Christopher Newport University
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For the English sailor, see Christopher Newport.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) is a public university in Newport News, Virginia. It was founded in 1960 as Christopher Newport College, an extension school of the College of William and Mary for mid-career working professionals, members of the military, and non-traditional students in and around the Newport News area of the Hampton Roads region. The university has since expanded into a residential college for traditional students.
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Former name | Christopher Newport College (1960–1992) |
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Motto | "Students Come First" |
Type | Public university |
Established | November 12, 1960; 63 years ago (1960-11-12) |
Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | SCHEV |
President | William G. Kelly |
Provost | Quentin Kidd |
Academic staff | 283 |
Students | 4,503[1] |
Undergraduates | 4,407 |
Postgraduates | 96 |
Location | , , United States 37°03′47″N 76°29′35″W |
Campus | Midsize city, 260 acres (1.1 km2) |
Newspaper | The Captain's Log |
Colors | Royal Blue Grey[2] |
Nickname | Captains |
Sporting affiliations |
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Mascot | Captain Chris |
Website | www |
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It is named after Christopher Newport, captain of one of the ships which carried settlers of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America.