Women cadets first admitted to the Military Academy. Borman Commission Report reviews honor at West Point. Arabic language instruction offered for the Class of 1980. 1977 West Point Study Group Report released, reviewing all aspects of the Academy program and policies. General Andrew J. Goodpaster comes out of retirement to serve as Academy Superintendent.
First women graduate from West Point.
1981 Formal Honor Education Program enacted. 1982 USMA Academic Board adopts optional majors beginning with the Class of 1985. Eisenhower Monument dedicated. The Jewish Chapel conducts its first services. In Chief trophy and ranks among the top 20 American football teams for the first time in two decades.