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Naval Postgraduate School and Qualcomm Empower Student Ideas, Wireless Innovation
May 22, 2024
The emergence of autonomous vehicles and drones has increased the demand for communication technologies that can move vast amounts of data at the necessary speeds, but traditional communication system... Read More

From AI to Ships to People, NPS Acquisition Research Symposium Explores New Frontiers for Defense Innovation
May 17, 2024
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted the 21st annual Acquisition Research Symposium on May 8-9 in Monterey, Calif., bringing together experts from government, military, industry, and academia to... Read More

Former Colombian Navy Commander Inducted Into NPS Hall of Fame
Apr 5, 2024
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) honored retired Colombian Navy Adm. Guillermo E. Barrera for his lifetime of service, both to his country and to the United States, by inducting him as the 30th mem... Read More

Happy Holidays to Our NPS Family!
Dec 19, 2023
As we welcome the holidays and bring 2023 to a close, John and I (with Buddy) want to thank everyone here at the Naval Postgraduate School for another excellent year. We can all take pride in knowin... Read More

Medal of Honor Awardee, Iconic Leader Highlight Latest Inductions into NPS Hall of Fame
Dec 5, 2023
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed two new inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Herrmann Hall, Dec. 1. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley, a recipient of the ... Read More

Think Fast: NPS Student Applies Lessons To Learning In Pro Racing Debut
Nov 9, 2023
Whether he’s shaving seconds off lap times racing his motorcycle, or improving the performance of combat information systems technology, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jordan Eubanks brings the same learning... Read More

Marine General Offers Challenge to NPS Summer Quarter Graduates
Sep 22, 2023
Emphasizing the power of collaboration and embracing the inevitable flux of change, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its 2023 Summer Quarter graduates on Sept. 22 during a ceremony at Ki... Read More

NPS’ Inaugural Regional Alumni Symposium Highlights Importance of Strong Alliances, Partnerships
Sep 20, 2023
With an eye on strengthening the United States’ strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) brought together more than 100 international graduates for the inaugural... Read More

Naval Postgraduate School Expands Educational Reach with New Hawaii Campus
Sep 12, 2023
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) celebrated a significant milestone on Sept. 8 with the establishment of an NPS branch campus at Pearl Harbor. The new academic cent... Read More

A 9/11 Message to the NPS Community
Sep 11, 2023
Today, on the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we stand together as a community dedicated to defending our nation and pursuing knowledge in the service of freedom and democ... Read More

Chief of Navy Reserve Encourages NPS Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 24, 2023
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) honored its 2023 Winter Quarter graduates during a commencement ceremony held in King Hall Auditorium, March 24. NPS alumnus Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy R... Read More

A Year of Moving Forward - NPS President’s End of Year Message and 2022 in Review
Dec 30, 2022
  Team NPS, 2022 was a year of moving forward.  As we wind down and prepare for 2023, I want to take this opportunity on behalf of Provost Gartner and our senior leadership to thank you al... Read More

Former Pacific Fleet, STRATCOM Commander Haney Honored as 26th Inductee Into NPS Hall of Fame
Dec 20, 2022
Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil Haney, who commanded the United States Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) and U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), became the 26th inductee of the esteemed Naval Postgraduate School (NP... Read More

Happy Holidays to the NPS Community!
Dec 16, 2022
As we celebrate the Season, John and I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for representing the vigor and spirit of our institution, especially during this pivotal and transformational year... Read More

SECNAV Congratulates NPS Fall Quarter Graduates, Announces New Naval Education Vision
Dec 16, 2022
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognized 337 graduates, including 40 international students from 24 countries as the commencement speaker for the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) durin... Read More

Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work Inducted as 25th Member of NPS Hall of Fame
Sep 29, 2022
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed the Honorable Robert O. Work, 32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense and acclaimed national security professional, into the school’s prestigious Hall of Fame dur... Read More

Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Challenges NPS Students to Forge the Future of Warfare
Sep 23, 2022
With encouragement from a former Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) recognized the achievements of its Summer Quarter 2022 graduating class during a ceremony at King Audi... Read More

Chief of Space Operations Congratulates NPS Spring Quarter Graduates
Jun 17, 2022
Recognizing the accomplishments of the most recent graduating class, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its 2022 Spring Quarter graduates, June 17, during a commencement ceremony held in K... Read More

