Thanks to our athletics leadership team for the extra effort in delivering another successful Fins Up Fest

Thanks to our athletics leadership team for the extra effort in delivering another successful Fins Up Fest—our annual celebration of and for all of our student-athletes. A little cold weather did not dampen the spirit, as energy ran high across a wide range of games, with plenty of food and fun at the Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex.

A cold but enjoyable afternoon at Harbor Park joined by scholars and faculty from the Jane P. Batten Honors College

A cold but enjoyable afternoon at Harbor Park joined by scholars and faculty from the Jane P. Batten Honors College as the Norfolk Tides took on the Memphis Redbirds.

Always a pleasure to welcome proud Marlin Tiffany Boyle ’14 back to campus

Always a pleasure to welcome proud Marlin Tiffany Boyle ’14 back to campus. Now serving as Commissioner of the Revenue for Newport News, she has been recognized by her alma mater with the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award (2021) and continues her engagement as a member of the VWU President’s Leadership Council.

Great to welcome longtime friend and colleague Bruce Alperin

Great to welcome longtime friend and colleague Bruce Alperin, Vice President of Aramark in Philadelphia, to campus. For more than 30 years, Bruce and I have shared a professional connection that began in the early days of the President to President series, where he served as publisher and I have had the privilege of serving as Executive Editor for the past 23 years.

Enjoyable visit to the campus of Randolph-Macon College for the inauguration of friend and colleague Michael Hill as the institution’s 16th president

Enjoyable visit to the campus of Randolph-Macon College for the inauguration of friend and colleague Michael Hill as the institution’s 16th president. Always great to spend time with Virginia Wesleyan Trustee Emerita Jane Batten and Mary Dana Hinton, president of Hollins University, as well as Tammy Gieselman of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

The President’s Council held its spring meeting at DeFord Manor this afternoon

The President’s Council held its spring meeting at DeFord Manor this afternoon — a great gathering of business and community leaders who continue to make a real impact through student internships, volunteerism and mentorship.

Nota Bene: The Passing of William Parker Conrad

April 23, 2026 Good afternoon, It is with sadness that we share the passing of William Conrad Parker, former softball coach and 2018 inductee into the Marlins Athletic Hall of Fame. A dedicated educator and coach, Conrad spent 30 years with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, shaping the lives of countless student-athletes across multiple sports at Bayside High School. His leadership guided softball teams to district and regional championships and earned him numerous coaching honors throughout the 1990s. Following his retirement from public education, Conrad brought that same commitment to our University, leading the softball program from 1998 to 2006. During his tenure, he compiled a 217-156-1 overall record, including a 90-42 conference mark, and led the program to its first unbeaten conference season. His impact extended well beyond wins and losses, mentoring generations of student-athletes and helping to elevate the program’s competitive and academic success. He later served as head golf coach, continuing his commitment to mentoring student-athletes. We are grateful for Conrad’s contributions to Marlin Athletics and to the broader Coastal Virginia community. Please keep his wife, Nancy, and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Sincerely, -- Scott D. Miller, Ph.D. President Virginia Wesleyan University 5817 Wesleyan Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455   Phone: 757.455.3215 Email: president@vwu.edu Web: www.vwu.edu/president  Blog: prezscottmiller.blogspot.com

Enjoyable evening with tennis legend John McEnroe at The Norfolk Forum

Enjoyable evening with tennis legend John McEnroe at The Norfolk Forum. Pleased to share the 2026-27 slate of speakers.

So appreciative of our friends from Family Dollar for dedicating their time today to prepare the recreational areas in Wesleyan Woods for this summer’s Camp Red Feather of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads

So appreciative of our friends from Family Dollar for dedicating their time today to prepare the recreational areas in Wesleyan Woods for this summer’s Camp Red Feather of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, beginning June 2. Hiking, boating, and a wide range of outdoor experiences will welcome more than 3,000 children to our 300-acre park-like campus. Proud of a partnership between the YMCA and VWU that has thrived for over two decades.

Enjoyable dinner at the Chrysler Museum of Art before tonight’s The Norfolk Forum program

Enjoyable dinner at the Chrysler Museum of Art before tonight’s The Norfolk Forum program featuring tennis great John McEnroe. Joined by VWU trustee Jody Wagner and Blythe Scott, President of The Norfolk Forum.