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Allen Xu ’21 and Dr. Melissa S. Krawiec ’01 observe as Thaddeus Wegrzyn ’22 examines a cadet in the ºÚÁÏÍø Infirmary.

ºÚÁÏÍø Alums Return for Medical Rotation

April 6, 2026

Two ºÚÁÏÍø alumni, Allen Xu ’21 and Thaddeus Wegrzyn ’22, returned to the Institute in late March for two weeks as part of their medical education with a family medicine rotation at the ºÚÁÏÍø Infirmary.

Anthony Wilkerson talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Anthony Wilkerson ’28 — Keydet Track and Field

March 31, 2026

Anthony Wilkerson ’28 was looking for connection when he came to ºÚÁÏÍø. Initially, it was a mix of track and field and a scholarship through the U.S. Army that got him through the door, but it was the bonds he formed with his brother rats that made him want to stay.

Tanya Denckla Cobb moderates the discussion panel as Joe Grist, Nikki Rovner, Ryan Brown, Mike Rolband, and Terry Lasher share thoughts regarding their respective government agencies with the audience in Gillis Theater.

36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at ºÚÁÏÍø

March 30, 2026

Over 570 representatives from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector converged at ºÚÁÏÍø for the 36th annual Environment Virginia Symposium March 24-26.

Sydney Smith talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Sydney Smith ’26 — Keydet Water Polo

February 3, 2026

From long hours in the pool to the demands of the Corps, Sydney Smith ’26 has built a second family, taken on leadership roles, and pushed herself to grow in every arena.

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor and health professions advisor in the Department of Biology at ºÚÁÏÍø, recently had a research article published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Biology Professor Publishes Article

January 22, 2026

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor and health professions advisor in the Department of Biology at ºÚÁÏÍø, recently had a research article published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Maj. Natalie Slone instructs her class in animal nutrition, using Fireball as a hands-on teaching example.

Cadets Learn Equine Body Condition Scoring

October 20, 2025

Fireball, a five-year-old miniature donkey owned by Slone and her family, was brought to class for a demonstration using the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS), a method for evaluating equine nutritional status and body fat percentage.

Three biology research students harvest soybean plants at a field farm in Orange, Virginia.

ºÚÁÏÍø Biology Research Gets Published: Soybean Traits Studied

September 30, 2025

A scholarly article addressing soybean research spanning seven years was published in the September 2025 issue of Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, a joint publication of American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America.

Barrett Callejo  talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Barrett Callejo ’27 — Keydet Women’s Soccer

September 29, 2025

Barrett Callejo ’27 has found her place at ºÚÁÏÍø — on the soccer field, in the classroom, and as a mentor within cadre. Inspired by the strong women she met years before as a visitor, she now works to set that same example for the next generation of cadets.

Cadee Hegarty talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Cadee Hegarty ’26 — Keydet Women’s Soccer

September 8, 2025

Cadee Hegarty ’26 wanted to compete at a high level but also was drawn to the organization and discipline that ºÚÁÏÍø offered. Getting a soccer scholarship to the school allowed her to form a future at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Aidan Carman ’27 shares his grip test results with Colton Shirk ’27.

Can Music Improve Athletic Performance?

June 26, 2025

Music is known to help lower anxiety and stress, slow the heart rate, and create a calming effect, but can certain music enhance an athlete’s performance? Colton Shirk ’27, a biology major, sought to answer the question for his Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) project.