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Southern Virginia University Launches New Block Program for Pre- and Post-Missionaries

Nov. 20, 2012 — Southern Virginia University today announced the launch of a new block program for young men and women preparing for or returning from full-time missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Southern Virginia University Launches $50 Million Capital Campaign

Aug. 27, 2012 — Southern Virginia University is nearly halfway toward the $50-million goal for its first-ever capital campaign, which was publicly launched last week at two gala events in Utah.

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Southern Virginia University Receives Regional Accreditation

June 21, 2012 — The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges — the oldest, largest and most prestigious accreditor of colleges and universities in the southern United States — today awarded regional accreditation to Southern Virginia University.

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Professor and Student Get Bylines in Sports Illustrated Cover Story

May 25, 2012 — Southern Virginia University Professor Jeff Benedict wrote this week’s Sports Illustrated cover story about high school basketball star Jabari Parker.

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Rain at Graduation Doesn’t Deter Class of 2012

May 2, 2012 — Nearly 1,000 people gathered Saturday on the campus of Southern Virginia University to commemorate the academic achievements of 124 graduating seniors at the university’s 144th commencement exercises.

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First YSA Stake Outside of Utah, Idaho Serves Southern Virginia University

April 16, 2012 — A young single adult stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was last night formed at a special stake conference in Lexington, Va.

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Former General Authority Paul K. Sybrowsky Named President

March 2, 2012 — The Southern Virginia University board of trustees today announced that Paul K. Sybrowsky, who served in the Second Quorum of the Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2005 to 2011, will become the university’s next president on June 1, 2012.

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First YSA Stake Outside of Utah, Idaho to be Formed in Buena Vista April 15

Feb. 21, 2012 — A new young single adult stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be formed on April 15 to serve members of the Buena Vista Virginia and Roanoke Virginia stakes, including students attending Southern Virginia University.

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Former Head of PR for LDS Church to Speak at Devotional Jan. 6

Jan. 2, 2012 — Bruce L. Olsen, former managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Christine, will give devotional addresses on Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Regional Accreditation Committee Visits, Finds No “Recommendations”

Nov. 22, 2011 — An accreditation committee from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visited Southern Virginia University for three days last month to evaluate the university’s application for full regional accreditation.

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Survey: Student Satisfaction High for Academics and Student Services

Nov. 4, 2011 — In nearly every category from academic advising to the availability of financial aid, Southern Virginia University students express higher levels of satisfaction on a national survey than students at private colleges nationally.

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All Well at Southern Virginia Following Earthquake

Aug. 23, 2011 — An earthquake that shook the Eastern Seaboard this afternoon was felt on the campus of Southern Virginia University but appears not to have caused any damage or injuries.