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ECBU Stories

Behind the Balance: Henry Berling ’27 — Keydet Football 

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, […]

Basuchoudhary Edits Book

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

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

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

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

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.

Cadets Rally at NYSE

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

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.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEcon & Business Class Welcomes High School DECA Winners

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 […]