/about/news-and-events/features-list.php Òùµ´ÉÙ¸¾ News Releases en-us Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:26:49 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/cool-down-p-town Students, faculty, and community members plant dozens of trees and shrubs to help mitigate extreme heat in Portsmouth Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/a-perfect-frenzy Author Andrew Lawler shared insights from his newest book on the crisis that spurred the American Revolution Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/progressing-from-paychecks-to-passion Student-led Fall Marlin Business Conference set for November 17–20 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/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 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/alessandra-bados-hernandez-selected-for-prestigious-world-affairs-student-scholars-program The VWU junior will engage with diplomats and business leaders on pressing global issues Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/honoring-the-service-and-sacrifice-of-veterans Retired U.S. Navy Captain Brian Becker delivered remarks during a special ceremony Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/the-art-of-healing-a-student-curated-exhibition As the first Bobby Levin Scholarship recipient, Sarah Richards ’26 showcases art inspired by growth and self-discovery Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/disneyrsquos-menagerie-animals-in-disney-culture Professors Merlock Jackson, Lindvall, and Stolley offer their insights during Page to Podium lecture Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/the-great-dismal-swamp Historian and author Marcus Nevius shares insights on swamp survival, slavery, and petit marronage Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/the-stories-beneath-our-feet Honored traces of the past returned to the Nansemond Indian Nation during repatriation ceremony Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/rev-brian-boettcher-to-serve-as-2026-speaker-for-baccalaureate The service is scheduled for Friday, May 15, prior to the spring Commencement Ceremony Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/marlin-chronicle-editors-inspired-at-mediafest-25 Journalistic instincts ignited as student reporters connect, learn, and look ahead Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/stem-and-the-city Alumna and Professor Clair Berube ’83 publishes second edition exploring STEM education in America’s urban schools Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/the-witch-of-pungo Author Scott O. Moore explores how Grace Sherwood’s story has evolved through memory, myth, and meaning Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/experience-marlin-pride-at-marlins-day-open-house-mdash-october-25 Meet Bob Marlin, explore campus, and discover what makes VWU extraordinary Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/william-ldquobillrdquo-gobble-rsquo03-named-chair-of-alumni-council The 18-member Council works to strengthen the bond between graduates and the University Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/jody-m-wagner-to-deliver-keynote-at-fall-marlin-business-conference The student-led conference is scheduled for November 17 - 20 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/kelly-cordova-receives-women-in-leadership-award Virginia Business honors top women executives for professional excellence and community impact Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/graduate-student-brings-traveling-ldquoloverdquo-sculpture-to-vwu Sarah Sterzing ’25 leads effort to promote campus recycling and sustainability awareness Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /about/news-and-events/features/story/celebrating-marlin-legends Four standout alumni athletes and a generous benefactor were inducted into the VWU Athletic Hall of Fame Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000