2021

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Dr. Samuel Hirt to Continue as Associate Provost

July 22, 2021 — Dr. Samuel Hirt, who has served as an associate provost in academics for the past three years during the leadership tenure of Dr. Jeremy John, will continue to serve as the associate provost for newly appointed Chief Academic Officer and Provost Dr. James Lambert. In addition to his prior responsibilities, Hirt will now also oversee academic advising and the University’s newly formed online bookstore partnership with Akademos.  

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Southern Virginia University Announces Continuation of Student Health Insurance Plan

July 22, 2021 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce the continuation of a partnership with national healthcare provider UnitedHealthcare to offer a voluntary student health insurance plan for the 2021-22 academic year.

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The Student-athlete Experience: Nahuel Recabarren Canto

July 16, 2021 — A powerful outside hitter from San Juan, Argentina, team captain Nahuel Recabarren Canto (‘22) led the Southern Virginia University Men’s Volleyball team from this year’s conference victory to the semi-finals in the 2021 NCAA D-III national tournament. 

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The Student-athlete experience: Abby Kinoshita-Johnson

July 16, 2021 — Abby Kinoshita-Johnson (‘21) just concluded her four years of education at Southern Virginia University and is leaving her mark as a record-breaking member of the Track and Field team. 

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Dr. James Lambert Named Chief Academic Officer

June 24, 2021 — President Reed N. Wilcox has named Dr. James Lambert as Southern Virginia University’s next Chief Academic Officer and Provost.

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Professor Crawford Curates Paris Exhibition, “Women Artists in the Arctic”

June 24, 2021 — After two and a half years of preparation, Professor Barbara Crawford’s latest exhibition, “Women Artists in the Arctic” opened this month in the Espace des Femmes Gallery in Paris, France.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.