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Scouting Day 2026 School of Architecture + Art Merit Badge

By Caroline Fraser '25, M'26

Local scouts take advantage of a day of learning alongside architecture students.

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Student Engineers Take On Real-World Challenge

By Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Students put their knowledge to the test in an engineering competition.

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The Warrior Scholar: CW5 Eric Slover’s Medal of Honor Embodies the Norwich Spirit

By NU Marketing & Communications Office

A Norwich graduate receives the Medal of Honor during the State of the Union for his heroism — exemplifying the powerful combination of service and education in the citizen-soldier.

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BGen Matthew Reid '93, USMC (Ret.), to return as Joint Commissioning speaker

By NU Marketing & Communications Office

A Class of 1993 alumnus will return to Norwich and address cadets at the Joint Commissioning Ceremony, bringing 32 years of Marine Corps leadership to the Class of 2026 as they enter military service.

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Norwich announces BG William McCollough '91 as Commencement speaker

By NU Marketing & Communications Office

As Commencement & Commissioning approaches, the University announces BG William McCollough '91 as the featured speaker during the commencement ceremony.

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Library play area designed by students, inspired by Vermont rivers

By Adele Reich

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Emily Wiggett announced as Norwich University’s Director of Bands

By Office of the Commandant

Norwich University appoints award-winning educator and Vermont Army National Guard musician Emily Wiggett as its next Director of Bands, advancing the legacy of the nation’s oldest collegiate regimental band.

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Kellogg-Hubbard Library Plans Interactive Play Structure Through Norwich University Partnership

By Compass Vermont

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Summer on the Battlefields

By Dr. Steven Sodergren

Under steady rain at Antietam, students bring Civil War history to life by walking the grounds, analyzing strategies, and connecting with the soldiers whose stories still echo across the battlefield.

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Committed to Excellence: Jose Velasco ’27 Nominated for Barry Goldwater Scholarship

By Thy Yang

A Norwich cadet’s efforts in the classroom are recognized as he pursues a STEM education.

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