Marine Corps University

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Last week, Marine Corps University hosted its Strategic Insights Forum, bringing together participants from the 2025–2026 Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellows program. The forum focused on identifying and evaluating innovative, high-impact ideas from outside the Marine Corps that can be further researched or developed to strengthen warfighting capabilities.

Using a “Shark Tank”-style format, Fellows presented their research and recommendations, fostering discussion on emerging concepts and opportunities that could shape the future force.

During the forum, three Fellows were awarded custom etched glassware for their accomplishments in wargaming over the course of their fellowship. The event concluded with a senior leaders panel and closing remarks by Brig. Gen. Matthew Tracy.

To learn more about the CMC Fellows, visit this link: https://www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/CMC-Fellows-Strategists-Foreign-PME-Olmsted-Scholars/

06/03/2026

Marine Corps University proudly celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2026 graduates from Marine Corps War College, School of Advanced Warfighting, and Command and Staff College. This year, 252 students were honored, including 45 international military students representing 32 countries. An additional 468 students graduated from the Command and Staff College Distance Education Program.

The ceremony’s guest of honor was Lt. Gen. Jay Bargeron, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations.

These graduates leave equipped with the knowledge and leadership abilities needed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex security environment.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this outstanding achievement. Semper Fidelis.

For more information about Marine Corps University, visit: https://www.usmcu.edu/

06/02/2026

Students, faculty and staff members were recognized for their exceptional achievements at the annual MCU awards ceremony on 1 June.

Honorees were recognized for outstanding student research and publications, superior academic performance, excellence in teaching, outstanding mentorship, and scholarly contributions that support the development of future leaders.

Congratulations to all award recipients. Your accomplishments reflect the highest standards of Marine Corps University and contribute to the strength of our academic community.

Watch Commencement tomorrow via Teams: https://buff.ly/vd6Iblk

06/01/2026

Marine Corps University's Commencement ceremony will be held 3 June 2026 in Little Hall at 0900.

You can view the Teams livestream here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252946550405986?p=1hulQ8sjyTff9zKBuB

05/31/2026

The Marine Corps University President and Provost take pride in their faculty's scholarship and look forward to recognizing faculty publications at the upcoming MCU Awards Ceremony.

Each day between now and 01 June, we will showcase one faculty member's 2025-2026 publication(s), which fall broadly under the following 5 themes: military history, 21st century conflict, maritime warfare, professional military education, and leadership & ethics.

Today we are recognizing Dr. Richard DiNardo, Professor of National Security Affairs at Command and Staff College.

See Dr. DiNardo's biography here: https://buff.ly/WoPktJs

05/30/2026

The Marine Corps University President and Provost take pride in their faculty's scholarship and look forward to recognizing faculty publications at the upcoming MCU Awards Ceremony.

Each day between now and 01 June, we will showcase one faculty member's 2025-2026 publication(s), which fall broadly under the following 5 themes: military history, 21st century conflict, maritime warfare, professional military education, and leadership & ethics.

Today we are recognizing Dr. Benjamin Jensen, Professor of Strategic Studies at School of Advanced Warfighting.

Read Dr. Jensen's publications here:
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05/29/2026

The Marine Corps University President and Provost take pride in their faculty's scholarship and look forward to recognizing faculty publications at the upcoming MCU Awards Ceremony.

Each day between now and 01 June, we will showcase one faculty member's 2025-2026 publication(s), which fall broadly under the following 5 themes: military history, 21st century conflict, maritime warfare, professional military education, and leadership & ethics.

Today we are recognizing Dr. Christopher Yung, Marine Corps War College's Dean.

Read Dr. Yung's publications here:
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05/29/2026

The MCU awards ceremony will be held on 1 June at 0900 in Warner Auditorium. The ceremony will recognize both students and faculty members for scholarly achievements, publications, teaching excellence, and outstanding mentorship.

View the livestream here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293193574393222?p=KikrAlCUkN63kp4LSl