Virginia Wesleyan College Taps MWW Group's Washington, D.C. Office for Lobbying and Government Relations
Top-Ranked Liberal Arts College is the Latest Addition to MWW Group's Leading Education Lobbying and Appropriations Practice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group, one of the nation's top 10 public relations firms, today announced Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC) as the latest addition to the firm's Education Lobbying and Appropriations Practice. The firm's Washington, D.C. office has been retained by the university to lead government relations efforts and help secure federal funding for various VWC programs and initiatives.
"Virginia Wesleyan is among the most respected and admired liberal arts schools in the country and continually sets new standards of excellence for its academic programming and the rich campus experience that it provides to its students. We are proud to lend our expertise to help Virginia Wesleyan increase its presence and influence on Capitol Hill," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group.
About Virginia Wesleyan College
Located on the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan is a private, four-year liberal arts college related to the United Methodist Church. The College offers a bachelor's degree in 38 majors and a variety of minors throughout the liberal arts and sciences. Students participate in internships with Fortune 500 companies, conduct undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member and engage in other cultures through the College's Study Abroad program.
About MWW Group
MWW Group is one of the nation's top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and "Aim High...and Deliver" commitment to client service. For the past four years, MWW Group has been honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution. In 2006, MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News, in recognition of the firm's growth, strategic account leadership and industry-leading employee retention. MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).
