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Give Now Class Notes Volunteer 2021 Alumni Awards Announced Virginia Wesleyan University President Scott D. Miller has announced the 2021 Alumni Awards recipients, an honor the VWU Alumni Council bestows upon graduates in recognition of outstanding professional and personal accomplishments. The 2021 Alumni Awards will be celebrated as part of the University’s Founders Day on Thursday, September 9.   Congratulations to the following alumni on this well-deserved distinction that recognizes their many accomplishments since graduation: Distinguished Alumnus Award William S.Shelhorse ’70 Co-founder and President, Chesapeake Bay Contractors Virginia Beach, VA   Alumni Service Award Vanessa Thaxton-Ward ’83, Ph.D. Director, Hampton University Museum and Archives Hampton, Virginia   Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award Tiffany Boyle ’14 Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Newport News Newport News, Virginia   Read more about these outstanding alumni, the awards, and past recipients. Campus News Virginia Wesleyan Offering No-Cost Online Courses Professional development courses offered in partnership with Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development. More Summer Session 2021: On Campus or Online Next sessions start July 6, with on-campus, remote and online options. More Get Involved University Alumni and Corporate Partners We'd like to offer our support by promoting alumni and corporate partners to the Marlin family and the greater community. We hope that this will help to provide the sustainability that these businesses need as we all continue to face the new challenges each day brings. Fill out our form to submit your business for promotion. Recommend a Future Marlin Students whom you refer and enroll will receive a $1,000 annual grant applicable to tuition. Their award will be renewable through four years of study, assuming satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. The award will be bestowed in your name, in recognition of your contribution to the enrollment process. Save the Date The More Marlins, the Merrier! Register Wesleyan Wednesday: Summer Edition August 25, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. Ballyhoos - 2865 Lynnhaven Drive Everyone's favorite summer gathering is back! Come together and enjoy appetizers on us with local alumni, family and friends at Ballyhoos in Virginia Beach on August 25th! *Registration is encouraged, but not required. 2021 Homecoming & Family Weekend October 1 - 3, 2021 Join us for the 2021 Homecoming & Family Weekend! We look forward to welcoming alumni, family, and friends back to campus this fall! VWU Alumni & Friends New York City Tour April 28 - May 1, 2022 Save the date to join VWU Alumni & Friends in New York City featuring a special performance at Carnegie Hall with the Virginia Wesleyan singers. More Give this Father's Day Simply go to smile.amazon.com and enter your Amazon log-in and password information. Pick “Virginia Wesleyan University” for your organization and 0.5% of all your purchases will support VWU. To keep the campus community healthy and safe, VWU alumni and guests are not permitted on campus until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Give Now  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ Update Info