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Congratulations to Rear Admiral William G. Kelly on his recent appointment as the sixth President of Christopher Newport University. Buffkin \/ Baker was honored to partner with the University for the inclusive nationwide search led by Martin Baker and Chelsie Whitelock, CDR.<\/p>\n
A nationally respected educator and military leader, Kelly serves as the Superintendent (President) of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, one of the nation\u2019s five prestigious military service academies, where he is responsible for the education, development, and commissioning of officers in the U.S. Coast Guard. He oversees every aspect of the academic, athletic (NCAA Div. \u2162), military, and civic development of a student body representing every state in the union. Under Kelly\u2019s engaged leadership, the current student body is the most diverse to ever attend the Academy.<\/p>\n
As Kelly retires from a 36-year Coast Guard career, taking the helm at Christopher Newport feels like the perfect next step in continuing his commitment to service and inspiring the next generation of great citizens and leaders.<\/p>\n
A four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University enrolls 5,000 students in rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences through the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Social Sciences, and the Luter School of Business. Emphasizing the study of leadership, the University has developed a nationally respected President’s Leadership Program. Christopher Newport University continues to earn high marks in respected college rankings, for the quality and rigor of academic programs and the solid value students receive.<\/p>\n