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Southern Virginia University Announces New Honors Program for Fall 2021

June 11, 2021 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce the addition of an Honors Program to its curriculum beginning fall 2021. Led by Willis J. Smith Professor of Philosophy, Dr. John Armstrong, the Honors Program will provide motivated students additional opportunities for learning and service during their time at Southern Virginia University.

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Biology Teacher Licensure Track to be Introduced Fall 2021

May 20, 2021 — Southern Virginia University’s teacher licensure program recently announced its introduction of a new biology track beginning in Fall 2021.

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Southern Virginia University Safely Gathers On Campus for Unique Commencement Weekend

May 10, 2021 — Southern Virginia University hosted a one-of-a-kind Commencement weekend on May 7 and 8 to honor and celebrate the Class of 2021.

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Easter is All About Peace and Hope

April 1, 2021 — “Easter is all about Peace and Hope.” As usual, President Nelson captures the heart of things, helping us “always remember Him.”

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Southern Virginia University Receives, Shares Large Donation of Hand Sanitizer

March 17, 2021 — Thanks to a generous donation of more than 10,000 gallons of hand sanitizer, Southern Virginia University—and benefactor K2 Pure Solutions—were able to share thousands of gallons of sanitizer with the local community to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

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Randall Beach to Join Southern Virginia University as Marching Band Director

Feb. 16, 2021 — Southern Virginia University welcomes celebrated band director Randall Beach as its new marching band director beginning summer 2021.

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Jason Deere, Award-winning Songwriter and Producer, to Join Southern Virginia University

Feb. 4, 2021 — Jason Deere—award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, artist manager, and co-creator of the Nashville Tribute Band—will join Southern Virginia University this fall as an artist in residence for the University’s commercial music program.

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Design Professor’s Work to Be Implemented by National Parks Service

Jan. 28, 2021 — Professor Jacob Ricks, recent MFA graduate and professor of design at Southern Virginia University, will have his graphic design work implemented by the National Parks Service in 2024.

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Top 10 of 2020

Dec. 31, 2020 — Our most-read articles of the year help tell our story of 2020; growth, loss, challenge, and overall, finding the opportunity in adversity.

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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.

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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.

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Southern Virginia Named Apple Distinguished School

May 8, 2020 — Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019–2022 for its one-to-one implementation of Apple technology which places an iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil in the hands of every student and faculty member.