Alumni Spotlights
The Power of Firsts: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy
The Hon. Chris Taylor ’06 served as keynote speaker for VWU’s celebration of first-generation students
Celebrating Leadership and Legacy at Founders Day 2025
Joseph P. Ruddy ’83 to serve as keynote speaker; annual Alumni Awards to be presented
Elevating Access
Jeff Whitmarsh ’97 opens skies to wheelchair-bound students
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Mason, Class of 2022
The former Marlin pitcher has been named Civilian of the Year at NAS Oceana
Alumni Spotlight: Lindsay White, Class of 2022
The engineer, innovator, and passionate professional is making her mark in the U.S. Navy
Stories That Bind Us: The VWU Oral History Project
Marlin Memories to capture the voices of Virginia Wesleyan alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Griffin, Class of 2024
From Marine Corps service to academic achievement and entrepreneurship
Fighting for Displaced Communities: A Batten Honors Graduate’s Mission
Asha Richards ’21 driving change, one urgent step at a time
Alumni Spotlight: Roberta Lea (Farmer), Class of 2008
The country artist/singer songwriter left her teaching career to focus on her passion for music