Lincoln Wilcox and Travis Lott

Speeches

Thomas Jefferson Visits Southern Virginia University

Feb. 22, 2019 — Students at Southern Virginia University often visit Monticello, the historic residence of Thomas Jefferson located in nearby Charlottesville, Virginia. Last week, Mr. Jefferson made a rare visit to Buena Vista.

Speeches

Deidra Dryden: How We Think About Dating and Relationships

Feb. 15, 2019 — In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Southern Virginia Title IX Coordinator Deidra Dryden led an interactive discussion in last Friday’s forum to help students explore and improve the way they think about dating and relationships.

Spotlight

Southern Virginia University Concludes Week of Commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 25, 2019 — Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Southern Virginia University held a special forum on Friday to conclude a week-long commemoration of the civil rights leader's life and teachings.

Official Statement

Southern Virginia University Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 19, 2019 — Following an invitation by Southern Virginia University Provost Jeremiah John, students, faculty and staff at the University will join in commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day through reflection on the civil rights leader’s thoughts and teachings.

News Release

Elder D. Todd Christofferson to Speak at Southern Virginia University on Jan. 11

Dec. 17, 2018 — Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at Southern Virginia University Friday, January 11, 2019, announced University President Reed N. Wilcox.

Spotlight

Alan Whitehead, Doug Cheney and Dallin Lewis Honored as “Professors of the Semester”

Dec. 1, 2018 — Student, faculty and staff gathered in the Knight Arena at Southern Virginia University on Friday to honor and hear from three of the University’s top professors.

Campus Voices

The Future is Full of Light: Rosevelt Kpainay’s Story

Nov. 27, 2018 — Half a world away from Southern Virginia University—4,780 miles to be exact—is the small town in West Africa where I was born.

Spotlight

Three Generations of Knights Return For Homecoming at Southern Virginia University

Nov. 2, 2018 — Southern Virginia University welcomed three generations of Knights to forum on Friday in celebration of Homecoming week.

Spotlight

One Year Since Filming “Believer,” Alex Boyé Returns to Southern Virginia University

Oct. 26, 2018 — One year since filming his “Believer” music video at Southern Virginia University, Alex Boyé returned this week to perform and speak to students, faculty and staff at forum on Friday.

News Release

Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy to Speak at Forum on Oct. 19

Oct. 17, 2018 — Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Cynthia, will speak at forum on Friday, October 19 at 11 a.m. in the Knight Arena.

Speeches

Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey Teaches About Moments That Matter

Oct. 12, 2018 — Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey spoke to students at Southern Virginia University on Friday.

News Release

Southern Virginia Students Lift Community With More Than 4,000 Service Hours on Oct. 9

Oct. 9, 2018 — Instead of walking to class on the morning of Tuesday, October 9, 2018, students from Southern Virginia University put on work clothes and traveled to dozens of locations around their community to participate in service projects.