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Philosophy Professors Cut Textbook Costs, Create Free Proprietary Ebook

Oct. 14, 2021 — Southern Virginia University’s philosophy professors Dr. John Armstrong, Dr. Jan-Erik Jones, and Dr. Bryce Gessell have eliminated textbook costs for every new student who takes their foundational philosophy course by compiling a free, media-rich, digital textbook.

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University to Limit Homecoming Attendance Due to COVID-19 Precautions

Oct. 5, 2021 — To help minimize the spread of COVID-19, Southern Virginia University’s Homecoming football game and men’s soccer match on Saturday, Oct. 16, will be the only homecoming events this fall open to the public and campus visitors.

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Southern Virginia Theatre Returns With Professor’s Original Play “Martin and Margaret and the M.I.N.D.S.W.A.P.”

Sept. 30, 2021 — Southern Virginia University’s Theatre department returned to live in-person, in-house productions after a nearly two-year break due to COVID-19 with an original play co-written by Professor Amaree Cluff.

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TJ Snelson Named Interim Director of Esports Program

Sept. 23, 2021 — Alumnus TJ Snelson (‘18) was recently named interim director of the esports program at Southern Virginia University.

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Special University Meeting Gathers Campus to Launch 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sept. 14, 2021 — For the first time in almost two years, Southern Virginia University gathered together as one campus community for a Special University Meeting in front of Main Hall on Sept. 10, 2021.

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Jessica Whipple Named University Development Director of Operations

Sept. 10, 2021 — Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Brett Garcia has named Jessica Whipple as the university development office manager at Southern Virginia University.

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Jordan Sorensen Joins the Office of Development as Senior Data Analyst

Sept. 9, 2021 — Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Brett Garcia recently named Jordan Sorensen as the senior data analyst for the Office of Development.

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Welcome Weekend to Kick off Year-long Celebration of University’s 25th Jubilee Anniversary

Sept. 8, 2021 — Southern Virginia University will hold a Special Welcome Weekend from Sept. 10–12 to kick off its 25th Anniversary and Jubilee Year Celebration.

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Michelle Mahaffey Named Wellness Center Office Manager

Sept. 2, 2021 — Michelle Mahaffey was recently named the new Office Manager of the Wellness Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Lia Wheatley Announced as Director of the Personal Learning Center

Aug. 31, 2021 — Lia Wheatley has been named the director of the Personal Learning Center (PLC)—a first-of-its-kind center at Southern Virginia University that provides a further layer of learning coaching and support to all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Brett Garcia Named as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Aug. 26, 2021 — President Reed N. Wilcox recently named Brett Garcia as executive vice president and chief development officer for Southern Virginia University.

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Tyson Cooper Named Chief Financial Officer

Aug. 26, 2021 — President Reed N. Wilcox recently named Tyson Cooper as Chief Financial Officer at Southern Virginia University.