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A NEW VISION FOR USNA.COM
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USNA.com tells a story. When you log on, you are welcomed to a narrative that binds the missions of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation together. It’s about our midshipmen, what we do and how we support the Naval Academy community. We look forward to launching the new USNA.com site soon and hope you enjoy connecting to the Naval Academy through our new online experience.
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CLASS OF ’78: CREATING LEGACY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
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The Class of 1978 is raising the bar with a unique endowment to support the Naval Academy indefinitely. Find out how their innovative approach is shaping the future of leadership development and more.
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SUPPORTING THE CENTER FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE (CESIR)
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Jim ’87 and Julie Matheson’s seven-figure commitment is set to transform energy security and infrastructure resilience education at the U.S. Naval Academy. Learn more about their impactful contribution and the vision behind CESIR.
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NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION DESTINATION TRIP TO CORONADO, CA
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Foundation Board of Directors and campaign leaders receive inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the operational realities shaping the fleet—and the pivotal role the Naval Academy and its alumni play in today's Navy.
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LCDR Justin Cashman, USN, and MASA Dominic Powell, USN, answered the call to serve later in life. Learn how their unique paths to the fleet were shaped by their experiences with the Naval Academy—and how their service reflects the core values instilled throughout the Navy community.
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HONORING A LEGACY OF SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE AND LOVE OF COUNTRY
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Pamela Adkins is commemorating the legacy of her father, CAPT Edward C. Adkins ’49, USN, through a transformative endowment to the Naval Academy that will shape the future of constitutional studies and more.
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Last year, nearly 7,000 alumni from the Class of 1948 to 2024 raised over $3 million for the Academy. Now it’s your turn to join the Great Class Challenge. All gifts made by 11:59 p.m. PDT on 9 May count toward your class’s total—make yours count and help your class take the lead!
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FIRST FRIDAY FACULTY LECTURE SERIES LAUNCHES WITH ENGAGING SPRING SEASON
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In February, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation launched the inaugural season of the First Friday Faculty Lecture (F3L) Series—a new monthly webinar program created to bring our President’s Circle donors closer to the remarkable faculty shaping the minds of tomorrow’s naval leaders.
Co-hosted by Academy staff, including Dr. Samara Firebaugh, USNA Provost and Academic Dean, the series offers an inside look at the cutting-edge teaching, research, and leadership happening across the Yard. Each one-hour lecture features a Naval Academy faculty member sharing insights on their area of expertise, followed by a live Q&A with attendees.
We kicked off the series in February with Dr. John Donnal, Associate Professor in the Weapons, Robotics & Control Engineering Department, who explored how emerging technologies like sensor networks and 3D printing are being deployed aboard U.S. Coast Guard and Navy vessels to improve mission readiness and resilience—highlighting the challenges and opportunities of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) systems into modern defense platforms.
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In March, we welcomed Dr. Matthew Knight, Assistant Professor in the Physics Department, who shared his experience as a member of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirect Test (DART) mission. His lecture offered a behind-the-scenes look at the first successful planetary defense test, in which a spacecraft deliberately impacted an asteroid’s moon to alter its orbit. Dr. Knight also highlighted the unique ways midshipmen contributed to the mission and how USNA’s astrophysics program gives students hands-on research opportunities from the rooftop of Hopper Hall.
To close the season in April, Dr. Brian VanDeMark, longtime professor of history at the Academy, delivered a moving presentation based on his book The Kent State Shooting: An American Tragedy. He examined the social and political tensions of the Vietnam War era that led to the fatal clash between student protesters and National Guardsmen in May 1970, offering reflections on the event’s causes, consequences, and enduring impact on American society.
The First Friday Faculty Lecture Series will return in September 2025 with a fresh lineup of speakers and topics designed to inform, challenge, and inspire. From leadership and ethics to science and strategy, these exclusive sessions provide President’s Circle donors with a deeper understanding of the Naval Academy’s mission and the exceptional educators who bring it to life.
Stay tuned for details on our Fall 2025 speakers—and thank you to all who attended for being part of this exciting new chapter in Foundation programming.
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Celebrating,
commemorating and commissioning. Details
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PRESIDENT'S
CIRCLE WEEKEND
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Learn more about
President’s Circle.
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With deep gratitude to our generous donors within the Naval Academy community—alumni, parents, friends, and organizations—we extend our heartfelt thanks. Each contribution fuels a transformative journey for our midshipmen, enhancing Naval power and American leadership. Your support is the foundation of our shared success. Thank you for your invaluable investment.
Stay tuned—the next edition of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Donor Report will be released in May! We look forward to honoring our 2024 donors in this upcoming report. You can make your 2025 calendar year gift at usna.com/give.
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A New Era of Alumni Connection
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Stay updated with the new Daily Shipmate, your real-time mix of Shipmate magazine-like features, USNA news and Navy sports updates. This daily “newspaper” arrives at 6:30 a.m. ET, offering a quick feed for easy scanning. A six-month calendar helps track key events like Commissioning Week (14-23 May) and I-Day, Class of 2029 (26 June). Sign-up for the Daily Shipmate and stay connected with us!
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