News from CHDS
Nearly Two Dozen Graduate from CHDS Master’s Program
Led by Curtis “Butch” Straub Achievement and Mark Carr Esprit De Corps award winner Kelli Foy, 23 Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master’s Program participants were awarded degrees in...
Shaping the Future: Highlights from the 16th Annual Homeland Defense/Security Education Summit
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) held its 16th Annual Homeland Defense/Security Education Summit virtually on Nov 1-2, 2023. This annual event acts as a nexus between academia,...
From Homeland Security to Therapy: Bentley Moves on After 19 Years at the Center
After nearly two decades at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Sarah Bentley has left to pursue her passion for assisting families and their mental health. Bentley, whose last...
Why do over 2,000 Agencies and Companies send their leaders to CHDS?
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Public-private Collaboration
- Innovation
- Professional Network
- Growing Complexity
- Policy & Strategy
- Emerging Threats
- Academic Exploration
Why do professionals apply to CHDS programs?
- Unique learning environment
- Solve policy/strategy challenges
- Intellectual growth
- Powerful network
- Collaborate across government and private sector
- Drive real change through applied research