Christopher Newport and Randolph-Macon College (RMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide guaranteed admission into CNU’s Master of Science in Environmental Science (MS-ENVS) program for select RMC graduates. The agreement establishes a priority admissions partnership designed to attract talented biology and environmental studies students from Randolph-Macon, and then support their transition into the graduate-level environmental science program at Christopher Newport.
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment between Christopher Newport and Randolph-Macon to prepare the next generation of environmental scientists,” said Dr. Matthew Lattanzio, graduate program director of CNU’s MS-ENVS. “We are excited to welcome outstanding RMC students into the MS-ENVS program and support their continued growth through advanced study, individualized mentorship, and professionally-focused training, preparing them to address environmental challenges and enter the workforce with strong scientific and practical expertise.”
The agreement supports Christopher Newport’s commitment to recruiting high-achieving biology and environmental studies students, and it builds on the strong academic preparation of Randolph-Macon grads along with the longstanding relationship between the two institutions. Christopher Newport’s master’s program in environmental science allows students to build knowledge and technical skills in ecological and environmental conservation theory by conducting research and acquiring hands-on experience from fieldwork and in labs.
“Randolph-Macon produces excellent undergraduate scientists who go on to top graduate programs,” said RMC Environmental Studies Professor and Program Director Dr. Charles Gowan. “We’re proud to have a formal agreement with CNU that allows our students to move more seamlessly into their graduate careers. Our graduates who have gone to CNU report that mentors there provide the same kind of impactful, hands-on guidance that they received at RMC. The two programs are a great match.”