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U.S. Naval War College Convocation

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosts Convocation signaling the start of the 2024 – 2025 academic year August 6, 2024.
August 7, 2024 – U.S. Naval War College Convocation 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. – The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosts Convocation signaling the start of the 2024 – 2025 academic year August 6, 2024. During the ceremony, NWC President Rear Adm. Pete Garvin announced the introduction of a new course Perspectives on Modern War (PMW), combining the theoretical analysis of war with the development of practical solutions for current and future global security. More than 462 in-residence students from the joint services, international militaries, and federal and state agencies were in attendance along with NWC faculty and staff. Established in 1884, NWC is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. The college delivers excellence in education, research, and outreach, informing today’s decision makers, educating tomorrow’s leaders, and engaging partners and allies on all matters of naval power in order to preserve the peace, respond in crisis, and win decisively in war. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristopher Burris/Released)

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Tuesday, August 05, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

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(401) 856-5060

This event is not open to the general public

This event is for U.S. Naval War College students, faculty and staff.

The 2025-2026 academic year will welcome joint service and international students during a convocation ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Aug. 5. The incoming resident class is comprised of members from the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard as well as federal civilian and international students.

This event constitutes an important component of the in-residence program at NWC. NWC’s 10-month Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) programs have developed dedicated decision makers and problem solvers since 1884, making the college the oldest institution of its kind. In addition to in-residence students, NWC’s distance education program graduates over 1,000 students each year. After rigorous study, students earn JPME credit and either a diploma or a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies.

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