Christopher Newport University

It's a big year for the nation and the Commonwealth! As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Virginia is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

As a commemorative partner with the VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission, we've got a lot of events happening on campus throughout the year! Check out what's happened and what's upcoming at https://cnu.edu/news/2026/02/25-cnu-virginia-250/.

And for all of our official programming, visit cnu.edu/va250.

Hundreds of attendees joined us at Christopher Newport University’s Freeman Center for a fantastic NNPS/CNU STEM Community Day on Saturday. 🚀 Students, educators, university faculty and industry partners explored hands-on STEM learning and real-world career pathways.
Learn more: bit.ly/3RyjiAa

Alumnus Lt. Gen. James M. Smith ‘92 has officially assumed command of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).

In this critical role, he leads a team of 50,000+ personnel to support the infrastructure, safety, and well-being of soldiers and families across 104 military installations worldwide.

Lt. Gen. Smith credits his foundational leadership to his time as a Captain: "The commitment to community service that was instilled in me at Christopher Newport has continued to guide my career."

We are incredibly proud to see our Captains for Life leading with honor on the world stage.

Read more: https://cnu.edu/news/2026/05/27-busn-a92-smith/
(U.S. Army photo by Stephen Warns)

Check out all of the photos taken by our photographer during Senior Week and Commencement at https://www.cnuphotos.com/Campus-Activities/Commencement/2026-Commencement-Week!

Honoring the excellence, dedication, and hard work that led our Captains to recognition at Latin Honors Convocation 💙

🔗: https://cnu.edu/news/2026/05/15-cnu-latin-honors-convocation-awards/

Just a little Commencement recap because we’re still not over it 🫶

🔗: https://cnu.edu/news/2026/05/16-cnu-spring-commencement/

Every Captain’s journey is uniquely their own. The path behind the diploma is often what makes it most meaningful. 🎓

🔗: https://cnu.edu/news/2026/05/13-cnu-s26-huffman-forts/