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Southern Virginia University to Offer Expedited Admission to Valley Forge University Students

Buena Vista, VA— Southern Virginia University and its community offer their empathy and support to the students, faculty, and staff at Valley Forge University at the unfortunate news of the university’s suspension of academic operations.

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Southern Virginia University Announces First Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology

President Aaron Hale and the President’s Council are pleased to announce that beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, Southern Virginia University will offer a bachelor of science (BS) degree in biology. This marks the university's transition into offering bachelor of science degrees alongside its traditional bachelor of arts (BA) programs.

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Michael Griffiths Named Vice President of Online Operations

President Aaron Hale has named Michael Griffiths the Vice President of Online Operations for Southern Virginia University. In this role, Griffiths will lead the design, accreditation, and launch of the university’s online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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Michael King, Tyson Sadleir, and Kim Anderson Join Southern Virginia University as Faculty Members

Southern Virginia University is pleased to welcome three accomplished professors to its faculty this fall, adding expertise in family and human development, history, and English. Michael King, Tyson Sadleir, and Kim Anderson each bring impressive teaching experience, active research programs, and a desire to help students grow inside and outside the classroom.

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A Consecrated Journey: Jacob Taloa Earns Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship for Medical School

For Jacob Taloa (‘23), becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college was a remarkable achievement. He never imagined that milestone would be followed by medical school and one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors from Phi Kappa Phi.

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Caleb Dransfield Joins Southern Virginia University as Lead Librarian for Academic Engagement

Caleb Dransfield joins Southern Virginia University as the lead librarian for academic engagement. In this role he will partner with faculty to provide research and information literacy skills while leading student outreach and programming and managing the Von Canon Library reference team.

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Newly Elected Alumni Association Executive Committee Announced

Southern Virginia University and Alumni Association President J.D. Drasbek (‘16) are pleased to announce the newly elected officers of the Alumni Association Executive Committee. The four new officers are Adam Cubbage (‘08), Amy Nuzman (‘07), Crissy Egbert (‘15), and Jenna Anderson (‘08). Paul Candland (‘22) will continue in his role as vice president of leader–servantship and Kamryn Meyer (‘25) as the advancement and alumni coordinator.

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From SVU’s Hill to Buena Vista’s Valley: How Ally Haney is Designing the City’s Future

Art has always been a passion for Ally Haney ('23), but she never expected it to become her degree, let alone her career. Now, three years after graduation, Haney is helping shape the future of Buena Vista by serving as an economic development and marketing assistant, a role that for the past two years has allowed her to leverage her passion and degree to modernize the city’s identity.

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Southern Virginia University Takes First Step Toward Nursing Pathway with New Pre-Nursing Curriculum

President Aaron Hale and the President’s Council have announced that Southern Virginia University will launch a new pre-nursing curriculum beginning in Fall 2026, marking the first phase of a broader effort to create a nursing pathway for students interested in one of the nation’s most in-demand professions.

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Southern Virginia University Launches Credit for Recognized Experience, Service, or Training Program Recognizing Missionary and Military Service

New initiative formally recognizes competencies developed through full-time service

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