USMC Deputy Commandant for Information Honors NPS Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 25, 2022
One year removed from the last ceremony fully relegated to cyberspace, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) honored its 2022 Winter Quarter graduates, March 25 during an in-person commencement ceremony... Read More

NPS Distinguished Alumnus Congratulates Fall Quarter Graduates, Encourages Continued Applied Education
Dec 17, 2021
Recognizing the achievements of the latest graduating class, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its Fall Quarter 2021 graduates on Dec. 17 during a graduation ceremony held inside King Aud... Read More

Former Colombian CNO and NPS Grad Returns to Monterey
Oct 22, 2021
In the Fall of 1981, a young Colombian naval officer arrived in Monterey, Calif. to begin his studies at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Exactly 40 years and an absolutely stellar career later, r... Read More

New LP-CRADA Between NPS, TMGcore Focused on High-Density Computing
Oct 5, 2021
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and TMGcore, a company specializing in the development and commercialization of emerging technologies, signed a five-month Limited Purpose Cooperative Research and ... Read More

NPS Space Systems Grad Carlos Del Toro sworn in as 78th Secretary of the Navy
Aug 13, 2021
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus Carlos Del Toro was sworn in as the nation’s 78th Secretary of the Navy, August 9. Del Toro served 26 years in uniform followed by 17 years as CEO and President... Read More

NPS, NASA Team Up on “Astrobatics” Project to Advance Spacecraft Robotics
May 4, 2021
On March 17, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) students and researchers in the NPS Spacecraft Robotics Laboratory, working with NASA and the International Space Station research team, including astronau... Read More

Missile Defense Agency Chief Discusses Technology, Education, Mission During Virtual SGL
Apr 29, 2021
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) distinguished alumnus and current Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director Vice Adm. Jon A. Hill spoke virtually to NPS faculty, staff and students on the topic of “Missil... Read More

Naval Postgraduate School and Xerox Collaborate to Advance Additive Manufacturing Solutions
Mar 1, 2021
In January 2021, the Department of Defense published its first-ever Additive Manufacturing Strategy to “provide a shared set of guiding principles and a framework for [additive manufacturing] technolo... Read More

Former USSTRATCOM and Pacific Fleet Commander Cecil Haney Talks Great Power Competition During Latest SGL
Feb 1, 2021
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) distinguished alumnus retired U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, former Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, spoke virtually to Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) faculty, staff... Read More

NPS Welcomes Retired Vice Adm. Edward Moore Jr. Into Hall of Fame
Jan 27, 2021
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) inducted its newest member, retired Vice Adm. Edward Moore Jr., into the university's prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF) during a virtual ceremony, Jan. 26, making him ... Read More

NPS Railgun Lab Propels Technology Leaders, Alumnus into Award-Winning Research
Jan 26, 2021
Since its establishment approximately two years ago, the Naval Postgraduate School's Railgun Laboratory – the largest of any academic institution – has empowered students and faculty with the faciliti... Read More

Senior Army Acquisitions Alumnus Returns for Virtual VIP Lecture
Oct 23, 2020
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood, Director for Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition in the Office of the Asst. Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) pre... Read More

Stout Conversations: Student-Led “Trident Room Podcast” Features Iconic People In The Iconic Pub (virtually) at NPS
Aug 5, 2020
There is a hidden gem within the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Dangling from countless points above, are stout mugs belonging to many faculty, students, staff and famous alumni who imbue this place... Read More

NPS Professor Receives Mills Medal for Optimizing Surface Ship Drydock Schedules
Jun 26, 2020
The Mills Medal, awarded by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Alumni Association and Foundation, recognizes research that has had a clear impact on the Navy’s operational efficiency. This year, the ... Read More

NPS Alumnus Applies Research to Improve Efficacy, Cost of Radar and Counter UAS Systems
Jun 8, 2020
No one knows how to improve conditions on the battlefield like warfighters themselves. This unique perspective allows mid-career officers across the services to choose graduate programs that not only ... Read More

Former CNO Mullen Talks Leadership, National Security Challenges in a Post-COVID-19 World
May 21, 2020
Years of leadership experience as a Naval officer, culminating as the Navy's Chief of Naval Operations then as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Navy Adm. Mike Mullen offered his view... Read More

