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Taking The Reins of Your Life with Entrepreneurs Corbin and Kara Church

Nov. 12, 2024 — On Nov 8, the campus community gathered in the Knight arena to hear entrepreneur Corbin Church, founding partner of Ensemble Capital and managing director of iHub Innovation, and his wife, Kara, speak about embracing failures and taking advantage of life's opportunities.

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Enhancing Discipleship as Conscientious Stewards of the Earth

Nov. 7, 2024 — On Nov. 1, the campus community gathered in the Knight Arena for a forum hosted by the university’s Honor Program to hear Dr. George Handley, professor of interdisciplinary studies at Brigham Young University, speak on the importance of being stewards of the earth as disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Once a Knight, Always a Knight: Alumni Share Stories at Homecoming Forum

Oct. 30, 2024 — To kick off Homecoming weekend, the campus community and visiting alumni gathered in the Knight Arena to hear alumni Paul Montagna (‘12) and Reese Reynolds (‘00) speak on how the support they found at Southern Virginia University prepared them for success in their life and careers. 

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Crafting a Masterpiece: Weaving the Threads of Life and Faith Together 

Oct. 15, 2024 — On Friday, Oct. 11, the Southern Virginia University community gathered in the Knight Arena to hear Sharon Eubank, director of Humanitarian Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and JustServe, testify of the power of the unassuming threads in our lives when woven with the gospel of Christ. 

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The Unexpected Relationship of Discipleship and Entrepreneurship with CEO Jordan Wright

Oct. 2, 2024 — On Friday, Sept. 27, the campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to hear from Jordan Wright, CEO and co-founder of the fintech company Atomic, as he spoke on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the power, support, and similarities of the gospel in starting businesses.

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The Unifying Power of the Constitution and the Restored Gospel

Sept. 25, 2024 — On Friday, Sept. 20, the campus community gathered in the Knight Arena for a Constitution Day forum with Alvin Jackson, a former Utah state senator, where he spoke on the divine need of the U.S. Constitution for the restoration of the gospel.

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Finding Lasting Success and Purpose in Life Through Christ

Sept. 11, 2024 — On Sept. 6, the Southern Virginia University community gathered in the Knight Arena to hear Provost James Lambert and Brother Neil Carpenter, an instructor for the Southern Virginia Institute of Religion, speak on finding success and purpose through Christ.

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Finding Ways to Serve One Another: A Welcome Back Forum with the Cordons

Sept. 5, 2024 — In celebration of a new academic year, the Southern Virginia University community gathered in the Knight Arena on Aug. 30 for a Welcome Back forum. President Bonnie H. Cordon and Derek Cordon taught about creating community and supporting one another.

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Understanding Personal Conversion to Jesus Christ

April 17, 2024 — On April 12, the Southern Virginia University community gathered to hear Elder Robert L. Millet, a senior missionary instructor at the Southern Virginia Institute of Religion and professor emeritus of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, speak on recognizing personal conversion to Jesus Christ.

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Shaping Our Lives Through Choices with Church Historian Brittany Chapman Nash Draft

April 11, 2024 — On April 5, the Southern Virginia University community gathered to hear Brittany Chapman Nash, a Latter-day Saint women’s history specialist and Church historian, share how decisions made regarding truth, companions, time, and character can have lasting impacts on one’s life.

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Inaugural Founder’s Day Forum Celebrates Glade Knight and Southern Virginia University

March 13, 2024 — Wearing crimson and white, the Southern Virginia University community gathered on Friday, March 8, for the inaugural Founder’s Day Forum to celebrate founder Glade Knight and the continued growth and impact of the university on students’ lives.

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Peacemakers Through Civic Discourse with Social Studies Expert David Blankenhorn

Feb. 28, 2024 — On Feb. 23, the Southern Virginia University community gathered for an Honors Forum to hear David Blankenhorn, founder and president of Institute for American Values and co-founder of Braver Angels, a grassroots organization that addresses political polarization, speak on being a peacemaker through civic discourse.