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Press Release: Southern Virginia University Names Aaron Hale as Next President

The Southern Virginia University (SVU) Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Aaron Hale as the University's 11th President. Hale succeeds President Bonnie H. Cordon, whose term concludes on May 6, 2026.

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Finding God in Her Interests–Leigh-Anne Verburg’s (‘26) Growth at Southern Virginia University

Leigh-Anne Verburg (‘26) is making the most of her time at Southern Virginia University by being involved in as much as possible and finding the Savior in every aspect of her busy schedule.

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Forever Feeling at Home: Bethany Laural Anderson Young and the Lasting Bonds of SVU

Long after classes end and degrees are framed, some connections refuse to fade. For alumna Bethany Laural Anderson Young (‘07), the relationships she formed as a student at Southern Virginia University have stood the test of time and, in the process, strengthened her connection to the university she first arrived at nearly 25 years ago.

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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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