The More Marlins, the Merrier!


Wesleyan Wednesday
May 12 at
12 p.m.
with Brandon Elliott '03


Batter Up! Hear from VWU Softball Coach and Class of 2003, Brandon Elliott. Brandon joined the Virginia Wesleyan team in 2007 and has led the team to victory year after year. The team continues to be ranked No. 1 in the country - claiming the NCAA Division III National Softball Championship in 2017 and 2018. Brandon will be talking about the teams success, the importance of being a good player on and off the field, and what the season has looked like throughout the pandemic.
Previous Wesleyan Wednesday's
can be viewed here.
2021 Commencement

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2021 and give them a warm welcome into the VWU alumni community. The five in-person Commencement ceremonies will be Livestreamed on the VWU Digital Broadcasting Network at the Schools scheduled time.
Campus News
2021 VWU Day of Giving Breaks Records

Thank you to the many alumni, parents and friends who gave to what they love on April 23. With a matching gift challenge of $10,000 from Trustees Tim Bailey '83 and Gary Bonnewell '79, the 2021 Day of Giving totaled $30,010.07!
Announcing Rev. Kotosha Griffin

Rev. Kotosha Griffin has been named pastor of Heritage United Methodist Church and chaplain at Virginia Wesleyan University. We welcome Kotosha and her husband, Bertrand, to the Marlin family.
Get Involved
Marlin to Marlin
Mentoring Program

The Marlin to Marlin Mentoring Program is designed to cultivate meaningful mentor/mentee relationships between alumni who have completed an experiential learning opportunity. The mentoring relationships are meant to provide support and guidance to current students and foster productive conversations about the process. Fill out our volunteer form to express your interest.
Recommend a Future Marlin

Students whom you refer 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.
Campus Projects
Beverly Hall

We had a wonderful visit last week from Trustee Emerita Susan Torma Beverly, Class of 1972 and the building’s namesake. We thank her for her generous support of this project and many other University initiatives throughout the years.
Hofheimer Theatre

Inside Susan T. Beverly Hall, the curtain has been hung in Hofheimer Theatre. We look forward to offering theatrical 
programs in the renovated space again next year.
Barclay Sheaks Gallery

Construction is complete on the new Barclay Sheaks Gallery in Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library. The new space provides greater security, access, and space to display the beautiful paintings.
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.