We are delighted to announce that Sentara College of Health Sciences (www.sentara.edu) will become the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University, beginning with a transition period that starts this fall.
I’m pleased to share the joint announcement from Dennis Matheis, president and chief executive officer of Sentara Health, and me:
Establishing “Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University”
HAMPTON ROADS, VA – Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to expand their academic relationship by establishing a new academic unit at VWU called the “Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University.”
“This expanded relationship reflects our vision to prepare the healthcare workforce of the future while honoring our deep community ties and proud 130-year academic legacy,” said Dennis Matheis, president and chief executive officer of Sentara Health. “We look forward to working closely with Virginia Wesleyan University to create new opportunities for students, expand access to in-demand programs, and help meet the growing healthcare needs of the communities we serve.”
This builds upon a strong history of collaboration between Sentara College of Health Sciences (SCOHS) and VWU on health-related academic programs, student wellness services, and joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offerings. The LOI with VWU comes following Sentara’s announcement to realign the SCOHS academic model to better meet current and emerging workforce needs.
“We are honored to expand our longstanding partnership with Sentara Health through the establishment of the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University,” said Dr. Scott D. Miller, president of Virginia Wesleyan University. “This bold step reflects our shared commitment to addressing critical healthcare workforce needs while advancing access to high-quality education. By uniting Sentara’s rich legacy of healthcare excellence with Virginia Wesleyan’s academic infrastructure and student-centered mission, we are creating a powerful model for the future of health sciences education in Coastal Virginia and beyond.” | 
