Molly Anne Farmer.
Molly Anne Farmer (MA in Diplomacy and Global Security) will represent the graduate students of the Spring Class of 2025 at the Monday, May 5, afternoon graduation ceremony. Farmer has always followed the principle of “growing where you’re planted”—a mindset that has guided her through cross-continental moves, career shifts, and an academic journey rooted in adaptability, curiosity, and impact.
Originally from Florissant, Missouri, Farmer began her graduate studies at HPU after relocating from Yokosuka, Japan, where she and her husband were stationed through the U.S. Navy. Drawn to HPU’s Diplomacy and Global Security program for its academic flexibility and real-world relevance, Farmer tailored her degree to explore the intersections of diplomacy, climate change, and global security.
During her time at HPU, she served as a graduate assistant for the MADGS program, was inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, and received the department’s 2024 Student Service Award. With strong mentorship from faculty, Farmer built an interdisciplinary academic path that bridged environmental sustainability and international security.
Her thesis, “The Water Access Crisis: A Growing Security Threat in the Age of Climate Change,” focuses on the Tigris-Euphrates River Basin, examining how water scarcity—exacerbated by climate change—can heighten instability in fragile regions. She advocates for forward-thinking policy approaches that address these risks proactively.
Farmer’s participation in a sustainability field study in the Galápagos Islands further shaped her approach to environmental governance and reinforced her belief in integrating ecological and security concerns. As she looks ahead to her next chapter, she’s excited to apply the insights and adaptability she’s gained at HPU to wherever life—and the Navy—takes her next.
