July 26, 2023
Eric Nyman '94 Appointed CEO of Outdoor Products Segment for Vista Outdoor Inc.
Eric Nyman '94
Eric Nyman '94 was recently appointed as the CEO of the Outdoor Products Segment for Vista Outdoor Inc. Nyman received his bachelor's degree in history from Virginia Wesleyan in 1998, and since then, he has held several leadership positions, with the most recent position being with Hasbro where he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer.
Abby Peterson '23 Receives White Coat at Medical School White Coat Ceremony
Abby Peterson '23
Abby Peterson '23, a recent biology graduate from WVU's Batten Honors College, received her white coat at the Medical College of Wisconsin's 2023 White Coat Ceremony. Peterson says that she hopes to specialize in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery.
Virginia MOCA and VWU Unveil Plans for Groundbreaking Partnership
Virginia MOCA Moving to VWU Campus
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) and Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) proudly announce their collaboration on the construction of a state-of-the-art facility to be built on the University’s Virginia Beach campus. This monumental partnership is a major leap forward for the arts and education in Coastal Virginia and beyond.
Join Us at TASTE for Wesleyan Wednesdays!
Wesleyan Wednesdays
Join us for an enjoyable evening of live music and fun on August 9 at Taste (Bayville Farms) as we hold our second Wesleyan Wednesdays event of the summer! We will provide light refreshments, and as a special perk for our alumni, faculty, and staff - each will receive one complimentary drink ticket. Families are also warmly invited to attend.
Never Stop Learning!
VWU Offers No-Cost Professional Development Opportunities—Online and In Person
Registration is open for the fall session of no-cost online courses. These self-paced training courses can help improve your professional skill set—perfect for job seekers, business owners, students, recent graduates and volunteers. Courses include: Supervision and Management, Project Management, Personal Finance, Human Resources, Medical Assistant training and more.
 
In-person workshops are also available on VWU's campus or at The Hive in Virginia Beach Town Center. New courses begin on August 17 and include CompTIA Certifications, Personal Trainer Certification, Supply Chain Management, Web Design, and Diversity in the Workplace Certification.
The More Marlins, the Merrier!
Mark your calendars for these alumni and campus events

August 9
Wesleyan Wednesdays at Taste (Bayville)

September 7
Founders Day Convocation and Alumni Awards

October 6 - 7
Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 7
Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
alumni@vwu.edu