Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


Diving into the Action at the Spring Student Involvement Fair

Marlins discover countless ways to get involved on campus

VWU Earns 2026 Tree Campus Recognition

Arbor Day Foundation acknowledges the University’s commitment to enhancing the environment

VWU Honors Black History

Special events recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history


Conversations That GUIDE the Journey

VWU’s Career and Vocational Summit elevates career mentorship in shaping students' professional paths

Understanding: 250 Years of Freedom

The spring 2026 publication from the Robert Nusbaum Center is available online

Virginia Wesleyan University Magazine: Winter 2026 Special Edition

Read the latest issue online; Learn more about VWU’s Prison Education Program and more


Frames of Freedom: Norman Rockwell, Gordon Parks, and the Visual Language of Justice

Professors Derek Eley and John Rudel explore how art shapes understanding and inspires action

2026 Mavis McKenley ’11 Award Presented to Laila Jones '26

The annual award honors a student who embodies the ideals championed by Dr. Martin Luther...

Commemorating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Special events and activities honor the life of the influential civil rights leader, January 20–23


VWU Receives Prestigious 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The University is one of 80 private universities in the nation to garner the recognition

Excelsis: A Batten Honors College Publication

The fall 2025 edition is now available online

2026 Ethics Bowl Team Prepares for Statewide Competition

VWU’s team will join students from 16 other VFIC colleges and universities to deliberate on...