Chris Pendleton and Lacy Pullan

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.

News Release

Southern Virginia University First in World to Give AirPods Pro to Every Student

Sept. 30, 2020 — Southern Virginia University made history this semester as the first school in the world to give AirPods Pro to every full-time student, faculty, and staff member.

Speeches

Former President Rod Smith on “James Madison: The Father of Religious Liberty”

Sept. 17, 2020 — To commemorate the United States Constitution on Constitution Day, and in memory of our beloved former University President Rodney K. Smith, we wanted to share the last speech President Smith delivered at Southern Virginia University titled after his book, “James Madison: The Father of Religious Liberty.”

News Release

President Wilcox Leads First-Ever Virtual University Forum

Aug. 28, 2020 — President Reed N. Wilcox led Southern Virginia University’s first-ever Virtual University forum on Friday, Aug. 28.

Official Statement

Academic Plan for Fall 2020

July 27, 2020 — Last week, we shared our SCHEV-approved Healthy Campus Plan for reopening the University in Fall 2020.

Official Statement

Healthy Campus Plan: SCHEV Approval to Reopen Campus for Fall 2020

July 23, 2020 — We are pleased to announce that Southern Virginia University’s Healthy Campus Plan has been approved with no revisions by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Official Statement

Southern Virginia University Observes Juneteenth

June 18, 2020 — Tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2020, we will observe Juneteenth or Freedom Day—a national commemoration of the official ending of slavery in the United States.

News Release

Southern Virginia University is Open for Fall 2020

June 15, 2020 — Virginia has just introduced the new legal requirements for opening college campuses this fall.

News Release

Southern Virginia University Makes Standardized Tests Optional

June 15, 2020 — In response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, Southern Virginia University has made optional the previously required standardized test submissions for incoming students.

News Release

Spring 2020 President’s and Provost’s Lists

June 8, 2020 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Spring 2020 President’s and Provost’s Lists.

Official Statement

Official University Statement: Love One Another

June 2, 2020 — We are sad and appalled by the too frequent tragedy of racial abuse, especially if under the guise of civil authority with physical abuse leading to injury or death.

Spotlight

Alumni Share Heartfelt Memories of Beloved University Hymn “Shenandoah”

May 21, 2020 — Each year, at the close of Southern Virginia University’s annual Commencement exercises, current students and any alumni in attendance are invited to gather on the steps of Main Hall to serenade graduating seniors with the American folk song and beloved University hymn, “Shenandoah.”