Chris Pendleton and Anna Bowers

News Release

Bonnie H. Cordon Named President of Southern Virginia University

Oct. 13, 2023 — Buena Vista, Va. — By unanimous vote, Southern Virginia University’s Board of Trustees has installed Bonnie H. Cordon as the university’s tenth president.

News Release

University Trustee Bianca Lisonbee Passes Away

Oct. 5, 2023 — The Southern Virginia University community is deeply saddened at the loss of trustee, Bianca Lisonbee, who passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, surrounded by her husband, children, and loved ones, after bravely battling a rare and aggressive cancer.

Official Statement

Southern Virginia University to Offer Expedited Knighthood to Alderson Broaddus University Students

Aug. 4, 2023 — Buena Vista, VA— Southern Virginia University and its community offer their empathy and support to the students, faculty, and staff at Alderson Broaddus University at the unfortunate news of the university’s degree conferral revocation. 

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Promotions in Marketing for Giroux, Gowdy, and Amos

April 4, 2023 — Chief Marketing Officer Chris Pendleton today announced three recent promotions within the Office of Marketing at Southern Virginia University: Ciaran “Kiwi” Giroux to director of marketing, Matt Gowdy to creative director, and Karina Amos to digital marketing manager.

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Dr. Eric Denna Named Acting President after President Reed Wilcox Granted Medical Leave

Jan. 10, 2023 — To support President Reed N. Wilcox’s recovery following a recent health concern, the Southern Virginia University Board Executive Committee (BEC) has granted him an administrative medical leave of at least three to six months. During this period, the BEC has elected current trustee, Eric Denna, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s acting president.

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Southern Virginia University Named Apple Distinguished School through 2025

Nov. 9, 2022 — Buena Vista, Va.—Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that its status as an Apple Distinguished School has been renewed through 2025. The University’s one-to-one implementation of Apple technology—known at the LaunchPad Initiative—is an integral part of its mission to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students from all educational and economic backgrounds, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers.

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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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Chris Packer Named Interim Dean of Students

Aug. 10, 2022 — Today President Reed N. Wilcox announced Chris Packer as Southern Virginia University’s interim dean of students for the upcoming academic year.

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Main Hall Lobby Undergoes Revitalization Thanks to Generous Donations Made During Recent Core of Campus Upgrade Campaign

July 21, 2022 — Earlier this week, contractors began work to refresh the lobby of Main Hall as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to honor and upgrade the historic building’s interior spaces.

Official Statement

Theatre Major to Continue at Southern Virginia University

July 13, 2022 — We will continue to offer a Theatre Major at Southern Virginia University.

Spotlight

How One Math Professor is Leveraging iPad Technology in All Corners of His Classroom

June 28, 2022 — When Southern Virginia University first launched its LaunchPad initiative five years ago, rather than prescribing specific uses for the Apple technology, university leaders encouraged the school’s excellent faculty to experiment with leveraging the powerful tools to enhance collaboration and learning outcomes in the classroom and beyond.

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2022-23 Tuition and Housing Announced

April 22, 2022 — Southern Virginia University today announced tuition, housing, and dining pricing for the 2022–23 academic year.