The Class of 2021 is the first graduating class of the prestigious and selective Batten Honors College. The Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University prepares students to become sound leaders and informed citizens with global perspectives. In the first graduating cohort the Batten Honors students graduated with many honors and academic distinctions. We are proud of you!
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Batten Honors College graduates! We look forward to hearing about your future achievements and successes!
Honored Alumni
William "Sled" Shelhorse '70: Honors at Down the Bay Race
Congratulations to William "Sled" Shelhorse '70! Shelhorse and his veteran crew aboard the Meridian X1 captured line honors during the 71st Down the Bay Race for the Virginia Cruising Cup.
Kaddy Hamilton '85:
WC Carpenter Floor Coverings
Congratulations to WC Carpenter Floor Coverings on its Gold Award for work in the recently renovated Boyd Dining Center. WC Carpenter is owned and operated by alumna Kaddy Hamilton, Class of 1985. Thank you and well done!
Everyone's favorite summer gathering is back! Come together and enjoy appetizers on us with local alumni, family and friends at Ballyhoos in Virginia Beach on August 25th!
*Registration is encouraged, but not required.
2021 Homecoming &
Family Weekend
October 1 - 3, 2021
Join us for the 2021 Homecoming & Family Weekend! We look forward to welcoming alumni, family, and friends back to campus this fall!
VWU Alumni & Friends
New York City Tour
April 28 - May 1, 2022
Save the date to join VWU Alumni & Friends in New York City featuring a special performance at Carnegie Hall with the Virginia Wesleyan singers. More
We'd like to offer our support by promoting alumni and corporate partners to the Marlin family and the greater community. We hope that this will help to provide the sustainability that these businesses need as we all continue to face the new challenges each day brings. Fill out our formto submit your business for promotion.
Recommend a Future Marlin
Students whom yourefer and enroll will receive a $1,000 annual grant applicable to tuition. Their award will be renewable through four years of study, assuming satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. The award will be bestowed in your name, in recognition of your contribution to the enrollment process.
To keep the campus community healthy and safe, VWU alumni and guests are not permitted on campus until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
