Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories


Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Griffin, Class of 2024

From Marine Corps service to academic achievement and entrepreneurship

Honoring Black History

Campus events pay tribute to the significant roles of African Americans throughout U.S. history


Student Spotlight: Samantha Silvia, Class of 2025

The social work major was selected to present her research at the inaugural Undergraduate Research...

MLK Jr. Commemoration Event: Incarceration to Transformation

Keynote speaker Darryl Byers-Robinson shares his story; Monika Brandon ’25 receives Mavis McKenley ’11 award

Online Programs Named Among Best for 2025

U.S. News & World Report recognizes VWU bachelor’s and master’s online programs in national rankings


Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Gilchrist, Class of 2017

Gilchrist is the newest member of VWU’s Alumni Council

Virginia Wesleyan Awarded NOAA Grant to Develop Accessible Environmental Education

Faculty-led team seeks to transform environmental education for diverse learners

Successfully Transitioning to the Workforce

The Lighthouse to host lunch & learn series during J-Term


Dr. Terry Lindvall Turns His Class Inside Out

Unpacking Pixar: exploring emotion, virtue, and humanity through film

VWU Welcomes Becky Sawyer and Dr. William L. “Bill” Murray to Board of Trustees

New members bring expertise in healthcare, energy, and community engagement

Commemorating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Special events and activities honor the life of the influential civil rights leader during the...