Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


Virginia Wesleyan Named Among U.S. News 'Best Colleges'

VWU is recognized as a top National Liberal Arts College and for its diversity and...

UVA Dean Delivers Batten Convocation Keynote

Dr. Ian Solomon celebrated the two institutions' special Batten bond as students completed ceremonial pinning

Founders Day Celebrates Students, Alumni

Speaker Anthony Walters honors students as his heroes while Alumni Awards recipients are recognized for...


VWU Honors 2020 Alumni Awards Recipients

Graduates were celebrated virtually as part of the University’s annual Founders Day celebration

VWU Championed as a 2020-21 'College of Distinction'

University celebrated for experiential education, with special recognition for business, education, career development, and equity/inclusion

Princeton Review Features Virginia Wesleyan Among Nation's Best Colleges

VWU again selected for 'Best 386 Colleges' and 'Best Colleges: Region by Region'


Retiring Faculty Honored

Three VWU faculty members celebrated during traditional tree planting ceremony

State of the University: With Challenge Comes Opportunity

Virginia Wesleyan saw growth and prosperity in 2019-2020 despite global challenges

Batten Honors College Welcomes Fourth Class

The newest cohort participated in its formal Matriculation Ceremony August 20


Virginia Wesleyan Athletics Launches New Website

The site, courtesy of new provider SIDEARM Sports, went live on August 12.

VWU Receives 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

VWU’s Environmental Institute: Summer Scholars program selected for national recognition by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Virginia Wesleyan Names New Vice President for Advancement

Kimberley J. Hammer Esq. brings 28 years of development experience to the University