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“Laws of Liberty & Love,” A Constitution Day Lecture By Dr. John Armstrong

In celebration of Constitution Day, Dr. John Armstrong, Willis J. Smith Professor of Philosophy and director of the Honors Program, spoke on the laws of liberty and love and how each was formative in the creation of the United States Constitution.

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Dr. Sarah Maitland Named Associate Provost

Chief Academic Officer and Provost James Lambert has named Dr. Sarah Maitland as an associate provost at Southern Virginia University.

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Scott McKeon (‘01) Named Inaugural Alumni Association President

Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce Scott McKeon (‘01) as the inaugural president of the University’s recently launched alumni association. After being nominated by multiple alumni, McKeon was appointed to this role by the Executive Committee of the University’s Board of Trustees, which is led by Chairman Hugh Redd.

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“You Belong Here,” Launching the 2022-23 Academic Year with University Convocation

In the first University-wide meeting of the semester, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered on the front lawn of Main Hall for the annual Convocation to welcome incoming students, celebrate the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, and listen to messages about belonging and loving one another.

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Southern Virginia University Theatre Presents “All My Sons”

Southern Virginia University Theatre presents the tragic tale of “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, an emotional and thought-provoking story about the conflicts of family loyalties against social responsibility, on September 23-24, 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (formerly known as Chandler Hall). There will be no performance on Saturday, October 1.

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Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year: A Letter from the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Today, the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Southern Virginia University Board of Trustees issued the following letter:

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Southern Virginia University Launches Official Alumni Association, Whipple Named Executive Director

Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce the formation and launch of its first official board-sanctioned and university-sponsored alumni association.

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Choral Alumni Invited to Participate in Historic Homecoming Concert

Southern Virginia University invites choir alumni to participate in a historic homecoming concert celebrating more than 25 years of choral excellence: “I Long To See You: A Jubilee Choral Concert.” As part of Homecoming weekend, this special concert will take place on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knight Arena and will also include all former principal choral ensemble conductors who will return to help guest conduct students and alumni.

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The Opportunity to Perform: How Layne MacPherson (’21) Launched into His Acting Career

From performing in nearly a dozen college theatre productions to performing in several professional tours and productions after graduation, Layne MacPherson (‘21) attributes the unique opportunities and engaged professors at Southern Virginia University as the fuel that propelled him into his acting career.

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Professors T.R. Porter and Randall Cluff Retire After 25 Years at Southern Virginia University

After 25 years of excellent teaching and dedicated service at Southern Virginia University, Professor of Spanish T.R. Porter and Professor of Literature Randall Cluff each decided to retire as full-time professors at the end of the 2021-22 academic year. Porter and Cluff—who have each been honored with the designation of professor emeritus of the university—have been fixtures of the faculty since the school’s first days. Both professors have built their respective programs and blessed the lives of hundreds of students they taught and mentored.

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