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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2022 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop

Sunday, June 12-14, 2022
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) 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.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Friday, June 10, 2022
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.

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Student Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 09, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The annual Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College recognizes the students who have performed at the highest academic level and those who have written the best papers in more than 20 writing competitions.

Chris Demchak from U.S. Naval War College (NWC), Philip O’Neill from Boston University Law School, Raj Shah the former managing director of Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, and Sarah Kreps of Cornell University participate in a panel discussion during the 69th annual Current Strategy Forum held at NWC.

Current Strategy Forum

Tuesday, June 07-08, 2022
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.

USS Hughes destroyer

Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary Commemoration

Monday, June 06, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Naval War College Museum, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

On June 6th, please join us as we mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, one of the Navy's most historically significant victories.

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Strategy & Policy Ends

Friday, June 03, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & Policy course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on March 2nd, 2022 and concludes on June 3rd, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Ends

Friday, June 03, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 25th, 2022 and concludes on June 3rd, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Naval Command and Staff Online Program 2022 Session One Ends

Thursday, June 02, 2022
Virtual Program

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC), Naval Command and Staff Online Program delivers the NWC Joint Professional Military Education Phase I to students virtually from anywhere. Courses consist of online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.