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ECBU Stories

Honors Week: Analyzing U.S. – China Conflict Asymmetries

John Kennedy ’25 used his Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Honors Week presentation to tackle how asymmetries between the United States and China shape the potential for conflict in his thesis titled, “Asymmetries Between the U.S. and China in the Context of Conflict.â€�

The Vanguard — John Gibson ’26

John Gibson ’26 initially underestimated the academic challenges at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, leading to a rough first semester, but his determination to improve transformed his approach to learning.

Honors Week: Cadet Looks at U.S. Debt

Harrison Williams ’25, a cadet at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú majoring in economics and business, researched the wisdom of investing in the United States for his honors project, “Sustainable Debt Limit Estimates for the U.S. and 20 Other OECD Countries.â€�

Study Abroad: A Spanish Summer for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCadets

Nearly two dozen traveled to Spain this summer for a study abroad program, with varying majors and minors represented, from economics and business, modern languages, history, computer science, engineering, and more. The five-week program allowed cadets to take classes at the Universidad de Alcalá.

From Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úto Private Equity: Warner Collier ’24

Business and computer science were two industries that Warner Collier ’24 saw opportunity in. Coming to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, he wanted to cast as wide of a net as possible, which brought him to major in economics and business, with minors in computer science and cybersecurity.

The Cadet Collective: The Kleinschusters

“Having my brother here was definitely a perk,â€� Matthew said. “It was nice to know where I’m going to go, I already have a guaranteed friend. We were best friends growing up.â€�

Behind the Balance: Kyle Webster ’24 — Keydet Lacrosse

Leadership and regiment have been ingrained into Kyle Webster ’24 since beginning his time at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú. In his last semester, he perfected the balance of academics and athletics. Although, he admits it was challenging.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚLaunches Entrepreneurship Program

The Institute has launched a two-year pilot program called the Summer Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program (SUEP) as a starting point for entrepreneurship education. It has been established for cadets who possess the mindset of an entrepreneur, regardless of academic major.

Regimental Commander Fights for the Vulnerable

Blake Smith ’23, an economics and business major and this year’s regimental commander, has a moving story behind his success. He did not achieve the highest-ranking position a cadet can earn without inspiration, and that inspiration comes from his sister Ashley.