July 16, 2026
Eleanor VanDuyne Named Inaugural Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Presidential Scholar
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May 16, 2026
Graduates Receive Medallions During Jane P. Batten Honors College Capstone Ceremony
Sarah Richards, Class of 2026, was selected by her classmates to deliver the keynote address
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May 6, 2026
Batten Honors College Publishes 2025-2026 Academic Journal
Annual, student-led publication highlights interdisciplinary research, creative expression, and real-world impact
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May 4, 2026
Tyler Noll Wins 2026 Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research
Finalists Stephanie Clark, Jasmine Gorney, and Lily Reslink earn awards and support for environmental causes
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April 17, 2026
From Classroom to Climate Action: BHC Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Leadership
AASHE acknowledges the University's Outstanding Case Study on the impact of the Batten Honors College
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January 9, 2026
Excelsis: A Batten Honors College Publication
The fall 2025 edition is now available online
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November 11, 2025
The Art of Healing: A Student-Curated Exhibition
As the first Bobby Levin Scholarship recipient, Sarah Richards ’26 showcases art inspired by growth and self-discovery
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September 5, 2025
First-Year Batten Honors College Students Receive Pins During Special Convocation Ceremony
Dr. Todd Mooradian Delivers Keynote Address to Newest Class of Scholars
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August 20, 2025
Virginia Wesleyan University Will Be Renamed Batten University in 2026
The announcement was made today by VWU Board Chair at The Batten Legacy celebration
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