Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


Cookson Lecture Explores How Racist Policies Poison Communities

Dr. Johnny Finn examines the geography of inequality during Robert Nusbaum Center event

Student Spotlight: Isaac Fick '27

The media and communication major has started a new club on campus—the Puppetry Guild

Constitution Day: Three Visions of Virginia

Author William C. Wooldridge shared historical maps as fascinating windows into Virginia’s early place in...


Affinities and Differences: A Dialogue of Abstraction in Painting

Exhibition in Neil Britton Gallery features the works of John Rudel and James Williams

Page to Podium: Hofheimer Library Launches New Lecture Series

VWU’s Online Student Success Coordinator Grant Williams delivered first lecture on September 10

Meet Virginia Wesleyan University’s New Faculty Members

Four new scholars bring their unique expertise and experiences to the Marlin community


VWU Reports Record Enrollment

For the eighth time in 10 years, Virginia Wesleyan University is celebrating record enrollment growth

First-Year Batten Honors College Students Receive Pins During Special Convocation Ceremony

Dr. Todd Mooradian Delivers Keynote Address to Newest Class of Scholars

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.