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Golden Global Race - Setting Sail on the Ultimate Challenge

Colm Walker '05 will participate in the 2026 Golden Globe Race, the ultimate solo, non-stop, around-the-world yacht race using only traditional methods (no GPS, no satellite communications).

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Norwich University Strengthens Connections at Fort Liberty Alumni Networking Social

Norwich University recently celebrated the enduring bonds of its alumni community during a successful Norwich Alumni Networking Social, held in conjunction with a visit to the JFK Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Liberty, NC. The event highlighted Norwich’s commitment to fostering lifelong connections and educational opportunities for its alumni and current students.

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Caisson Rolling Again: Famed Military Horse Unit Resumes Operation for Former President Jimmy Carter

LTC Derrick Draper ’03 is currently the Deputy Commander of the Old Guard and their duties in support of President Carter’s funeral. “We’re under a microscope,” Lt. Col. Derrick Draper, deputy...

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Mechanical Engineering Students Visit Gillette Stadium in Boston and Applied Research Associates in Randolph, VT

A Note from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club President, Will Thornton on the experience.

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Norwich linebacker wins 'Defender of the Nation Award'

Shayne Leddy becomes the first division III student-athlete to win the award.

NU Buddy Check program honored by the Council for Advancement & Support of Education

Established in collaboration between the Norwich Alumni Association and Fins & Feathers, the NU Buddy Check is a monthly initiative that encourages alumni to connect with their peers and provide emotional support to those they hold dear.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Swift Sanchez, joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration

2007 Master of Business Administration graduate and Intelligence Operations Planner for the U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Swift Sanchez was recently selected to join the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, where she is responsible for receiving and in-processing security and intelligence personnel.

School of Engineering Sigma Lambda Chi Induction

The Norwich University Chapter of Sigman Lambda Chi recently inducted five new members: Matthew Czaja, Grant Schaeffer, Ryan Tremel, John Terhune, and Shelby Castaneda.

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6th Annual Vermont ATHENA Leadership Awards honor two Norwich University faculty members

It was an outstanding evening for Norwich, with two exceptional faculty members, Dr. Tara Kulkarni, Associate Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer, and Dr. Sarah Gallant, Assistant Professor and Interim Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, named finalists, and one attaining the highest honor.

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Honoring the past, benefiting the present – 2024 Legacy March

Undertaking a hike through quaint localities and historic covered bridges is not merely the honoring of an institutionally significant moment or an educational exploration of nature, but also serves as a fundraiser for The Veterans’ Place – a Northfield-based transition home and support center for homeless veterans.

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