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Mission
The mission of Christopher Newport University is to provide
educational and cultural opportunities that benefit CNU students,
the residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation.
CNU provides outstanding academic programs, encourages service
and leadership within the community, and provides opportunities
for student involvement in nationally and regionally recognized
research and arts programs.
Our primary focus is excellence in teaching, inspired by sound
scholarship. At CNU, personal attention in small classes creates
a student-centered environment where creativity and excellence
can flourish. Our primary emphasis is to provide outstanding
undergraduate education. We also serve the Commonwealth with
Master's degree programs that provide intellectual and professional
development for graduate level students.
We are committed to providing a liberal arts education that
stimulates intellectual inquiry and fosters social and civic
values. CNU students acquire the qualities of mind and spirit
that prepare them to lead lives with meaning and purpose. As
a state university, we are committed to service that shapes
the economic, civic, and cultural life of our community and
Commonwealth. |
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CCNU Connect
As he helps inform Virginians about pressing public policy issues, Dr. Quentin Kidd has garnered national attention through the CNU Center for Public Policy. More>
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