Academic Symposium

2024 Spring Academic Symposium

Activities will take place on Friday, May 3rd across campus with Premier Speaker Sessions happening in the Joan and Macon Brock Theatre of the Susan Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, and the Academic Fair Poster Session will be happening in the Cunningham Multi-Activity Center (CMAC) in the Jane Batten Student Center.

Download the Schedule   Spring 2024 Poster Session Topic List


The Academic Symposium is a signature Virginia Wesleyan event that celebrates the academic achievement of students completing a variety of academic experiences, including research, internships, performance, and global engagement.

The Academic Symposium is a conference-style event held on the Virginia Wesleyan campus. Students share their work with a professional oral, poster, or panel presentation. As part of the discussions following these presentations, students are encouraged to reflect upon their experiences and offer advice to other students who are preparing to undertake their own experiences.

Student presenters should refer to The Lighthouse’s Student Resources page for deadline information, presentation suggestions, and poster design tips.

Past Symposia