Virginia Wesleyan Feature Stories
President Miller Honored with 2025 Virginia C-Suite Award
Virginia Wesleyan Leader Recognized for Visionary Leadership and Community Impact
The Marlin Chronicle Garners 10 National Journalism Awards, Staff Earns Local Recognition
The student-led publication continues to earn national acclaim, including first place in breaking news writing
President Miller: A Modern-Day Communicator at the Helm of Virginia Wesleyan University
Few university presidents embody the spirit of 21st-century leadership like Dr. Scott D. Miller
VWU Faculty Honored with Top Awards for Scholarship, Teaching, and Service
Professors Moskowitz, Kennedy, Wansink and Dobrin honored during Commencement Weekend
Dr. Lawrence Hultgren Begins 55th and Final Year at VWU
Highly-Esteemed Faculty Member Teaches Philosophy for the “Real World”
Focus on Faculty: Dr. Joyce Howell
After a stellar 38-year career at VWU, the long-time professor of art history plans to retire after this semester
Dr. Susan Larkin Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Veteran administrator, scholar and faculty member assumes role September 30
Focus on Faculty: Jill Sturts
A passion for student engagement and service learning first attracted Associate Professor Jill Sturts to VWU in 2015
Mazur Awarded 2022 Mednick Memorial Fellowship
Professor of Judaic Studies Eric Mazur receives support from VFIC for scholarly research
Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson Receives CUMU Scholar-Administrator Award
Recognition honors leadership and intellectual voice in urban/metropolitan educational environment
VWU Welcomes Newest Faculty Member
Dr. Arthur Pantelides joins the Management, Business, and Economics (MBE) Department
Dr. Travis Malone Appointed Dean of Batten Honors College
President Scott D. Miller announces appointment effective at the end of the academic year
Faculty Focus: Jason Squinobal, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles
VWU Concert Series presents Dr. Jason Squinobal's latest musical adventure in a virtual concert
Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson Named Dean of VWU Global Campus
She has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles at the University since 2006
Focus on Faculty: Wayne Pollock
Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Professions Named 2020 Recipient of Exemplary Teaching Award
Faculty Focus: Travis Malone
Theatre professor directs war-time comedy "The Shield" in the Goode Center March 5-8
Malagon Among Group of Scholars Awarded $450,000 NSF Grant
National Science Foundation funds STEM-based mathematical-modeling project
Retiring Faculty Honored
Professors Albertson, Garraty and Velasco celebrated for decades of service to Virginia Wesleyan
A Feather in Your Cap
Annual celebration of faculty and staff accomplishments recognizes professional work
Spring Alumni Weekend Highlights
Graduates reunite for fun, friendship, and a faculty farewell April 12-14
Focus on Faculty: Jason Squinobal
Building VWU's instrumental music program has been a focus for this jazz saxophonist
Women in the Arts
Panel of professionals share their experiences and wisdom during Women's History Month
Much More Than a Meal
Annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner brings community together to combat hunger
Wesleyan/Westminster Partnership Promotes Cross-Generational Dialogue
Students share perspectives on politics and society with members of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
The Science of Zombies
Unique Winter Session course took a contemporary approach to engaging students
From Wesleyan to the White House
Vox Vera student choir to perform as part of
A Fine Way to Treat a Steinway
Perfect concert grand piano selected for the Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
Grammy Award Winner to Teach at Virginia Wesleyan This Spring
Music producer and guitarist Steve Buckingham will offer 'Rhythm and Blues Tore Down the Walls of Segregation'
Wesleyan Choirs to Premiere "Armistice Sonnets"
Nov. 9 performance will honor the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I
Focus on Faculty: Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson
Love of teaching and mentoring students drives this marine biologist
New Professors Join VWU Faculty
VWU welcomes Dr. Robert Ariel, Dr. Nadia Nafar and Dr. Modupe Oshikoya
Exploring Sustainability in Alaska
Students in Summer Session Environmental Studies course travel north to study climate change and more
VWC Recognized as a "River Star Business"
The College was acknowledged as one of the finest environmental stewards on the Elizabeth River
Virginia Wesleyan to Host 2017 VFIC Ethics Bowl
Virginia students to deliberate Ethics and U.S. Presidential Politics
New Batten Center Mural a Historic Selfie
Art students make their mark on Batten Student Center with vibrant, timely public art installation
Expanding NATO-ACT Partnership Enhances VWC's Role in the Global Community
Irene Bargueno '16 served as VWC's first intern for the NATO-ACT Innovation Hub.
