2026

Feature Story

Finding God in Her Interests–Leigh-Anne Verburg’s (‘26) Growth at Southern Virginia University

Feb. 5, 2026 — Leigh-Anne Verburg (‘26) is making the most of her time at Southern Virginia University by being involved in as much as possible and finding the Savior in every aspect of her busy schedule.

Spotlight

Forever Feeling at Home: Bethany Laural Anderson Young and the Lasting Bonds of SVU

Feb. 3, 2026 — Long after classes end and degrees are framed, some connections refuse to fade. For alumna Bethany Laural Anderson Young (‘07), the relationships she formed as a student at Southern Virginia University have stood the test of time and, in the process, strengthened her connection to the university she first arrived at nearly 25 years ago.

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Press Release: SVU Board Commends President Bonnie H. Cordon as Leadership Transition Begins

Jan. 29, 2026 — The Board of Trustees expresses deep gratitude to President Bonnie H. Cordon for her devoted service as Southern Virginia University's 10th president. As her three-year term concludes at the end of this academic year, we join the campus community in recognizing her leadership and the foundation she has helped strengthen.

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Saying Yes to Spanish: How One Student’s Mission Opportunity Led to Academic Publication

Jan. 13, 2026 — Jacob Feldman (‘26) didn’t set out to publish academic research. He was simply trying to write a strong paper for his Spanish class. That paper, focused on the life of a 17th-century nun and writer, has since been accepted for publication in The Kennesaw Tower—a prestigious, double-blind, peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal.

News Release

Fall 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Jan. 2, 2026 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists. These lists are compiled at the end of each semester and recognize students who have excelled academically.

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How Anja Fisher is Blending Science and the Gospel in Her Journey to Cardiology

Jan. 2, 2026 — Anja Fisher (‘28), a biology major from Norman, Oklahoma, has her sights set on a future in cardiology. Her interest in heart health grew from her love of running and a deep appreciation for the human body and what it’s capable of.