ECBU Stories
Behind the Balance: Henry Berling ’27 — Keydet FootballÂ
Behind The Balance | October 13, 2026
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú’s cadet-athletes have to juggle cadet life, heavy academic course loads, and their NCAA Division I sport. Committed to both academic and athletic pursuits, balancing their rigorous schedule in both sports and school requires a certain level of commitment and discipline. Behind the Balance is a series that focuses on those cadet-athletes and how they handle the hurdles of the day-to-day. As a 3-year-old, Henry Berling ’27 had a football in his hands. Starting out with flag football and then moving onto touch, his dream had always been to play in college. “I’ve played it my whole life, […]
Behind the Balance: Henry Berling ’27 — Keydet FootballÂ
Behind The Balance | October 13, 2026
As a 3-year-old, Henry Berling ’27 had a football in his hands. Starting out with flag football and then moving onto touch, his dream had always been to play in college.
From Barracks to Banking: Alexander Riley ’27
Cadet Spotlight | June 27, 2026
Alexander “AJâ€� Riley ’27 started investing in high school. That’s when his interest in finance started to bloom.Â
Basuchoudhary Edits Book
Faculty | April 25, 2026
Col. Atin Basuchoudhary, the John and Jane Roberts Institute Professor in Free Enterprise Business in the Department of Economics and Business at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, recently co-edited, “The Cambridge Handbook on the Economics of Terrorism.â€�
Study Abroad Ambassadors: Anthony Pate ’26
Cadet Spotlight | April 3, 2026
Anthony Pate ’26 spent his summer under the Tuscan sun interning with Pasta Fabianelli, gaining hands-on business experience while immersing himself in Italian culture.
Vijayan Studies Military Logistics
Adams Center | April 2, 2026
Jai Vijayan ’26, an economics and business major at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, researched military logistics during World War II for his honors project, “Move and Maintain: American Last-Mile Logistics in the Solomon Islands Campaign, 1942-1944.â€�
Behind the Balance: Miller Tatum ’28 — Keydet Lacrosse
Behind The Balance | February 17, 2026
Miller Tatum ’28 chose the harder path at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú— and hasn’t looked back. Between early mornings, packed schedules, and competing at the highest level, he’s learning how discipline and time management can shape far more than four years.
Behind the Balance: TJ Johnson ’28 — Keydet Basketball
Behind The Balance | February 10, 2026
From transferring into Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úto taking on the Rat Line, TJ Johnson ’28 has faced adversity head-on. Balancing basketball, academics, and the responsibilities of a cadet has taught him calm under pressure and confidence in his ability to adapt.
Study Abroad Ambassadors: Edward Menton ’26
Cadet Spotlight | February 6, 2026
Edward Menton ’26 took his studies abroad to Rome and Tuscany — learning international business in and out of the classroom.
Cadets Rally at NYSE
Alumni In Focus | January 30, 2026
Ten members of the Cadet Investment Group (CIG) at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, along with an advisor and an instructor in the Department of Economics and Business (ECBU) traveled to Wall Street in New York City (NYC) in December, to meet with financial analysts and traders, including Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úalumni.
The Vanguard — Diego Henao Ospina ’28
Cadet Spotlight | November 14, 2025
When Diego Henao Ospina ’28 first considered life after high school, he weighed several paths within the armed forces. Enlisting seemed like a possibility, but advice from others who knew Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú helped shift his focus.
Behind the Balance: Natalia Dias ’28 — Keydet Cross Country
Behind The Balance | October 20, 2025
Natalia Dias ’28 wanted to be set up success, and that meant finding a way to pay for college or leave her with minimal debt. She had three clear goals in school: an engineering program, U.S. Army ROTC, and cross country and track.
Behind the Balance: Amari Benjamin ’27 — Keydet Men’s Soccer
Behind The Balance | October 13, 2025
A sense of discipline is what drew Amari Benjamin ’27 to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú. Benjamin, an economics and business major, plans on commissioning into the U.S. Army.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEcon & Business Class Welcomes High School DECA Winners
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú | September 15, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú cadets enrolled in the economics and business analytics class taught by Col. Barry Cobb, professor in the Department of Economics and Business, heard an award winning presentation by two juniors from Roanoke County’s Hidden Valley High School (HVHS). Madison Salinas and Alishba Sofi are both members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) at HVHS. DECA is an international association that prepares high school students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through hands-on activities, competitions, and educational programs. The club holds three competitions during the academic year: district, state, and international. For the state […]
Behind the Balance: Conner Reid ’27 — Keydet Men’s Soccer
Behind The Balance | September 15, 2025
A different college experience was what Conner Reid ’27 was searching for. He said that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú offered that and it’s what attracted him.