Nov. 13, 2023

Defense Security Cooperation University Marks 4 Years of Growth, Change

Since it opened just four years ago under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Defense Security Cooperation University has made strides in achieving the initial goals it set for itself and has also expanded and improved on its ability to train the nation's security cooperation workforce. It is now in the process of evolving further, in order to respond to a rapidly changing strategic environment.

Oct. 22, 2023

50 Years of Service: Ms. Constance Stokesbury Celebrates Momentous Milestone

Golden anniversaries are an impressive milestone, especially in the workplace. Ms. Constance “Connie” Stokesbury, Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) Administrative Assistant, has dedicated the past 50 years to being a federal employee. And if you ask her, she has no intent on slowing down.“October 18, 1973, I started by first job as

Sept. 25, 2023

DRMI joins DSCU

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Policy (OSDP) announced today that the Defense Resources Management Institute (DRMI) realigned to the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), a directorate of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

March 11, 2022

DSCA supports the DoD Women, Peace, and Security Program

Around the world, conflict and disasters adversely and disproportionately affect women and girls, yet women remain under-represented in efforts to prevent and resolve conflict and in post-conflict peacebuilding or recovery efforts. Research has shown that peace negotiations are more likely to succeed, and result in lasting stability, when women participate.

Dec. 1, 2021

A message from Dr. Celeste Ward Gventer, new DSCU President

A letter from DSCU President Dr. Celeste Gventer to her security cooperation colleagues.

Dec. 1, 2021

Dr. Celeste Ward Gventer named Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) President

WASHINGTON, D.C. — WASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 1 - The Department of Defense today announced Celeste Ward Gventer, PhD, as the President of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), a component of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Department of Defense’s Center for Excellence for Security Cooperation education. 

Oct. 30, 2020

DSCA incorporates Framework on Women, Peace and Security into its training

This month marks the 20th Anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council (UNSCR) Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (WPS). On October 31, 2000, the UNSCR member nations voted unanimously to ensure the balanced participation and full involvement of women in all efforts of maintenance and promotion of peace and security efforts globally. Further, UNSCR 1325 recognizes the critical need to protect the rights of women, as they are disproportionately burdened by the negative impacts of armed conflict.

Sept. 26, 2019

New Defense School to Educate, Certify Security Cooperation Professionals

Defense officials — including John C. Rood, undersecretary of defense for policy, and Army Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency — attended a ribbon cutting ceremony near the Pentagon today to officially open the new DSCU's doors.