Community Captains

CNU mascot, a man in a suit, and a woman in a CNU sweatshirt walking along a paved path outdoors.

Walking With Purpose

Community Walks celebrate hometown pride and partnerships with local schools

November 12, 2025

Yasmiere Burke in Uganda

Taking Research on the Road - to Uganda

Captain travels to Africa to study reproductive patterns

October 17, 2025

A Community Captain poses with CNU President William G. Kelly after receiving their diploma.

First Community Captains Graduate

Students make history by walking across the stage.

December 19, 2024

President Kelly on stage with Community Captains and Mayor Phillip Jones

City Celebrates Local Captain

Inaugural graduates reflect success of Community Captains program.

December 12, 2024

A student points at a computer screen as a professor looks on.

Ready. Set. Research.

Community Captains STEM program creates college opportunities for high schoolers.

September 6, 2024

Governor Glen Youngkin addresses students and local legislators on the steps of the capital building in Richmond.

Captains in the Capital

Students meet with Virginia policymakers for an annual day of civic engagement and learning

February 28, 2024

Photos of Debra Beverly, James Becker, Tylicia Fields, and Christopher Mojica

Community Captains Making Their Mark

Inaugural class is thriving and well-prepared.

February 21, 2022

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