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Top 10 of 2020

Our most-read articles of the year help tell our story of 2020; growth, loss, challenge, and overall, finding the opportunity in adversity.

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Fall 2020 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2020 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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Students Recommend Their Favorite Classes from This Fall Semester

As the Fall 2020 Semester comes to a close, we asked students to reflect on their favorite classes which they would recommend to others.

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#GivingTuesday: Help Us Fulfill our Vision for the Next 25 Years

From humble beginnings come great things.

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Music Major Mckenzie Kitchen (’19) Working in Carnegie Hall: “I Owe Everything I’m Doing Here to Southern Virginia University”

Despite powerful vocals and a strong work ethic, music education major Mckenzie Kitchen (‘19) felt that her career choices were limited prior to transferring to Southern Virginia University.

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Top 10 Student-Favorite Outdoor Activities Near Southern Virginia University

The fall is an especially beautiful time to be in the Shenandoah Valley, when the Blue Ridge mountains turn shades of crimson and ochre.

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Special Graduation Celebration & Homecoming Postponed

We want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the Class of 2020.

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Southern Virginia University Ranked in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

The U.S. News & World Report announced its 2021 Best Colleges, ranking Southern Virginia University 63rd among liberal arts colleges for Social Mobility—defined as successfully enrolling and graduating economically disadvantaged students.

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Southern Virginia University First in World to Give AirPods Pro to Every Student

Southern Virginia University made history this semester as the first school in the world to give AirPods Pro to every full-time student, faculty, and staff member.

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Former President Rod Smith on “James Madison: The Father of Religious Liberty”

To commemorate the United States Constitution on Constitution Day, and in memory of our beloved former University President Rodney K. Smith, we wanted to share the last speech President Smith delivered at Southern Virginia University titled after his book, “James Madison: The Father of Religious Liberty.”

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