NPS Cancels Winter Quarter Graduation Ceremony to Reduce COVID-19 Risks
Mar 12, 2020
MONTEREY, Calif. (NPS) – In order to reduce the risk of transmission posed by the novel Coronavirus, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has canceled the university’s Winter Quarter graduation ceremon... Read More

Two NPS Grads Among NASA’s Newest Astronauts
Jan 15, 2020
Two Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumni have just graduated astronaut basic training with the first cohort for NASA’s Artemis program, poised to open a new chapter of American space exploration. M... Read More

NPS Student, Alumnus Honored With Naval Submarine League Literary Awards
Nov 21, 2019
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Hilger and current student Lt. Bryan Lowry were awarded top honors in the Naval Submarine League’s Literary Award competition, presented during t... Read More

Inaugural Tech Op Helps Industry Reps Explore Military Applications of 5G
Oct 31, 2019
In an effort to explore opportunities for collaboration in emerging technologies, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted its inaugural Tech Op event, Oct. 24. Billed, “Taking 5G to the Edge,” the ... Read More

NPS alumna to use education, Career Intermission for higher calling
Aug 16, 2019
Tragedy struck Haiti on the morning of Oct. 4, 2016, when the 150-mph winds of Hurricane Matthew, a category five hurricane, struck the island nation. In its aftermath, 546 people had lost their lives... Read More

Former Vice President Dan Quayle Tours Campus, Research Labs
Aug 9, 2019
Dan Quayle, 44th Vice President of the United States, took an opportunity to learn more about the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and its unique mission of defense-relevant graduate education and rese... Read More

Alumnus honors legacy of iconic NPS Professor Richard W. Hamming
Aug 1, 2019
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus Dr. Martin Mandelberg has embarked on an effort to honor one of the 20th century’s greatest minds, esteemed computer scientist and mentor NPS Distinguished Prof... Read More

Chair Professor Recognized by AIAA for Advancing Astronautics
Nov 30, 2018
NPS National Reconnaissance Office Chair Professor retired U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Bursch has been presented with the Haley Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ... Read More

Alumnus Shares a Powerful Story of Transformation With Summer Grads
Sep 21, 2018
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) bid farewell to 320 graduates, including 29 international students from 11 nations, earning 323 advanced degrees during the 2018 Summer Quarter Graduation ceremony ... Read More

NPS Inducts Newest Member into Esteemed Hall of Fame
Jun 18, 2018
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) recently welcomed its newest inductee into the university’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Vice Adm. Jan E. Tighe was presented with the NPS Hall of Fame medal – honori... Read More

Winter Quarter Grad Prevails in Global Simulation Competition
Apr 16, 2018
A recent Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP) graduate has emerged triumphant in a major international simulation competition. U.S. Navy Lt. Jessika Hall represented the Naval Postgr... Read More

Data Standardization Research Could Bring Landmark Change to How Ships Communicate
Mar 28, 2018
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) students’ work is about to be put to the test this Spring in a trial that has the potential to radically change the way the U.S. Navy navigates the information age. A ... Read More

Air Force Turns to NPS for Analysis of Commercial Purchasing Platforms
Feb 26, 2018
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2018 includes a compelling provision known as the Thornberry Act, which sets out to push reform to the DOD acquisition process through str... Read More

NPS Students Selected for Prestigious Fellowship at SPAWAR Pacific
Feb 14, 2018
U.S. Navy Capt. Mel Yokoyama, Commanding Officer of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), met with NPS students who have been selected for participation in the (SSC Pacific... Read More

Former CJCS Offers Candid Look at America’s Greatest Challenges
Jan 26, 2018
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Adm. Mike Mullen addressed NPS students, faculty and staff on the challenges facing America today and our way forward during the latest Secretary ... Read More

NPS Students’ Theses Offer Unique Insight, Perspectives on ISIS
Jan 23, 2018
In June of 2014, a branch of al-Qaida previously known as the “Organization of Monotheism and Jihad” proclaimed itself an Islamic State caliphate in order to establish a unified political and military... Read More

NPS Conrad Scholar Award Continues Legacy of Rear Adm. Peter Conrad
Jan 22, 2018
Retired Rear Adm. Peter Conrad died in Leonardtown, Maryland Dec. 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years old. He was predeceased by his wife Judith Coville Conrad and by his younger twin siblings Julia Conra... Read More

