of graduates are employed or in grad school within six months
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Pursue Your Passion
We offer strong academic programs with more than 90 majors. Dive into your areas of interest while exploring new subjects and customizing your education to fit your goals, learning style, and interests. Studying the liberal arts and sciences provides the knowledge you need to take advantage of any opportunity in today’s global marketplace.
Equipping Leaders for the 21st Century
Our President's Leadership Program (PLP) is more than an academic program. It is a community determined to better understand ourselves, how we work with others and the impact we can have in the world. Through a combination of academic study, experiential learning and personal development, PLP will prepare you for a life of leadership, service and civic responsibility.
Level up with PLPIn the Heart of Newport News
Get a feel for the CNU campus and its community on a guided in-person tour or take our virtual tour below!
Captains at the Helm
Alencia Johnson '09
Prominent political strategist and commentator Alencia Johnson discovered the best version of herself the day she became a Captain: Confident. Energized. And ready to take on the world.
More about AlenciaTarek Abdel-Fattah
His passion for science has fortified generations of college students who have graduated from CNU and gone on to do big things in the science world. He thrives on being a mentor and professor, and is focused on helping young people find their calling and achieve greatness.
More about TarekRico Francis '18
From CNU to the NBA! Rico credits his CNU experience for giving him the competitive edge he needed to become the Social Impact Director for the Indiana Pacers.
More about RicoInternational Leaders
A team from the President’s Leadership Program once again brought gold back to campus, winning a prestigious international leadership competition. This most recent victory on an international stage demonstrates the strength of Christopher Newport’s commitment to developing leaders.
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Extraordinary Encounters with the Arts
Whether viewing an exhibition, taking a class, or attending a lecture or gallery talk, the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center beckons you to explore compelling ideas through the transformative lens of visual art.
The Ferguson Center for the Arts offers students, families and the community the opportunity to enjoy Broadway shows, world-class performances, up-and-coming entertainers, and much more!
The Arts at CNUInnovation in Progress
Construction is underway on Christopher Newport’s Science and Engineering Research Center. The cutting-edge facility opens in spring 2026 and includes critical teaching and research space for the School of Engineering and Computing, Department of Mathematics, and programs in kinesiology and neuroscience.
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