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    <description>Virginia Wesleyan University News Releases</description>
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    <lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:38:22 +0000</lastBuildDate>
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      <title>From the Court to the Classroom: Austin Smith &#039;26 Builds a Future Through Storytelling and Sport</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/from-the-court-to-the-classroom-austin-smith-builds-a-future-through-storytelling-and-sport</link>
      <description>Graduating senior heads to Emerson College after standout years as a student-athlete, budding author, and campus leader</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Senior Breanne Bessette &#039;26 Awarded Prestigious Fulbright to Spain</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/senior-breanne-bessette-03926-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-to-spain</link>
      <description>Fourth Virginia Wesleyan student to earn nationally competitive honor</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Batten Honors College Publishes 2025-2026 Academic Journal</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/batten-honors-college-publishes-2026-academic-journal-showcasing-student-scholarship-and-creativity</link>
      <description>Annual, student-led publication highlights interdisciplinary research, creative expression, and real-world impact</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Students Shine at 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF)</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/students-shine-at-2026-spring-undergraduate-research-forum-surf</link>
      <description>The culmination of academic experiences and achievements were showcased throughout the day</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Student Awards Presented at 2026 Spring Honors Convocation</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/student-awards-presented-at-2026-spring-honors-convocation</link>
      <description>Annual ceremony recognizes students&#039; exemplary academic, leadership and service achievements</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tyler Noll Wins 2026 Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/tyler-noll-wins-2026-ryan-environmental-prize-for-excellence-in-research</link>
      <description>Finalists Stephanie Clark, Jasmine Gorney, and Lily Reslink earn awards and support for environmental causes</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Designing Freedom: Student Art Contest and Reception Showcase Creative Perspectives</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/designing-freedom-student-art-contest-and-reception-showcases-creative-perspectives</link>
      <description>Students in digital art courses explore what freedom looks like through photography and design</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Inductees of Marlins Athletic Hall of Fame Announced</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/2026-inductees-of-marlins-athletic-hall-of-fame-announced</link>
      <description>Four standout athletes, a national championship team, and a generous benefactor to be honored on October 3</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Honoring Retirees and Employee Service Milestones</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/honoring-retirees-and-employee-service-milestones</link>
      <description>Eighteen employees were recognized during an Appreciation Celebration on April 28</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Habitat Heroes Plant Pollinator Garden During Earth Week</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/habitat-heroes-plant-pollinator-garden-during-earth-week</link>
      <description>Partnership with the Virginia Zoo creates new native wildlife habitat on campus</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Home Is a Poem: Voices of Resilience</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/home-is-a-poem-voices-of-resilience</link>
      <description>ForKids and The Norfolk Street Choir offer insight into the experiences of those who have faced housing insecurity</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrating Earth Week: Marlins Turn Passion into Purpose</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/earth-week-at-vwu-marlins-turn-passion-into-purpose</link>
      <description>From service to creative sustainability, a week of events invites the campus community to connect, learn, and give back to the planet</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>From Classroom to Climate Action: BHC Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Leadership</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/from-classroom-to-climate-action-bhc-earns-national-recognition-for-sustainability-leadership</link>
      <description>AASHE acknowledges the University&#039;s Outstanding Case Study on the impact of the Batten Honors College</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Freedom from Fear: Hearing Liberation Through the Echoes of History</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/freedom-from-fear-hearing-liberation-through-the-echoes-of-history</link>
      <description>Professor Sara Ann Sewell explores the sounds, sensations, and emotional realities of Holocaust liberation</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spring Alumni Weekend 2026 Brings Marlins Home Again</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/spring-alumni-weekend-2026-brings-marlins-home-again</link>
      <description>The eventful weekend offered a vibrant blend of celebration, tradition, and Marlin pride</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spring Marlin Business Conference: Leadership Reimagined</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/spring-marlin-business-conference-leadership-reimagined</link>
      <description>Join the next generation of leaders April 13&ndash;16 for a week of innovation, insight, and opportunity</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Freedom to Laugh: Comedy, Taboo, and the Line Between Humor and Harm in the Theatre</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/freedom-to-laugh-comedy-taboo-and-the-line-between-humor-and-harm-in-the-theatre</link>
      <description>Faculty panel explores how humor pushes boundaries&mdash;and why it matters</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>VWU Softball to Host 16th Annual Strike Out Cancer</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-softball-to-host-16th-annual-strike-out-cancer</link>
      <description>Pitch in to support the Marlins in their fight against cancer on April 11, beginning at noon</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Are You Free to Trade? Exploring the Boundaries of Economic Freedom</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/are-you-free-to-trade-exploring-the-boundaries-of-economic-freedom</link>
      <description>VWU faculty member challenges assumptions about choice, access, and responsibility in today&rsquo;s marketplace</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Unchained Waters: Freedom and Control in a Thirsty World</title>
      <link>https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/unchained-waters-freedom-and-control-in-a-thirsty-world</link>
      <description>Faculty panel explores the global water crisis and the meaning of access, equity, and power</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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