Meredith Mercer and Lacy Pullan

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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.

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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.

News Release

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

News Release

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.

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Elder Robert C. Gay: Aligning with God to Return Back to Him

Sept. 6, 2019 — More than 1,100 members of the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to hear from Elder Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who spoke about aligning ourselves with God to reach our ultimate goal of returning home to Him.

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Welcoming Southern Virginia’s Largest Student Body Ever

Aug. 30, 2019 — At Friday’s Welcome Back Forum, President Wilcox kicked off the new academic year by welcoming Southern Virginia University’s largest student body ever.

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Dr. David Cox Wins Book of the Year Award

July 10, 2019 — Written by Southern Virginia University Visiting Professor of History Dr. David Cox, “Lee Chapel at 150,” earned the Silver Medal for Best Regional Non-Fiction Book for the Year in the Independent Publisher Book Awards.