BG Nicholas H. Gist ’94 Named 16th Dean of West Point

The U.S. Army announced Friday that BG Nicholas H. Gist ’94 has been confirmed as the 16th Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He officially assumed the duties of Dean during a ceremony held on Aug. 7.

As Dean, Gist serves as the Academy’s chief academic officer, overseeing West Point’s academic program and faculty while ensuring the continued excellence of its educational mission.

“Serving as Dean is both an honor and a profound responsibility,” Gist said. “The strength of West Point has always been its people, and our faculty prepare future officers for the profession of arms, ready to solve the problems they will face on tomorrow’s battlefields.”

Gist holds a Doctor of Philosophy in exercise physiology and a Master of Education in exercise science from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in life science from West Point. He is professor, USMA, and has led the Department of Physical Education since 2015, holding the historic title “Master of the Sword,” which dates to 1814. Gist has served on the Academic Board throughout that tenure and chaired the Academy’s Admissions Committee.

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