Distinguished NPS Alumna Congratulates Fall Quarter's Graduates
Dec 15, 2017
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) bid farewell to 396 graduates earning 399 advanced degrees, including 36 international students, during the 2017 Fall Quarter Graduation ceremony in King Auditorium... Read More

NASA Accepts Two NPS Graduates Into Latest Astronaut Candidate Class
Jun 20, 2017
Of the 11 candidates selected for NASA’s latest class of astronaut candidates, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Dominick and Marine Corps Maj. Jasmin Moghbeli have something in common ... a master’s degree from the ... Read More

NPS Grad, Dallas PD Officer, Examines Law Enforcement’s Response to Mass Protest
Nov 14, 2016
Dallas Police Department Officer Maj. Stephen “Max” Geron has been a busy man since graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). Geron’s thesis... Read More

NPS Team Patents New Global Positioning Method Using Broadcast TV Signals
Mar 28, 2016
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumna Kaylene Carter, along with Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty Drs. Murali Tummala and John McEachen, and electrical engineer Rohan Ramlall... Read More

NPS Honors Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 25, 2016
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) honored 301 graduates during its Winter Quarter Commencement Ceremony at King Auditorium, March 25. The graduates included representatives from every branch of the ... Read More

Student’s Explosive Containment Technique Leads to Patent
Feb 5, 2016
Former Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Department of Defense Analysis student Navy Lt. Deward Cummings was awarded a patent for his “Explosive Storage System,” Jan. 12. His invention reveals a novel t... Read More

(VIDEO) NPS Student Turns Tragedy Into Triumph in Service to His Fellow Wounded Warriors
Nov 18, 2015
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) student U.S. Army Maj. Dennis “DJ” Skelton, of Elk Point, South Dakota, has been given a rather unfortunate moniker, one he likely would prefer not to have. In 2011, fo... Read More

NPS Alumnus, Retired Vice Admiral Talks Innovation During SGL
Aug 14, 2015
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus and retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael C. Vitale shared a career of lessons learned in innovation with NPS students during a Secretary of the Navy Guest Lectur... Read More

Former NPS Army War College Fellows Call for Irregular Cyber Strategies
Jul 14, 2015
Former NPS students and U.S. Army War College Fellows Army Lt. Cols. Robert Schultz and Patrick Duggan earned first-place honors while competing in the 2015 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Natio... Read More

Esteemed Alumnus, Former POW Honors Winter Graduates
Mar 27, 2015
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) honored some 334 graduates from 17 countries earning 335 advanced degrees during its Winter Quarter Commencement Ceremony in King Auditorium, March 27. NPS Presiden... Read More

NPS Alumni at the Helm of First America-Class Amphibious Assault Ship
Jan 28, 2015
USS America, the first of the America-class amphibious assault ships, is an engineering wonder. With a displacement of 45,000 tons, the America is as large as many allied nation aircraft carriers. Her... Read More

Fall Quarter Graduate’s Research Recognized by Navy Oceanographer
Dec 18, 2014
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) student Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn “Kate” Hermsdorfer, graduating this Fall Quarter in the university’s Meteorology and Physical Oceanography curricula (METOC), was recently rec... Read More

Former CJCS, NPS Alumnus Inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Oct 24, 2014
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Navy Adm. Mike Mullen was recently inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for “for app... Read More

Marine Air Control Group Squadron COs Take NPS Education to Command
Sep 2, 2014
“I was always told that it was a career killer, and I for one am gratified that we are proving otherwise,” said Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dobrydney, commanding officer of Marine Wing Communications S... Read More

Senior Brazilian Officer Honored With Distinguished Alumni Award
Aug 8, 2014
Military Advisor for the Minister of Defense, Vice Admiral Almir Garnier Santos of the Federal Republic of Brazil Navy was presented with the Naval Postgraduate School’s Distinguished Alumni Award dur... Read More

NPS Alumnus Named 55th President of Naval War College
Jun 19, 2014
Rear Adm. P. Gardner Howe, a 1995 graduate of the special operations/low intensity conflict (SOLIC) curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), has been named the next President of the Naval Wa... Read More

Senate Confirms NPS Alumnus Robert Work as Deputy Defense Secretary
May 2, 2014
By voice vote late today, the Senate confirmed Robert O. Work, a retired Marine Corps colonel, to be the next deputy secretary of defense. Christine H. Fox has been acting deputy secretary since form... Read More

