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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.

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Southern Virginia University Goes Online for Spring and Summer

March 24, 2020 — Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Southern Virginia University took the preemptive step of social distancing by migrating all face-to-face classes online for the remainder of the 2020 Spring Semester through the Summer Term.

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Fall 2019 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Jan. 6, 2020 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2019 President’s and Provost’s Lists.

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Southern Virginia University Set to Join USA South

Dec. 11, 2019 — The USA South Athletic Conference is pleased to announce that Southern Virginia University has been accepted for full membership within the League.

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Chamber Singers to Perform in Festival of Lights

Nov. 8, 2019 — On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers will perform selections of advent and Christmas carols as a featured ensemble in the Festival of Lights held at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center.

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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.

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Watching President Nelson’s Live Broadcast as a University

Sept. 17, 2019 — More than 1,000 students, faculty, and professional staff gathered in the Knight Arena on Tuesday afternoon to listen to a special message for young adults from President Russel M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Deidra Dryden Named Vice President and Director of Athletics

July 22, 2019 — Southern Virginia University President Reed N. Wilcox today announced that Deidra Dryden has been named Vice President and Director of Athletics for the University’s NCAA Division III athletics program.

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The Southern Virginia Theatre Presents “The Fantasticks”

June 7, 2019 — Highlighted by strong vocalists and charismatic performances all in an intimate setting, Southern Virginia University theatre’s production of “The Fantasticks”—the world’s longest running musical—is the perfect summer show.

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Spring 2019 President’s and Provost’s Lists

May 4, 2019 — Southern Virginia University recently announced its Spring 2018 President’s and Provost’s Lists.

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Judge Thomas B. Griffith to Speak at Commencement May 2

April 16, 2019 — The Honorable Thomas B. Griffith, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will address graduates, faculty, staff, students and friends of Southern Virginia University at Commencement on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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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.