The Virginia Wesleyan University softball team (45-0, 20-0 ODAC) secured its 17th ODAC Softball Championship on Saturday ...

Next year, Virginia Wesleyan University will officially change its name to Batten University. The new name, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, honors Virginia Beach philanthropist Jane Batten, a ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — When the president of Virginia Wesleyan University approached philanthropist Jane Batten five years ago about renaming the school after her and her family, she demurred. But Scott D.

VIRGINIA BEACH — Hundreds of students, city leaders and administrators gathered on campus at Virginia Wesleyan University last week to hear about the latest developments in the university’s 10-year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Wesleyan University and Sentara Health recently announced an intent to expand their academic ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Racial disparities, wealth gaps and lack of support can cause some college students to lag behind their peers. These factors not only impact the way they learn but could force ...

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is moving from Virginia Beach‘s ViBe District to Virginia Wesleyan University‘s campus, with the aid of a $25 million gift, the museum and university said ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Wesleyan University is becoming Batten University in honor of Jane Batten and the Batten family. According to a news release from the university, the Board of ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A local university is about to undergo some big changes in 2026. Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach will be renamed Batten University, officials announced on ...