Features /about/news-and-events/features-list.php СÖíÊÓÆµ News Releases en-us Sat, 17 May 2025 01:51:00 +0000 From the Classroom to the Clubhouse /about/news-and-events/features/story/from-the-classroom-to-the-clubhouse Everett McCloskey ’25 launches career with Arizona Diamondbacks Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 VWU Student Artists Make Their Mark in Town Center Public Art Exhibit /about/news-and-events/features/story/vwu-student-artists-make-their-mark-in-town-center-public-art-exhibit Hands-on opportunity supports student growth through public art and professional experience Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Faithful Servant and Scholar /about/news-and-events/features/story/a-faithful-servant-and-scholar Casey Bennett reflects on his journey at VWU Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Mason, Class of 2022 /about/news-and-events/features/story/alumni-spotlight-ryan-mason-class-of-2022 The former Marlin pitcher has been named Civilian of the Year at NAS Oceana Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Family Affair /about/news-and-events/features/story/a-family-affair For the Harris family, Virginia Wesleyan is more than a school—it’s home Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From the Shadow of Three Mile Island to a Young College on the Rise /about/news-and-events/features/story/from-the-shadow-of-three-mile-island-to-a-young-college-on-the-rise Dr. Linda Ferguson reflects on a life of purpose as she retires from Virginia Wesleyan Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 An Explorer of Language and Culture /about/news-and-events/features/story/an-explorer-of-language-and-culture Mikayla (Kaza) Dayton ‘25, inspired by childhood heroes and personal trials, graduates with a vision for unity through education Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Retiring Faculty Honored with Tree Plantings in Wilson Arboretum /about/news-and-events/features/story/retiring-faculty-honored-with-tree-plantings-in-wilson-arboretum The campus community gathered to pay tribute to Kathy Ames, Linda Ferguson, and Doug Kennedy Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Student Delegation Represents Montenegro at National Model United Nations Conference /about/news-and-events/features/story/student-delegation-represents-montenegro-at-national-model-united-nations-conference The 18-member delegation engaged in global diplomacy and debate in New York City Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From Marlin Magic to Disney Dreams /about/news-and-events/features/story/from-marlin-magic-to-disney-dreams VWU graduate heading to the most magical place on earth Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 La’Rae McCloud’s Commencement Journey /about/news-and-events/features/story/larsquorae-mccloudrsquos-commencement-journey A Story of Struggle, Support, and Self-Discovery Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Legacy of Impact: Dr. Doug Kennedy Retires After Nearly Four Decades at VWU /about/news-and-events/features/story/a-legacy-of-impact-dr-doug-kennedy-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-at-vwu Beloved professor leaves behind a legacy of mentorship, innovation, and global impact Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Students Shine at Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) /about/news-and-events/features/story/students-shine-at-spring-undergraduate-research-forum-surf Virginia Wesleyan celebrates innovation, insight, and impact Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Student Awards Presented at 2025 Spring Honors Convocation /about/news-and-events/features/story/student-awards-presented-at-2025-spring-honors-convocation Annual ceremony recognizes students' exemplary academic, leadership and service achievements Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Breanne Bessette '26 Wins Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research /about/news-and-events/features/story/breanne-bessette-wins-ryan-environmental-prize-for-excellence-in-research VWU benefactors Prudence and Louis Ryan support third annual symposium Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Bobby Levin Art Scholarship Established to Support Future Art Therapists /about/news-and-events/features/story/bobby-levin-art-scholarship-established-to-support-future-art-therapists Honoring a remarkable legacy through art, healing, and student opportunity Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 2025 Employee Milestone Celebration /about/news-and-events/features/story/2025-employee-milestone-celebration Thirty-four members of the campus community were honored for their service and dedication to VWU Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Alumni Spotlight: Lindsay White, Class of 2022 /about/news-and-events/features/story/alumni-spotlight-lindsay-white-class-of-2022 The engineer, innovator, and passionate professional is making her mark in the U.S. Navy Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Announcing 2025 Inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame /about/news-and-events/features/story/announcing-2025-inductees-to-athletic-hall-of-fame Four former athletic standouts and a Marlin benefactor will be recognized on October 4, 2025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 In Appreciation of Trees: Arbor Day at VWU /about/news-and-events/features/story/in-appreciation-of-trees-arbor-day-at-vwu VWU Recognized as a 2025 Tree Campus; Environmental Studies Students Honored Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000