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Third SVU Student Jasmine Rios (‘26) Receives Sigma Delta Pi’s Prestigious Gabriela Mistral Award

Today, the national collegiate Spanish honors society Sigma Delta Pi awarded Jasmine Rios (‘26) the Gabriela Mistral Award, making her the third consecutive recipient of the award at Southern Virginia University.

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Preparing to Protect Wildlife Species at Southern Virginia University

Chase Pope (‘25) is a big fan of wildlife diversity, and the desire to protect wildlife from a current mass extinction of animals has led him to study biology, which will prepare him for his desired career in wildlife conservation.

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How SVU Changed My Life

The following essay was shared by the author at Southern Virginia University’s annual Founder’s Day forum on April 18.

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Launch Center Dedicated to Chairman of the Board Hugh and Cindy Redd at Annual Founder’s Day Forum

On Apr. 18, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to celebrate the second annual Founder’s Day Forum and honor Chairman of the Board Hugh Redd and his wife, Cindy, for their nearly two decades of service and dedication to the university.

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Turning a Political Science Degree into a Career in Healthcare

Majoring in political science, Cameron Gabrylczyk (‘25) originally planned to become an attorney after graduation. But after discovering an interest in healthcare administration, Gabrylczyk is utilizing the support of his professors to apply his major to his new career path.

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The Divine Unity of Faith and Freedom with Former Congressman Richard Swett and CEO Katrina Swett

On April 4, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to listen to former congressman Richard Swett and CEO Katrina Lantos Swett speak on the importance of faith and the freedom to exercise it.

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How Tennis Shaped Mason Pitcher’s Student and Mission Experience

While exploring college options after graduating from high school, Mason Pitcher (‘27) found himself drawn to Southern Virginia University because it not only provided him the opportunity to continue playing tennis, but also allowed him to stay closely connected with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an essential factor for him.

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Taking Advantage of Every Experience and Opportunity on Campus

Preparing to enter her senior year, Lauren Fowler (‘26) has fully embraced the opportunity and ability to participate in everything that interests her at Southern Virginia University, both in her studies and extracurriculars.

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Rekindling Faith and Purpose Through Teammates and Institute: Harrison Moore’s Story

After experiencing an injury that benched him from playing baseball in junior college and some family difficulties, Harrison Moore (’25) found himself unsure of what he wanted or which path to take in his life. After deciding to attend Southern Virginia University at his sister’s invitation, Moore found belonging and purpose through his teammates and institute classes.

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Finding New Opportunities to Pursue Art at Southern Virginia University

Amelia Osterman ('27) is a double major in design and fine arts with a business minor who has created her own unique art education at Southern Virginia University by actively seeking opportunities to develop her skills on campus and learn of new career opportunities.

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