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Meet Zion Purvis-Allen '24

Meet Zion Purvis-Allen '24

A success story built on perseverance, support, and community

VWU Boasts of

VWU Boasts of "Blue Ocean" Strategies as Part of NACU Innovation Collaborative

New model of collaboration is defining the future of American higher education

Global Campus VP in Japan for Opening of Jane P. Batten & David R. Black School for International Studies

Global Campus VP in Japan for Opening of Jane P. Batten & David R. Black School for International Studies

Innovative collaboration between VWU and Lakeland University aims to advance global engagement opportunities

The Power of Place

The Power of Place

DeFord Manor Enhances VWU’s Strategic Vision

2024-2025’s President to President Thought Leadership Series Focuses on Game Changers

2024-2025’s President to President Thought Leadership Series Focuses on Game Changers

VWU President Scott D. Miller has served as editor for more than two decades

Virginia African American Cultural Center Partnership Continues to Grow with Summer Course in Africana Studies

Virginia African American Cultural Center Partnership Continues to Grow with Summer Course in Africana Studies

Class includes community members learning alongside VWU students

Captain Janet Days to Deliver Spring 2025 Commencement Address

Captain Janet Days to Deliver Spring 2025 Commencement Address

Commander of Naval Station Norfolk is first black female executive and commanding officer

Jennifer Rouse '08 to Serve as Founders Day Keynote Speaker

Jennifer Rouse '08 to Serve as Founders Day Keynote Speaker

Annual ceremony pays tribute to those who shaped VWU’s history and bright future

New Alumni Council Leadership

New Alumni Council Leadership

Jessie K. Dawe ’08 to serve as Chair and Bill Gobble ’03 as Vice Chair

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