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 — 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.

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 (WAVY) — After the university president doubled down this week on the decision to change the name of Virginia Wesleyan to Batten University, alumni lined the sidewalks Friday afternoon ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The move to change Virginia Wesleyan University's name to Batten University is not sitting well with some current and former students. University leaders announced plans last ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A group of Virginia Wesleyan University alumni is holding their own homecoming events off campus this weekend. It's in protest of the university's name, Batten University. Bob ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — So long. Farewell. Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is saying goodbye to 2200 Parks Avenue at the Oceanfront and preparing to move to its new home on the campus of Virginia ...