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Academic Leadership

Academic Leadership at the U.S. Naval War College is committed to investing in the professional development and learning opportunities for our faculty and staff by providing strong institutional practices and a culture committed to continuous improvement. We value the broad and relevant experience of our team and embrace innovative educational methods to achieve excellence in education, research, and outreach as well as to secure the strategic and decisive warfighting advantage for the future.

Deans
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Michael P. O'Hara

Center for Naval Warfare Studies

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Brian D. Doherty

Dean of Students

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Edward B. Cashman

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

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Doyle K. Hodges

Dean of Academics

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Sergio Alexandre Costa

College of Distance Education

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Jeffrey R. Macris

College of Leadership and Ethics

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Robert S. Winneg

International Programs

Deputies
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Michael J. Sherlock

National Security Affairs

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Steven L. Pierce

College of Distance Education

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Rick Menard

Office of the Chief of Staff

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William J. Nault

College of Leadership and Ethics

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Robert Flannery

Center for Naval Warfare Studies

Named Chairs
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Sam J. Tangredi

Leidos Named Chair of Future Warfare

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John E. Jackson

E.A. Sperry Named Chair of Unmanned and Robotics Systems

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Andrew R. Wilson

John A. van Beuren Endowed Chair of Asia-Pacific Studies

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Chris C. Demchak

Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Named Chair of Cyber Security

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Peter J. Dombrowski

William B. Ruger Endowed Chair of National Security Economics

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Timothy D. Hoyt

John Nicolas Brown Endowed Chair of Counterterrorism

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Heath Jordan Brightman, Ed.D.

EMC Informationist Endowed Chair

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About the College

As the Navy’s “Home of Thought,” our mission is to educate and develop leaders who strengthen global maritime partnerships in the national and international community.

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Academic Departments

Our academic departments provide core and elective coursework and support the curriculum through research, gaming, and educational programming opportunities.

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Administrative Departments

Our administrative departments support day-to-day operations, from maintaining student records and onboarding new employees to keeping our campus safe and secure.

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News, Media, & Events

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U.S. Naval War College Launches Executive Seminar for Senior Enlisted Leaders

Feb. 21, 2025
News Publication

Welcome Incoming Students, Class of March 2026

Dec. 10, 2024
News Publication

Lectures of Opportunity: "The Role of Operational Energy in National Security"

Feb. 24, 2025
12:00 PM
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

Issues in National Security: "Wargaming at NWC Since 1887"

Feb. 25, 2025
4:30 PM
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841