Recognitions & Accolades

“Best Regional Colleges” in the South
– U.S. News & World Report, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022

“Best Bang for the Buck” – Southeast
– Washington Monthly, 2015, 2016, 2017

“State of Education: Top High Schools & Colleges”
– Virginia Living, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021

“Military Friendly”
– Guide to Military Friendly Schools, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

“Most Diverse Colleges in Virginia”
– Niche.com, 2017

Academic, Faculty & Staff

“First Place National Award Overall Excellence” Iron Blade
—American Scholastic Press Association 2021

“2016-17 Top Health Promotion Professional”
– The Wellness Council of America, Dr. Lynise Anderson

“2017 Science Policy Fellow”
– Entomological Society of America, Dr. Tim Durham

“Eugene P. Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education”
– Ecological Society of America, 2016, Dr. Carolyn Thomas and Dr. Bob Pohlad