![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
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Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
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Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Interior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.]()
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Interior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
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Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Having work sites fenced off help make the construction sites...]()
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Having work sites fenced off help make the construction sites more safe for the students and the workers are asked to be as quiet as possible not to disturb nearby classes. The Regattas dining hall, shown here, is also under construction at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
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Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria with a view...]()
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Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria with a view of Downtown Hampton.
![Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Christopher Newport University plans to build a new mixed-use development...]()
Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press
Christopher Newport University plans to build a new mixed-use development at the corner of Warwick and Hiden boulevards. The building would house 200 seniors, a SunTrust Bank branch and CNU administrative offices. The area is currently occupied by the Hidenwood Post Office and a SunTrust building.
![Lettering for Rappahannock River Hall is detailed as the finishing...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Lettering for Rappahannock River Hall is detailed as the finishing touches are put on the exterior of the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction of the new dining facility attached to David Student...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Construction of the new dining facility attached to David Student Union on the Christopher Newport University campus has fallen behind schedule.
![Brick work nears completion on the exterior of Rappahannock River...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Brick work nears completion on the exterior of Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction continues on the great lawn at Christopher Newport University.]()
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Construction continues on the great lawn at Christopher Newport University.
![Peninsula Fine Arts Center, adjacent to the Mariners Museum on...]()
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Peninsula Fine Arts Center, adjacent to the Mariners Museum on Museum Drive in Newport News.
![A woman walks along the south elevation of the expansion...]()
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A woman walks along the south elevation of the expansion of the Trible Library at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on the administration building at Christopher Newport University.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![The Regattas dining hall is also under construction at Christopher...]()
Judith Lowery / Daily Press
The Regattas dining hall is also under construction at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![The administration building sits partially demolished on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
The administration building sits partially demolished on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction to the entrance to Christopher Newport University on Avenue...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction to the entrance to Christopher Newport University on Avenue of the Arts nears completion.
![Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Exterior of the new Hampton University cafeteria.
![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Lettering for Rappahannock River Hall is detailed as the finishing...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Lettering for Rappahannock River Hall is detailed as the finishing touches are put on the exterior of the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Brick work nears completion on the exterior of Rappahannock River...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Brick work nears completion on the exterior of Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction of the new dining facility attached to David Student...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Construction of the new dining facility attached to David Student Union on the Christopher Newport University campus has fallen behind schedule.
![Work continues on the expansion of the Trible Library at...]()
Judith Lowery / Daily Press
Work continues on the expansion of the Trible Library at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction to the entrance to Christopher Newport University on Avenue...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction to the entrance to Christopher Newport University on Avenue of the Arts nears completion.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Workers begin erecting the steel for a new copula on the expanded section on Trible Library on the campus on Christopher Newport University Wednesday August 23, 2017.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![The skyline on Christopher Newport University has changes again with...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
The skyline on Christopher Newport University has changes again with the addition of a coupla on the new administration building.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![W. Frank Fountain Research Center at Hampton University which will...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
W. Frank Fountain Research Center at Hampton University which will specialize in medical research.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Christopher Newport University plans to build a new mixed-use development...]()
Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press
Christopher Newport University plans to build a new mixed-use development at the corner of Warwick and Hiden boulevards. The building would house 200 seniors, a SunTrust Bank branch and CNU administrative offices. The area is currently occupied by the Hidenwood Post Office and a SunTrust building.
![Christopher Newport University President Paul Trible announces plans to build...]()
Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press
Christopher Newport University President Paul Trible announces plans to build a new mixed-use development at the corner of Warwick and Hiden boulevards Friday morning December 2, 2016. The building would house 200 seniors, a SunTrust Bank branch and CNU administrative offices.
![Men install a roof on the Regattas dining hall, which...]()
Judith Lowery / Daily Press
Men install a roof on the Regattas dining hall, which is also under construction at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on the administration building at Christopher Newport University.
![The skyline on Christopher Newport University has changes again with...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
The skyline on Christopher Newport University has changes again with the addition of a coupla on the new administration building.
![W. Frank Fountain Research Center at Hampton University which will...]()
Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
W. Frank Fountain Research Center at Hampton University which will specialize in medical research.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Demolition begins on the administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction nears completion on the parking deck for Rappahannock River...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction nears completion on the parking deck for Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University, which backs up to a United States Postal Service office.
![An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8,...]()
Adrin Snider / Daily Press
An aerial view of Christopher Newport University on July 8, 2015.
![Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction continues on the great lawn as demolition begins on the administration building at Christopher Newport University.
![Christopher Newport University President Paul Trible announces plans to build...]()
Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press
Christopher Newport University President Paul Trible announces plans to build a new mixed-use development at the corner of Warwick and Hiden boulevards Friday morning December 2, 2016. The building would house 200 seniors, a SunTrust Bank branch and CNU administrative offices.
![The Regattas dining hall is also under construction at Christopher...]()
Judith Lowery / Daily Press
The Regattas dining hall is also under construction at Christopher Newport University. Photo taken November 17, 2017.
![Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence...]()
Ryan M. Kelly / Daily Press
Construction nears completion on Rappahannock River Hall, the newest residence hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
![Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot...]()
Joe Fudge / Daily Press
Construction continues on the Student Success Center, an 80,000 square-foot building that will replace the former administration building on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The offices of Admission, Registrar, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, the Center for Academic Success, the President's Leadership Program, and the Center for Career Planning will be housed in the new building.
![Aerials of the CNU campus, and dormitories]()
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Aerials of the CNU campus, and dormitories
Christopher Newport University’s Board of Visitors approved a 2.98 percent increase in tuition for students for the 2016-17 school year during a board meeting Friday.
The tuition raise, which comes in at $228 for in-state and $552 for out-of-state undergraduates, is the smallest percentage increase in 14 years.
Other fees are also rising: room and board and a fee for non-academic activities will each go up $300 per student. A “capital fee” will also increase $4 for out-of-state students.
In total, in-state undergraduates will pay $23,968, a 3.58 percent increase over 2015-16, and those coming from out-of-state will pay $35,594, a 3.36 percent increase.
State funding for higher education increased significantly in the 2016-18 budget, which includes language requesting institutions to “seek to minimize tuition and free increases for in-state undergraduate students.” CNU officials said the increase is a reflection of that.
“We take this action in appreciation for the strong support of the General Assembly and Gov. McAuliffe and the importance of keeping higher education affordable for the citizens of Virginia,” President Paul Trible said in a news release from the university.
The approved resolution also raises undergraduate and graduate application fees to $65, a $15 increase.
In total, all of the projected fee changes are estimated to net the university more than $2.7 million in increased revenue. The resolution says the revenue will help fund 3 percent raises for faculty and staff, the hiring of four full-time faculty positions and more to support the academic efforts of the university.
Hammond can be reached by phone at 757-247-4951.
