Batten University

Batten University welcomed municipal clerks from across Virginia for the 2026 Virginia Municipal Clerks Association (VMCA) Institutes and Academy, advancing leadership, expertise and career growth in local government. Read more at the link in our bio.

This November, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is partnering with Batten Engaged to bring its Bay Advocacy Institute to Batten University, offering the campus community an opportunity to turn environmental awareness into meaningful action. Read more at the link in our bio.

Libraries are places where stories never truly die. Their shelves hold the words of generations, their archives preserve the past, and their quiet corners seem to invite the imagination to wander. Read more at the link in our bio.

Four Batten University students in the Marlins STEM IMPACT Scholarship Program attended the 2026 S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9–11, joining scholars nationwide. Supported by a $2 million NSF grant, the program helps students pursue STEM degrees.

The Fall 2026 edition of Batten University Magazine celebrates the achievements, stories, and experiences that make our Marlin community unique. Read more at the link in our bio!

Can one person really make a difference? On Oct. 15, faculty, community leaders and civic engagement advocates gathered at Batten University to discuss how ordinary people can shape history and drive meaningful change in their communities. Read more at the link in our bio.

Page to Podium Lecture Series Continues: On October 14, 2026, Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Caitlin Williams presented “Incorporating Research into Courses: Developing a CURE for Genetics Students.”

Batten President Scott D. Miller has announced that alumna Rev. Stephanie Kimec Parker ’08 will serve as the speaker for the University’s 2027 Baccalaureate service scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2027, as part of Spring Commencement exercises. Read more at the link in our bio.

Through internships with local candidates running for the Virginia Beach School Board, Abby Culley ’28 and Sadey Mathis ’30 are gaining firsthand experience in the campaign process and connecting with community members. Read more at the link in our bio.

What makes a community stronger? Three Batten University alumni returned to campus Oct. 8 to explore how the Methodist tradition’s shared practices, meaningful relationships and commitment to serving others can help communities thrive. Read more at the link in our bio.

Batten University is featured in Virginia Business, highlighting our transformation, the integration of Sentara College of Health Sciences, and our growing role in meeting Hampton Roads’ workforce needs, especially in healthcare. Read more at the link in our bio!

The Page to Podium Lecture Series continues this fall on Wednesdays in Hofheimer Library. On October 7, Associate Professor of English Carol Johnson presented "Emerging Grammar: Why Students' Grammar Mistakes Aren't Always Wrong."

Join us for Marlins Day Open House on Oct. 17, 8:30 AM–1 PM! Tour campus, meet students and faculty, explore programs, learn about scholarships and financial aid, and enjoy lunch on us! We can’t wait to welcome you!

Mathematics major, Emma Sipes presented "Rough Draft Math: A Look into Middle School Math Classrooms" as part of the Page to Podium Lecture Series for fall 2026. The series is hosted during the lunch hour by Hofheimer Library and is held in the Athenaeum Forum.

Batten University welcomed the 2026 class into the Marlins Athletic Hall of Fame. The evening celebrated Michael R. Rawls ’91, Jessica Goldyn ’21, Brittaney Brown Kovacs ’10, Khory Moore ’17, Nick Pappas ’14, and the 2021 NCAA National Championship Softball Team.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones will deliver the keynote address at Batten University’s Winter 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12 at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Read more at the link in our bio.

Media historian Teddy Wansink, M.A., joined the Robert Nusbaum Center’s Fall 2026 programming for a fascinating look at the forgotten history of the Guerrilla Television movement and its surprising connections to today’s social media landscape. Read more at the link in our bio.

Joanne Renn-Barnes, a longtime coach, administrator, and transformational leader for the Marlins, has been selected for induction into the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame as a member of its Class of 2026. Read more at the link in our bio.

For recent graduate Tyler Noll ’26, a research project inspired by an experience halfway around the world grew into a framework for building a culture of sustainability on campus. Read more at the link in our bio.

The H.C. Hofheimer II Library’s Fall 2026 Page to Podium Lecture Series continued September 16 with Instructional and Online Learning Librarian Abe Nemon’s presentation, “Politics and Science Fiction: 100 Years of Strange Nova.” Read more at the link in our bio.