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Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Sieracki (Olmstead), Class of 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Sieracki (Olmstead), Class of 2021

The accomplished CEO, author, publisher, and horse farm owner reflects on her years at Virginia Wesleyan

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. John R. Helms, Class of 1998

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. John R. Helms, Class of 1998

The environmental scientist reflects on his years as an undergraduate at Virginia Wesleyan

Alumni Spotlight: Sid Dobrin, Class of 1989

Alumni Spotlight: Sid Dobrin, Class of 1989

The professor and chair of the Department of English at the University of Florida has recently published a new book

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Robert F. Saul

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Robert F. Saul

The 1972 Virginia Wesleyan graduate enjoyed a 43-year career in medicine

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Crooks ‘96

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Crooks ‘96

A physician's assistant for 22 years, Crooks was in the inaugural class at EVMS

Alumni Spotlight: Taylor Boyd

Alumni Spotlight: Taylor Boyd

The 2008 alumna is an artist and owner of her own studio

A Profile of Achievement: Dr. Chris Rennix, Class of 1977

A Profile of Achievement: Dr. Chris Rennix, Class of 1977

VWU Laid Foundation for a Life Dedicated to Knowledge, Service, and Betterment of Community

Troy DeLawrence '93

Troy DeLawrence '93

Troy DeLawrence is a 1993 Communications graduate from Virginia Wesleyan and serves as the current Alumni Council Chair. The Connecticut...

Robert Wayne Gillikin, II '00

Robert Wayne Gillikin, II '00

Life is about connections. Dr. Bill Jones piqued my interest in law, which had me attend a campus legal seminar...

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