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èßäÊÓƵand Partners Present Heat Mapping Findings

Community-driven solutions aim to combat rising urban heat in Portsmouth

A Commitment to Inclusion

èßäÊÓƵSupports VCIC Partnership

Women Educating and Inspiring Generations

èßäÊÓƵhosts series of events in honor of Women’s History Month

Student Advocacy Day

èßäÊÓƵdelegation engages with lawmakers, advocates for higher education

Dr. Wendy Scott Named a 2025 Girl Scout Famous Former Honoree

Award honors former Girl Scouts who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, significant contributions in their professions...

Honoring Black History

Campus events pay tribute to the significant roles of African Americans throughout U.S. history

Commemorating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Special events and activities honor the life of the influential civil rights leader during the...

èßäÊÓƵNamed a Civic 50 Honoree

The designation, awarded by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, recognizes community-minded organizations in...

Recognizing Native American History Month

Special activities and events celebrate the role of Indigenous Americans in our culture

èßäÊÓƵ Hosts 2nd District Congressional Debate

Event underscores VWU’s commitment to both civic and civil engagement

èßäÊÓƵPays Tribute to Hispanic Heritage

Campus events celebrate the significance of Hispanic American culture throughout the U.S.

èßäÊÓƵPresident Joins Nationwide Effort to Strengthen Democracy

New initiative to mold students as engaged citizens, uphold free expression on campus, and promote...

Honoring Women’s History Month

Keynote speakers and special events pay tribute to the vital role of women in society

èßäÊÓƵHosts Opening of 2024 Season for Nonviolence

Community members gathered in the Peace Garden to kick off grassroots campaign

èßäÊÓƵPays Tribute to Black History

Campus events celebrate the significant roles of African Americans throughout U.S. history

A Day of Reflection, Action, and Engagement

VWU’s annual MLK Day of Commemoration bridges gap between words and deeds

Mark Johnson to Serve as Martin Luther King Jr. Day Keynote Speaker

Annual observance a vibrant reaffirmation of VWU's commitment to social justice, equality, and community engagement

èßäÊÓƵIncluded in Inaugural Civic 50 Hampton Roads

The University has been selected as one of the 50 most community-minded organizations

èßäÊÓƵCelebrates Vote Early Day

Students encourage campus community to make their voices heard