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Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlight: Allen Dukes ’93 and Andrea Meals Dukes ’92

Alumni Spotlight: Allen Dukes ’93 and Andrea Meals Dukes ’92

The Dukes’ son, Carter, is a senior at VWU, carrying on family traditions

Alumni Spotlight: Mindy Garrenton Class of 2001

Alumni Spotlight: Mindy Garrenton Class of 2001

Marlin community proudly welcomes newest member of the VWU Alumni Council

Alumni Spotlight: Chris Taylor, Class of 2006

Alumni Spotlight: Chris Taylor, Class of 2006

Virginia Beach City Council Member and Mayoral Candidate says Virginia Wesleyan’s supportive and inclusive environment was key to success

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Michael Weatherly, Class of 2002

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Michael Weatherly, Class of 2002

Entrepreneur and former Marlin Baseball Player has earned degrees in Education, Psychology and Religion

Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Myers, Class of 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Myers, Class of 2023

Caitlin’s boss is a Virginia Wesleyan Alum, and her sister is a junior on the softball team

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth (Libby) Hipple, Class of 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth (Libby) Hipple, Class of 2019

Libby is the third in her family to graduate from VWU, following in the footsteps of brothers Britton and Nicholas

Alumni Spotlight: Kameron Clarke, Class of 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Kameron Clarke, Class of 2021

The political science major stays connected to VWU mainly through her involvement with lacrosse

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Clair Berube, Class of 1983

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Clair Berube, Class of 1983

The associate professor of education returned to her alma mater to teach in 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Charles O. (Chuck) Taylor, Class of 1974

Alumni Spotlight: Charles O. (Chuck) Taylor, Class of 1974

The lawyer and navy veteran credits the close family of Wesleyan with helping him survive after serving in Vietnam

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