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Participate in internships and externships with prominent organizations, including the Port of Virginia, Fortune 500 companies, recreation and tourism industries, government agencies, and the arts.

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31minors

19pre-professional tracks

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Features

VWU to Host 23rd Annual Empty Bowls Benefit on April 2

Join the Ceramic Designers Association in supporting local charities that work to eliminate hunger

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News

VWU Honored with Tree Campus Higher Education Recognition by Arbor Day Foundation

Spotlight on Marlin Majors: Criminal Justice/Sociology; Humanities; Psychology

Roberts finishes second in nation in the long jump

VWU accepts invitation to join Eastern College Athletic Conference

Tyler Costello Named Director of Athletic Communications

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President’s Blog

A daily blog by President Scott D. Miller

Great group for today’s Chat & Chew with staff members (from left) Brenna Wright, Kala...

Events

March

Rising Tides, Rising Tensions Art Exhibit
March 6 - April 28

March

Hampton Roads World Culture Festival
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

March

Operating a Feminist Business: Erin Dougherty
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

March

VWU Theatre Department Presents Airness by Chelsea Marcantel
March 30 - April 2

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Digital Broadcasting Network

The VWU Digital Broadcasting Network is a media production unit serving the Virginia Wesleyan University community by recording and broadcasting a wide-range of institutional, educational, cultural, and athletics programs.

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Our Coastal Edge

VWU is situated in world-famous Virginia Beach, part of a metropolitan region of 1.7 million people.

With the University’s close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find yourself in the midst of a thriving urban area with many opportunities for fun and adventure. You’ll be strategically positioned to participate in externships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, state and national government agencies, and arts facilities.

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