Sean M. Heuvel

Dr. Sean M. Heuvel (pronounced "Hugh-vul") is a higher education professional and military historian with both teaching and administrative experience. He currently serves as Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admission at Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, Virginia, where he oversees the admission processes for CNU's graduate programs. Prior to that, he served for 16 years as a faculty member at CNU in its Department of Leadership and American Studies. He holds a B.A. in Government, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Heuvel also completed an M.A. in History from the University of Richmond.

An active scholar in the fields of American military history, higher education, and leadership studies, he has written numerous articles for refereed journals, encyclopedias, and magazines. His interests include higher education history, the college presidency, the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War II, and military leadership. Active in foreign study programs at CNU, Heuvel has also lectured at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, in the United Kingdom. He and his wife and two children live in Williamsburg, Virginia.