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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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Robert Flannery

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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Aaron Delano-Johnson

International Programs

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Michael Major

Dean of Students

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William J. Nault

College of Leadership and Ethics

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Everett M. Alcorn

College of Distance Education

Endowed and Named Chairs
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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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Curtis Bell

Jerome Levy Endowed Chair of Economic Geography and National Security

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Peter J. Dombrowski

William B. Ruger Endowed Chair of National Security Economics

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Andrew R. Wilson

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

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Michelle Paranzino

T.C. Sass Endowed Chair of Maritime Irregular Warfare and Maritime Special Operations

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Sam J. Tangredi

Leidos Corporation Chair of Future Warfare

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Chris C. Demchak

Grace Murray Hopper Chair of Cyber Security Studies

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John E. Jackson

Elmer A Sperry Chair of Unmanned and Robotic Systems

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James R. Holmes

Joseph C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy

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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