Excited for the Upcoming MBC!

 

Looking forward to next week's Marlin Business Conference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your career off to a roaring start! Be sure to attend April 8-11. It's open to the public, but it's an indispensable event for VWU students. 

https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/features/story/spring-2024-marlin-business-conference-unlocking-career-potential?fbclid=IwAR18k6j97X_mk-IgiFZPl2xJeARavL0KhrOlQfYD9TF0m07IgWBnwE8Nv0c_aem_ATb-v_oXMoxPe4Ty9sN7MXZX6Rxv8sxnfCxml8ay_qgVDCDGh51LIgkIYAE4yToWCrcGtglUwc76mgDNQl2zNLKe

Leading Essential MOCA Discussions

 

Leading a discussion about the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art at VWU project with the Leadership Council. 

Enjoyable Meeting with DOMA Technologies

 

Enjoyable meeting with pat Feliciano, President and Founder of DOMA Technologies, where collaboration was the topic of the day. Our thanks to City Council member Sabrina Wooten and her aide Mabinty Scott (center left) for arranging the meeting that also included Chris Hutchinson from DOMA and Alice Jones and Loren Marquez from VWU. 

VWU joins Returning Citizen Career & Wellness Fair!

 

I am proud to share that Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus will be joining the Urban League of Hampton Roads, the Office of Attorney General, and Revive Community of Virginia at the Returning Citizen Career & Wellness Fair on April 13, providing a second chance for educational and career opportunities for returning citizens. 

Honored and Delighted to Celebrate Dr. Hultgren Day

Such an honor to join Larry and Mary Lou Hultgren at Virginia Beach City Council tonight as Mayor Bobby Dyer and the City Council proclaimed today "Dr. Larry Hultgren Day in Virginia Beach" in recognition of this 55 years on the faculty at Virginia Wesleyan University. 

 

Enjoyable Lunch Focused On Education

 

Enjoyable lunch with Virginia Deputy Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent and Special Assistant for the Virginia Secretary of Education Aly Buckner. Pictured with Provost/VP for Academic Affairs Sue Larkin and Chief of Staff/VP for Strategic Initiatives Kelly Cordova. 

Warm Welcome from Hampton Roads Naval ROTC

We received a warm welcome into the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC consortium this morning at the Change in Command and Spring Awards Ceremony at SB Ballard Stadium. Pictured with CAPT Brian Becker, Commanding Officer, and Provost/VPAA Sue Larkin. 

 

Enjoy Dr. Rochon's Preview!

 Enjoy this preview from Dr. Ronald Rochon, President of University of Southern Indiana, regarding his upcoming chapter in the President to President thought leadership series: 

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I've been proud to serve as Executive Editor of this series for the past 20 years.

Happy D3 Week!

 

Happy D3 Week! From today through April 7, we celebrate our NCAA Division III student-athletes with the signing of a special resolution with the VWU Athletics Management Council. 

The President's Letter: Ideas in Bloom

 

Ideas in Bloom April 2024 Dear friends, As the beauty of spring colors our campus, Virginia Wesleyan is abuzz with new ideas and achievements that mark this season of renewal and growth. Our spring was notably highlighted by the visit of NCAA Division III Vice President Louise McCleary, who engaged with our student-athletes in a meaningful forum. She explored a wide range of topics, from leadership and Title IX to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies, sports betting, and the critical physical and mental health initiatives designed to bolster our student-athletes' well-being and performance. In the arts, we proudly unveiled our plans for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (VMOCA) at VWU. The state-of-the-art facility will transform VMOCA into a hub of creativity and innovation, centrally located at VWU. This announcement came alongside the Marlin Mural Festival at the VWU Neil Britton Gallery, which captured the imagination of both the media and our community, showcasing our students' incredible talent. In academics, the celebration of Women's History Month at VWU was another cornerstone of our spring activities, honoring the tremendous impact of women throughout history with a series of guest speakers and events. Our dedication to environmental stewardship was further exemplified through a significant grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry, supporting our initiative to combat rising temperatures in our neighboring communities. Lastly, the UNCF Mayors' Masked Ball was a moment of personal honor as I accepted the MASKED Award. This recognition speaks volumes about VWU's dedication to educational equity and the broader mission of creating a more inclusive future for all. As we move forward, let's continue to nurture these ideas in bloom, fostering an academic environment where innovation, creativity, and community spirit thrive together. Sincerely, NCAA Division III Vice President Meets with Student-Athletes Louise McCleary reaffirms commitment to equity and inclusion during campus visit Read More | Photo Gallery Plans Released for the VMOCA at VWU Cultural hub in the making: university and museum leadership present designs for collaborative museum space with construction to begin this summer Read More VWU Honors Women's History Month On-campus events included Author Nancy Redd, the Robert Nusbaum Center's Faith in Action: Women Empowering Communities for Transformational Change and more Read More Marlin Mural Festival Enlivens Neil Britton Gallery Student collaborators transform the space into an immersive painted environment Read More | Photo Gallery In the news: WHRO, WTKR, WVEC President Miller Honored by UNCF with 2024 MASKED Award The award from the United Negro College Fund recognizes those who foster hope and opportunity for deserving students Read More VWU Receives Grant for Heat Mitigation Project aims to curb the deadly effects of extreme heat in a two-year, student-based research project in Portsmouth, VA Read More  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