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MaKenzie Cox Named Executive Director of Strategic Enrollment

Buena Vista, Va. — Southern Virginia University President Bonnie H. Cordon has named MaKenzie Cox (‘15) as executive director of strategic enrollment. In her new role, Cox will continue to oversee admissions while assuming management responsibility for financial aid, ensuring a more seamless and supportive enrollment journey for students.

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All Things are Possible with God; A Welcome Back Forum with the Cordons

To celebrate a new year and new semester, the Southern Virginia campus community gathered in the Knight Area on Jan. 17 for a Welcome Back forum with President Bonnie H. Cordon and Derek Cordon, who spoke on how relying on God is the key to finding success.

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Alumnus Ben Burningham Appointed Wyoming’s First Chancery Court Judge

Ben Burningham (‘09) has been appointed Wyoming’s first Chancery Court judge, presiding over a specialized statewide court designed to streamline the resolution of commercial, business, and trust cases. His appointment went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Alumnus Trager Hintze (‘13) Joins Faculty at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Southern Virginia University alumnus Trager Hintze (‘13) is joining the ranks of faculty at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine as an assistant professor of pharmacology, pursuing his dream to train the next generation of medical students to safely and effectively use medication.

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Fall 2024 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Southern Virginia University recently announced its Fall 2024 President’s and Provost’s Lists. These lists are compiled at the end of each semester and recognize students who have excelled academically.

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Crossing the Ocean to Pursue Baseball and College Dreams

Growing up playing baseball in his hometown of Dajabón, Dominican Republic, Marcelino Leonardo Jr. (‘26) followed a dream of playing professional baseball to the United States, where he currently plays for Southern Virginia University and studies business.

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The Blessing of Turning Your Life Over to God with Jon and Michelle Schmidt of The Piano Guys

On Dec. 6, the campus community gathered in the Knight Arena for the annual Christmas Forum to hear from Jon and Michelle Schmidt of The Piano Guys as they performed and shared how giving their lives to God changed the course of their musical career.

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Dale Murri Named Director of IT Services

Buena Vista, Va. — VP of Brand & Technology Bryce Pendleton has named Dale Murri the director of information technology. With nearly 20 years of IT experience, many of which in a university setting, Murri will oversee the university’s IT department, including AV services, broadcasting, and university websites.

"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"

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The Unseen Impact of an Ordinary Life: The Classic Tale of “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a 1940s Radio Play

In a classic 1940s Christmas setting, the university’s theatre program performed Joe Landry’s live radio play adaptation of the American Christmas favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” on Nov. 8-9 and 14-16.

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