Christopher Newport University, or CNU, is located in Newport News, Virginia, USA. It was founded in 1960. The campus covers an area of 260 acres and has about 4,400 undergraduate students. The school offers more than 80 majors, emphasizes liberal arts education and leadership development, and has a highly recognized Presidential Leadership Program (PLP). CNU has a 96% graduate employment rate and has been named one of the "Best Value Universities" many times. The school's sports team "Captains" has performed well in NCAA III competitions and has won national championships many times.
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