2018

News Release

Elder D. Todd Christofferson to Speak at Southern Virginia University on Jan. 11

Dec. 17, 2018 — Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at Southern Virginia University Friday, January 11, 2019, announced University President Reed N. Wilcox.

Spotlight

Alan Whitehead, Doug Cheney and Dallin Lewis Honored as “Professors of the Semester”

Dec. 1, 2018 — Student, faculty and staff gathered in the Knight Arena at Southern Virginia University on Friday to honor and hear from three of the University’s top professors.

Campus Voices

The Future is Full of Light: Rosevelt Kpainay’s Story

Nov. 27, 2018 — Half a world away from Southern Virginia University—4,780 miles to be exact—is the small town in West Africa where I was born.

Spotlight

Veterans Honored at Southern Virginia’s Annual Veterans Day Luncheon

Nov. 12, 2018 — Sitting in his decorated air force uniform, Sergeant Billie G. Wells of Glasgow, Virginia, told story after story to old and new friends around his luncheon table.

Speeches

Elder & Sister Bennett Testify of Finding Joy Despite Adversity

Nov. 9, 2018 — Elder Randall K. Bennett, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, together with his wife Shelley recently spoke at a Southern Virginia University forum.

Spotlight

Three Generations of Knights Return For Homecoming at Southern Virginia University

Nov. 2, 2018 — Southern Virginia University welcomed three generations of Knights to forum on Friday in celebration of Homecoming week.

Spotlight

One Year Since Filming “Believer,” Alex Boyé Returns to Southern Virginia University

Oct. 26, 2018 — One year since filming his “Believer” music video at Southern Virginia University, Alex Boyé returned this week to perform and speak to students, faculty and staff at forum on Friday.

Speeches

Elder Mdletshe Speaks About Overcoming Racism During Apartheid

Oct. 19, 2018 — Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently spoke at a Southern Virginia University forum.

News Release

Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy to Speak at Forum on Oct. 19

Oct. 17, 2018 — Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Cynthia, will speak at forum on Friday, October 19 at 11 a.m. in the Knight Arena.

Speeches

Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey Teaches About Moments That Matter

Oct. 12, 2018 — Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey spoke to students at Southern Virginia University on Friday.

News Release

Former Chief Technology Officer to the FBI Justin Lindsey to Speak at Forum

Oct. 11, 2018 — Justin Lindsey, operating partner at General Atlantic, will speak at Southern Virginia University on Friday, October 12, at 11 a.m. in the Knight Arena.

News Release

Southern Virginia Students Lift Community With More Than 4,000 Service Hours on Oct. 9

Oct. 9, 2018 — Instead of walking to class on the morning of Tuesday, October 9, 2018, students from Southern Virginia University put on work clothes and traveled to dozens of locations around their community to participate in service projects.