Former NPS President Takes Helm at U.S. Fleet Cyber Command
Apr 4, 2014
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) conducted a change of command April 2 at the Frank B. Rowlett Building located at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Vice Adm. Jan E. Tighe relieved Adm. Mi... Read More

NPS Alumnus Meets the Recipient of His Bone Marrow Donation
Apr 4, 2014
Eric Priest carefully removed the paper wrapping from a small box and wordlessly inspected the pewter clock inside and the words engraved on the surface: “Eric Priest, Thanks For Adding Time To My Lif... Read More

NPS Alumni Sweep Prestigious Stockdale Leadership Awards for 2013
Nov 8, 2013
Naval Postgraduate School alumni, Navy Cmdrs. Richard N. Massie and Leif E. Mollo, have been selected to receive the Navy’s coveted Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, and will be honored du... Read More

NPS Alumnus, Mercury 7 Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter Passes
Oct 16, 2013
Mercury 7 astronaut and NPS alumnus retired Navy Cmdr. M. Scott Carpenter passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, from complications related to a recent stroke. A graduate of NPS' General Line School in 1959, ... Read More

NPS’ CHDS Announces 2013-14 Distinguished Fellows
Sep 12, 2013
An emergency management professional from Washington state and a retired New York City police detective are the 2013-14 Center for Homeland Defense and Security Distinguished Alumni Fellows. Jody Woo... Read More

University Honors Its Latest Class During Spring Graduation Ceremony
Jun 21, 2013
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed U.S. Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service to keynote its 2013... Read More

NPS Adds Another Astronaut Alumnus With NASA’s Newest Class
Jun 18, 2013
When NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announced the latest class of NASA’s eight astronaut candidates, June 17, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) was able to add yet another space-traveling alumnus... Read More

Vice Chief Ferguson Holds All-Hands Call at Naval Postgraduate School
Apr 26, 2013
Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson addressed Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) students, faculty and staff during an all-hands call on the university campus, April 25. During the ... Read More

NPS Grads Form International OR Community at NATO ISAF Afghanistan
Apr 15, 2013
For men and women serving their country overseas, building a sense of community with fellow service members can be incredibly valuable. As a group of Naval Postgraduate School alumni found at the Nort... Read More

NPS Alumnus Turns Off Duty Time Into Profitable Business
Feb 5, 2013
Marines are supposed to relax and blow off steam when they get home from a combat tour. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Dyer of Tacoma, Wash., apparently didn’t get the memo – he started a company. Dye... Read More

NPS Alumnus Applies Studies to Monumental ‘Endeavour’
Dec 19, 2012
One hundred eighty-two meetings. Eight hundred fifty emails. A 96-hour work shift with the whole world watching. That was just part of Naval Postgraduate School alumnus, Inglewood Police Lt. James ... Read More

Naval Postgraduate School Inducts Iconic SEAL, Industry Mogul Into University Hall of Fame
Dec 6, 2012
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed its two newest inductees into the university’s prestigious Hall of Fame during a formal ceremony in Herrmann Hall, Nov. 30. Interim President Rear Adm. Jan... Read More

NPS Alumnus Helps Return Search and Rescue Unit to NAS Lemoore
Nov 27, 2012
The whir of the Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore is a welcomed one, as a new search and rescue (SAR) unit has geared up to begin operations and support open water training fo... Read More

NPS Alumnus Applies Education, Navy Career in Leading NOAA Operations
Nov 14, 2012
When NPS alumnus and current Deputy Under Secretary for Operations at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. David Titley, likens the structure of his organization to that of ... Read More

Computer Science Alumnus Keynotes Spring Quarter Graduation
Jun 25, 2012
A day of perfect weather welcomed family and friends of this quarter’s graduates to the NPS campus for the Spring 2012 Graduation ceremony in King Auditorium, June 15.  NPS President Dan Oliver i... Read More

NPS Welcomes Consultant Dr. Fenton Carey for SGL
Jun 20, 2012
On May 15, Naval Postgraduate School students, faculty and staff welcomed aeronautical engineering alumnus Dr. Fenton Carey, a retired naval officer, for a Secretary of the Navy Guest Lecture entitled... Read More

