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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,
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Included below are links to several recent publications. Visit vwu.edu/president for more.
In this year's President to President series, titled “,” prominent higher education leaders offer their perspectives on the complex subject of wellness on modern college campuses. Over the course of 10 chapters, each authored by a college or university president, we examine the many facets of wellness, from physical and mental well-being to social and emotional health.

In "," East Tennessee State University President Brian Noland, Ph.D., examines how adverse childhood experiences may impact performance in college and beyond, creating unique barriers. He offers strategies for helping students overcome these barriers and lead successful lives.
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.