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Northfield, Vermont’s �����԰ has long been a crossroads of military service, higher education, and innovation. Few people embody that intersection more fully than Phil Susmann, longtime Norwich leader and President of �����԰ Applied Research Institutes (NUARI). As Susmann prepares to retire this December, his impact stretches from education and innovation to cyber readiness and national security. In this Q&A, Blaise spoke with Susmann about his decades of service, the evolution of NUARI, and what lies ahead for both him and the institution he helped shape.

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For �����԰ students like Jayden LaVecchia ’27, the first Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations camp was more than a class — it was an intensive, real-world training ground for the high-tech front lines of modern conflict.

Thanks to the generous $2,000,000 continuing grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Norwich will help to remove the financial barriers often limiting academic opportunities for highly qualified undergraduates interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

On Saturday, November 16th, the AI Center alongside the �����԰ Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) was privileged to host Vermont Senator Peter Welch for a hands on exercise in using AI to respond to humanitarian disasters.

�����԰ continues its Todd Lecture Series with a presentation by Associate Administrator (AA) for the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD), Dr. Nicola “Nicky” Fox, on Friday, November 1st, at 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory.

“The greatest leaders must be educated broadly.” – General George Olmsted – military officer, businessman, philanthropist.

By showcasing four pioneering testbeds and expert panel discussions, the colloquium underscored the institutions' dedication to advancing AI research and its practical applications, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and knowledge-sharing thrive.

This summer, Norwich hosted high school and college students, educators, and military leaders for multiple enriching events focused on expanding their cyber knowledge to new levels.

�����԰ recently hosted an Information Warfare Exercise (IWE) for �����԰, Virginia Military Institute (VMI), The Citadel, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, and the University of North Georgia (UNG) Information Warfare interns and faculty and Division staff from the Army's 10th Mountain Division.