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Dear friends,

Our traditional students may be home for the summer, but the VWU campus remains as busy as ever. Construction is wrapping up for the Eleanor and Henry Watts Field House at Tom and Betty Broyles Field for our three-time national softball champions and their fans, while construction is well underway for the Perry Field Locker Room at Kenneth R. Perry Field, both at TowneBank Park. We also recently announced a two-room addition coming to the Blocker Youth Center, thanks to a generous grant from the Blocker Foundation.

We are proud to welcome Graham Garrenton, President of Chesapeake Bay Contractors, to our Board of Trustees. Chesapeake Bay Contractors was co-founded by Graham's step-father, Trustee Emeritus Bill Shelhorse '70. The company and the Shelhorse family have been wonderful supporters of VWU, and we're delighted to have Graham continue his family's legacy.

We're excited for , Hampton Roads Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, to serve as our keynote speaker for our Batten Honors College Convocation on Thursday, September 7. The mission of the Batten Honors College is rooted in a commitment to environmental stewardship, so Christy's message will be incredibly enriching and inspiring for our students and guests.

Speaking of sustainability, Virginia Wesleyan was featured in as a part of Sodexo’s sustainable campus dining programs while student efforts to reduce food waste ramped up. We also recently announced our Coastal Advantage program which virtually eliminates tuition for qualified students, promoting financial sustainability and access to higher education for students from low-income families.

We hope you continue to enjoy the summer and all the opportunities warmer weather brings for fun and fellowship.

Sincerely,
"President to President" Thought Series Celebrates 20 Years
Over the years I have enjoyed writing regular columns and contributing to articles.
Included below are links to several recent publications. Visit vwu.edu/president for more.
The complete 2022-2023 President to President thought leadership series is now available to download .

This year’s series, titled “,” offers a thoughtful examination of what it means to have a “well” campus. Beyond broad strokes about well-being, we explore the various dimensions and applications of wellness and examine the various dimensions of a “well” campus, which include physical and mental health, as well as academic, intellectual, moral, and interpersonal well-being. By taking a holistic view of campus culture, enrollment and retention, finances, and legacy, this year’s authors focused on all of the moments and experiences that make time spent in higher education meaningful and long-lasting. 
Dr. Scott D. Miller is president of Â鶹´«Ă˝rtb. Respected as one of the most entrepreneurial higher education executives in America, he is in his 33rd year as a university president. Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to the opportunities available through education. He especially values the small, classical, liberal arts college environment that offers students personalized pathways to life and career success.

Previously, he was president of Bethany College (2007-2015), Wesley College (1997-2007), and Lincoln Memorial University (1991-1997). He was also Executive Vice President (1988-1991) and Vice President for Development (1984-1988) at Lincoln Memorial University and Director of College Relations and Alumni Affairs at Rio Grande College (now University) in Ohio. Read more.