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Christopher Newport University outlines five-year Strategic Compass focused on liberal arts, inclusion and regional ties

Newport News City Council · September 9, 2025
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President Bill Kelly presented CNUs Strategic Compass to Newport News City Council, highlighting four focus areas (liberal arts, financial and environmental sustainability, inclusion, and community connection), plans for an 83,000 sq. ft. Science and Engineering Research Center opening Jan. 10, and a forthcoming economic impact study.

President Bill Kelly of Christopher Newport University told the Newport News City Council that the university has developed a five-year "Strategic Compass" to guide its decisions and strengthen ties with the city and the Hampton Roads region. Kelly said the planning process included "over 200 voices" from the campus and community and produced four primary focus areas: anchoring the institution in the liberal arts; building a foundation to thrive through fiscal responsibility and enrollment strategy; creating a culture of inclusion and belonging; and connecting the university to the region through research, service and…

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