Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University Lead a life of significance. Honor • Scholarship • Service • Leadership

A four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University enrolls 5,000 students in rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences through the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Social Sciences, and the Luter School of Business. Christopher Newport offers great teaching and small class sizes with

an emphasis on leadership, civic engagement and honor. For more information visit cnu.edu.

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05/29/2026

Faculty Friday Spotlight: Dr. Lindsey Hicks

An environment where student experiences are heard and valued is only part of the classroom experience with Dr. Hicks and others on campus. The other part has faculty ready to prepare students for graduate-level research opportunities as undergraduates.

Alumnus Lt. Gen. James M. Smith ‘92 has officially assumed command of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMC...
05/28/2026

Alumnus Lt. Gen. James M. Smith ‘92 has officially assumed command of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).

In this critical role, he leads a team of 50,000+ personnel to support the infrastructure, safety, and well-being of soldiers and families across 104 military installations worldwide.

Lt. Gen. Smith credits his foundational leadership to his time as a Captain: "The commitment to community service that was instilled in me at Christopher Newport has continued to guide my career."

We are incredibly proud to see our Captains for Life leading with honor on the world stage.

Read more: https://cnu.edu/news/2026/05/27-busn-a92-smith/
(U.S. Army photo by Stephen Warns)

05/18/2026

Behind every graduate is a group of people who never stopped believing in them. 💙

05/17/2026

Relive some of the best moments from the Class of 2026's Commencement ceremony! Congratulations to our newest alumni—we can't wait to see how you lead the world. 🌍💙

And as always... GO CAPTAINS! ⚓️

A round of applause for the Class of 2026 and all of their accomplishments!
05/16/2026

A round of applause for the Class of 2026 and all of their accomplishments!

No 🎓-tion needed.
05/16/2026

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