West Point SOSH

02/18/2025

The Department of Social Sciences invites faculty and alumni to our annual D.C. Reunion!
📅 Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
📍 National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Join us as we celebrate the “Lincoln Brigade!”
Register here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/alumniservices/form/2025SOSHDCReunionRegistrationSite/formperma/w0fUgJgLico5B2AJD0vOmBCwgMKnB47bffuZBgqlzdQ

12/11/2024

For those in the DC area this Friday, join our SOSH cadets as they take on Navy in the 11th annual Army-Navy Debate Classic!

The event is open to the public and all are welcome to help cheer on Army to victory.

Joining us as judges for the competition will be Senator Manchin, (I-WV), Representative Darrell Issa, (R-CA), Representative Pat Ryan, (D-NY), and ADM(R) Mullen, 17th Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

GO ARMY!

11/15/2024

11/08/2024

The American Politics Program hosted an election night event at Crest Hall featuring a moderated conversation between Distinguished Graduate Gen. Wesley Clark and American Politics Senior Fellow Dr. Frank Luntz. Gen. Clark shared his thoughts on service as the cadets prepare for their careers as citizen-soldiers.

11/07/2024

The West Point Model UN attended Georgetown University's National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC) in Washington, DC -- the top-ranked conference of the fall semester. West Point performed exceptionally, with seven delegates taking home individual honors. West Point MUN thanks Secretary General Kevin Piraino and the team at NCSC for hosting an informative and exciting conference. The team looks forward to returning next year!

The awards for NCSC 2024 are as follows:

Best Delegate (1st Place):
Nathan Davis, '25

Outstanding Delegate (2nd Place):
Macie Marinich, '25
Patrick McGee, '26
William Plank, '26

Honorable Mention (3rd Place):
Benjamin Dunn, '25
Katherine McGivney, '25
Brooks Johnson, '25

Verbal Commendation (4th Place):
Alexander Bjorgvinsson, '26

10/22/2024

This weekend, West Point Model UN attended the Cornell International Affairs Conference (CIAC), hosted by Cornell University. Introducing new cadet delegates to the circuit, West Point performed exceptionally well and earned awards in specialized, historical, and general assembly committees. West Point MUN thanks Secretary General Kenny Fischer and the team at CIAC for hosting an informative, exciting conference, and the team looks forward to returning next year!

The awards for CIAC 2024 are as follows:

Trey Welch – Best Delegate
Knox Watson – Best Delegate
Ethan Spies – Outstanding Delegate
Tim Flaherty – Outstanding Delegate
AJ Corcino – Honorable Mention
Evie Mongoven – Honorable Mention
Jonathan Weikel – Verbal Commendation

West Point Model United Nations – Outstanding Large Delegation

10/16/2024

📊 Passionate about solving problems and making informed decisions? With a major in Economics, you’ll learn how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources, analyze market trends, and use data to drive policy and decision-making. Whether you're interested in economic theory or hands-on application, economics opens up a world of possibilities!

👥 Join us tomorrow at the Majors Fair to connect with faculty and cadets, and learn more about how economics can shape your future.

10/16/2024

🌍 Looking to understand the world beyond our borders? A major in International Affairs offers a deep dive into global relations, diplomacy, international organizations, and the political, economic, and cultural dynamics that shape the interactions between nations and global actors. Discover how you can make an impact on the world stage!

💬 Meet our faculty and cadets tomorrow at the Majors Fair to learn more about how this program prepares you to navigate global challenges and opportunities.

10/16/2024

🇺🇸 Interested in how government really works? Major in American Politics to dive deep into the study of governmental institutions, political behavior, policy processes, and the social and economic forces shaping public decision-making. Whether you're fascinated by campaigns, policymaking, or political movements, this is your chance to engage with the forces that drive our democracy.

🔍 Meet with faculty and cadets tomorrow at the Majors Fair to learn more about the program and how it can set you on the path to understanding and influencing American politics!

10/16/2024

🎓 Ready to make your mark? Join us tomorrow on the 4th floor of Thayer Hall to explore what the Department of Social Sciences has to offer! From enriching summer opportunities with our AIAD programs to joining vibrant student organizations, we have a wealth of ways to enhance your learning experience. Consider expanding your academic journey with minors like American Foundations, Terrorism Studies, or Grand Strategy.

👥 Meet our dedicated faculty and passionate cadets who are eager to share insights on what makes our department an exciting place to learn and grow. Your future starts here!

10/15/2024

Cadets from the International Affairs Forum (IAF) visited New York City to tour the UN and engage with officials from the Canadian and Croatian Consulates and the Canadian Mission to the UN on October 11. Meetings with Canadian Consul General Tom Clark and Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae focused on shared values and how the US and Canada collaborate to secure and defend sovereignty and the North American perimeter. Croatian Consul General Nikica Kopačević explained how his office engages his country's diaspora community. And in touring the great halls of the UN, the cadets learned about multilateral diplomacy and three founding pillars of the UN system: peace and security, human rights, and development.

10/15/2024

On September 27, cadets from the International Affairs Forum and related clubs attended a reception in New York City hosted by the Croatian Consulate. In his headline remarks, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic offered an overview of the biggest contemporary challenges and opportunities facing his country and discussed the strong bilateral relationship with the United States. Cadets also got to engage with the Croatian Foreign Minister and the Ambassador to the U.S., as well as with members of the Croatian diaspora living in New York.