The new Batten University name is a reflection of civic leadership, environmental responsibility and a commitment to access ...

To honor Jane Batten and her family's contributions, Virginia Wesleyan University announced on Wednesday their plans to be ...

Virginia Wesleyan University will change its name to Batten University in July 2026 to honor longtime university donor Jane Batten and her late husband, Frank Batten, co-founder of The Weather Channel ...

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a new initiative designed to double the number of startups that come out of Virginia’s ...

The change honors decades of philanthropy from Jane Batten and her family and comes as several campus expansions are underway.