Grand Opening for Center for Innovative Teaching and Engaged Learning (INTEL)
New space in the Batten Center provides opportunities for technological innovation and wireless collaboration
Marlins Give Thanks
Students and faculty share their thoughts on gratitude in time for Thanksgiving
Faculty-led Trip to China an Interdisciplinary Global Experience
Grant for Saving China's Cultural Heritage project provides unique opportunities for students
Professor Honored by VFIC
Thomas Brown Selected to Receive Excellence in Instructional Technology Award
Publisher's Desk: New Books by Terry Lindvall
VWC religious studies and communication professor brings religion, history and humor to recent trio of works
Wesleyan Welcomes High School Biology Students
Honors students from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy study microscopy at VWC on Oct. 29
Faculty Farewell
Retiring professors, each with VWC careers of more than two decades, honored May 7 at reception and tree planting
In Appreciation
Larry Hultgren, VWC's longest-standing faculty member, among dedicated employees honored April 23 at annual Employee Appreciation Reception
On Broadway
Winter Session course takes Virginia Wesleyan students behind the scenes of theatre industry
New Faculty, Administrative Staff
College welcomes newest members of VWC community
Center Transformation
New leadership announced for Center for the Study of Religious Freedom
Speak Your Truth
Business professor and native Iranian Ehsan Salek encourages self-acceptance; 2014 Alumni Awards are presented at Fall Convocation
What it Means to Be a Marlin
Scene II Orientation welcomes Class of 2018 to VWC community
We are Virginia Wesleyan
VWC alumnus and Port of Virginia CEO Joseph Ruddy '83 addresses the Class of 2014 on May 17 at the...
A Degree for the People
College's new Bachelor of Social Work built on old standard of excellence
Renaissance Men
Weiss, Rasor honored May 9 at faculty retirement reception, tree planting
A Prime-time Preview
VWC choirs' April performances will match upcoming Carnegie Hall debut
The Bucket (List) Runneth Over
Relaxation has a different meaning for Rec and Leisure Studies retiree John Braley, who plans to spend his days giving...
A Spirited Look at Persuasion
Dr. Linda Ferguson examines the cultural infusion of the Absolut brand, analyzes influential advertising techniques in VWC course
Left of the Fire and Above the Elephant
A glimpse into the mathematical mind of Dr. David Dirlam, VWC's new Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
Settling into the Silence
Students explore the power of quiet in a new communication course taught by professors Kathy Merlock Jackson and Terry Lindvall
A Tried and "Treed" Tradition
When faculty retire from Virginia Wesleyan, it is tradition for them to choose a tree to be planted in the...
The Magic of Music
Dr. David Clayton, the College's first full-time music professor, to retire after nearly 40 years at Virginia Wesleyan
Fun with Numbers
Games, problem-solving, socializing and even the occasional pie are all part of the equation for “Monday Math Night” at VWC
Milestones Worth Celebrating
Employees recently honored at the College’s annual appreciation dinner
All the News That’s Fit to Learn
Under the guidance of new faculty adviser Dr. Lisa Lyon Payne, Marlin Chronicle student-run newspaper is going strong
Meet the Faculty: Dr. Elizabeth Malcolm
Associate Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science has much to celebrate, including a new family member and a series of...
New Faculty, Batten Professors
Virginia Wesleyan welcomes five faculty members to campus community, honors Batten Professors
Ruehlmann Signs Off
Ruehlmann Signs Off Dr. William “Bill” Ruehlmann, professor of journalism and communications and adviser for the Marlin Chronicle student newspaper,...
A Way with Worms
A Way with Worms VWC President's Environmental Challenge Grant recipient Dr. Philip Rock unveils his first batch of "black gold,"...
The Peace Corps Guy
Poetry in Motion
Poetry in Motion Batten Professor of English Vivian Teter’s poem, inspired by a tree on the Wesleyan campus, to be...
Meet the Faculty: Dr. Lisa Carstens
English Professor and Associate Dean Lisa Carstens has been the guiding light behind Virginia Wesleyan's curriculum changes.