Pacific Fleet Commander Honored With Distinguished Alumnus Award
May 18, 2012
Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) was named a distinguished alumnus by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) April 28, while attending the university’s annual Submarine Birthday Ball. Adm... Read More

Alumnus Applies NPS Studies to Building the Navy’s Newest Ships
May 14, 2012
From the halls of the Naval Postgraduate School to shipyards across the country, NPS electrical engineering alumnus Capt. Robert Crowe, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Conversion and Repair, Bat... Read More

University Inducts Two New Members into Prestigious Hall of Fame
Dec 13, 2011
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) inducted two new members, retired Adm. Stan Arthur and Dr. Jack London, to its Hall of Fame during a ceremony, Dec. 2. Adm. Stanley Arthur served as Commander U.S.... Read More

iRobot COO and NPS Grad Joseph Dyer Explores Concept Design, Development with University Community
Nov 15, 2011
The Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER) welcomed guest speaker and NPS alumnus, retired Vice Adm. Joseph Dyer, Chief Operating Officer of iRobot, Inc., to the ... Read More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta Returns Home to Address NPS Community
Aug 25, 2011
The United States Secretary of Defense returned to his hometown, Aug. 23, to deliver a Secretary of the Navy Guest Lecture (SGL) to NPS students, faculty and staff packed into King Auditorium. Longtim... Read More

NPS Alumnus Leads Multinational Humanitarian Operations in the Pacific
Jul 19, 2011
When the Pacific Partnership 2011 (PP11) Team completed the final phase of its five-month mission, July 15, Mission Commander Capt. Jesse Wilson reflected on the U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored humanitar... Read More

From the Shuttle to the Lab, NPS Alumni Look for Solutions to Today’s Space Challenges
Jun 1, 2011
Naval Postgraduate School alumni and former astronauts Kent Rominger and Ken Reightler have seen time change a lot of things. The shuttle program is at its end, their days as astronauts with NASA are ... Read More

SAIC CEO and NPS Alumnus Walt Havenstein Brings Passion to Promoting STEM Fields to America’s Youth
Mar 31, 2011
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has long been vested in the STEM – or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – disciplines, not only for the thousands of military officers and DoD civili... Read More

A Conversation with New Dean of Students, Capt. Alan Poindexter
Mar 30, 2011
  When the Naval Postgraduate School welcomed its new Dean of Students (DoS) early this year, it was a face the campus had seen many times before. Capt. Alan Poindexter is not only an alumnus, ea... Read More

NPS Alumnus Marshall Carter Brings Ethics and Leadership to Guiding the New York Stock Exchange
Feb 15, 2011
From the Purple Heart to the New York Stock Exchange, NPS alumnus Marshall Carter has had quite a career. He has worked for some of the most powerful companies in banking, and now serves as Chairman o... Read More

Alumnus Named Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Jan 11, 2011
Retired Rear Admiral John D. Butler (Engineering Acoustics, ‘86, left,) was named an Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II conferred the... Read More

NPS Inducts Three New Members into Hall of Fame
Dec 9, 2010
Friends and family of three NPS Hall of Fame inductees filled the Quarterdeck of Herrmann Hall with the melodies of the Del Monte Brass playing in the background. It was a warm walk down memory lane w... Read More

NPS Alumni Highlight San Francisco Fleet Week
Nov 24, 2010
From sleek and modern battleships to precision aerial acrobatics performed by the Blue Angels, the Navy showcased its best and brightest Sailors, Marines and military hardware during San Francisco’s a... Read More

Alumnus Honored by ASNE for Excellence in Naval Engineering
Nov 22, 2010
Cmdr. Bradford Bittle, an NPS electrical engineering graduate, was named the 2009 Claud A. Jones Award winner for his significant contributions to naval engineering by the American Society of Naval En... Read More

NPS Alumnus Serves as XO, Future CO, of Navy’s Flagship Amphib
Oct 18, 2010
Capt. Cedric Pringle graduated from Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) with a Master’s Degree in National Security Strategy in 1998 and recently returned to the state as Executive Officer, and soon to be... Read More

Ph.D. Alumnus Awarded Top Honor by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Oct 14, 2010
On Sept. 18, NPS alumnus Air Force Maj. Christopher McClernon accepted the prestigious Alphonse Chapanis Best Student Paper Award at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Conference in San F... Read More