Feminist Majority Foundation at VWU

Kudos to the Feminist Majority Foundation at VWU, one of our engaged student groups, for taking an active role in the VWU Marlins Vote initiative and embracing their civic duty. Proud to support them. Pictured (from left) in the Jane P. Batten Student Center with Isabella Glaze, Shai Russell, Ryan Westpfahl, Monique Ayers. Keep up the good work!

Major Community Initiative Announcement

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Major Community Initiative Announcement at Sentara Heart Hospital. Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health, in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, announced a $100 million investment to address social determinants of health in underserved communities across Virginia. Many thanks to President and CEO of Sentara Healthcare Howard Kern, a VWU Trustee, for hosting this memorable event. We continue to be proud of our strong campus partnership with Sentara. I enjoyed Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's remarks and visiting with many good friends and leaders from across the Commonwealth, including former VWU Trustee Bob Aston, CEO of TowneBank. Read more about the announcement here. 

Visit with Judge Bray of the Beazley Foundation

It was a pleasure visiting with Judge Richard Bray, President of the Beazley Foundation. Of the many areas of Virginia Wesleyan that the Foundation has funded over the years, the latest support has made possible significant upgrades to technology. Pictured (above) in the Beazley Foundation Technology Center with Judge Bray and members of our IT team—Chris Davis (Chief Information Officer) and Marcia Williams (Information Security Officer); (lower left) in the Beazley Foundation Foyer of Godwin Hall with Judge Bray; and (lower right) exploring the eSports Arena with Chris and Judge Bray. 

Tribute to Virginia Wesleyan's Founding

Homecoming is a time that we reflect on the history of our great University. As I walked to the Dominion Enterprises Building this morning for the Greater Norfolk Corporation Board of Directors meeting, I came across this tribute to our founding on the new Glass Light Hotel and Gallery in downtown Norfolk. To learn more about the new Marriott-brand hotel: https://bit.ly/2oNJA3R

The Wesleyan Review: September 27, 2019

In case you missed it, our newest edition of the Wesleyan Review is out! Read about the latest VWU news and events here: https://conta.cc/2mXx3dw

VWU Alumni News

Homecoming and Family Weekend is almost here! Check out the latest VWU Alumni News, which includes weekend highlights and more details: https://conta.cc/2nYzihl

 

President to President: Building an Innovation Culture in Higher Education

The second chapter is now available for the 2019-2020 President to President series, a thought leadership publication written by university presidents, and edited by myself and longtime friend and colleague Dr. Marylouise Fennell. 

In "Building an Innovation Culture in Higher Education," Dakota Wesleyan University President Dr. Amy Novak describes her institution’s commitment to innovation and how it transformed the campus culture. She shares tips on how colleges can use a clear, practical process to promote innovation and evolve to the next phase in higher education. 
Read it here: https://www.president2president.com/library/2019-2020_ch2

Virginia Wesleyan, Cape Henry Collegiate Launch Dual-Enrollment Partnership

Proud to share that a new partnership between Virginia Wesleyan University and Cape Henry Collegiate gives seniors from the Virginia Beach private school the opportunity to earn college credit for their journeys abroad. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2oYyE3p

 

The President's Letter: Find Your Way Home

Homecoming and Family Weekend is only days away, and Marlin pride on campus is evident everywhere. Read more about what's in store for the days ahead, and enjoy highlights from the past month in the October edition of the President's Letter: https://conta.cc/2mLpcji

Marlins SportSplash: October 1, 2019

Catch the latest in Virginia Wesleyan Athletics in today's edition of Marlins SportSplash: https://conta.cc/2mFV2hm