We are proud of the outpouring of support from the Marlin community during our Spring Alumni Weekend. This year's event included the First Five Class Reunion for the pioneering students of the first graduating classes of Virginia Wesleyan (1970-1974). During Earth Week, we planted the First Five Pioneers tree in honor of these special alumni and our recognition as the only Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus Higher Education in Virginia Beach. We also acclaimed outstanding alumni and friends with the announcement of our 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 next week during Commencement with our keynote speaker Hilary Harp Falk, President of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. We wish our graduating Marlins the best as they embark on the next steps of their journey and can't wait to hear what the future brings for each of them as they become the newest VWU alumni.
Sincerely,
Batten Honors College Students Shine at the Ryan Environmental Research Symposium
Senior Abby Peterson was awarded top prize at this inaugural event.