VWU Global Campus Winter Commencement Ceremony

December 20, 2024 | 4 p.m.

Virginia Wesleyan University hosts its Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremony today, December 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of VWU’s graduating class and honor two extraordinary individuals whose lives exemplify both leadership and service: The Honorable Don L. Scott Jr., Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree recipient and Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond, The Wesley Award recipient.

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From Service to Scholarship

Officer Tyler Hughes completes his educational journey through VWU-VBPD Partnership

'Tis the Season for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The campus community gathered to kick off the holiday season with the Christmas tree lighting, 12 Days of Christmas and more

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Fighting for Displaced Communities: A Batten Honors Graduate’s Mission

Asha Richards ’21 driving change, one urgent step at a time

Student Spotlight: Graduate Intern Camille Jernigan

The accomplished student athlete has found a supportive environment for balancing coursework, an internship and her last season of intercollegiate soccer

Alumni Spotlight: Roberta Lea (Farmer), Class of 2008

The country artist/singer/songwriter left her teaching career to focus on her passion for music

The Passing of VWU Vice President Emeritus James Bergdoll

The Marlin community is saddened to share the passing of VWU Vice President Emeritus James “Jim” Bergdoll, one of the original leaders who shaped Virginia Wesleyan in its earliest days, working alongside former presidents Lambuth Clarke and Billy Greer

UPCOMING EVENTS

January Term: January 3 - 24, 2025

January term, a three-week intensive term open to all VWU students and required of first and second year students, begins on January 3. During this term, students concentrate their studies on a single course. Offerings include unique courses not offered during fall or spring semesters and travel courses. Students can also fulfill needed course requirements and accelerate their academic progress.

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