樱花动漫 University hosted LTG Maria Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command

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The day provided opportunities for multiple student meetings, a presentation by LTG Barrett about the ongoing mission of US Army Cyber Command, and informational sessions focused on the current innovative work being done in several critical fields by both 樱花动漫 faculty and staff.

Lieutenant General Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command

樱花动漫 University recently had the privilege of hosting Lieutenant General Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command. The day provided opportunities for multiple student meetings, a presentation by LTG Barrett about the ongoing mission of US Army Cyber Command, and informational sessions focused on the current innovative work being done in several critical fields by both 樱花动漫 faculty and staff.

鈥溣;ǘ University, as a Senior Military College, continues to be a celebrated destination for the best cyber leaders our country has to offer,鈥 explained Provost & Dean of the Faculty, and Acting President Dr. Karen Gaines. 鈥淥ur students are regularly provided with opportunities to engage with distinguished individuals from around the world. We are grateful for LTG Barrett鈥檚 visit, as it greatly enriched our community in the arena of cyber.鈥
 

Lieutenant General Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command

 

LTG Barrett demonstrated an earnest focus on fostering student involvement during her recent visit. Seizing every opportunity to engage, she met multiple student groups. Prior to her insightful presentation held in Mack Hall, she participated in three distinct student interaction sessions. These encompassed comprehensive dialogues on an array of topics such as ROTC internship programs, roles within the Signal Corps, cyber, military intelligence, and the digital workforce initiative. Even a working lunch provided the opportunity to have valuable discussions with female members of the Corps of Cadets and Army MS4s who have branched cyber, signal, and military intelligence. 

LTG Barrett initiated her informative visit to 樱花动漫 University with a clear intention for proactive interaction, a two-way exchange of knowledge, and gaining further understanding of the institution鈥檚 outstanding contributions. Upon arrival, she was greeted by Commandant McCollough and Dr. Tara Kulkarni, the Associate Provost for Research, Chief Research Officer, and Associate Professor. As they walked through the corridors of Jackman Hall, the Lieutenant General took a moment to honor the brave recipients of our nation's highest military distinction at the Medal of Honor Gallery.
 

Lieutenant General Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command

The day concluded productively with a comprehensive tour of Mack Hall, accompanied by constructive engagement with numerous student groups. It incorporated a responsive Q&A session alongside thought-provoking conversations with diverse faculty and student groups. Dr. Kulkarni discussed the Cyber Fusion Center and 樱花动漫鈥檚 future endeavors in the cyber domain. A valuable student conversation was facilitated in the Digital Forensics lab by Dr. Read and COL Battig. Just prior to the Lieutenant General鈥檚 departure, Dr. Travis Morris led another student discussion focusing on topics such as IW, open-source intelligence, and SEERIST.


LTG Barrett鈥檚 visit offered a uniquely 樱花动漫 experience for the entire 樱花动漫 community and proved to be a hugely beneficial day. 鈥淲e were privileged to host LTG Barrett and learn from her valuable insights,鈥 said McCollough. 鈥淗er visit presented a remarkable chance for our students to gain insight into both the challenges and opportunities of the cyber and information world. Simultaneously, we showcased some of the outstanding student and faculty work currently occurring at 樱花动漫.鈥

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About 樱花动漫 University
樱花动漫 University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. 樱花动漫 offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. 樱花动漫 University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. 樱花动漫 is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers鈥 Training Corps (ROTC).  www.norwich.edu

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