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News Release

Randall Beach to Join Southern Virginia University as Marching Band Director

Feb. 16, 2021 — Southern Virginia University welcomes celebrated band director Randall Beach as its new marching band director beginning summer 2021.

News Release

University Unites in Prayer at 2021 Spring Semester Dedication

Feb. 9, 2021 — Last Friday, Feb. 5, President Reed N. Wilcox led the virtual 2021 Spring Semester Dedication, where he shared a message of safety and faith before the campus community joined together in prayer to offer thanks and ask for protection during the upcoming semester.

News Release

Jason Deere, Award-winning Songwriter and Producer, to Join Southern Virginia University

Feb. 4, 2021 — Jason Deere—award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, artist manager, and co-creator of the Nashville Tribute Band—will join Southern Virginia University this fall as an artist in residence for the University’s commercial music program.

Spotlight

Design Professor’s Work to Be Implemented by National Parks Service

Jan. 28, 2021 — Professor Jacob Ricks, recent MFA graduate and professor of design at Southern Virginia University, will have his graphic design work implemented by the National Parks Service in 2024.

News Release

Fall 2020 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Jan. 12, 2021 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2020 President’s and Provost’s Lists.

News Release

Top 10 of 2020

Dec. 31, 2020 — Our most-read articles of the year help tell our story of 2020; growth, loss, challenge, and overall, finding the opportunity in adversity. 

Campus Voices

Students Recommend Their Favorite Classes from This Fall Semester

Dec. 10, 2020 — As the Fall 2020 Semester comes to a close, we asked students to reflect on their favorite classes which they would recommend to others.

Official Statement

#GivingTuesday: Help Us Fulfill our Vision for the Next 25 Years

Dec. 1, 2020 — From humble beginnings come great things.

Spotlight

Music Major Mckenzie Kitchen (’19) Working in Carnegie Hall: “I Owe Everything I’m Doing Here to Southern Virginia University”

Nov. 18, 2020 — Despite powerful vocals and a strong work ethic, music education major Mckenzie Kitchen (‘19) felt that her career choices were limited prior to transferring to Southern Virginia University.

Spotlight

Top 10 Student-favorite Outdoor Activities Near Southern Virginia University 

Oct. 24, 2020 — The fall is an especially beautiful time to be in the Shenandoah Valley, when the Blue Ridge mountains turn shades of crimson and ochre.

Official Statement

Special Graduation Celebration & Homecoming Postponed

Oct. 5, 2020 — We want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the Class of 2020.

News Release

Southern Virginia University Ranked in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

Oct. 2, 2020 — The U.S. News & World Report announced its 2021 Best Colleges, ranking Southern Virginia University 63rd among liberal arts colleges for Social Mobility—defined as successfully enrolling and graduating economically disadvantaged students.