Joanna Porter and Lacy Pullan

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Administrator of Seminaries and Institutes Chad Webb Testifies of Prophets in Southern Virginia University Devotional

March 8, 2023 — On March 3, the Southern Virginia University community gathered for a devotional with Chad Webb, Administrator of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a talk entitled, “The Voice of My Servants,” Webb spoke on the importance of prophets and the changing power of their inspired words and teachings.

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“Blessings and Gratitude, ” A Letter and Update from Reed & Diane Wilcox

March 7, 2023 — Today, Reed & Diane Wilcox shared the following letter with the Southern Virginia University community.

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Students Perform “Mansfield Park” Concert Musical to Standing-room-only Audience

March 7, 2023 — For the first time in Southern Virginia Theatre history, student actors gathered in the Performing Arts Center to present a one-night-show concert musical, performing the classic Jane Austen story of “Mansfield Park” with an original script by Professor of Theatre Robert Stoddard and his daughter, Leigh Stoddard, on March 1 to a sold out house.

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Dr. Matthew Wickman: “On Spiritual Experience and Spiritual Life (By Way of Literature)”

Feb. 28, 2023 — On Feb. 24, Dr. Matthew Wickman, an English professor at Brigham Young University, spoke to the Southern Virginia University campus community on the changing power of spiritual experiences and literature and how it inspired his recently published book, “Life to the Whole Being: The Spiritual Memoir of a Literature Professor.”

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Southern Virginia University Theatre Presents Concert Musical Performance of “Mansfield Park”

Feb. 27, 2023 — Southern Virginia University Theatre presents the classic Jane Austen story of “Mansfield Park” with an original script by Professor of Theatre Robert Stoddard and his daughter, Leigh Stoddard. In a unique twist, the musical will be performed as a concert musical for the first time in University history exclusively on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

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Presidents’ Day Message from Acting President Denna

Feb. 20, 2023 — Today, Acting President Eric Denna issued the following letter:

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A Life of Faith and Love with Acting President Eric and Lyn Denna

Feb. 15, 2023 — On Feb. 10, the campus community gathered for University forum in the Knight Arena to hear Acting President Eric Denna and his wife, Lyn, share their love story and how they relied on each other and the Lord throughout their lives and marriage during the ups and downs of life.

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Students Invited To Unique Richmond Temple Open House Event on March 17

Feb. 13, 2023 — Today, Provost Dr. James Lambert announced that the Richmond Temple Open House Committee had set aside time for the Buena Vista Young Single Adult Stake to attend the Richmond Temple Open House on March 17 from 5–6 p.m. before its official opening on March 21.

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Theatre Professor Amaree Cluff Takes the Stage in “Cyrano de Bergerac” As Roxane

Feb. 10, 2023 — Joining the Tennessee Shakespeare Company for the first time, Assistant Professor of Theatre Amaree Cluff stars in her dream play as the female lead character, Roxane, in TSC’s newest production, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” from Feb. 2–19.

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2023 Commencement to be Held on May 12

Feb. 6, 2023 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that the 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 12, at 11 a.m. in front of Main Hall. In the event of severe weather, the ceremonies will be held that afternoon in the Knight Arena at 3 p.m.

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A Knight Is Faithful, Honest, and Kind; The First University Forum of the Semester

Jan. 31, 2023 — In the first University-wide event of the Spring 2023 semester, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Knight Arena on Jan. 27 to learn from fellow Knights about the principles of the University's Code of Conduct and what it means to be Faithful, Honest, and Kind.

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Fall 2022 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Jan. 5, 2023 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2022 President’s and Provost’s Lists. These lists are compiled at the end of each semester and recognize students who have excelled academically.