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| Naming of the New Alumni Center |
 Hot Off the Presses: Your new Alumni Center has an official name—the Fluegel Alumni Center. Read our press release to learn more. U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation President and CEO Jeff Webb ’95 said, “Thanks to the generosity of all our lead donors, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation will be better equipped to uphold our mission of supporting the Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen, and the entire alumni community. The Fluegel Alumni Center is a first-class facility, and we are eager to welcome alumni to their new home this fall.” |
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| Distinguished Graduates Recognized at Ceremony |
 On Friday, 24 March, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation 2023 Distinguished Graduate Recipients were recognized for their lifetime commitment to service, personal character, and distinguished contributions to our nation. The distinguished graduates honored were:
MajGen Leo V. Williams III ’70, USMCR (Ret.), Ronald L. Nicol ’75; Admiral James G. Stavridis ’76, USN (Ret.); Rear Admiral Julius S. Caesar ’77, USNR (Ret.); and, Admiral Cecil D. Haney ’78, USN (Ret.). Watch our video coverage, look at photos, and read our press release. Bravo Zulu to our 2023 Distinguished Graduates. |
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| Eastern and Central Regional Trustee Elections |
 Eastern and Central Region members: Representatives on the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees are campaigning for your vote through 21 April. Watch your candidates’ campaign videos for Eastern region Eastern region and for Central region, and read their biographies and election information. If you are an Eastern or Central region member, you should have received an email from YES Elections with an election code and voting pin. Use those to cast your vote at Yes Elections. The election closes on 21 April. The Eastern region is comprised of the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the region lying east of the East Coast of the United States to longitude 61 degrees east. The Central region is comprised of the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. |
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| Wiegand ’08: His Legacy Lives On |
 CAPT Skip Wiegand ’73, USN (Ret.), and his wife Margaret, parents of Matthew A. Wiegand ’08, a helicopter pilot who passed away during a training mission in Yuma, AZ, honored their son’s legacy by launching the Matthew M. Wiegand, USMC, USNA ’08 Memorial Scholarship and the Major Matthew M. Wiegand History Internship through the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation. The internship fund allows a midshipman to study at the Marine Corps History Center at Quantico. “Our son was a Foundation Scholar through the Athletic & Scholarship Programs, so when all this happened, we wished to preserve his memory with something that can grow, something that’s alive and well … and a direct service to recipients,” said the Wiegands. |
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| 2023 USNA Alumni Leadership Forum, 28-29 April |
 Join us in Annapolis for the 2023 USNA Alumni Leadership Forum 28-29 April, sponsored by the Naval Academy Minority Association (NAMA). The forum’s themes are “Strengthening Our Competitive Advantage Through Inclusive Leadership” and “Celebrating Hispanic-Latino Achievement at USNA and the Naval Service.” Register on the Leadership Forum website. If you’d like to volunteer at the Symposium or Gala, visit the volunteer sign-up website. |
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| Scholarship for National Security Named for Mullen ’68 |
 A new scholarship to aid underrepresented students in the field of homeland security at Anne Arundel (MD) Community College (AACC) will honor Admiral Mike Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.). The Admiral Mike Mullen Scholarship for National Security Leadership is supported by the Pallas Foundation and honors the 17th Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mullen was also the 28th Chief of Naval Operations from 2005 to 2007.
The Mullen Scholarship will directly support the development of emerging leaders in global and national security, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Under the program, each year, two students will receive a scholarship to study at AACC from Pallas beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. As part of the scholarship, recipients will receive direct mentoring from Mullen. |
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| USNA Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award 2023 Recipient |
 Professor Katherine Smith has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the U.S. Naval Academy's Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award. Smith is a professor in the Economics Department. During her 19 years at USNA, Professor Smith’s service to the Academy has been notable for both its breadth and depth. She has served on a wide variety of committees both at the department and yard-wide level. The bulk of her time and effort has been spent working on the Faculty Senate, Middle-States Accreditation, the Yard-wide NARC Committee, and as Chair of the SME committee. As President of the Faculty Senate, her signature accomplishment was getting the Faculty Senate to pass a resolution to address USNA practices that perpetuate systemic racism, against the backdrop of many COVID-19 challenges. Most remarkable has been her ability to balance service to the institution with an active research agenda (with colleagues and students) as well as working to constantly find new ways to challenge her students in the classroom. |
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| Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) |
 The Jacksonville SACC wrapped up at the end of February, and it was a great success! With over 75 companies and schools participating, many grads walked away with job offers in hand and plans to advance their education. We kicked off the event with a series of company-sponsored information sessions where candidates were able learn about each organization and ask questions. NextEra sponsored our inaugural SACC Social—a networking event for all candidates and alumni recruiters on Thursday evening. A good time was had by all! Friday commenced with a candidate breakfast and then the networking began in earnest. Not only is SACC an incredible resource for alumni to network, learn about grad school, and find new career opportunities - it is a rich source of talent for employers looking to hire. If you are considering a career transition or need to hire high-caliber talent, join us for the next SACC in DC on 11-12 May. Registration is now open! Visit our website or contact us for details. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. |
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| Space Day & Astronaut Convocation |
 On 2 March, the U.S. Naval Academy STEM Center hosted its annual High School Girls Space Day at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), sponsored by Maryland Space Grant Consortium, Office of Naval Research, DoD STEM and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation with special thanks to Dr. Ernst Volgenau. The day-long event culminated in attendance at the Astronaut Convocation, hosted by the Aerospace Engineering Department and the Midshipmen American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Club. Former NASA Administrator MajGen Charles Bolden ’68, USMC (Ret.), led a panel with NASA astronaut LCDR Kayla Barron ’10, USN, and AXIOM space astronaut CAPT Michael López-Alegría ’80, USN (Ret.). Both discussed the current and future work of space stations and lunar missions from a government and commercial perspective. View the photos from the Astronaut Convocation. |
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