Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


VWU Announces 2024 Inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame

Four former athletic standouts, one team and a Marlin benefactor will be recognized on October...

2024 Justine L. Nusbaum Lecture

A Jew, a Christian, and Spiritual Audacity: The Leadership of Allies during the Civil Rights...

VWU Art Majors Display Work in Local Exhibition

Britni Arrington and Whitney Leao are enrolled in the pre-professional track in Art Therapy and...


Taking Action to Advocate

VWU students meet with legislators during Student Day of Action at the state capitol

The Passing of a Faculty Pioneer

VWU Remembers Dr. H. Rick Hite

VWU President to be Honored by Hampton Roads UNCF

Award reflects university’s tireless commitment to educational equity


VWU Welcomes Second Round of Batten Honors College Competitors

The prospective first-year students compete for a seat in the eighth cohort of the elite program

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. John R. Helms, Class of 1998

The environmental scientist reflects on his years as an undergraduate at Virginia Wesleyan

Collision on the Coast 2 Coming to VWU February 17-18

Last year’s inaugural eSports tournament drew more than 2,500 spectators


VWU in the National Athletic Spotlight

Mike Candrea and Brandon Elliott headline First Pitch Coaches Clinic and Dinner

Announcing Unity in Knowledge Lecture Series

VWU Global Campus partners with Virginia African American Cultural Center to offer seminars and workshops

VWU Hosts Opening of 2024 Season for Nonviolence

Community members gathered in the Peace Garden to kick off grassroots campaign