invited to attend a series of events at the Naval Academy in honor of the ...
Naval Academy Hosts Sixth Annual Capstone Day
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — USNA will be hosting the sixth annual yard-wide Capstone Day Wednesday, April 25. Over 700 midshipmen and 175 faculty advisors will be participating in this day-long event. For the 1st Class (senior) midshipmen ...
President Trump to Speak at Naval Academy Graduation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – President Donald J. Trump will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2018, Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m. This event is not open to the public. Trump was born and ...
Naval Academy to Host Special Olympics
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy will host the annual Maryland Special Olympics competition on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Macdonough Hall’s Scott Natatorium on Saturday and on ...
Naval Academy Women's Glee Club Midshipmen and Alumni Present First-Ever Reunion Concert
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Current and former members of the United States Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club will perform in a first-ever reunion concert on Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The ...
Naval Academy Midshipmen to Participate in Community Service Projects Over Spring Break
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Members of the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) are selflessly spending their spring breaks, March 9-18, assisting with a variety of community service projects around the country. Eleven midshipmen will ...
Naval Academy Announces Spring 2018 Parade Schedule
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades this spring semester. All parades are open to the public and last approximately one hour. Friday, April 6 at 4 p.m. – ...
Naval Academy Presents Winter Musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Tickets are on sale now for the U.S. Naval Academy’s musical performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Performances will be held Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and March ...
Highest Number of Female Bouts for 77th Brigade Boxing Championships
The Naval Academy’s 77th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships will be held Friday, Feb. 23, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. This year’s finals will have the highest number of female bouts in the history of the competition. The evening ...
Naval Academy Midshipman Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) David Liedtka, 21, of Hamilton Square, N.J., has been selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding for students to pursue a graduate degree at ...
Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Churchill Scholarship
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Walker, 22, of College Station, Texas, was recently awarded the Churchill Scholarship to the University of Cambridge. The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to American students for a ...
Naval Academy Staff Member Receives Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy’s Director of Safety, Capt. Robert A. Dews Jr., will receive the "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award" at this evening’s 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, ...
Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michelle Tran, 21, of Centreville, Va., was awarded the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship. Global Grant Scholars plan to pursue a career in the ...
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