History, Pride, and Military Tradition
STAND OUT BY STANDING TOGETHER.
Your Journey Starts Here
Captain Alden Partridge (1785–1854) probably did more than any other individual to promote military education in civilian institutions in the United States before the Civil War. He founded Norwich University in 1819 and, in doing so, established the “American System of Education” – a traditional liberal arts curriculum with instruction in civil engineering and military science. The system of education is still the foundation for many colleges and universities around the world.
...over 100 Army generals, 12 Air Force generals, nine Marine Corps generals, and 16 Navy admirals
Since its founding, over 130 graduates of Norwich University have served as general officers in the U.S. armed forces, including over 100 Army generals, 12 Air Force generals, nine Marine Corps generals, and 16 Navy admirals. In addition, 26 graduates served as generals in foreign armies: nine Royal Thai Army generals, one Royal Thai Air Force general, and 16 Republic of China Army generals.
STAND OUT BY STANDING TOGETHER.
Birthplace of the ROTC
#1 AROTC Unit in the Nation
Top 10 Producer of Military Officers in the U.S.
With its long history in military education, Norwich has established many firsts:
- Norwich University was one of the first military colleges to successfully introduce civilian students onto its campus.
- Norwich was the first of all private military colleges in the nation.
- Norwich was the birthplace of ROTC.
- Norwich was one of the first military colleges to accept women.
Norwich embraces the attitude of our “I Will Try” motto in every chosen challenge. When you fall, you will learn, and your community will pick you up. When you try again, you will succeed and defy your own expectations.
Building On 200+ Years Of Tradition
Photos from the 50th annual Dog River Run
President Anarumo and members of his staff joined the Corps of Cadets on Sunday morning in this annual right of passage which marks the end of Rook Orientation Week. Norwich University's office of communications has curated this collection of select images from the event.
Harold "Doc" Martin was a true Norwich Renaissance Man
Norwich University is replete with distinguished alumni, Cadets of valor who have achieved significant accomplishments, and Harold 'Doc' Martin stands squarely with all of them.
Norwich recognizes and remembers Colonel Tim Donovan, NU Class of ’62
It’s with heartfelt sadness that I notify the Norwich Community on the passing Colonel Tim Donovan this past weekend. We mourn together over the loss of a national hero and an all-time Norwich great.