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Senior Places Second at Phi Alpha Theta Conference

April 13, 2020 — Three Southern Virginia University students presented papers at a regional Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society conference on Mar. 27-28, where one of them—Connor Mason, a senior history major—placed second.

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Student Artwork to Premiere at London Exhibit

April 2, 2020 — Senior art major Ryan Dubinsky’s art piece, “Echo,” was selected to premiere at an international art exhibition in London, England, “The Extended Body - Mixing Cultures,” from March 19- April 17, 2020.

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Northpoint CEO on Real-life Stories and Powerful Goals

March 6, 2020 — John Laviter, Chairman and CEO of Northpoint Asset Management Inc., shared stories from his life with students, faculty and professional staff to teach three powerful goals: to be fearless, to let go, and define yourself by your internal accomplishments.

Speeches

Former Olympian Richard George on Personal Integrity and Faith

Feb. 28, 2020 — Southern Virginia University Senior Advisor Richard George spoke to students, faculty and professional staff at a University-wide forum about the value of personal integrity and the relationship between honesty and faith.

Official Statement

Southern Virginia Community Remembers Dr. Clayton Christensen

Jan. 24, 2020 — Southern Virginia University joins with many others in mourning the passing of innovator and religious leader Dr. Clayton Christensen.

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Ensembles Perform Christmas Music at Holiday Forum

Dec. 6, 2019 — Per holiday tradition at Southern Virginia University, ensembles from the music program performed at the last forum of the fall semester giving the campus community a preview of their upcoming concert: “Christmas on the Hill.”

Speeches

Improving Happiness Levels Through Gratitude

Nov. 15, 2019 — In anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving season, Associate Professor of Psychology Michael Gibbons spoke to students, faculty and professional staff about ways to improve happiness levels through cultivating a grateful mindset.

Speeches

Elder & Sister Hafen: Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity

Nov. 8, 2019 — Southern Virginia University welcomed Elder Bruce C. Hafen, emeritus General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Marie Hafen, to share the spiritual strategies outlined in their latest book, “Faith is Not Blind.”

News Release

Imam Yahya Hendi to Speak on Positive Interfaith Relationships

Nov. 1, 2019 — Imam Yahya Hendi, a Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University and the founder and president of Clergy Beyond Borders and Imams for Universe, Dignity, Human Rights, and Dialogue, will speak at Southern Virginia University on Friday, November 8 as part of a series of intercollegiate, interfaith gatherings in the Rockbridge Area.

News Release

Phi Kappa Phi Recognizes Southern Virginia as Platinum Chapter

March 26, 2019 — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—recently recognized the Southern Virginia University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization.

News Release

Matthew Rasmussen, New Director of Buena Vista Institute of Religion

March 22, 2019 — Matthew Rasmussen will succeed David Moss as director of the Buena Vista Institute of Religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beginning May 1, 2019.

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Sophomore Katie Garish Named to DIII 2019 All-American Team

March 18, 2019 — Sophomore center Katie Garrish today was named to the 2019 All-American Second Team via D3Hoops.com.