We are located in Marshall Hall on historic Fort McNair in Washington, DC where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers merge. Our location greatly enhances our access to world-class experts.
Our students come from a wide array of organizations across the national (and international) security community, including the private sector, to enrich the educational experience and increase the value of the alumni network.
We attract the world's leading minds on topics related to national security, information, and cyberspace. Our inaugural series speaker was author Jonathan Rauch.
The Chancellor's Lecture Series
The Chancellor's Lecture Series features talks by world-class thought-leaders and is hosted by the Chancellor of the National Defense University (NDU) College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Mr. Andy Walsh.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 19 March 2025
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Ambassador Alaina Teplitz, former Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Administration and Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of State. The event will take place from 0900-1030 Wednesday, March 19, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
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Chancellor's Lecture Series | 24 February 2025
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Lieutenant General (Ret.) Charles Hooper. The event will take place from 1200-1300 Monday, February 24, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 19 February 2025
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Mr. Thomas Lawhead, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements at USAF Headquarters. The event will take place from 0900-1000 Wednesday, February 19, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 15 January 2025
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Julia Stoyanovich, Associate Professor of Science and Engineering. The event will take place from 0900-1030 Wednesday, January 15, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 10 December 2024
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Lieutenant General Maria B. Barrett, Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. The event will take place from 1130-1300 Tuesday, December 10, 2024. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 20 November 2024
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Kelly Fletcher, Chief Information Officer at the Department of State. The event will take place from 0900-1030 Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.
Chancellor's Lecture Series | 23 February 2023
The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Chris Miller author of Chip War. The event will take play from 2-3:15pm Thursday February 23, 2023. In-person attendance in Lincoln Hall auditorium is encouraged. There will be a remote viewing option available through the Sunday Skim.
Chancellor Speaker Series | January 2023
The first Chancellor's Speaker Series event for 2023 features Professional Staff Members (PSMs) from
Chancellor Speaker Series | October 19th, 2022
Minister of Defense of Estonia
The College of Information and Cyberspace Chancellor Dr. Cassandra Lewis hosted the Estonian Minister of Defense, Hanno Pevkur, to share his insights as a guest lecturer. It was a great honor for the school to welcome him and the entire delegation, which included Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Special thanks to faculty members like Richard A. Love for making this a memorable learning opportunity for our students!
Chancellor Speaker Series | 17th of November, 2021
Jonathan Rauch
The Chancellor's Speaker Series features talks by world-class thought-leaders and is hosted by the Interim Chancellor of the National Defense University (NDU) College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Dr. Cassandra C. Lewis. Our upcoming speaker, Jonathan Rauch (author and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution), is scheduled for Wednesday the 17th of November, 2021, from 9 to 10:15 am eastern. The talk is entitled Staying Real: The War on Truth and How to Win It, and will be followed by a question and answer session. This event will be held in the Marshall Hall 155 Conference Room and streamed online. It is open to all CIC students, faculty, and staff. Access instructions will be provided to those who RSVP. RSVP information will be provided to all applicable CIC personnel via email.