Christopher Newport University

Stephanie Green has always had a passion for lacrosse, as well as enriching the lives of children. For the longest time she wished she could combine her passions in some way. Through her studies and personal growth she realized that there are few opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities to play sports, much less lacrosse. Read More

Dr. Lori Underwood receives inaugural Hook Award

For the first time in the history of the society, they have presented The Hook Award, which "is meant to recognize a faculty member's intelligence, passion for teaching and contribution to the intellectual development of students of CNU." Read More

Our Goals & Priorities

Any goal is achievable because of gracious donors like you. With every gift, CNU becomes a better place to learn, grow and achieve excellence every day.

The Annual Fund for Academic Excellence

The Annual Fund for Academic Excellence kicks off every fall. This initiative includes the Faculty/Staff Campaign, the student-run TeleFund, scholarships and athletics — to name a few. Gifts to the Annual Fund support student leadership development, grants for faculty development and research, scholarship awards, and emergency loans for students, among other immediate needs.

Scholarships

A CNU education prepares students for lifelong success, and for many students, a college degree becomes attainable though merit and need-based scholarships. The establishment of new scholarship funds and the continued support of friends like you are key to expanding the availability of scholarship dollars

Chapel

The future CNU chapel will welcome people of all faiths to spiritual activities, lectures, musical performances, weddings and other special events that enrich the lives of our friends, neighbors and CNU community. With the design phase completed, construction on the chapel will begin during summer 2010.

Alumni House

Our alumni serve as CNU ambassadors at home and work, and they contribute so much to campus life. Whether they are recruiting students, supporting sports teams or planning special events, our alumni are invaluable to the University’s success. The Alumni House will provide a gathering place to reunite former classmates and professors, preserve CNU history, and host special events.

Ferguson Center for the Arts

Partner with us in supporting world-class performing arts and education — right in CNU’s backyard. Not only does the Ferguson Center host some of the world’s finest theatrical, musical and dance performances, it also showcases the vast talent of our very own talented student performers.

Athletics

Your support is vital to the success of our scholar-athletes and enables our coaches to build upon the tradition of excellence established by CNU Athletics. Our program and facilities are without a doubt among the best in the country on the Division III level, and the credit is due very much in part to our outside supporters in the Captain's Crew.

CNU's Priorities

Our Goals & Priorities