WVWC Alumni

08/29/2026

Bobcats with their first win of the season! 31-13

08/28/2026

The 1890 Challenge is here! 🧡🐾

Check out this special message from Student Senate President Kent Niland '27 celebrating Wesleyan's 136th birthday,🎉 and then make your gift in honor of your heart and your home at https://www.wvwc.edu/1890-challenge!

08/27/2026

Don’t forget to wear your orange and black tomorrow!

🧡🖤Fridays aren’t just for the end of the week. It’s the day we pull out our Orange and Black. Show your Bobcat spirit every Friday.

And mark your calendar for College Colors Day, Friday, Sept. 4!

📷Come to the Fountain Oval at noon on Sept. 4 in your Orange and Black for a chance to win prizes and to be featured in marketing materials. A group photo will be taken. Faculty and staff…we want to see you, too! Everyone is welcome.

08/21/2026

Welcome future alumni!!

West Virginia Wesleyan College is welcoming more than 400 new students for the 2026-2027 academic year — a 20%+ increase in new student enrollment and our largest freshman class in more than five years!

This incoming class has plenty to celebrate:

🎓 75% increase in new students from Upshur County
⭐ 70%+ growth in West Virginia PROMISE Scholars
📚 Approximately 90 students with a 4.0 GPA or higher
🌎 Students from 28 states and 23 countries
🩺 Pre-nursing leads intended majors as WVWC celebrates a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for its Class of 2026

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Bobcats — and all returning students — to campus for Orientation Weekend, Aug. 22-23!



Read more: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/wvwc-to-welcome-20-increase-in-new-students-largest-freshman-class-in-more-than-five-years/

Photo from Orientation 2025

08/12/2026

Cleveland & Akron area alumni, this one's for you! 🧡 Join us on September 10 for dinner, fellowship, and updates from President James Moore. RSVP by September 3! Register here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=8c4f1543-b694-4cb4-9f42-5a9fa6fe62b8&envId=p-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw&zone=usa

08/06/2026

Homecoming registration is officially OPEN! 🎉

It's time to come back to your Home Among the Hills and celebrate the traditions, friendships, and memories that make West Virginia Wesleyan College so special.

Register today and start planning your visit for October 9-11! Click here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a1ccb17a-b50d-43c5-a09e-f8ca038c33cf&envId=p-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw&zone=usa

08/05/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month!

You can make a lasting impact—one that extends far beyond today.

Learn more about leaving your Wesleyan legacy by emailing [email protected] 🧡

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

Registration now open for Alumni J-Term in New Orleans!
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c773d152-6cef-415a-8f81-d5a68faf7621&envId=p-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw&zone=usa

Experience New Orleans: J-Term Trip
Join College President Dr. James Moore for an immersive J-Term trip to the heart of New Orleans! Experience the city’s vibrant culture, rich history, and world-class music while engaging in exclusive learning sessions led by President Moore.

Trip Details & Highlights Accommodations:
3 nights at the historic Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
Included Meals: Friday lunch, Saturday breakfast & lunch, Sunday breakfast & lunch, and Monday brunch.
Featured Excursions: Admission to the New Orleans Jazz Museum and an iconic show at Preservation Hall.
Academic Insights: Exclusive content and interactive sessions with President Moore.

Cost & Payment Schedule Total Cost: $1,500 for single occupancy at hotel, $1,200 for double occupancy at hotel

Payment Schedule:
Non-refundable Deposit (Payment 1): $500 due September 1
Payment 2: $500 due October 15
Final Payment: Remaining balance due December 1 (Adjusted for final single/double occupancy)

What’s Not Included
Participants are responsible for:
Transportation to and from New Orleans and the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
Dinners and personal evening entertainment.
On-site hotel parking ($50 + tax per night, paid directly to the hotel).

📍 Accessibility Note: Most meeting rooms, meals, and scheduled activities are within 3 blocks or less of the hotel. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is located approximately 0.5 miles away. Participants who prefer not to walk longer distances should plan to arrange their own local transportation.

07/27/2026

Any helpers available today?

Volunteers Needed!

The flood relief distribution center in the West Virginia Wesleyan College Auxiliary Gym is in immediate need of volunteers today to help. Hours today are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.