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Press Release: SVU Board Commends President Bonnie H. Cordon as Leadership Transition Begins

The Board of Trustees expresses deep gratitude to President Bonnie H. Cordon for her devoted service as Southern Virginia University's 10th president. As her three-year term concludes at the end of this academic year, we join the campus community in recognizing her leadership and the foundation she has helped strengthen.

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Saying Yes to Spanish: How One Student’s Mission Opportunity Led to Academic Publication

Jacob Feldman (‘26) didn’t set out to publish academic research. He was simply trying to write a strong paper for his Spanish class. That paper, focused on the life of a 17th-century nun and writer, has since been accepted for publication in The Kennesaw Tower—a prestigious, double-blind, peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal.

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Fall 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists. These lists are compiled at the end of each semester and recognize students who have excelled academically.

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How Anja Fisher is Blending Science and the Gospel in Her Journey to Cardiology

Anja Fisher (‘28), a biology major from Norman, Oklahoma, has her sights set on a future in cardiology. Her interest in heart health grew from her love of running and a deep appreciation for the human body and what it’s capable of.

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Southern Virginia University Appoints Brant Brown as Director of Admissions

Associate VP of Strategic Enrollment Kenzie Cox has named Brant Brown as Director of Admissions. In this role, Brown will lead the university’s recruitment strategy, outreach initiatives, admissions processes, and partnerships in support of the university’s enrollment goals.

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Finding Common Ground: SVU Students Gain New Perspectives at Democracy360

From Oct. 15–17, three Southern Virginia University students–Janet Brame (‘26), Nathaniel Boone (‘27), and Abigail Hansen (‘26)–traveled to Charlottesville to attend University of Virginia’s biennial Democracy360 conference. Hosted by the Karsh Institute of Democracy, the event gathered leaders, journalists, policymakers, scholars, artists, and students to examine the state of American democracy.

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A Jar, A Choice, and the Power of Quiet Service: A Message from “Christmas Jars” Author Jason Wright

What began years ago as a simple jar filled with spare change has grown into a worldwide tradition of generosity. On Dec. 5, Jason Wright, bestselling author of “Christmas Jars” and Southern Virginia University adjunct professor, shared that story and its lasting impact during the university’s annual Christmas Forum.

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Becoming World Class: James Nelson Encourages Students to Rise Above the “Gravity of Mediocrity”

On Nov. 21, James Nelson, retired co-founder and CEO of Sunworks, Inc., visited Southern Virginia University and encouraged students to become world class in whatever they choose to do in their lives–by pursuing excellence with intention. He outlined three key elements that are often shared by people who achieve world-class performance: ignition, deep practice, and master coaching.

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“What Do You Think?” David Marriott on the Power of Listening and Humble Leadership

On Nov. 14, the Southern Virginia University community gathered for a special Q&A session with David Marriott, chairman of the board of Marriott International. He offered reflections on faith, mission service, family legacy, and a leadership philosophy shaped by service. These lessons, he says, do not form in boardrooms alone, but also instead begin in kitchens, hallways, and quiet conversations.

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