Christopher Newport University

The Captain's Educational Enrichment Fund seeks to educate students of all disciplines and provide real business experience that will help them succeed in the competitive professional world. The fund is completely student-founded and run, and they intend to keep it that way. Read More

It's All Greek To Me

Homer’s epic poems are the first major works of western literature. David Pollio says the themes of family, love and death keep The Iliad and The Odyssey relevant for modern readers. Read More

Hanging by a Thread

When Brian Pinkston first heard about the budget cuts, he said, "Everyone was pretty down about it, but then right off the get-go everyone stepped up and made it a positive thing." Read More

Board of Visitors Powers & Duties

The Board shall control and expend the funds of the University and any appropriation hereafter provided; control all real estate and personal property of the University; make all needful rules and regulations concerning the University, appoint the president who shall be its chief executive officer, and all members of the faculty; fix their salaries; provide for the employment of other personnel as required; and generally direct the affairs of the University.

Rector
John A. Conrad, Esq.
Richmond, Virginia

Vice Rector
Jane Susan Frank
Newport News, Virginia

Secretary
Ann N. Hunnicutt
Hampton, Virginia

Faculty Representative
Dr. Scott Pollard
Newport News, Virginia

Board Members

Carlos Brown, Esq.
Glen Allen, Virginia

Gary C. Byler, Esq.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mrs. Vicki Siokis Freeman
Newport News, Virginia

Mrs. Frances Luter
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mr. Michael C. Martin
Bristow, Virginia

Bryan K. Meals, Esq.
Portsmouth, Virginia

Ms. Delceno C. Miles
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mr. N. Scott Millar
Newport News, Virginia

Mrs. Margo D. Taylor
Norfolk, Virginia

Mr. W. L. Thomas, Jr.
Suffolk, Virginia

Mr. Preston White
Virginia Beach, Virginia