Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell to Speak at 2012 CNU Commencement

Christopher Newport University announced that Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell will be the keynote speaker at CNU's spring commencement on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

"We are honored that Governor McDonnell will deliver our commencement address as we celebrate CNU’s 50th anniversary and hold our first graduation ceremony on the magnificent Great Lawn. Higher education in Virginia has never had a more committed champion than Bob McDonnell, and I know the governor’s words will instruct and inspire our 1,000-plus graduates," said CNU President Paul Trible.