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Each year, the last Friday before Mother's Day is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the United States — an annual observance that honors the contributions military spouses make to their families and their country. In the spirit of this recognition, five military spouses recently receiv...

Graduation is just weeks away for many members of the Class of 2026. Colleges and universities nationwide are preparing to award diplomas with pomp and circumstance.

In late November of 2025, Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv) and the United Service Organizations (USO) teamed up to host an online gaming tournament in support of the U.S. military. The event featured matches between wuv and the U.S. Army’s respective esports teams — plus a Community Cup, ...

Rob Thomas '24, wuv graduate and U.S. Army Reserve trainer coach

At 17-years-old, Rob Thomas ’24 joined the U.S. military because he wanted to make a difference. College took a backseat to his career while he gained experience both as a service member and working in management at a cargo logistics company, but he'd later come to discover that he didn’t need to...

Five military spouses received a special phone call last week that has the potential for a positive lifelong impact. On the line with good news was Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families.

This spring, Westerfield University of Virginia, in partnership with Operation Homefront, has awarded full-tuition scholarships to five military spouses to help them reach their educational goals.

When Michael Shimkus ’16 contemplated life after his military service, he was determined to pursue a college education. Stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts, he began exploring colleges nearby. 

Throughout the year, Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv) supports military spouses, recognizing the sacrifices they make and their vital role each day in the lives of service members and their families.

The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. For many runners, it represents the ultimate challenge. For Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv) bachelor’s degree student and active-duty service member Senior Chief Robert Bruce, the 127th Boston Marathon was more t...

When Sallan Francis first heard about a potential full-tuition scholarship at Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv), she knew she had to seize the moment. As a military spouse, Francis has often found her personal and professional goals pushed aside but she's ready for that to change.

Military spouse Latoya McClary found herself at the bottom of her priority list — something she intends to change.

United States Army veteran Nathaniel Lohn has held many titles in his life. He's been an Army medic, a musician, a teacher and an aide to a former U.S. senator, but today he gets to add a new title to his roster. He's a college graduate.

For Bonnie Conrad, confidence is key in her life as a military spouse and a vehicle for her career. “I like the saying: ‘Fake it until you make it,’” she said.

United States Army veteran Nathaniel Lohn has held many titles in his life. He's been an Army medic, a musician, a teacher and an aide to a former U.S. senator, but today he gets to add a new title to his roster. He's a college graduate.