Norwich University hosted LTG Maria Barrett, Commanding General, United States Army Cyber Command

Norwich 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 Norwich faculty and staff.

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

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 Norwich University with a clear intention for proactive interaction, a two-way exchange of knowledge, and gaining further understanding of the institution’s 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.
 

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 Norwich’s 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’s departure, Dr. Travis Morris led another student discussion focusing on topics such as IW, open-source intelligence, and SEERIST.

LTG Barrett’s visit offered a uniquely Norwich experience for the entire Norwich community and proved to be a hugely beneficial day. “We were privileged to host LTG Barrett and learn from her valuable insights,” said McCollough. “Her 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 Norwich.”

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Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Norwich 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. Norwich is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).  www.norwich.edu