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Spring 2023 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Southern Virginia University recently announced its Spring 2023 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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The Journey of Learning: Southern Virginia University’s 2023 Commencement

On May 12, over 1400 family, friends, faculty, and professional staff of Southern Virginia University gathered on the front lawn of Main Hall for Commencement to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2023—the largest graduating class in University history.

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Chairman Redd Commends President Wilcox; Announces Presidential Search

During the Southern Virginia University Board of Trustees meeting on April 14, 2023, on-leave President Reed N. Wilcox shared his intention not to return to the university following his six-month medical leave granted on Jan. 6, 2023.

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Our Commitment to a Healthy, Inclusive, and Safe Campus Culture

Today, Acting President Eric Denna shared the following letter with the Southern Virginia University community.

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Jacob Adams (‘23) Receives Sigma Delta Pi’s Prestigious Gabriela Mistral Award

The national collegiate Spanish honors society Sigma Delta Pi today awarded Jacob Adams (‘23) the Gabriela Mistral award. Founded in 1984 and named after the first Latin American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in literature, the Gabriela Mistral award is given to only a handful graduates and undergraduates each year who are active members of the Sigma Delta Pi honors society and have demonstrated noteworthy involvement and initiative in their chapter.

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Celebrating the Class of 2023 and Senior Awards with Elder Robert C. Gay

On April 28, students, faculty, and professional staff gathered in the Knight Arena to celebrate the Class of 2023, recognize senior awards, and hear from the Emeritus General Authority Seventy Elder Robert C. Gay. As the keynote speaker, Elder Gay addressed graduates on the importance of keeping God in their lives and serving others with their skills and talents.

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Bringing “Saint Joan” to Life in an Immersive Audience Experience

In an emotional performance on the life, legacy, and trial of Joan of Arc, Southern Virginia University Theatre provided their audience with a unique and immersive experience of George Bernard Shaw’s, “Saint Joan,” in honor of the hundred-year anniversary of the play on April 14-15 and 21-22.

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Church Historian Richard Turley Jr.: “The Power is Not in the Object, But in God”

On April 21, the campus community gathered to hear from Church historian Richard Turley Jr., the managing director of the Public Affairs Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as he spoke on God’s use of physical objects to help build and focus our faith in Him.

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MaKenzie Cox Named Managing Director of Admissions

Chief Marketing & Enrollment Officer Chris Pendleton today announced MaKenzie Cox as the Managing Director of Admissions for Southern Virginia University.

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Glade and Kathleen Knight: The Inspired Beginning of Southern Virginia University

On April 14, the campus community gathered to hear from University Co-founders Glade and Kathleen Knight as they shared memories of Southern Virginia University’s early days, its rapid growth, and their excitement for the future.

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