2025 Founders Day Celebrates VWU’s Rich History
Accomplished alumni honored during the special convocation
The Princeton Review Names Virginia Wesleyan Among Best Colleges for 2026
The streak continues as VWU is once again selected for inclusion in “Best Colleges” and...
Virginia Wesleyan University Will Be Renamed Batten University in 2026
The announcement was made today by VWU Board Chair at The Batten Legacy celebration
Project SEED Brings High Schoolers to Campus for Chemistry Research
Faculty from four area universities mentor students in 10-week grant-funded program.
Student Leads Effort to Engage Next Generation of Marlin Alumni
Third-year student Miles Pifer collaborates with University leaders to create an alumni undergraduate association.
Sentara Health and VWU Advance Plans to Expand Healthcare Education in Virginia
Sentara College of Health Sciences to join VWU in 2026.
Marlin Athletics Welcomes New Coaching Leaders
Three new coaches will lead Marlins in Cross Country, Track & Field, and Flag Football.
Respected Historian Clifford Fleet Will Serve as Spring Commencement Speaker
As leader of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, he champions connecting historical understanding with civic life.
Jane Batten and Joan Brock Named 2025 Champions for the Arts
The VWU trustees emerita will be recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Virginia Beach’s cultural...
Local Middle Schoolers Build Leadership Skills at Two-Day Summit
Selected students from across Virginia Beach’s public middle schools gathered on the VWU campus for...
Kelly Cordova Honored with Women in Leadership Award
Virginia Business recognizes top women executives for their professional accomplishments, community service, and integrity.
Campus Partners Equip Teens with Skills to Tackle Complex Issues
VWU’s Robert Nusbaum Center connects TCA and graduate students through deliberative dialogue training.