NROTC

Hometown: Marlboro, New Jersey

Major: Architectural Engineering

Outfit: Squadron 21

Currently a member of Squadron 21, William Dean ’23 also serves as the 2022-2023 Commander of the NROTC Midshipmen Battalion.

On the Quad, Will serves as a Ross Volunteer and is a member of the Corps Marathon team.

Off the Quad, Will is a member of the Texas A&M chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute and the Society of American Military Engineers.

“The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets has provided me countless opportunities that I would not have been able to experience without the program. From going to Boston to compete in the Boston Marathon, to having the privilege to lead over 300 prospective Naval and Marine Corps Officers, the Corps of Cadets has allowed me to heighten my skills and prepare myself for multiple careers in the future,” Will said of his time in the Corps.

After graduating from Texas A&M, Will plans to commission into the United States Navy and either serve as a Naval Aviator or as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer. After his time in the Navy, Will hopes to return to Aggieland to work for the Texas A&M Foundation.

Hometown: Chantilly, Virginia

Major: Political Science

Outfit: Company E-2

Nidhi Nagireddy ’23 currently serves as the Executive Officer for Company E-2. Nidhi also currently serves as NROTC’s November Department Executive Officer, and is a member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society.

Off the Quad, Nidhi is involved in the Student Government Association and Class Councils.

“The Corps of Cadets is an organization like no other – I’ve had so many unique and invaluable experiences to help better myself and my peers. The leadership experiences provided here have made me into the best version of myself, and I can’t wait to use what I’ve learned in my career and beyond,” Nidhi said of her time in the Corps.

After graduation, Nidhi plans to commission into the United States Navy, where she will serve as a Surface Warfare Officer.