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Dear friends,
 
Â鶹´«Ă˝rtb is springing into the new season by offering students new graduate programs in high-growth disciplines that meet the current and future needs of our society. Our new online Master of Environmental Studies and Master of Arts in Human Services programs will begin in August, welcoming students to our 2023 U.S. News and World Report nationally-recognized online graduate program.

I'm proud to share that VWU is freezing tuition for the sixth consecutive year. The 2023-24 tuition freeze is just one of many actions we are employing to help our students and their families benefit from the lifelong value of a world-class education.

In athletics, the Marlins continue to make waves. At the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament, three Marlins took home four . Congratulations to Ja'Marri Henderson, Geni Roberts, and Terrian Smith on their outstanding performances in Salem, Virginia! We offer our best wishes as their post-season continues.

Students involved in the Arts at VWU are preparing for a robust upcoming season of exhibitions as well as musical and theatrical performances. The VWU Choirs will travel to New York to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall later this month.

There is certainly much to celebrate as VWU continues to offer students a premier and affordable liberal arts education in our advantageous location where students thrive.

Sincerely,
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 fifth chapter of the 2022-2023  thought leadership series is available online today. In "," Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., describes how to navigate the complex changes that are often a necessary step towards becoming a successful modern university while also respecting the culture and history of the campus. She shares practical strategies for working with students, faculty, alumni, and community members to ensure that changes are respectful, positive, and aligned with the college’s current values.

This year's series, titled “,” examines how having a â€śwell” campus depends on meaningful improvements to the lives and experiences of students, faculty, and staff. Each month, a new chapter authored by a college or university president is published online. These higher education experts delve into the various dimensions of a â€śwell” campus and share unique insights into how colleges can support today’s students. As the Executive Editor of the series, I hope you will find value in this series as we explore this topic over the course of 10 chapters.
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 32nd 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.