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"Virginia Wesleyan molded my life and that’s why I want its legacy to remain untouched in many ways."

This week, a Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Council Member was fired following public comments on the name change.

Letters of Legacy from Devin Cowhey, class of 2010. This kicks off our series of stories from alumni who are fighting the name change.

Alumni reunited for Virginia Wesleyan’s true homecoming, celebrating legacy and unity with 200+ attendees, rallies, and renewed Marlin pride.

A collection of letters to the editor in the Virginian-Pilot.

Virginia Wesleyan University alumni and former athletes are voicing strong opposition to the school’s upcoming name change to Batten University, citing lost legacy, lack of transparency, and fears the school’s history will be forgotten.

Join Virginia Wesleyan alumni at ShoreBreak on October 3 to celebrate our community, reconnect with friends, and honor the legacy we share—VW forever.

Virginia Wesleyan University will officially become Batten University despite alumni backlash and a petition with thousands of signatures; President Scott Miller says the decision is final after years of discussion.

As Virginia Wesleyan plans to rename itself Batten University, 5,000 supporters push back. Protest today at noon with WAVY News coverage.

Bring your signs, your friends, and your passion on October 4 to protest the name change.

The recent announcement by the Virginia Wesleyan University Board of Trustees to rename the institution to Batten University has sparked...

From wavy.com