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Norwich alum Erik R. Soykan selected as the Executive Director of Operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations
Soykan is a Norwich University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and retired Commander with the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Sean Kalletta NU ‘17 receives the Carnegie Medal for his heroic efforts
Army Reserve Capt. Sean Kalletta, NU ‘17, has received the Carnegie Medal on Feb. 22 for his heroic efforts on January 2, 2021.
NH Engineering Societies names Norwich alum Kürt Blomquist, P.E. Engineer of the Year
The New Hampshire Engineering Societies named Blomquist the 2024 Engineer of the Year in recognition of his significant contributions to the engineering and public works sector, unwavering dedication to public welfare, and extensive community service involvement through various volunteer initiatives.
Norwich alumnus SGT MAJ Michael R. Weimer named top enlisted leader of U.S. Army
Norwich would like to congratulate alumnus SGT MAJ Michael R. Weimer NU’15 on his recent appointment as the new Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army.
CAPT Edgardo Moreno NU'93 Retires from the Navy after 30 Years of Service
Norwich alumnus CAPT Edgardo Moreno crowned 30 years of service to his nation at a special retirement ceremony held last week at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL.
Tracey Poirier NU ’96 makes history by becoming the Vermont Army National Guard’s first female Brigadier General
U.S. Army Col. Tracey Poirier promotes to the rank of Brig. Gen. during a ceremony at Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, July 26, 2023. Poirier is the first female promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the history of the Vermont Army National Guard. (Photos Courtesy of the Vermont Army National Guard)
Norwich alum Rear Adm. John Gumbleton ’89 nominated by President Biden for vice admiral and deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces (USFF).
Norwich alum Rear Adm. John Gumbleton ’89 has spent more than three decades climbing the ranks in the Navy, and he has yet again reached another rung as President Joe Biden has nominated Gumbleton for a promotion to vice admiral and deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces (USFF).
Norwich Senior Administrator, David Whaley ’76, Retires After 41 years of Service
After four decades of service to Norwich University, David Whaley has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2023.
Echo Taps to be held on April 18 in honor of SGT David Solinas, Jr.
The Norwich University Corps of Cadets and Civilian Community will honor the memory of SGT David Solinas, Jr., during a special Echo Taps service on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 10: 00 p.m. (EST).
Norwich Alum Tackles the Boston Marathon to Benefit Patients at Boston Children’s Hospital
It was just another typical spring for Brent White '05 when his life suddenly took an unexpected turn. As White and a group of friends began to train for the 2022 Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon, one of his teammates had a great idea that would be serve as the portal to a new chapter in White’s life.