Perspectives on NPS

"The Naval Postgraduate School is a national - and international - treasure. With its rigorous curriculum, talented faculty and a diverse student body that includes students from all the U.S. armed forces, other federal agencies and more than 60 nations, NPS contributes greatly to enhanced joint, coalition and interagency effectiveness. Knowledge and imagination are the keys to dealing with the challenges of this new era, and here at NPS those keys are forged. The Naval Postgraduate School rightly boasts an illustrious past, but I am convinced that its future burns even brighter."

Adm. Michael G. Mullen, Ret.
Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff (2007-2011)
NPS Class of 1985

Interim President, Rear Adm. Jan Tighe 

Rear Admiral Jan Tighe was appointed Interim NPS President by the Secretary of the Navy in November 2012.

Provost, Dr. Douglas A. Hensler

Dr. Douglas A. Hensler became Provost of the institution in June 2013.

Acting Chief of Staff Capt. Deidre McLay

Captain Deidre McLay was named Acting Chief of Staff in May, 2013. 

Board of Advisors

The Naval Postgraduate School Board of Advisors is an 18-member federal advisory committee providing guidance on matters pertaining to NPS and its graduate education and research programs. The Board, comprised of senior defense, academia and industry leaders, reports to the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

University Deans / Vice Presidents

Each of the university's academic schools as well as NPS' robust research program is led by a Dean providing strategic direction for each organization to achieve the highest levels in academic excellence and relevant research. Throughout the leadership structure at NPS are visionaries capable of marrying high-level, forward-thinking academia with real-world DoD relevance, guiding the university to excel in its unique niche.

• GSEAS Dean Dr. Philip Durkee
• GSBPP Dean Dr. William Gates
• GSOIS Dean Dr. Gordon McCormick
• SIGS Dean Dr. James Wirtz
• Dean of Research Dr. Jeffrey D. Paduan
• Chief Information Officer Dr. Christine Haska
• Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Doug Moses
• University Librarian Eleanor Uhlinger
• Dean of Students Capt. Tom MacRae