The announcement was made on August 20 at The Batten Legacy celebration during President Scott D. Miller's State of the University Address
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September 4 | 4p.m.
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October 3 and 4
Homecoming and Family Weekend
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Virginia Wesleyan University unveils name change: 13NewsNow
Virginia Wesleyan to Become Batten University: Inside Higher Ed
Virginia Wesleyan University is getting a new name: Batten University:
The Washington Post
As VWU rebrands as Batten University, its mission of service continues:
The Virginian-Pilot
VWU Set to Change Name: Virginia Conference The Virginia United Methodist Conference
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