A Faithful Servant and Scholar

Casey Bennett reflects on his journey at VWU

An Explorer of Language and Culture

Mikayla (Kaza) Dayton ‘25, inspired by childhood heroes and personal trials, graduates with a vision...

Students Shine at Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF)

Virginia Wesleyan celebrates innovation, insight, and impact

Breanne Bessette '26 Wins Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research

VWU benefactors Prudence and Louis Ryan support third annual symposium

Celebrating the Class of 2025 with Honored Guests and Meaningful Traditions

Distinguished speakers to deliver keynotes at Spring 2025 Commencement and Baccalaureate Ceremonies

Honoring Outstanding Student Workers

Recognizing excellence in student employment at inaugural ALL-STAR Awards

Dr. Todd Mooradian to Serve as BHC Convocation Keynote Speaker

The distinguished recognition ceremony is held for its newest scholars at the beginning of each...

Marlins Gather for 2025 Spring Alumni Weekend

Alumni, parents, and friends returned to campus April 4 - 6 for a weekend of...

Student Advocacy Day

VWU delegation engages with lawmakers, advocates for higher education

Congratulations, December 2024 Graduates!

Celebrating the Class of 2024 during the Winter Commencement Ceremony; Two community leaders honored for...

Fighting for Displaced Communities: A Batten Honors Graduate’s Mission

Asha Richards ’21 driving change, one urgent step at a time

VWU Ranked Among Nation’s Top Green Colleges

Selected by Princeton Review based on culture of environmental responsibility and commitment to sustainability

Avery Belisle ’27 Selected for 2024 WACA Student Scholars Program and National Conference

For Batten Honors College Scholar, it’s all part of a purposely-crafted plan

Student Joins Animal Conservation Efforts in Australia

BHC Scholar Katie Baker ’25 making undergraduate research a top priority

Batten Honors College Convocation 2024: Leading from the Margins

Hollins University President underscores shared values and shared affection for BHC Founder Jane P. Batten

Honors Village Residence Hall to be Named Anne B. Shumadine Hall

Hall memorializes local business leader, long-time Trustee, and visionary partner in design of VWU’s prestigious...

President Miller delivers his 10th State of the University Address

Institutional growth connects the classroom to the community like never before

Global Campus VP in Japan for Opening of Jane P. Batten & David R. Black School for International Studies

Innovative collaboration between VWU and Lakeland University aims to advance global engagement opportunities

Latest Edition of Excelsis Now Available Online

Batten Honors College publication features inspiring stories of BHC Scholars

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton to Speak at Batten Honors College Convocation

Hollins University President’s newest book celebrates unique strengths of marginalized individuals, inviting them to embrace...

VWU and Lakeland University announce establishment of the Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies

School is committed to real-world experience, allowing students to complete short-term studies at no additional...

Senior Spotlight: Kainaat Trehan, Class of 2024

The international relations/political science major shares her atypical journey at VWU, which began remotely at...

Breana Mahoney Wins Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research

2nd annual symposium supported by longtime VWU benefactors Prudence and Louis Ryan

Final Round of Competition for Batten Honors College

Prospective students visited campus to compete for a seat in the elite program

VWU Welcomes Second Round of Batten Honors College Competitors

The prospective first-year students compete for a seat in the eighth cohort of the elite program

New Book Features Vast Art Collection of Longtime VWU Benefactors

Brock family adds to ongoing legacy supporting arts and education

VWU Ethics Bowl Team Prepares for Statewide Competition

Students from 16 VFIC colleges and universities will deliberate on the topic of Ethics and...

Bridging Academia and Real-World Challenges

Batten Honors College student applies classroom learning to summer research in Belize

Fall 2023 Edition of Excelsis Features Inspiring Stories of BHC Scholars

The latest publication of the Batten Honors College is now online

Batten Honors College Scholars Welcome Celebrated Author Colson Whitehead

An exclusive gathering on campus provided a blend of intellectual discourse and cultural enrichment

U.S. Senator Mark Warner to Deliver Commencement Address at Spring Ceremony

With background in business and technology, his understanding of modern world complexities makes him ideal...

VWU Hosts Fall 2023 Batten Honors College Competition

Prospective students competed for a spot in the highly selective program

Abigail Mahoney: A Pioneer in Virginia Wesleyan University's Growth and Transformation

Appointment as Graduate Assistant Highlights University's Commitment to Providing Practical Experiences to Complement Academic Pursuits

Batten Honors College Convocation 2023

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Hampton Roads Director Christy Everett Delivers Keynote Address to Newest Class of...

Record VWU Enrollment Recognized in National Publication

Traditional Fall Enrollment Reaches Capacity, Reflecting University's Commitment to Diverse Learning Pathways

Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Christy Everett to Address VWU's Batten Honors College Fall Convocation

Fall Convocation Symbolizes Culmination of Orientation, Pinning, and Formal Induction of Newest 41 Scholars into...

