Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


The Great Dismal Swamp

Historian and author Marcus Nevius shares insights on swamp survival, slavery, and petit marronage

The Stories Beneath Our Feet

Honored traces of the past returned to the Nansemond Indian Nation during repatriation ceremony

Rev. Brian Boettcher to Serve as 2026 Speaker for Baccalaureate

The service is scheduled for Friday, May 15, prior to the spring Commencement Ceremony


Marlin Chronicle Editors Inspired at MediaFest 25

Journalistic instincts ignited as student reporters connect, learn, and look ahead

STEM and the City

Alumna and Professor Clair Berube ’83 publishes second edition exploring STEM education in America’s urban...

The Witch of Pungo

Author Scott O. Moore explores how Grace Sherwood’s story has evolved through memory, myth, and...


Experience Marlin Pride at Marlins Day Open House on October 25

Meet Bob Marlin, explore campus, and discover what makes VWU extraordinary

William “Bill” Gobble ’03 Named Chair of Alumni Council

The 18-member Council works to strengthen the bond between graduates and the University

Jody M. Wagner to Deliver Keynote at Fall Marlin Business Conference

The student-led conference is scheduled for November 17 - 20


Kelly Cordova Receives Women in Leadership Award

Virginia Business honors top women executives for professional excellence and community impact

Graduate Student Brings Traveling “LOVE” Sculpture to VWU

Sarah Sterzing ’25 leads effort to promote campus recycling and sustainability awareness

Celebrating Marlin Legends

Four standout alumni athletes and a generous benefactor were inducted into the VWU Athletic Hall...