Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


Marlin to Marlin

Newly established mentorship program connects current students with VWU alumni

Remembering a Legend: Donald M. Forsyth

In his more than 29 years at Virginia Wesleyan, Forsyth served as a mentor and...

VWU Serves as Host Institution for 2021 Climate Action Pursuit

Led by Second Nature and the Intentional Endowments Network, campus teams address climate priorities


Andrea Hoover-Erbig Named VWU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Hoover-Erbig currently serves as Head Volleyball Coach, Senior Woman Administrator, and Academic Integration Coordinator

VWU Plans for In-Person Commencement Ceremonies in May

The University hopes to return to typical graduation traditions for the Class of 2021

Celebrating Black History

Alumna Chavon Thomas '11 to present during VWU’s commemoration of Black History Month


Love (Virtually) in the Liberal Arts

VWU faculty and community members explore the concept of love February 8 - 19

Driven to be an Artist

Ja'lisa Yates '19 featured in Virginia Beach Public Library’s Meet the Artist Show

U.S. News Names VWU Online Among Best Programs Nationally

University selected for inclusion in 2021 Best Online Bachelor's Programs


Virginia Wesleyan University Announces New Board Members

G. Robert Aston and Michael Rawls ’91 join the Board of Trustees

From Politics in Film to Heroes and Villains

January Term has enabled students to focus on one intensive course

Unity Flag Project Comes to VWU

Traveling exhibit to open on Inauguration Day, building "Purple Empathy" through the visual arts