NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE  //  OCTOBER 28, 2016 
Spotlight on Marlin Scholars
The Honors and Scholars Program at Virginia Wesleyan College has been rewarding stellar students by providing them with expanded opportunities for scholarship, leadership and service since 1985. The Program encourages academic excellence and ensures that students have an intellectually enriching and challenging experience.

Three VWC seniors, Sarah Antozzi, Alex McComb, and Liz Quamme  have been recently featured on the  Marlin Scholars Spotlights page of the VWC website. Learn more about these outstanding students and their experiences in the Honors and Scholars Program and on campus. All are actively involved in campus organizations and have engaged in research, internships, or study away to make the most of their Wesleyan experience.

Mike Ginder to Lead Wesleyan's New Swimming Program
Ginder comes to Virginia Wesleyan from Bucknell University and will head men's and women's teams. More
Professor Honored by Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges   
Brown selected to receive Excellence in Instructional Technology Award. More
VWC in the Media     
An Oct. 14 Virginian-Pilot article focused on a study about the connection between body image and dolls, conducted in part by VWC's Taryn Myers, Batten Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Psychology Department. The naming of Mike Ginder as VWC's first swimming Coach was mentioned in the Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 21. Virginia Wesleyan alumnus John Stine was featured in Inside Business on Oct. 11 as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Assistant Professor of Political Science Leslie Caughell was quoted in an article in the Oct. 21 issue of USA Today and syndicated publications about Victoria Woodhull, the first U.S. woman to run for president. An article about the One Love Festival at VWC ran in the Oct. 1 issue of the Virginian-Pilot. College Archivist Stephen Mansfield was quoted in an Oct. 13 Virginian-Pilot story about the connection between local history and the latest season of "American Horror Story" on FX.

Upcoming Events
Presidential Events
Virginia Wesleyan President Scott D. Miller is traveling the country this academic year to connect with VWC alumni through a series of special events. View a list of upcoming events at  www.vwc.edu/presidentialevents, or schedule a visit to your city by emailing alumni@vwc.edu or calling 757.233.8786 .





 






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