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News Release

Preview: Southern Virginia University Theatre Presents Swashbuckling Tale “Treasure Island”

Sept. 11, 2023 — Southern Virginia University Theatre will present the well-known tale, “Treasure Island,” by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, on Sept. 22–23 and 28–29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Spotlight

First Design Graduate Secures Position at Multinational Design Agency

Sept. 7, 2023 — Aly Day (‘22), one of the first graduates in Southern Virginia University’s new Design major, has joined Oliver Agency, a multinational design agency, as a junior graphic designer and credits her design classes and professor in helping develop her skills, experience, and confidence as a designer.

News Release

Your Path to Student Success: Celebrating the New Academic Year

Aug. 28, 2023 — On Friday, Aug. 25, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Knight Arena for Southern Virginia University’s annual convocation and faculty processional to celebrate the beginning of the 2023–24 academic year and learn about the path to student success.

News Release

Michael Griffiths and Jared McBride Join Southern Virginia University as New Full-time Faculty Members

Aug. 24, 2023 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to welcome Michael Griffiths as visiting assistant professor of computer science and Jared McBride as assistant professor of mathematics.

News Release

Marie Withers, Hyrum Arnesen, and Eric Nielsen Join Southern Virginia University as New Visiting Faculty Members

Aug. 23, 2023 — With a new academic year beginning, Southern Virginia University is pleased to welcome three new full-time visiting professors—Eric Nielsen, Marie Withers, and Hyrum Arnesen—to join in its mission to Gather, Lift, and Launch students.

Official Statement

Southern Virginia University to Offer Expedited Knighthood to Alderson Broaddus University Students

Aug. 4, 2023 — Buena Vista, VA— Southern Virginia University and its community offer their empathy and support to the students, faculty, and staff at Alderson Broaddus University at the unfortunate news of the university’s degree conferral revocation. 

News Release

Michael Frye Named Director of Student Success

July 24, 2023 — Today, Provost James Lambert announced Michael Frye as Southern Virginia University’s new director of student success. In this role, Frye will lead academic’s team of success coaches who work with students to address their academic goals, needs, and development.

News Release

Nick Roberts Named Dean of Students

July 19, 2023 — Today, Vice President of Student Life Kristie Gibbons named Nick Roberts as Southern Virginia University’s next dean of students. In this role, Roberts will work closely with university leadership, including Gibbons, and students to enhance the student experience through campus activities and events, while also overseeing student conduct and needs.

News Release

Michael Black Named Director of Bands

June 21, 2023 — Southern Virginia University Provost James Lambert today announced Michael Black as the University’s director of bands. In this role, Black will oversee all band-related activities at the University.

News Release

W. Todd Brotherson Awarded the Ray and DeLona Zinn Professor of Business

June 14, 2023 — Today, Southern Virginia University Provost James Lambert announced the awarding of the Ray and DeLona Zinn Professor of Business to Associate Professor of Business W. Todd Brotherson.

News Release

Southern Virginia University Repeats as USA South President’s Cup Winners

June 14, 2023 — This news story was originally published on knightsathletics.com

Spotlight

Class of 2023 Launches Into Grad School, Public Service, and More

May 31, 2023 — As the 2022–23 academic year comes to a close, the Class of 2023 at Southern Virginia University are preparing to launch into their next steps in careers and graduate programs. Highlighted below are five such students.