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

Southern Virginia University Shares Plans for Safe, In-Person Commencement Exercises

March 31, 2021 — For the past several weeks, University Leaders have been working on behalf of our graduates to find a way to host commencement in-person, with guests in attendance, while complying with requirements from local, state, and national regulators.

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#GivingTuesday: Help Us Fulfill our Vision for the Next 25 Years

Dec. 1, 2020 — From humble beginnings come great things.

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Special Graduation Celebration & Homecoming Postponed

Oct. 5, 2020 — We want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the Class of 2020.

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Remembering Former President Rodney K. Smith

July 27, 2020 — The Southern Virginia University community is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved former University President Rodney K. Smith.

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Academic Plan for Fall 2020

July 27, 2020 — Last week, we shared our SCHEV-approved Healthy Campus Plan for reopening the University in Fall 2020.

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Healthy Campus Plan: SCHEV Approval to Reopen Campus for Fall 2020

July 23, 2020 — We are pleased to announce that Southern Virginia University’s Healthy Campus Plan has been approved with no revisions by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

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Southern Virginia University Observes Juneteenth

June 18, 2020 — Tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2020, we will observe Juneteenth or Freedom Day—a national commemoration of the official ending of slavery in the United States.

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Official University Statement: Update to our Academic Center

June 11, 2020 — Effective immediately, the main academic building on the campus of Southern Virginia University will no longer be known as Durham Hall.

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Official University Statement: Love One Another

June 2, 2020 — We are sad and appalled by the too frequent tragedy of racial abuse, especially if under the guise of civil authority with physical abuse leading to injury or death.

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Southern Virginia Community Remembers Dr. Clayton Christensen

Jan. 24, 2020 — Southern Virginia University joins with many others in mourning the passing of innovator and religious leader Dr. Clayton Christensen.

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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.