WVWC Alumni

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

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] 🧡

Registration now open for Alumni J-Term in New Orleans!
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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.

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.

WVWC and our partners are here to help. 🧡🖤

BUCKHANNON, WV – July 24, 2026 - Officials from the City of Buckhannon • Upshur County Commission • Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management are requesting community assistance to help meet urgent needs of residents impacted by recent flooding.

The following items are critically needed and may be donated daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:

Extension cords
Fans
Air mattresses
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Non‑perishable food items
Gatorade
Paper plates
Plastic silverware
Regular‑size trash bags
Mops
Brooms
Shovels
Clorox (liquid disinfectant)

Donation Drop‑Off Location

Public Drop‑Off: Residents may deliver donations at the oval by the fountain (in front of the chapel), accessible from Camden Avenue.

Large or Commercial‑Size Loads: Large or commercial deliveries may be made from the parking lot located at 151 Cebe Ross Drive, closest to the Auxiliary Gymnasium.

This centralized location ensures supplies are received, sorted, and distributed efficiently to affected residents.

Coordination of Donations & Assistance

All donated resources, volunteer offers, and assistance must be coordinated through the Upshur County Office of Emergency Management at 304‑472‑4983.

Community support continues to play a vital role in helping neighbors recover and rebuild.

BUCKHANNON, WV: Residents impacted by recent flooding may now pick up essential flood‑relief supplies at the coordinated distribution site located in the Auxiliary Gymnasium on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Public Pick‑Up Hours: Flood‑relief supplies are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Public Pick‑Up Entrance: Residents should use the designated parking and entry point at: 151 Cebe Ross Drive, Buckhannon

Coordination of Donations & Assistance: All donated resources, volunteer offers, and assistance must be coordinated through the Upshur County Office of Emergency Management at 304‑472‑4983.

Our hearts are with everyone in Buckhannon, across Upshur County, and in communities throughout West Virginia impacted by these devastating storms and flooding. We know that members of the West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) family, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and neighbors, have been affected, and we are keeping them in our thoughts as recovery begins. We are especially grateful to the first responders and emergency personnel who continue to serve our community under impossibly difficult circumstances.

WVWC’s campus remains safe and operational, and experienced only minor storm-related impacts, including limited water intrusion in several campus buildings and off-campus houses, as well as damage to some fleet vehicles. WVWC’s Facilities and Grounds staff are working to assess and address these issues as quickly as possible.

Because WVWC is currently on summer break, there are a limited number of students, visitors, and activities on campus, and the immediate priorities are the well-being of our faculty, staff, students, and guests; providing community support where needed; and ensuring that those affected have access to appropriate resources.

As Buckhannon, Upshur County, and other surrounding areas begin the recovery process, WVWC stands ready to assist. WVWC leadership remains in close communication with local officials to determine how campus resources can best support coordinated response and recovery efforts.

WVWC will continue to monitor conditions closely and share updates as appropriate. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to follow the guidance of local emergency officials and prioritize safety.

We did it, Bobcats!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we reached our alumni participation goal! Every gift—no matter the size—made a difference and demonstrated the power of our Wesleyan community.

To each alum who gave, shared, encouraged, and supported: thank you for investing in the future of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Your generosity helps ensure that future generations can continue to call the Home Among the Hills their own.

Here's to what we can accomplish together! 🧡