Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


VWU: Widening Access to Workforce Development

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visits campus to view progress on Displaced Worker Initiative

Welcome, New First-Years!

Incoming students prepare for campus life during Marlin Nation Orientation

Virginia Private College Week: July 25-30, 2022

Visitors will receive a $1,000 Visit Grant and be entered to win a $100 Amazon...


Virginia Wesleyan University Elects New Board Chair

Trustee Jon Pruden to succeed John Malbon as Board Chair on July 1

VWU's Batten Honors College Welcomes Class of 2026

The new class will arrive August 19 for the traditional Matriculation Ceremony

Commencement for the Class of 2022

Virginia Wesleyan celebrated its newest graduates on May 14 in TowneBank Arena


Commencement Information: May 2022

Virginia Wesleyan University Commencement Exercises will take place on campus May 13-14

Dedication of DeFord Manor

A special event celebrated the opening of the president’s on-campus residence on May 11

Retiring Employees Honored

Nine members of the VWU community were celebrated for their years of dedicated service on...


Marlin Chronicle Wins Record Number of Awards in Annual SCJ Competition

The student-led publication garnered an unprecedented 20 awards, including first place in newspaper overall excellence

Focus on Faculty: Jill Sturts

A passion for student engagement and service learning first attracted Associate Professor Jill Sturts to...

Marlins Softball Wins 2022 ODAC Championship

The win marks the sixth consecutive ODAC title for the program