VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
JANUARY 2019


The Beacon at Virginia Wesleyan University

Thanks to the generosity of a donor, we recently unveiled the new 121-foot high Beacon on campus. Overlooking the University Commons, the Beacon continues to symbolize VWU's United Methodist heritage and the passion of those who laid our University's foundation. It also serves as a guiding light for those paving the way for our very promising future. This past holiday season, it was also part of a new tradition on campus. A freshly planted 14-foot Leyland Cypress provided the centerpiece for this year's traditional Christmas Tree Lighting, held in a new location on campus--behind Monumental Chapel and adjacent to The Beacon. The light tower at the top of The Beacon will be used to signify athletic victories. A walkway and terrace surrounding Monumental Chapel and The Beacon are currently underway. The area will be a beautifully landscaped entrance to the Chapel and provide a place for reflection and inspiration.
DR. SCOTT D. MILLER 
President
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone: 757.455.3215
Fax: 757.455.3139
Email: president@vwu.edu
Web: vwu.edu/president

Dr. Scott D. Miller is president of Virginia Wesleyan University. Respected as one of the most entrepreneurial higher education executives in America, he is in his 28th year as a university president. Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to the opportunities available through education. He especially values the small, classical, liberal arts college environment that offers students personalized pathways to life and career success. Previously, he was president of Bethany College (2007-2015), Wesley College (1997-2007), and Lincoln Memorial University (1991-1997). He was also Executive Vice President (1988-1991) and Vice President for Development (1984-1988) at Lincoln Memorial University and Director of College Relations and Alumni Affairs at Rio Grande College (now University) in Ohio. More
The President's Letter
January 2019

Dialogue 
A daily blog by Dr. Scott D. Miller

Virginia Wesleyan University Undergoes Transformation Thanks to Bold Leadership & Experienced Partner
VWU progress profiled in Aramark case study

Evolving profile: University status isn't the sole new feature at Virginia Wesleyan 
VWU highlighted in the May issue of Virginia Business

The Virginian-Pilot and HuffPost 
Column by Dr. Scott D. Miller
  
College Planning & Management
By Dr. Scott D. Miller & Dr. Marylouise Fennell
The Value of Institutional Reviews (January 2017)

Enrollment Manager
By Dr. Scott D. Miller & Dr. Marylouise Fennell

Papers & Publications
By Dr. Scott D. Miller
Beyond higher ed buildings (University Business, September 2018)

President to President: Ten Challenges Facing Higher Education: Shaping the Student Experience
Edited by Dr. Scott D. Miller & Dr. Marylouise Fennell
News and Noteworthy
Logo Revealed for Goode Fine and Performing Arts CenterGoode Center Terrace and Pond Named in Honor of Susan Beverly '72

University Events
Visit www.vwu.edu for additional event information
Visit vwuathletics.com for upcoming athletic competitions 
Nov. 15-Jan. 17: Neil Britton Art Gallery Solo Exhibition - Clay Singleton '94
Jan. 28: Spring Semester Begins
Jan. 31: Alumni Gathering in Richmond
Feb. 7-Mar. 7: Neil Britton Art Gallery Exhibition - Abstraction: Invitational Group Show
Feb. 9: Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon
Feb. 11: Virginia Wesleyan Concert Series - Duo Thalasse
Feb. 16: Marlins Day Open House
Feb. 21: Let Heaven and Nature Sing Series
Feb. 25: An Evening of Bach

Presidential Events
President Miller travels the country sharing his vision for the University and greeting Virginia Wesleyan alumni, friends, and partners of the institution. For additional details, visit the Presidential Events webpage.