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#KnightVision: Meet Moriah
Art Major from Idaho
“Because Southern Virginia is a place of spirituality, professors will bring up aspects of the gospel and apply it to what we’re talking about in class … [and] I’m able to center everything that I’ve learned about with Jesus Christ.”
Link to News ArticleMoriah’s Story![Jacob Taloa speaking at commencement](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jacob_Taloa-e1704752527631.jpg)
#KnightVision: Meet Jacob
Biochemistry Major from California
“I didn’t think it was possible [to become a doctor], but the mentorship of my professors and the spiritual environment of SVU gave me clarity to know that I could do it.”
Link to news articleJacob’s Story![Kenneth Black](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20220502_MAR_Kenneth-Black_RW_0639-2048x1365-1.jpg)
#KnightVision: Meet Kenneth
Philosophy Major from Oregon and Ph.D. candidate at MIT
“When I got the news that I was accepted into my dream program, Dr. Jones was the second person I called after my mom. That moment when I could finally tell my mentor and friend that we made it, that was precious.
Southern Virginia University lifted me up and then launched me to heights I never would have imagined.”
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#KnightVision: Meet Crystal
Crystal Cleveland, LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR FROM NEW JERSEY
“I was privileged to have so many professors at Southern Virginia that made such a huge impact on me. They really provide a rigorous education and care about the foundation that you’re building for yourself.”
Link to news articleCrystal’s Story![Mckenzie Kitchen](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mckenzie_Kitchen.png)
#KnightVision: Meet Mckenzie
Music Major from Texas
NYC-based Vocal Instructor
Performer/Production Assistant at Carnegie Hall
“The thing I value most about my time at [Southern Virginia] and what I will carry forward with me into my bright future is the friends that I have made.”
Link to news articleMckenzie’s Story![Matthew Valentine](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20220125_MTF_Matthew-Valentine_RW_0414-e1710865605271.jpg)
#KnightVision: Meet Matthew
Psychology Major from Texas
“The thing I value most about my time at [Southern Virginia] and what I will carry forward with me into my bright future is the friends that I have made.”
Link to news articleMatthew’s Story