Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Two boats floating down the river with trees in the horizon

CNU Partnership Creates Fast Track for Future Environmental Scientists

New program offers seamless transition to Christopher Newport for Randolph-Macon grads seeking master’s degree in environmental science

March 13, 2026

A mascot dressed as Captain Christopher Newport, a young woman, and an older man in a suit—stand in front of a fountain and a blue table.

New Seedlings, New Year, New Hope

Adoption event inspires support for coastal resilience research

November 24, 2025

Three smiling female college students walk and talk outside on a sunny day. The student on the left wears a grey sweatshirt and has a backpack. The s

Transfer for the win!

Field Hockey standout Riley Iasiello reflects on her journey to becoming a Captain during National Transfer Student Week

October 17, 2025

Michelle Guins looking through a camera lens

Sealing the Deal, or Degree

Graduate student focuses research on area’s seal population

September 11, 2025

Into the Woods

Summer Scholars partner with Mariners’ Park to study wildlife

September 4, 2025

Chemistry professor Dr. Tarek Abdel-Fattah holding new compound

A First: New CNU Chemical Compound

Professor’s discovery showcases University’s scientific potential.

June 3, 2025

Combat medic in fatigues helps a CNU student learn how to suture wounds

A Stitch in Time: Pre-Med Students Learn Art of Suturing

Campus club collaborates with Army team to offer masterclass.

March 27, 2025

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

Students gather together to take a photo in front of the Acropolis.

International Lessons in Chemistry

Students travel to Europe for inaugural chemistry study abroad program.

September 3, 2024

Finding the Formula for Success

New hands-on lab brings chemistry concept to life

August 9, 2024

Professors Gary Whiting and Rob Atkinson, Ragged Island.

Ecosystem Warriors

Restoring Ragged Island's habitat is a faculty-student goal.

August 8, 2024

A professor and student are in a green space with young plants.

Campus Garden to Harvest Research

New green space will be used as a hands-on learning lab.

June 10, 2024

Kiana Lawson looks out into the horticultural pen at the Virginia Living Museum

Kiana the Captain Meets Lester the Turtle

Pre-Med Student on Mission to Become a Veterinarian

February 27, 2024

Dr. Tarek Abdel-Fattah stands in a chemistry lab.

Tarek Abdel-Fattah selected as one of Virginia's ‘Outstanding Faculty of 2024’

Dedication to students earns chemistry professor, Dr. Tarek Abdel-Fattah, top teaching honor

January 26, 2024

William Kessler '24, pours out a compound and some liquid nitrogen while working in a chemistry lab.

Summer Scholar Embarks on Research with Life-Changing Potential

Chemistry major works to recreate complex molecule in lab

August 21, 2023

Students present their poster board to teachers and other students.

Symposium Brings High Schoolers to Campus to Talk Climate Change

Fear to Hope plants seeds of curiosity and environmental awareness.

April 28, 2023

A professor looks on as a student uses a ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) instrument

Team of Scientists Awarded $300,000 NSF Grant

Funding offers students and faculty new opportunities to revolutionize the sciences at CNU.

October 10, 2022

Patrick Wright in the Christopher Newport greenhouse

Biology Major Awarded State Undergraduate Research Grant

Patrick Wright to probe role of plants as pollution countermeasures.

January 12, 2022

Owners and their dogs at a training session at The Good Dog

Passion for Pets Inspires New Business

Alums open 'The Good Dog'

January 3, 2022