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Higher Education
The College of William and Mary: William & Mary is unlike any other college in America.
William & Mary is the second oldest college in the nation, but also a cutting-edge research university. They are highly selective, but also public, offering a world-class education without the sticker shock.
Their students are not only some of the smartest in the world, but passionate about serving others and serious about having fun. Their professors are teachers, scholars and research mentors, the cornerstone of a thriving intellectual community that produces experienced, engaged, successful graduates.
William & Mary is a “Public Ivy”—one of only eight in the nation. That means they offer a superior education that’s accessible to everyone. They love their hometown of Williamsburg and the amazing Commonwealth of Virginia and they’re proud to be one of the reasons for their economic success.
Christopher Newport University: Christopher Newport University is a dynamic, thriving institution where you’ll find dedicated professors and small classes that are the hallmark of a private liberal arts education, and magnificent facilities that few institutions can rival.
Undergraduate and graduate programs at CNU include more than 80 academic majors and programs, ranging from accounting to theater arts, management to social work. Our 4,884 students come from every region in Virginia, 25 other states, and 30 foreign nations.
The youngest comprehensive university in the Commonwealth, Christopher Newport University was founded in 1960 as a two-year branch of the College of William and Mary. The University became independent in 1977 and gained university status in 1992.
Today, CNU combines traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum with contemporary teaching ideologies and an emphasis on growing leaders of the future.
Thomas Nelson Community College: There are more than 40 fields of study at TNCC.
The associate degrees and certificates at TNCC are designed to prepare you for the world of work or further study. Not only will you learn technical or business skills, you’ll also learn teamwork, decision-making and other interpersonal skills that employers are seeking in today’s workplace.
Faculty members at TNCC have been recruited from all over the nation and represent experienced professionals from a wide variety of fields. They are here because they love to teach and are committed to creating an environment that fosters critical thinking and learning. They take pride in helping our students meet high standards in the classroom. Since classes are generally smaller than at a typical four-year college, you’re never just a number. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, it makes sense to complete your core courses with high quality instruction at a reasonable cost.
The students at TNCC represent amazing diversity. Students are not only multi-cultural, but also multi-generational. Many of our students have already been part of the workforce or have attended college elsewhere. Their opinions and understanding of real life circumstances only add to the learning experience at TNCC. We know that the lifestyles and goals of students vary considerably and we strive to help tailor education to meet student needs.
New Thomas Nelson Community College in Williamsburg - New Historic Triangle Campus: Located just minutes from the gates of Ford’s Colony, the New Historic Triangle Campus will continue Thomas Nelson’s history of providing service in the Historic Triangle dating back over 30 years. Coming Fall 2009!
Old Dominion University: Located in historic Norfolk, Va., the 188 acres of the Old Dominion University campus stretch from the Elizabeth River to the Lafayette River. Although situated in a metropolitan setting, the University offers a small-college look and feel, with tree-lined walkways, a mix of old and new buildings, and colorful gardens and ponds.
Founded in 1930 as a division of the College of William and Mary, Old Dominion has grown into its own over the years and is now one of only 101 public universities with a Carnegie/Doctoral Research-Extensive distinction.
Hampton University: Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, is a privately-endowed, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational, historically black university. It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks. Hampton University has grown into a comprehensive university providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and graduate degree programs. They also offer cultural entertainment and athletic events keep you in touch with the other students and members of the Hampton University family.
University of Richmond: The University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law and continuing studies.
A Richmond education provides an engaging blend of academic programs found at no other university in the nation. Featuring 108 majors, minors and concentrations, our programs afford students ample time for intellectual exploration prior to choosing a major. Plus, the nation's first school of leadership studies and a top 25 undergraduate business school greatly enhance our strong liberal arts curriculum.
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest university in Virginia and ranks among the top universities in the country in sponsored research.
Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, VCU enrolls more than 32,000 students in 208 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-five of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 15 schools and one college.
MCV Hospitals and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University compose the VCU Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
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