Dialogue: Annie and I enjoyed hosting the Holiday Open House at DeFord Manor last night

Friday, December 5, 2025

Annie and I enjoyed hosting the Holiday Open House at DeFord Manor last night

Annie and I enjoyed hosting the Holiday Open House at DeFord Manor last night. So many Marlins and friends celebrated the season with us, including US Congressman Bobby Scott; Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer with Bruce Berlin (Chair) and Alison Byrne (Executive Director) of Virginia MOCA; Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander and Delceno Miles; Perez and Veleka Gatling of neighboring Ebenezer Baptist Church; and Trustees Nancy DeFord and Chip Tsantes '83 with Virginia MOCA Vice Chair Susan Cohen. Check out the full photo album here: https://ow.ly/62fB50XE2i8

Dr. Scott D. Miller
President
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Phone: 757.455.3215
Fax: 757.455.3139
Email: president@vwu.edu
Web: vwu.edu/president

Dr. Scott D. Miller is President of Virginia Wesleyan University, Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Respected as one of the most entrepreneurial higher education executives in America, Dr. Miller is in his 33rd year as a college president. He has dedicated his career to the opportunities available through education and especially values the small, classical, liberal arts college environment that offers students personalized pathways to life and career success. Previously, Dr. Miller was President of Bethany College (2007-15), Wesley College (1997-2007), and Lincoln Memorial University (1991-97). Dr. Miller was also Executive Vice President (1988-91) and Vice President for Development (1984-88) at Lincoln Memorial University and Director of College Relations and Alumni Affairs at Rio Grande College (now University) in Ohio.

Visit the Office of the President website: vwu.edu/president