WVWC Alumni

10/14/2026

✨West Virginia Wesleyan College’s impact goes beyond campus! ✨

📊West Virginia Wesleyan College generates $75.5 million in statewide economic impact and supports 605 jobs across West Virginia!

From strengthening local businesses to preparing the next generation of leaders, WVWC is making a difference in Buckhannon and across the Mountain State.

Read more: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/west-virginia-wesleyan-college-generates-75-5-million-in-statewide-economic-impact/

10/14/2026

We're coming to NYC, Central Jersey, and Philadelphia in November!

Who will we see?

New York City:
November 17, 2026
Gather at 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM
Carmine's Upper West Side
2450 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
$35 per person

Lawrence Township, NJ:
November 18, 2026
Gather at 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM
Leonardo's
2021 Brunswick Avenue
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
$35 per person

Philadelphia, PA:
November 19, 2026
Gather at 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM
National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant
22 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
$35 per person

Register here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=2ce34128-74c1-46d0-879a-a8b68c5bb6e6&envId=p-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw.j9L14qp8a8UyNr8mU4jFINg.r2zG7rrMrGUmtL44ZsD36cg.lcAtLuIxKgkKHBzvBc9pSbQ

10/13/2026

🎶 Join us for an evening of music and art! Singer-songwriter and banjo player Kaia Kater will perform at the Colonial Arts Center on Thursday, October 15, with WVWC student Christiana Mande opening the show!

📍 48 E. Main St., Downtown Buckhannon
🕕 Doors open at 6 p.m.
🎟️ FREE for WVWC students and staff with ID; $20 for the general public.

Presented by WVWC’s Center for Cultural and International Affairs, Bobcat Entertainment, and Arts Alive! 🧡🖤

10/13/2026

Woot woot!

What did you like the most? What else would you like to see?

Homecoming 2026 was so sweet, we are already planning for 2027! Mark your calendars for Oct. 15-17 at your Home Among the Hills.

10/02/2026

🐾 ONE. WEEK. TO. GO.

Homecoming is NEXT WEEK! 🎉

Wesleyan is getting ready. Are you? 👀

Register today and make plans to come Home!
🔗https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a1ccb17a-b50d-43c5-a09e-f8ca038c33cf&envId=p-649UqvQK-kypX-gey60Zuw&zone=usa

09/30/2026

Want a discount at the Bobcat Den (formerly the bookstore) when you're here for Homecoming 2026?

Register now: www.wvwc.edu/homecoming

Can't make it to homecoming, but need some gear? Shop.wvwc.edu

09/29/2026

We love having an alumnus leading our chapel service on Homecoming Weekend! Register today at www.wvwc.edu/homecoming

West Virginia Wesleyan alumnus Rev. Jake Steele ’05 will serve as guest preacher for the annual Homecoming Chapel Service on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in Wesley Chapel. The public is invited to attend.

Read more: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/rev-jake-steele-05-to-speak-at-wvwc-homecoming-chapel-service/

09/28/2026

Check out this year's alumni award honorees. They will be formally recognized at our Founders Day Convocation on Friday, October 9 at 4 pm at our Founders Day Convocation in the Wesley Chapel.

Read their full bios here: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/wvwc-to-recognize-2026-alumni-award-winners-during-founders-day/

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have achieved notable distinction in their profession or demonstrated exceptional leadership in service to their communities.

Dr. H.G. Young III ’73

The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes graduates of the last 15 years who have demonstrated early professional accomplishment or meaningful leadership in community service.

Dr. Zachery Lonergan ’14
Lucy Swecker Godwin ’11

The Alumni Service Award recognizes alumni whose generosity and volunteer leadership have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to Wesleyan.

Bill Pepper ’61 and Nancy Jo Funk Pepper ’59

The Young Alumni Service Award recognizes recent graduates who have remained connected to Wesleyan through dedicated service and support.

Seth Blake ’18

The Extra Mile Award recognizes non-alumni individuals or organizations who have gone above and beyond in service to Wesleyan, their community, or their country.

Upshur Parish House

Register for Homecoming by visiting www.wvwc.edu/homecoming

09/27/2026

Read about some highlights here and register at www.wvwc.edu/homecoming

Come back to your Home Among the Hills Oct. 9-11. Registration is encouraged by Oct. 1. 🧡🖤

Read more: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/wvwc-prepares-to-welcome-alumni-home-for-homecoming-2026/

09/26/2026

Let's play a game! Can you match the homecoming activity to the photo? Some are easier than others!

Check our schedule and register today by visiting www.wvwc.edu/homecoming