/about/news-and-events/features-list.php èßäÊÓƵ University News Releases en-us Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:45:39 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/honoring-black-joy-throughout-the-diaspora The campus community gathered for a student-centered celebration of culture, history, and identity Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/world-affairs-council-of-hampton-roads-launches-new-democracy-series-at-vwu Featured speaker will be NPR’s Senior White House Correspondent Tamara Keith Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/a-dream-deferred-black-excellence-voice-and-resistance Students, scholars, artists, and community partners examine freedom through the lens of Black creativity Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-announces-naming-of-epworth-campus-ministries-following-endowment-gift Earnings from the endowed fund will support the University’s collaborative campus ministry program Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/justine-l-nusbaum-lecture-high-for-a-higher-power God, drugs, and religious freedom explored by author and scholar Brad Stoddard Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/diving-in-to-the-action-at-the-spring-student-involvement-fair Marlins discover countless ways to get involved on campus Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-earns-2026-tree-campus-recognition Arbor Day Foundation acknowledges the University’s commitment to enhancing the environment Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-honors-black-history Special events recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/conversations-that-guide-the-journey VWU’s Career and Vocational Summit elevates career mentorship in shaping students' professional paths Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/understanding-diversity-dialogue-faith-freedom The spring 2026 publication from the Robert Nusbaum Center is available online Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/virginia-wesleyan-university-magazine-winter-2026-special-edition Read the latest issue online; Learn more about VWU’s Prison Education Program and more Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/frames-of-freedom-norman-rockwell-gordon-parks-and-the-visual-language-of-justice Professors Derek Eley and John Rudel explore how art shapes understanding and inspires action Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/2026-mavis-mckenley-rsquo11-award-presented-to-laila-jones The annual award honors a student who embodies the ideals championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/commemorating-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr Special events and activities honor the life of the influential civil rights leader, January 20–23 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-receives-prestigious-2026-carnegie-community-engagement-classification The University is one of 80 private universities in the nation to garner the recognition Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/excelsis-a-batten-honors-college-publication The fall 2025 edition is now available online Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/2026-ethics-bowl-team-prepares-for-statewide-competition VWU’s team will join students from 16 other VFIC colleges and universities to deliberate on Ethics and Business in February Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/december-graduates-celebrated-during-winter-commencement-ceremony President Scott D. Miller and Dr. Gonsalves-Jackson conferred degrees upon the Class of 2025 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/marlins-make-a-difference From volunteering to fundraising, giving back to the community has always been a Wesleyan tradition Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/winter-graduates-to-be-celebrated-during-commencement-ceremony-on-december-13 After graduation, Julia Hathaway looks forward to launching her teaching career Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000