Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Independence Day Holiday

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed, July 4, 2023 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

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Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups 2023 Maritime Symposium

Tuesday, June 27-28, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown, RI 02842

The Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups' 2023 Maritime symposium, Exploring Our Maritime Strategies, will be hosting five panels moderated by experts in their fields, along with professionals ranging from the United States Coast Guard to the Center for Naval Analyses.

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2023 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop

Monday, June 19-21, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop brings together a small group of dedicated academics, practitioners, and government officials for high impact writing and wargaming about information environments and military innovation.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

Monday, June 19, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed June 19th, 2023 to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Friday, June 16, 2023
10:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College features a one-year graduate-level program that graduates about 600 resident and 1,000 distance learning students each year.

The U.S. Naval War College hosts the 71st Current Strategy Forum (CSF) in Newport, Rhode Island, June 7-8, 2022.

Current Strategy Forum

Tuesday, June 13-14, 2023
8:30 a.m.
Hybrid Event

The Current Strategy Forum was first held at U.S. Naval War College in May 1949. Their purpose was to bring together a small number of prominent civilian and military guests to discuss future U.S. strategy with senior officers attending the college.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Get Real, Get Better"

Friday, June 02, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event

“Get Real, Get Better” (GRGB) calls for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices to empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Mindful Resilience and Cognitive Fitness"

Thursday, June 01, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event

Mindfulness is often thought of as a way to promote emotional well-being and resilience and to reduce stress. While it has indeed been shown to be a useful tool in achieving those outcomes, research has also indicated that it can strengthen areas of cognitive performance.

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National Security Decision Making Course Ends

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The National Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 23, 2023 and concludes on May 31, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Ends

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 21st, 2023 and concludes on May 31, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.