Christopher Newport University

CNU's Center for American Studies (CAS) has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the TWS Foundation - $120,000 per year for three years. This grant will support a post-doctoral fellow, the center's annual conference on America's Founding Principles and History, a distinguished scholar-in-residence, and a teacher recertification program for grade school and high school teachers of history and social studies. Read More

- Lincoln Conference

The Center for American Studies is an interdisciplinary initiative dedicated to promoting enlightened leaders, responsible citizens, and intellectually mature adults.

As Thomas Jefferson observed, the survival of a democracy requires an educated public. Unfortunately, there is significant reason to conclude that American universities are no longer providing a sufficient education in the major political and military issues of the day. The Center for American Studies at CNU is dedicated to reversing this appalling educational trend. Because the students who are currently enrolled in America’s colleges will soon shoulder the responsibilities of leading this country, it is imperative that American colleges reinvigorate the education of tomorrow’s leaders.