Mission


The Office of the Provost provides the guiding vision and framework for the overall academic leadership and administrative management of the university. Our mission is to administer programs and policies that benefit academic staff, faculty and students, and to foster collaborations among campus colleagues that will enhance and broaden academic life at the university.

Under the leadership of the Provost, the Office of the Provost staff has broad responsibility over numerous campus-wide initiatives, and facilitates and supports the wide array of academic programs and services offered by NPS.



Campus News

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Inaugural USMC-NPS AI Fellowship Advances AI Workforce, Applications

From Ideas to Impact: NPS Patents Power Defense Innovation




Provost Lecture Series

Talks offered as part of this series are cross-disciplinary presentations intended to be accessible to broad audiences. One of the unique features of the Provost Lecture Series is its interdisciplinary approach, as the presentations transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, making them accessible and engaging to a broad general audience.

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Feb 16, 2026 to Mar 9, 2026
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 19, 2026
Feb 17, 2026 to Mar 4, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026

Announcements

Read past announcements from the Office of the Provost