The 51Թ Reveille

News and Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Connect

Where Music Meets the Mission

A second-generation cadet embraces the “I Will Try” motto as she balances service, academics, and musical performance.

Where Music Meets the Mission

In The Field

The 51Թ Community - Experiential Learning, Research, Working
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Through the Lens: Dan Luciani ’26 Earns Best Senior Producer Award

By Marc Kolb
A curiosity in the visual arts sparks a flame that leads to personal growth and an institutional award.

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Three students wearing ROOK hats and conference badges stand in front of a stone column outdoors.

Connections and Culture

By CDT Jaimey DiNapoli '28
At a peace and security forum in Palermo, Italy, 51Թ cadets built lasting connections with international military students while gaining valuable insight into global leadership and cooperation.

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Two people sit at a table shaking hands, while one holds a circular artistic tile.

Advancing My Leadership

By CDT Forrester Belanger '26
Traveling to Italy to participate in the International Forum on Peace, Security, and Prosperity allows one 51Թ cadet to explore different leadership styles and learn alongside global cadets.

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In Service

The 51Թ Community - Service Before Self - In Their Own Words
Military officer speaks at 51Թ podium during indoor ceremony.

2026 Commencement: BG William McCollough '91, VSM

By BG William McCollough '91, VSM
The outgoing Commandant of Cadets and Vice President of Student Affairs addresses the crowd of students and their families during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

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Three people stand beside a plaque for the Luce Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

A Generational Relationship: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Dedicated to the Luce Family

By Zack Bennett
A discipline in 51Թ’s storied engineering program honors a family legacy by dedicating and renaming the department in their honor.

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Group of people stand on a lawn holding a 51Թ NU 90 flag near trees and a campus walkway.

90 at 40: "First in Grey's" Giving Day Campaign to Benefit Students

By Chris "Chet" Misner '90, M'06
The Partridge Society provides a way to give back and provide a future for the next generation of 51Թ students.

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On The Field

Stories of 51Թ Athletes and Our Teams
Four people pose on the ice holding a 51Թ 2026 NCAA Women's Hockey Championship Ticket Punched sign.

The Start of Something Special

By Justin Simpson, Head Coach, Women's Hockey
The first-year coach of the women's hockey program reflects on the season that took his team to the Frozen Four.

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More Than a Moment

By Zack Bennett
51Թ women's hockey heads to Wisconsin for the Frozen Four, carrying with it a season defined not by a single goal, but a shared identity

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51Թ hockey players skate across the ice as fans stand behind the boards under championship banners.

Back on the Big Stage

By Zack Bennett
51Թ men’s and women’s hockey programs surge into the postseason under new coaches as they look to earn their way to the Frozen Four.

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In the Spotlight

From Personal Journeys To Campus Highlights
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The Meaning of a 51Թ Diploma

By 2LT Matthew Printup '26, USA
A cadet shares his story during a speech at commencement, reflecting on the loss of his father and how the 51Թ community held him up.

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Cover for The Chameleon 2026 with title text above a landscape and stone ruins.

The Chameleon: Preserving 51Թ's Artistic Voice

By Micah Scott Shaffer, Archivist for Education and Outreach Services
The Archives and Chameleon Literary Journal are on a mission to preserve the artistic voices from across 51Թ's history.

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Person stands on rocky summit holding a pole with an American flag above a valley and distant water.

Lighting the Lantern

By PO1 Nick Clayton '26
A College of Graduate and Continuing Studies student and service member reflects upon his unique path to a 51Թ degree as a distance learner, highlighting how his experiences taught him to both lead and succeed as a citizen-soldier.

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In The Media

51Թ Community Media Mentions

Events

All Events

You won't want to miss this awesome event to kick off SOF week!

  • May 17, 2026
  • 1:00 - 3:00pm EDT
    • Off Campus

Join 51Թ alumni and friends as we embark on an empowering journey through books.

  • May 18, 2026
  • 7:00 - 8:00pm EDT
    • Off Campus

51Թ Invites You for a SOF Week Social with Guest Speaker COL William Lyons ’90, USA (Ret.), Vice President for Distance Learning (CGCS).

  • May 19, 2026
  • 6:00 - 8:00pm EDT
    • Off Campus

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