2021

News Release

Spring 2021 President’s and Provost’s Lists

June 14, 2021 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Spring 2021 President’s and Provost’s Lists. These lists are compiled at the end of each semester and recognize students who have excelled academically.

Feature Story

Southern Virginia University Announces New Honors Program for Fall 2021

June 11, 2021 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce the addition of an Honors Program to its curriculum beginning fall 2021. Led by Willis J. Smith Professor of Philosophy, Dr. John Armstrong, the Honors Program will provide motivated students additional opportunities for learning and service during their time at Southern Virginia University.

Feature Story

Biology Teacher Licensure Track to be Introduced Fall 2021

May 20, 2021 — Southern Virginia University’s teacher licensure program recently announced its introduction of a new biology track beginning in Fall 2021.

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Southern Virginia University Safely Gathers On Campus for Unique Commencement Weekend

May 10, 2021 — Southern Virginia University hosted a one-of-a-kind Commencement weekend on May 7 and 8 to honor and celebrate the Class of 2021.

Spotlight

Class of 2021 | Acceptances into Top Graduate Schools

April 29, 2021 — As we near the end of the spring semester at Southern Virginia University, many graduating seniors from the Class of 2021 are announcing acceptances to some of the country’s top graduate programs.

News Release

Ann Christensen to Speak at Commencement Forum May 7

April 26, 2021 — Ann Christensen, president of Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, will deliver the keynote address to Southern Virginia University graduates in a special commencement forum on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 11 a.m.

Feature StoryOfficial Statement

Easter is All About Peace and Hope

April 1, 2021 — “Easter is all about Peace and Hope.” As usual, President Nelson captures the heart of things, helping us “always remember Him.”

Official Statement

Southern Virginia University Shares Plans for Safe, In-Person Commencement Exercises

March 31, 2021 — For the past several weeks, University Leaders have been working on behalf of our graduates to find a way to host commencement in-person, with guests in attendance, while complying with requirements from local, state, and national regulators.

News Release

Celebration Update for the Class of 2020

March 31, 2021 — It has now been just over a year since we had to break from in-person classes due to the onset of the global pandemic.

Spotlight

Alumna’s (‘18) Young Adult Novel Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble

March 18, 2021 — Alumna Krislee Twiner Ellsworth (‘18) recently achieved her childhood dream of becoming an independent author after publishing her first novel—“Lorden Awakening”—to Amazon Books in January.

Feature Story

Southern Virginia University Receives, Shares Large Donation of Hand Sanitizer

March 17, 2021 — Thanks to a generous donation of more than 10,000 gallons of hand sanitizer, Southern Virginia University—and benefactor K2 Pure Solutions—were able to share thousands of gallons of sanitizer with the local community to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Campus Voices

Why Returned Missionaries Love Southern Virginia University

March 4, 2021 — Returned missionaries love Southern Virginia University. In fact, more than a third of the University’s students have served missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.