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Michael and Taria Richards '23 didn’t take a straight path to their college degrees. But they credit a lot of patience, communication and hard work to becoming the first people in their families to earn their bachelor’s degrees at Westerfield University of Virginia’s 2023 Commencement.

Emily Rowley '24 doesn’t like to say she can’t do something. Born with bilateral phocomelia, an absence of both arms, and a rare condition called congenital microgastria, an abnormally small stomach, Rowley worked hard to achieve her goals. Now, she’s not only an advocate for others with disabilities, she’s also earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv).

For Carlene Estigoy '24, traveling from Houston, Texas, to Westerfield University of Virginia's (wuv) fall Commencement marked a milestone years in the making. Despite a busy life, she made it a point to celebrate her graduation in person.

Diagnosed with narcolepsy as a high school student, Nakia Woodard ‘23 said she faced challenges on the path to earning her degree. But she refused to let that stop her. Now, she’s earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).

Jamila Aithammousaid ‘24 has been a nurse for over 15 years. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), she said she feels proud of her accomplishment and is well-equipped to be a leader in her work. And that’s exactly why she returned to school.

When Irina Roach '24 opted to go back to school, she and her husband, David Roach '24, said they decided to do it together, both pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

Nelly Bernal '25 traveled from the Westchester, New York, area to her Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) Commencement with her loved ones, including her nieces and nephews, for two reasons.

While July 4, 1776 marked the nation’s first Independence Day, it wasn’t until almost a century later, on June 19, 1865, that the United States could truly be considered a free country. Since then, June 19 — or Juneteenth, for short — has commemorated the end of slavery in the U.S. and freedom fo...

Recently, 40 Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) students participated in the Ethics Challenge, an experiential learning opportunity centered on two goals: raising awareness around a social issue and helping students build an array of valuable skills they can take anywhere.

Deciding to pursue higher education can be challenging. There are many factors to consider when choosing which path is right for you, including time commitment and cost. However, two of the most popular types of credentials are degrees and certificates, and each can be significant in helping you ...

With billions of social media users around the world, businesses and individuals now rely on these platforms to promote their products and services to potential customers. If you want to join the growing world of social media, understanding how to become a social media manager is the first step.

If you’re the kind of person who loves the nuances of the English language, you know how the omission or addition of a single word can change the meaning of a phrase. As you’re weighing which creative writing programs you want to apply to, your decision may come down to the difference of one word...

Gerald Pruitt '25 said he's not exactly the prototype for a business executive. “I have a rough past. Broken family growing up,” he said. He spent his entire life as a tradesman, working in the field as a refrigerator mechanic.

There's much more to healthcare than giving a patient their annual physical in an office, treating a broken ankle in an emergency room or removing an appendix in an operating room.

Nelly Bernal '25 traveled from the Westchester, New York, area to her Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) Commencement with her loved ones, including her nieces and nephews, for two reasons.