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Professor Iana Konstantinova Publishes Spanish Critical Anthology Book

Oct. 6, 2021 — Iana Konstantinova, Professor of Spanish and Division Chair of Social Sciences at Southern Virginia University, co-edited and recently published a critical anthology book on Spanish Metafiction in collaboration with Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, who is an associate professor at the Virginia Military Institute. 

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Artist In Residence Jason Deere Hosts Porchlight Music Series

Sept. 23, 2021 — Every Wednesday evening of the Fall 2021 semester, students and faculty are invited to bring their friends, instruments, and musical talents to the porch of historic Main Hall to join in an informal “jam session” led by platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jason Deere—artist in residence at Southern Virginia University.

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Adam Leone (’20): First Student to Receive Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, “The Professors [Here] are Incredible”

Aug. 18, 2021 — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—awarded Adam Leone (’20) with an $8,500 Fellowship to pursue a doctorate of medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine this fall.

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The Student-athlete Experience: Nahuel Recabarren Canto

July 16, 2021 — A powerful outside hitter from San Juan, Argentina, team captain Nahuel Recabarren Canto (‘22) led the Southern Virginia University Men’s Volleyball team from this year’s conference victory to the semi-finals in the 2021 NCAA D-III national tournament. 

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The Student-athlete experience: Abby Kinoshita-Johnson

July 16, 2021 — Abby Kinoshita-Johnson (‘21) just concluded her four years of education at Southern Virginia University and is leaving her mark as a record-breaking member of the Track and Field team. 

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Class of 2021 | Acceptances into Top Graduate Schools

April 29, 2021 — As we near the end of the spring semester at Southern Virginia University, many graduating seniors from the Class of 2021 are announcing acceptances to some of the country’s top graduate programs.

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Alumna’s (‘18) Young Adult Novel Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble

March 18, 2021 — Alumna Krislee Twiner Ellsworth (‘18) recently achieved her childhood dream of becoming an independent author after publishing her first novel—“Lorden Awakening”—to Amazon Books in January.

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Design Professor’s Work to Be Implemented by National Parks Service

Jan. 28, 2021 — Professor Jacob Ricks, recent MFA graduate and professor of design at Southern Virginia University, will have his graphic design work implemented by the National Parks Service in 2024.

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Music Major Mckenzie Kitchen (’19) Working in Carnegie Hall: “I Owe Everything I’m Doing Here to Southern Virginia University”

Nov. 18, 2020 — Despite powerful vocals and a strong work ethic, music education major Mckenzie Kitchen (‘19) felt that her career choices were limited prior to transferring to Southern Virginia University.

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Top 10 Student-favorite Outdoor Activities Near Southern Virginia University 

Oct. 24, 2020 — The fall is an especially beautiful time to be in the Shenandoah Valley, when the Blue Ridge mountains turn shades of crimson and ochre.

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Alumni Share Heartfelt Memories of Beloved University Hymn “Shenandoah”

May 21, 2020 — Each year, at the close of Southern Virginia University’s annual Commencement exercises, current students and any alumni in attendance are invited to gather on the steps of Main Hall to serenade graduating seniors with the American folk song and beloved University hymn, “Shenandoah.”

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Five Tips for Learning at Home

April 14, 2020 — College from home is very different from life on campus.