Norwich University - Alumni & Friends

Alumni & Friends
Welcome back to Norwich University!
Your journey with us didn't end at graduation; it continues to thrive as a valued member of our vibrant alumni community. We are excited to reconnect with you and celebrate the remarkable achievements you've accomplished since leaving the Hill. Your dedication, leadership, and resilience embody the very spirit of Norwich, and we are honored to have you as part of our enduring legacy.
As you explore our website, you'll find numerous opportunities to engage, whether it's through alumni events, mentorship programs, or sharing your success stories. Your experiences inspire current and future generations of Norwich students, and your connection strengthens the fabric of our community. We are here to support you, celebrate you, and grow together. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for continuing to make Norwich proud. Welcome home!
Events
NU Club of Seattle/Tacoma Paws for Purple Hearts Alumni Social
The NU Club of Seattle/Tacoma will visit Paws for Purple Hearts and continue on to a social event at 7 Seas Tap Room and Brewery.
- Mar 16, 2025
- 12:00 - 3:00pm PDT
2025 Peace & War Summit
The Peace and War Summit examines significant international issues in order to recommend viable solutions. The Summit is a two-day event that will host government officials, prominent scholars, and policy experts at Norwich University—America’s oldest private military college, located in Vermont. The culmination of the event is the publication of the Journal of Peace and War Studies
- Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025
- 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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- Mack Hall
Women Kicking Glass Book Club - February-March 2025
NU Women Kicking Glass Book Club - February 2025 book: The Women by Kristin Hannah
- Mar 18, 2025
- 7:00 - 8:00pm EDT
Alumni News

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (VA) Announces Appointment of Interim Superintendent Matthew Hanley as Virginia State Police Superintendent
Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew J. Hanley ’93 as the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police (VSP).

‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief Ernest Martineau ’87 retires
It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Fitchburg (MA) Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing...

Capt. Matthew Purdy ’15 gaining engineering experience at Canandaigua VA Medical Center project
Capt. Matthew Purdy (far right in photo) has been interested in engineering and how things work since he was a preschooler. That lifelong interest has led him to his current role as a project engineer...