State of the University Address Celebrates Partnerships, Diversity, Affordability, and Transformation

View Entire Address on VWU’s Digital Broadcasting Network

VWU Hosts German Sustainability Scholar

Heidelberg University Professor offers German Perspective on Environment, Climate Change, and Education

Spring 2023 Edition of “Excelsis” Now Available

Batten Honors College publication showcases stories written by program scholars

Senior Spotlight: Connor Merk, Class of 2023

Merk will graduate on May 13 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Political...

Abby Peterson Wins Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research

Inaugural symposium was supported by longtime VWU friends and benefactors Prudence and Louis Ryan

VWU to Host 23rd Annual Statewide Collegiate Ethics Bowl January 29-30

Students from 16 VFIC colleges and universities will deliberate on the topic of Ethics and...

Excelsis: A Publication of the Batten Honors College

Fall 2022 edition includes features written by program scholars

Batten Honors College Convocation 2022

Dr. D. Derek Aday of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science encourages students to open...

Batten Honors College Matriculation Ceremony 2022

Ceremony signifies students' commitment to be responsible, contributing members of the Batten Honors College community

VWU's Batten Honors College Welcomes Class of 2026

The new class will arrive August 19 for the traditional Matriculation Ceremony

Batten Honors College Scholars Take First Place in IEN National Competition

Congratulations to Rowan Stuart, Jessica Wilson, Connor Merk, Kai Trehan and Eddie McDonald.

VWU Sophomore Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Henry Handley recognized for commitment to solving public problems

VWU Sophomore Excels in Challenging Putnam Competition

Nathan Richardson scores in top 14 percent on world’s leading university-level math exam

Exploring Ecuador During January Term

Batten Honors College students travel to the middle of the world to study diversity and...

Batten Honors College Symposium and Prize to Encourage Environmental Exploration

The Louis and Prudence Ryan Research Symposium and its corresponding award will debut in spring...

Batten Honors College Competition: November 2021

Prospective students compete for a spot in the highly selective program

Batten Honors College Holds Traditional Pinning Ceremony

The event represents the completion of orientation, matriculation, and full integration as VWU community members

Batten Honors College Welcomes Fifth Class

The newest class of scholars participated in its formal Matriculation Ceremony on August 20

VWU to Welcome Fifth Batten Honors College Class

The new class will be welcomed with the traditional Matriculation Ceremony on August 20

Excelsis: Summer 2021

A publication of the Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University

A Commencement to Remember

VWU Class of 2021 celebrated with several socially-distanced ceremonies during COVID-19

Excelsis: A Batten Honors College Publication

Spring 2021 edition includes features written by scholars in the program

Dr. Travis Malone Appointed Dean of Batten Honors College

President Scott D. Miller announces appointment effective at the end of the academic year

Kathleen Vanden Berg '22 Named Newman Civic Fellow

Campus Compact selects the VWU junior as part of its 2021 cohort

Batten Honors College Competition Begins

Prospective students compete for a place in the fifth cohort

UVA Dean Delivers Batten Convocation Keynote

Dr. Ian Solomon celebrated the two institutions' special Batten bond as students completed ceremonial pinning

Batten Honors College Welcomes Fourth Class

The newest cohort participated in its formal Matriculation Ceremony August 20

VWU to Welcome Fourth Batten Honors College Class

The new class will be welcomed with the traditional Matriculation Ceremony on August 20

Competition Begins for Batten Honors College Fourth Cohort

The first of three competition weekends took place November 16-18

Batten Honors College Welcomes Third Cohort

New class participates in formal Matriculation Ceremony August 23

Living the Text

Summer study on environmental and cultural sustainability in Alaska engages students in transformative experiences

Exploring the World During Winter Session

During January, students journeyed to Mexico, Hawaii, Prague, Japan, and Washington D.C.

Batten Honors College Competition Begins

Prospective students will compete for a place in the third cohort

Affiliation Agreement Formalized with UVA Batten School

Batten Master of Public Policy among numerous accelerated degree options offered at VWU

VWU to Welcome Second Batten Honors College Cohort

The Batten Honors College has quickly emerged as a national niche program of the University

My Eureka Moment: Learning the Scientific Method through Trial and Error

When asked what surprised him the most about conducting research, Matthew Bavuso, a junior majoring in biology and chemistry, responded, “I had to do a lot of troubleshooting.”

A Lesson in Serendipity: Interning at the Chrysler Museum of Art.

The Chrysler Museum of Art is a fine arts museum in Norfolk, Virginia that houses over 50 galleries and a unique glass studio. It is also a Virginia Wesleyan University internship partner.

Whitener And Hoke Named Zag Field Hockey Scholars of Distinction

Two Marlin student-athletes earned the Scholars of Distinction honor.