![](http://files.constantcontact.com/65543a52401/ce120a10-fbc9-437d-b469-03b19d3cc8b9.png) NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY // May 26, 2017
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Congratulations, 2017 Grads! Big Fish Entering the Big Sea
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Nearly 300 Marlin graduates were urged to "get in the game" and make the world better during Virginia Wesleyan's 48th Commencement Ceremony May 20 in the Jane P. Batten Student Center.
The Class of 2017 is the last class to graduate from Virginia Wesleyan "College" and included approximately 300 graduates who received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. The College will transition to a University in the fall.
"Virginia Wesleyan College has prepared you well," said keynote speaker David R. Goode, retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation. "Your mascot, the Marlin, is entirely fitting: You are now big fish, entering the big sea. Make progress and swim with the flow when the tide is right, but have the courage to press against the current when change in direction is necessary."
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Retiring Faculty Honored
Trees planted in recognition of professors Cheul Kang and Garry Noe at annual ceremony More
Inaugural BOB Awards Recognize VWC Athletes Seniors Khory Moore, Tiffany Barrett, Justin Erby among honorees at May 10 event More
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May 23-August 16, 2017
Explore. Accelerate. Summer session at ²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ gives you an opportunity to engage in specialty courses, complete General Studies requirements or advance in your major.
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Their Future is Our Focus
²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ welcomes its newest Class of 2017 Marlins to the alumni ranks. Ninety percent of ²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year. ²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ graduates benefit from a rigorous and dynamic academic program with hands-on experiences like research projects under the guidance of talented faculty members, internships with local businesses, and culturally immersive study away opportunities. All of these critical opportunities that prepare them for the next step in their lives and careers are supported by The Excellence Fund.
Many alumni, parents and friends of the University have already contributed to The Excellence Fund this year - thank you! If you've not yet made your gift, please consider doing so by June 30 at www.vwu.edu/giveonline. View The Wesleyan Society Members Honor Roll.
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Your Chance to Connect with President Miller
²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ Alumni from cities around the country connect with ²Ê°ÔÍõÁùФ's President Scott D. Miller on his travels through a series of special events.
For upcoming Presidential events see dates and cities. For more information or to schedule an event in your area, please email alumni@vwu.edu or call 757.233.8786.
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