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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.

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Southern Virginia Mourns the Passing of Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone

May 22, 2018 — We at Southern Virginia University join with others in mourning the passing of Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, Emeritus General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Southern Virginia University Remembers President Monson

Jan. 3, 2018 — Southern Virginia University joins others across the world today in mourning the passing of Thomas S. Monson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Coming Home to Crimson: Southern Virginia Announces Return to its Heritage Color

Aug. 30, 2017 — In an open letter to students, faculty, and staff, Southern Virginia University President Reed N. Wilcox announced “the University is coming home to crimson” as its official heritage color.

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Former President Paul K. Sybrowsky Dies at 70

Sept. 10, 2014 — Elder Paul K. Sybrowsky, immediate past president of Southern Virginia University and former general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had battled a serious illness for many months.