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News Release

Southern Virginia University Set to Join USA South

Dec. 11, 2019 — The USA South Athletic Conference is pleased to announce that Southern Virginia University has been accepted for full membership within the League.

Spotlight

Students Share Faith, Testimonies through Performance at Annual Festival of Lights

Dec. 10, 2019 — Taking time from classes the week before finals, the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers drove to the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center to share their testimonies through performance as a featured ensemble in annual The Festival of Lights hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Six Students Recognized at Southern Virginia University’s Inaugural Model U.N. Conference

Dec. 5, 2019 — Following their inaugural Model United Nations competition in the Appalachia Regional Model Arab League on November 4-6, members of Southern Virginia University’s newly formed Model U.N. team were awarded Best Delegation and Distinguished Delegation.

Spotlight

The Professors of the Semester Fall 2019

Nov. 22, 2019 — Southern Virginia University students nominated Assistant Professor of Music Mackenzie Romriell and Associate Professor of Economics Zebulen Riley as the Fall 2019 Professors of the Semester.

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Chamber Singers to Perform in Festival of Lights

Nov. 8, 2019 — On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers will perform selections of advent and Christmas carols as a featured ensemble in the Festival of Lights held at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center.

Speeches

Mark & Jo Ann Skousen on Democratic Socialism and Democratic Capitalism

Nov. 1, 2019 — At this week’s campus-wide forum, Chapman University Professors Mark and Jo Ann Skousen shared their perspectives on Democratic Socialism and Democratic Capitalism with students, faculty, and professional staff.

Speeches

Sean Covey: Frameworks for Making Critical Decisions

Oct. 25, 2019 — Sean Covey, president of FranklinCovey and author of several best-selling business books including “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” spoke to Southern Virginia University students about frameworks that can serve as guides in making critical life decisions.

Speeches

Defining Moments: 5 Choices to Make the Most of Our Challenges

Oct. 18, 2019 — Justin Knight, president and CEO of Apple REIT and a member of Southern Virginia University’s Board of Trustees, spoke at a University-wide forum about the perspectives he gained on adversity and purpose after a life-altering plane crash two years ago—something he called a defining moment in his life.

Speeches

Deidra Dryden and Ed Mulitalo Teach Importance of Teamwork

Oct. 11, 2019 — To conclude Homecoming Week at Southern Virginia University, Head Football Coach Ed Mulitalo with Vice President and Athletic Director Deidra Dryden spoke to the campus community about the importance of teamwork.

Speeches

Dr. Nasser Siabi on Serving God by Assisting Mankind

Sept. 27, 2019 — The distinguished Dr. Nasser Siabi, OBE spoke at University Forum to students, faculty and staff about serving God by reflecting His light and assisting mankind.

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Watching President Nelson’s Live Broadcast as a University

Sept. 17, 2019 — More than 1,000 students, faculty, and professional staff gathered in the Knight Arena on Tuesday afternoon to listen to a special message for young adults from President Russel M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Academic Convocation: Celebrating the Blessings of Education and Faith

Sept. 13, 2019 — Southern Virginia University students, faculty, and professional staff celebrated the beginning of the academic year at its annual Academic Convocation.