News
Largest Daytime Institute in Eastern U.S. Dedicated on Campus
Burke Olsen and Kaitlyn Smith · April 2, 2009
A new 18,000 square-foot university ward and Institute building was dedicated on the campus of Southern Virginia University on Sunday, March 28.
Art Professor Makes History at the Louvre
Burke Olsen · March 17, 2009
Barbara Crawford, a professor of art at Southern Virginia University, is making history as an assistant to the famous American painter Cy Twombly, who was given a rare opportunity to create a painting that will cover a ceiling in the Louvre—a singular honor and a first for an American.
New Director and Volunteer for Career Development Center
Burke Olsen · March 3, 2009
Southern Virginia University has added a new director and a volunteer counselor in the Career Development Center to help students identify career interests and more effectively transition to the fulltime jobs after graduation.
SVU President Appointed to AALE Board of Trustees
Georgi Ana Smith · February 17, 2009
Southern Virginia University President Rodney K. Smith has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the American Academy for Liberal Education, the organization that has accredited the university since 2000.
New Café to Open Friday
Burke Olsen · February 3, 2009
Southern Virginia University will open a new café, Jonzzey’s, in the remodeled student center Friday, Feb. 6, at 11:45 a.m.
President and Sister Faust Awarded University’s Highest Honor
Burke Olsen · November 10, 2008
President James E. Faust, former 2nd Counselor in the First Presidency, and his wife, Ruth Wright, Sunday were honored posthumously with Southern Virginia University’s Leader-Servant Award—the highest honor given by the university.
2008 Service Award Recipients Announced
Holland Newton · August 29, 2008
At its opening academic ceremony today, Southern Virginia University president Rodney K. Smith announced the recipients of the Ed and Cheiko Okazaki Distinguished Service Award.
Convocation to be Held Friday
Ashley Henderson · August 28, 2008
Southern Virginia University will hold convocation on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Activity Center. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
SVU Hires Chief Operations and Systems Officer
Burke Olsen · July 30, 2008
Southern Virginia University President Rodney K. Smith announced the appointment of Scott Y. Doxey as chief operations and systems officer.
SVU Awarded Reaccreditation
Burke Olsen · July 26, 2008
In a letter sent this week to Southern Virginia University, the president of the American Academy for Liberal Education, the body that awarded accreditation to the university five years ago, announced that reaccreditation has been awarded for the usual five year period.