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Events
Founder’s Day
March 26-27, 2027
Details to come soon.
Alumni Book Club
September – October 2026
Book Club with Todd Brotherson
- More information coming soon
November – December 2026
Book Club with Ariel Silver
- More information coming soon
Stories
Alumnus Bethany Laural Anderson Young (’07) and the Lasting Bonds of SVU
Long after classes end and degrees are framed, some connections refuse to fade. For alumna Bethany Laural Anderson Young (‘07), the relationships she formed as a student at Southern Virginia University have stood the test of time and, in the process, strengthened her connection to the university she first arrived at nearly 25 years ago.
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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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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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From University Motto to Life Motto: Taking “Learn that Life is Service” to Heart
When Major Jake Johnson (’11) stepped on campus as a freshman, Southern Virginia University’s motto “Learn that Life is Service” resonated deeply with him, impacting him and his wife not only during their time as students but years later as he has served around the world in the U.S. Army.
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Russell Watson’s Unexpected Dental Journey and SVU Connection
Russell Watson (’23) wasn’t planning on becoming a dentist when he started his undergraduate, but after several unexpected series of events, he is now part of the inaugural class at Lyon College’s brand new School of Dental Medicine. A program that coincidentally is being shaped by another Southern Virginia University alumnus: Burke Soffe, the school’s inaugural dean.
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A Life Led by Promptings: Alumnus Captain Larsen’s Homecoming Message to Southern Virginia University
At Southern Virginia University’s annual Homecoming forum on Oct. 17, Captain Hayes C. Larsen—U.S. Navy judge and SVU alumnus—testified how following promptings from the Lord has guided and protected his life, and how even missed promptings can become moments of learning.
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Learning That Lasts: SVU Alumna Stephanie Tuttle Wins National Award for Innovative Teaching
Southern Virginia University alumna and Fairfield Elementary School teacher Stephanie Tuttle (’15) was recently named one of only two educators nationwide to receive the 2025 John Larmer Lifelong Learning Award, a prestigious and national honor recognizing excellence in Project Based Learning (PBL).
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Finding Meaning through Poetry: Alumna Ella Foutz’s Debut Book Prepares for Release
When Ella Foutz (’24) was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in high school, she turned to writing as a way to make sense of her experience. One night, in a rush of creativity, she began putting her thoughts into words–a moment that would later inspire her debut poetry collection, “Lullabies for the Insomniacs,” set to be released November 4, 2025 by Lerner Publishing Group.
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Recording More Than Ordinances: Kyle Tetterton’s Meaningful Work in the Richmond Virginia Temple
For Kyle Tetterton (’20), working in the temple isn’t just a job, it’s a calling that has reshaped both his career and his faith. As recorder for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tetterton says he feels a deep sense of purpose each day, one that reminds him of the connections, lessons, and community he found during his time at Southern Virginia University.
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JD Drasbek
President of the Alumni Association
Adam Cubbage
VP of Networking of the Alumni Association
Amy Nuzman
VP of Gathering of the Alumni Association
Chrissy Egbert
VP of Communications
Paul Candland
VP of Networking of the Alumni Association
Kamryn Bradshaw-Meyer
Advancement & Alumni Coordinator
Jenna Stewart Anderson
Secretary of the Alumni Association
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