2022

News Release

Over 100 Alumni Sing with University Ensembles in Historic Homecoming Concert

Oct. 19, 2022 — For the first time in Southern Virginia University history, choral alumni united with current ensembles for a historic Homecoming performance, “I Long to See You: A Jubilee Choral Concert” on Oct. 14 in the Knight Arena.

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Ariel Silver, Ian Haver, Andrew Ludtke, and David Bowman Join Southern Virginia University as New Full-time Faculty Members

Oct. 6, 2022 — Two key elements of Southern Virginia University’s personalized education model are its 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and the quality of its talented professors—caring scholars who prioritize effective teaching and student learning.

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Family or Duty? The Riveting and Emotional Drama of “All My Sons”

Oct. 5, 2022 — Southern Virginia University’s Theatre program started off the 2022-23 academic year tackling topics of family loyalty versus social responsibility in Arthur Miller’s hard-hitting, award-winning play, “All My Sons,” performed on Sept. 23-24, 29-30 in the Performing Arts Center.

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“Laws of Liberty & Love,” A Constitution Day Lecture By Dr. John Armstrong

Sept. 27, 2022 — In celebration of Constitution Day, Dr. John Armstrong, Willis J. Smith Professor of Philosophy and director of the Honors Program, spoke on the laws of liberty and love and how each was formative in the creation of the United States Constitution. 

News Release

Dr. Sarah Maitland Named Associate Provost

Sept. 22, 2022 — Chief Academic Officer and Provost James Lambert has named Dr. Sarah Maitland as an associate provost at Southern Virginia University. 

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Scott McKeon (‘01) Named Inaugural Alumni Association President

Sept. 12, 2022 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce Scott McKeon (‘01) as the inaugural president of the University’s recently launched alumni association.

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“You Belong Here,” Launching the 2022-23 Academic Year with University Convocation

Sept. 12, 2022 — In the first University-wide meeting of the semester, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered on the front lawn of Main Hall for the annual Convocation to welcome incoming students, celebrate the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, and listen to messages about belonging and loving one another.

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Southern Virginia University Theatre Presents “All My Sons”

Sept. 8, 2022 — Southern Virginia University Theatre presents the tragic tale of “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, an emotional and thought-provoking story about the conflicts of family loyalties against social responsibility, on September 23-24, 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (formerly known as Chandler Hall). There will be no performance on Saturday, October 1.

Official Statement

Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year: A Letter from the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Aug. 29, 2022 — Welcome to the 2022-23 academic year at Southern Virginia University.

News Release

Southern Virginia University Launches Official Alumni Association, Whipple Named Executive Director

Aug. 25, 2022 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce the formation and launch of its first official board-sanctioned and university-sponsored alumni association. 

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Choral Alumni Invited to Participate in Historic Homecoming Concert

Aug. 17, 2022 — Southern Virginia University invites choir alumni to participate in a historic homecoming concert celebrating more than 25 years of choral excellence: “I Long To See You: A Jubilee Choral Concert.”

Spotlight

The Opportunity to Perform: How Layne MacPherson (’21) Launched into His Acting Career

Aug. 17, 2022 — From performing in nearly a dozen college theatre productions to performing in several professional tours and productions after graduation, Layne MacPherson (‘21) attributes the unique opportunities and engaged professors at Southern Virginia University as the fuel that propelled him into his acting career.