Coach Carol Hutchins

 

Retired legendary University of Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins is here today to speak to the VWU Marlins about Title IX in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX’s passing and to keynote The First Pitch Dinner at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Virginia Beach. With Brandon Elliott ‘03, Head Softball Coach.

President's Leadership Council

Great meeting of the President’s Leadership Council, an internal group designed to foster collaborative processes on key administrative priorities across University constituencies.

 

Celebrating the Life of Professor Emeritus Bill Shealy

 

A nice visit with Jim Bergdoll and Jesse Fanshaw as we celebrated the life of Professor Emeritus Bill Shealy with colleagues and friends in the Barclay Sheaks Gallery this afternoon.

Marlin Business Conference

The student-led Marlin Business Conference is gearing up for another great event. This spring’s theme will be “A Greener Tomorrow.” To kick off the planning, I met with Frank Futyma, Faculty Advisor; Abigail Mahoney, conference CEO; and Kennedy Soliday and Toren Greenfield-Tuthill, conference Co-Chiefs of Staff.

 

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Teachers of Tomorrow

Wonderful to welcome Virginia Beach City Public Schools Teachers of Tomorrow to the Goode Center! With Dr. Donald Robertson, VBCPS Chief of Staff; Dr. Kipp Rogers, VBCPS Chief Academic Officer; and Dr. Sara Lockett, VBCPS Director of Technical and Career Education.

 

Congratulations, Whitney Leao

Kudos to art major Whitney Leao on her award at the opening reception of the 2nd Annual Black History Month Emerging Artists Exhibition at Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. Whitney was presented the award by Ellen Duckworth (top left) and is pictured with VWU Trustee Rob McFarland (bottom right).

 

Acasia White

 

Junior business major Acasia White spoke this morning at the monthly meeting of the Greater Norfolk Corporation Board of Directors. She discussed her involvement with the GNC Mentorship Program and was joined by her mentor Dan Peterson, President of Truist (Hampton Roads).

Honoring Geni Roberts

Congrats to Geni Roberts ‘23 (center) who was honored at halftime of tonight’s basketball game for his national runner-up finishes in indoor and outdoor track & field in 2021-22. Pictured from left, Coach Richmond Letterio, Head Coach Cameia Alexander, and Athletic Director Andrea Hoover-Erbig.

 

Final Four and Dr. Malcolm

 

The VWU Board of Trustees honored members of the NCAA National Tournament Final Four women’s soccer team with a special resolution and recognized Professor Elizabeth Malcolm for her leadership of sustainability efforts on campus.

President's Letter: Love for the Liberal Arts

 

Love for the Liberal Arts February 2023 Dear friends, The new year has shown lots of love for the liberal arts. Our 2023 January Term offered unique classes and global engagement opportunities for students. The University hosted the 23rd annual Ethics Bowl, presented by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC). The VFIC honored steadfast VWU and private college supporter George Birdsong H'16 at its annual Ethics Bowl Dinner. We commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a "Weekend of Service" both out in the community and here on campus in the Jane P. Batten Student Center. The holiday culminated in a special keynote address from newly elected State Senator Aaron Rouse. VWU Online has, once again, been recognized among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Programs." We announced the addition of a cheer program in VWU Athletics starting in fall 2023. We are excited to host "Collision on the Coast," an in-person LAN tournament for collegiate Rocket League esports programs later this month. VWU is celebrating 50 years of Title IX with a special presentation from Carol Hutchins, the winningest Division I softball coach of all time. With so many great things happening on and off campus, we hope you're loving all the wonderful news coming out of Virginia Wesleyan even more this month. Sincerely, Earn Your MBA Online at Virginia Wesleyan U.S. News & World Report names VWU undergraduate and MBA among best online programs nationally. Read More VWU Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Senator Aaron Rouse keynotes annual commemoration event as campus engages in service activities. Read More I Photo Gallery VWU to Host 23rd Annual Statewide Collegiate Ethics Bowl January 29-30 Students from 16 VFIC colleges and universities will deliberate on the topic of Ethics and Digital Media. Read More Learning Life-Saving Lessons During January Term "First Aid and Safety" was one of 30 courses offered during the 2023 winter session. Read More Virginia Wesleyan University adds Cheer Program The co-ed program is now recruiting for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Read More Collision on the Coast Esports Tournament VWU will host an in-person Rocket League esports competition on February 25. Read More  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