All articles tagged with #naval academy
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NJ.com
Mikie Sherrill, a Naval Academy graduate and current New Jersey congresswoman, is linked to a notorious cheating scandal during her time at the Academy, with classmates speaking out about whether she violated the honor code.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis was shot by security forces during a campus lockdown while responding to reports of suspicious activity; the midshipman is in stable condition, and there is no active threat.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A student was shot and hospitalized at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis after a lockdown caused by online threats from a student who had been expelled. The incident occurred when students mistook a responding officer for a threat and struck him with a training rifle. The threats, made via social media, were linked to a student at home using an IP address to simulate presence on campus. The student shot is in stable condition, and the incident follows a series of recent campus threats and violence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A threat at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis led to a campus lockdown and a person was injured during the building clearance; no active shooter was involved, and authorities consider the threat not credible.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by USNI News
The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis are on lockdown due to a reported threat, with authorities responding and urging faculty, students, and staff to shelter in place as the situation develops.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Baltimore Banner
The U.S. Naval Academy's first female superintendent, Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, is being reassigned after 18 months to a Pentagon role, with Marine Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte set to replace her, amid broader political and cultural shifts in military leadership.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, the first woman to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, is being reassigned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid a broader trend of dismissals of women and people of color in top military roles during the Trump administration, with Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte nominated as her replacement, marking a historic first for a Marine Corps officer leading the Academy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, citing national security interests and the need for a diverse officer corps. This decision comes despite a Supreme Court ruling broadly prohibiting race consideration in college admissions, with an exemption for military academies. The ruling was challenged by Students for Fair Admissions, who plan to appeal, arguing that prioritizing minority candidates is unfair to white applicants. The court emphasized that race is a minor factor in admissions and is part of a broader effort to ensure military effectiveness and cohesion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A federal judge has upheld the Naval Academy's use of race in admissions, citing a compelling national security interest in maintaining diversity within the military. The ruling, by US Senior District Judge Richard Bennett, comes amid legal challenges from Students for Fair Admissions, who argue that such policies violate the US Constitution. The decision highlights the executive branch's authority over military personnel decisions, despite recent Supreme Court rulings limiting race-based admissions in colleges. Students for Fair Admissions plans to appeal the decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A federal judge has upheld the use of racial preferences in the admissions process at the U.S. Naval Academy, affirming the institution's policy of considering race as a factor to promote diversity within its student body. This decision aligns with similar rulings that support affirmative action in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of diversity in military leadership.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
President Biden repeated a story at the West Point commencement about turning down an appointment to the Naval Academy to play football, a claim he also made in 2022. The story has been questioned for its accuracy, as records and timelines do not align with his account.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Boston Globe
149 midshipmen from the Naval Academy are running a ball 458 miles from Annapolis, Maryland, to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for the 2023 Army-Navy football game. The run, organized by Andrew Bacilek and his team, involves coordinating with law enforcement agencies across seven states, setting up overnight shelter locations, and dividing the team into relay-style segments. Despite the logistical challenges, Bacilek is determined to keep the 42-year tradition alive. The run began in 1981 as a way to build company spirit, and this year's run is the longest in history. The Army marathon team will also run a game ball from West Point, New York, to the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NavyTimes.com
The United States Naval Academy is facing a lawsuit from the group Students for Fair Admissions, which accuses the academy of discrimination for considering race as a factor in its admissions decisions. The lawsuit argues that the academy's focus on race in the selection process for midshipmen is unconstitutional and disadvantages certain applicants. This comes after a similar lawsuit was filed against the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Supreme Court recently struck down race-conscious admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, but the ruling did not address the issue in the context of military service academies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Students for Fair Admissions, a group that previously sued West Point, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Naval Academy, seeking to prevent the consideration of race in admissions. The group aims to build on their Supreme Court victory that struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. While military academies were not part of the previous lawsuits, a footnote in the ruling left the question of race in admissions to the military service academies open. The Naval Academy, along with West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy, emphasizes a holistic admissions process that considers various factors, including academic credentials and leadership potential. The Defense Department is currently reviewing the Supreme Court decision and its potential impact.