Christopher Newport University

Anonymous, Class of 2024

Editorial Team — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:54:12 +0000

CNU is not entirely segregated, but somewhat. There are resources for Black students but I have never used them. I honestly don’t know if the school supports students of color. I wish CNU had scholarships, jobs, and study help for students of color. I do not feel represented. I believe the school is supportive of students with other marginalized identities. If you can, don’t come here but if you end up getting here, be open-minded.

Michael Boyd, Class of 2024

Editorial Team — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:52:48 +0000

CNU is cliquey to a degree but with there being more white folks than black, the black folks tend to have to intermingle with the white folk. I don’t believe there are any resources specific to black students. CNU supports black students by treating them like white students. I wish CNU would reach out to more people of color when they do anything about bringing new students into the school. I feel they could do more in terms of diversity. If you’re not going to an HBCU, find others who look like you and don’t just hang with the white population.

Victoria Jenkins, Class of 2023

Editorial Team — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:50:27 +0000

CNU is a PWI, and most of the workers (outdoors and food) are POC. I always wave or say “hi” when I see them. I once waved to a man, and he almost cried out of happiness that I said hello. He said most students ignore them or don’t interact with them. It made me really sad to think that, and I wonder if it’s due to the fact that they are POC. The BSU and other diversity councils are very nice and provide resources. There are many culture clubs that do welcome all races though. I wish there was more representation and celebration of different cultures. Most cultural holidays are not recognized or given days off (when other schools do) and there was an incident where Native American statues were moved/hidden to showcase the history of the school (which was predominately white). I feel slightly represented by student effort. Also, CNU is not really supportive of other marginalized identities. For example, there was an incident with a professor saying slurs towards the LGBTQ community. Remember to always be yourself, and never be ashamed of the color of your skin.