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NFL Films to Premiere Film, Begin Filming New Documentary on Ed Mulitalo

Sept. 13, 2017 — Senior NFL Films Producer Angela Torma will premiere her new short film, “Unlikely Champions,” on Friday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Southern Virginia University Grows 40 Percent in Four Years

Sept. 7, 2017 — After growing 40 percent during the last four years, Southern Virginia University enrollment has increased to 928 students, the largest total in the University’s 21-year history.

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Alex Boyé Announces Plan to Film Music Video at Southern Virginia University

Sept. 1, 2017 — Alex Boyé made a surprise visit to Southern Virginia University today, performing and speaking during the University’s “Welcome Back” convocation.

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President Wilcox Announces New Provost and Associate Provosts

June 27, 2017 — Southern Virginia University President Reed N. Wilcox recently announced that Dr. Scott Dransfield will serve as provost, the chief academic officer of the university.

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SACSCOC Reaffirms Southern Virginia’s Accreditation for Next Decade

June 27, 2017 — The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — the oldest, largest and most prestigious accreditor of colleges and universities in the southern United States — today reaffirmed Southern Virginia University’s regional accreditation for the next decade through 2027.

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Southern Virginia Theatre Presents “The Music Man”

May 25, 2017 — The Southern Virginia University Theatre Program will present Meredith Wilson’s Tony-winning musical “The Music Man” on May 26–27 and Jun. 1–3 at 7:30pm in the Performing Arts Center.

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Southern Virginia University Holds 2017 Commencement

May 2, 2017 — More than 1,000 alumni, students, faculty, staff, community members, graduates and their families gathered in front of historic Main Hall on Saturday for Southern Virginia University’s 149th Commencement exercises.

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Southern Virginia University Hosts 5th Annual Knight Run and Luau

April 17, 2017 — On Saturday, Apr. 22, Southern Virginia University will host its 5th Annual Knight Run — a five-kilometer evening race through downtown Buena Vista.

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Bruce L. Olsen to Speak at Southern Virginia University Commencement April 29

April 11, 2017 — Bruce L. Olsen, former global Managing Director of Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will address graduates, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Southern Virginia University at the 2017 commencement exercises on Saturday, Apr. 29 at 10 a.m.

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Sheri Dew to Deliver Forum Address at Southern Virginia University April 6

April 5, 2017 — Southern Virginia University is delighted to welcome Sheri Dew to campus for a special all-school forum this Thursday, Apr. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center, as part of the Institute for Writing and Mass Media lecture series.

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UPDATED: Congressman Bob Goodlatte to Deliver Forum Address

March 22, 2017 — Congressman Bob Goodlatte, representative of the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives, will deliver a forum address to Southern Virginia University students, faculty and staff on Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center.

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General Authority Seventy Elder Mervyn B. Arnold to Deliver Devotional on Mar. 10

March 8, 2017 — Southern Virginia University will be privileged to have Elder Mervyn B. Arnold, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, address gathered students, faculty and staff at a special devotional on Friday, Mar. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center.