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Southern Virginia University to Offer Expedited Knighthood to Alderson Broaddus University Students

Aug. 4, 2023 — Buena Vista, VA— Southern Virginia University and its community offer their empathy and support to the students, faculty, and staff at Alderson Broaddus University at the unfortunate news of the university’s degree conferral revocation.

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Our Commitment to a Healthy, Inclusive, and Safe Campus Culture

May 11, 2023 — Today, Acting President Eric Denna shared the following letter with the Southern Virginia University community.

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Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year: A Letter from the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Aug. 29, 2022 — Welcome to the 2022-23 academic year at Southern Virginia University.

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Theatre Major to Continue at Southern Virginia University

July 13, 2022 — We will continue to offer a Theatre Major at Southern Virginia University.

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Fall 2021 Healthy Campus Plan

Aug. 11, 2021 — Southern Virginia University strongly encourages all individuals whose health conditions allow to vaccinate against COVID-19. Consistent with the principles of choice and accountability, individuals are invited to choose the path of vaccination or non-vaccination and their associated opportunities and requirements.

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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 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.