An enjoyable lunch at the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery in Norfolk with our friends from Brown Advisory

An enjoyable lunch at the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery in Norfolk with our friends from Brown Advisory. Martin Ouimet and Amy Seto led a thoughtful discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in philanthropy. Joining us were VWU Trustee Emeritus George Birdsong and Suzanne Savage, Vice President of ACCESS College Foundation, a valued Marlin partner. The gathering was especially meaningful as the Glass Light occupies the historic Royster Building—the founding location of Virginia Wesleyan in 1961 and home to the historical marker commemorating the University’s beginnings.

Thanks to David Ropp and the Chesapeake Alliance for hosting this morning’s breakfast meeting at the Chesapeake Conference Center

Thanks to David Ropp and the Chesapeake Alliance for hosting this morning’s breakfast meeting at the Chesapeake Conference Center with community leaders focused on the impact and opportunities created by the growth of data centers in our region. It was an informative discussion featuring insights from friends and partners at Hourigan, McGuireWoods Consulting, and Dominion Energy. Conversations like these help strengthen collaboration and position Coastal Virginia for continued economic growth and innovation.

The University was proud to support our friends at Westminster-Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay during their annual Golf Classic!

The University was proud to support our friends at Westminster-Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay during their annual Golf Classic! We are grateful for our continued partnership and the opportunity to collaborate through our Lifelong Learning Program, which brings engaging educational experiences to residents and strengthens meaningful community connections. Pictured: Ben Unkle, CEO of Westminster-Canterbury; Heather Campbell, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success; Jason Seward, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Enterprise Strategy; and Dr. Jill Sturts, Assistant Dean of the Jane P. Batten Honors College.

Productive meeting of the Hampton Roads Caucus with regional business leaders today at Amazon’s new ORF4 Fulfillment Center in Virginia Beach

Productive meeting of the Hampton Roads Caucus with regional business leaders today at Amazon’s new ORF4 Fulfillment Center in Virginia Beach. Thanks to Delegate Cliff Hayes for leading an important discussion on regional planning, flooding, infrastructure, energy, and transportation—and to Lindsay Winter and the Amazon team for hosting us at this impressive new facility.

Today’s Chat ’N Chew at DeFord Manor

Today’s Chat ’N Chew at DeFord Manor with our Aramark Higher Education team provided an opportunity not only to discuss recent developments across the University, but also to celebrate special milestones. Anthony Daniels was recognized for an extraordinary 30 years of service to the University, Steve Watson for 10 years of dedicated service, and we also celebrated Bernice Bledsoe’s birthday. We thank our Aramark team for continuing to provide outstanding service and support to the University community.

Special thanks to Matthew Hughes, President, World Affairs Council of America, for visiting today

Special thanks to Matthew Hughes, President, World Affairs Council of America, for visiting today. We’re proud to host the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads and so much of their excellent programming on our campus. Pictured with WACHR outgoing president Susan Bore, incoming president Gary Bonnewell ‘79 and board member & VWU VP Kelly Cordova.

Thanks to Bert Schmidt, CEO of WHRO Public Media, and Yvonne Almond, Board Chair, for an enjoyable evening at the Chrysler Museum of Art

Thanks to Bert Schmidt, CEO of WHRO Public Media, and Yvonne Almond, Board Chair, for an enjoyable evening at the Chrysler Museum of Art during “In Conversation — Leading Public Media Forward” featuring Paula Kerger, who has served as President and CEO of PBS since 2006. The WHRO Hunter B. Andrews Society Producers Circle Reception brought together thoughtful leaders and supporters committed to the future of public media and community engagement.

Thank you Chanello’s Pizza for supporting the #1 softball team in the nation — the 48-0 VWU Marlins!

Thank you Chanello’s Pizza for supporting the #1 softball team in the nation — the 48-0 VWU Marlins!

An enjoyable Founders’ Luncheon hosted by the Civic Leadership Institute

An enjoyable Founders’ Luncheon hosted by the Civic Leadership Institute. Special thanks to VWU Trustee Emeritus George Birdsong, President of the Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence, for serving as presenting sponsor. We also appreciate the hospitality of Mary Kate Andris, CEO of CIVIC, and VP Kristin Stephens for a wonderful event. Pictured with Kelly Cordova, VWU Vice President; Bobby Beasley, Executive Vice President of Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate; and Matthew Leffler of Harvey Lindsay Real Estate.

An engaging evening with the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads

An engaging evening with the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads, a valued VWU Partner in Progress, at the Slover Library in Norfolk featuring acclaimed writer and international affairs expert Suzy Hansen. Hansen shared insights from her reporting on Turkish society, politics, and global affairs during her presentation, “From Life Itself: Turkey, Istanbul and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdoğan.” A Pulitzer Prize finalist and award-winning author, she has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and The New York Review of Books.