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About Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University, or CNU, for short, is a liberal arts university located in Newport News, which is an independent city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of the US state of Virginia, with a population estimated at a number of more than 193 000 inhabitants, during the 2009 census.

CNU was established in 1960 and first started as a two-year school of the College of William and Mary, becoming a 4-year college, in 1971, and reaching university status in 1992.

The university presently offers its students `more than 80 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts`, offering them `a broad choice of paths`, for their `educational journey`.

Athletics

CNU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Captains and they compete in NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference. Their distinctive colors are royal blue and silver and their mascot is `Captain Chris`.

Notable Alumni

Among CNU's noteworthy alumni, we also find: Douglas Duncan - CEO of FedEx Freight, Randall Munroe - creator of xkcd, and Chris Richardson - American Idol finalist.

Quick Facts

Address: 1 University Place Newport News, VA.

Campus Size: 260 acres.

Student/FacultyRatio: 18:1.