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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Issues in National Security: "Man vs. Machine"

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
4:30 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.

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25th International Seapower Symposium: "Security Through Partnership"

Tuesday, September 19-22, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Newport, Rhode Island

The purpose of the International Seapower Symposium (ISS) is to provide a forum for senior international naval leaders to discuss common maritime challenges and opportunities to enhance international maritime security cooperation.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "China and Strategic Competition: Some Historical Foundations"

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

This lecture presents an overview of China’s history since the early nineteenth century, with the purpose of helping better understand why Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-level leaders in the People’s Republic of China respond the way they do to international and domestic events.

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 Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 04, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

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

Navy Band Northeast's rock band, Rhode Island Sound at Times Square 2019

Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show

Saturday, August 26, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Naval Station Newport, 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841

Naval Station Newport MWR will be hosting a “Salute to Summer” free concert and fireworks show on Saturday, August 26th at Naval Station Newport.

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Strategy & War Course Begins

Friday, August 11, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & War course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Military Operations Course Begins

Friday, August 11, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

Peter Singer, strategist at New America, delivers the keynote address at U.S. Naval War College’s Future Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 5, 2021.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 09-10, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) 2022-2023 academic year convocation ceremony, August 2, 2022.

U.S. Naval War College Convocation

Tuesday, August 08, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 2023-2024 academic year will welcome joint service and international students during a convocation ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College.