Serving the Old Dominion: A History of Christopher Newport University, 1958-2011

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The narrative chronicles the evolution of Christopher Newport University from its inception in 1961 as a small commuter school with just 170 students to its current status as a selective institution serving 5,000 students. It highlights the university's significant role in the Virginia Peninsula community throughout the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, showcasing its growth and impact on local education and culture.