THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies
Our Center is a resource to prepare the security professionals of tomorrow by bringing together students, faculty, and security practitioners for training, research, and education in the areas of intelligence, national security, and cybersecurity.
RENAMING CISS
The Center for Intelligence and Security Studies has been renamed to honor alumnus Michael Morell, who has had a very successful career with the CIA and presently is with Beacon Global Strategies in Washington, D.C.
What We Do
- Engage students and faculty with intelligence and security practitioners.
- Serve as a reservoir of expertise on real world intelligence and security challenges.
- Provide students with guidance on internships and careers in intelligence, national security, and cybersecurity.
- Develop innovative, cross-disciplinary academic programming to train tomorrow’s effective intelligence and security professionals.
Careers in Intelligence and Security
If you're interested in launching a career in Intelligence and National Security check out our resources:
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MEET CENTER DIRECTOR
Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies at The University of Akron. His research and teaching focus on intelligence, political violence, political psychology, public opinion and political behavior, countering violent extremism (CVE), and counterterrorism.
MEET AN ALUM FROM GRADUATE PROGRAM
The Morell Center is the reason why I am able to wake up every morning and go to work at my dream job. I am fully confident that my opportunities, thanks to the Morell Center, have equipped me to make a meaningful impact in the field of national security. - Jessica Rinke ‘24
SPOTLIGHTS ON CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Full Advisory Board -- Read all bios here.
Michael Morell
Michael Morell had a 33-year career at the CIA. His positions included Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Presently, Michael is Senior Counselor and Global Chairman of the Geo-political Risk Practice of Beacon Global Strategies in Washington D.C. Michael Morrell is a University of Akron Economics alumnus.
Wayne Stone
Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Stone (Ret) is the Senior Recanati-Kaplan Resident Fellow at Harvard University. Wayne has served in multiple senior management positions within the United States Intelligence Community, most recently as the Senior Executive Management Officer in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Prior to this role, he served as the Acting Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
Morell Center News
Center for Intelligence and Security Studies renamed to honor alumnus
Launching Ohio’s first interdisciplinary Center for Intelligence and Security Studies