The designation positions Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth among the nation's leading universities preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and defense-related technologies
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Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth was recently selected to the , a Department of War initiative aimed at developing the talent pipeline in cyber operations, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, secure communications, and sensing.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth is one of 50 universities nationwide selected as an academic partner for the VICEROY initiative. As a VICEROY academic partner, UMD will offer undergraduate and graduate students exclusive opportunities for scholarships, internships, applied research, hands-on training, networking and mentorship, and professional development.
The initiative connects universities with Department of War laboratories, government agencies, and industry partners to prepare students for careers supporting national security through research and experiential learning. Funding for VICEROY is provided by The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory and .
"Being selected as a VICEROY partner recognizes the strength of Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth's cybersecurity programs and our commitment to preparing students for careers that address some of our nation's most critical security challenges," said Dr. Lance Fiondella, director of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth Cybersecurity Center.
"The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow across government and industry," said College of Engineering Dean Robert Griffin. "Through VICEROY, Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth is expanding the pathways that connect our students with meaningful research, experiential learning, and careers where they can make an immediate impact."
Inclusion in VICEROY builds on Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth's well-established leadership in cybersecurity education and expands opportunities for students pursuing careers in the field. The university is designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research through 2029 by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth also participates in the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, which provides eligible students with full scholarships for up to three years in exchange for a commitment to work in a federal cybersecurity position after graduation.