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Alignment with the Restored Church
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Founded by Local Latter-day Saints
In 1996, a group of Latter-day Saints in Virginia led by Glade M. Knight assumed responsibility for a local college and renewed it as a four-year, liberal arts college aligned with the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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All are Welcome
Southern Virginia University serves faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values. We invite and welcome all who will strive to live our standards and be kind to others.