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Black History Month at VWU

Black History Month at VWU

Virtual and campus events pay tribute to the significant roles of African Americans in our society

Virginia Wesleyan Honored for Student Voter Engagement

Virginia Wesleyan Honored for Student Voter Engagement

University awarded as part of the nationwide ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

VWU Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

VWU Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

The University will be featured in the November 2021 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine

Creating Meaningful Connections

Creating Meaningful Connections

Jennaphur Nixon ’23 serves as a volunteer on campus and in the community

VWU Commemorates Women's History Month

VWU Commemorates Women's History Month

Distinguished speakers and special events are on the agenda this March

VWU Designated as

VWU Designated as "Voter Friendly Campus"

University's plan provided information and support for student voters

Celebrating Black History

Celebrating Black History

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

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

VWU senior India Khanna receives Mavis McKenley '11 Award during virtual ceremony on January 18

MLK Jr. Day Award Named to Honor Mavis McKenley '11

MLK Jr. Day Award Named to Honor Mavis McKenley '11

The annual award recognizes a VWU student who practices the ideals set forth by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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