2025

Feature Story

Preparing to Protect Wildlife Species at Southern Virginia University

April 23, 2025 — Chase Pope (‘25) is a big fan of wildlife diversity, and the desire to protect wildlife from a current mass extinction of animals has led him to study biology, which will prepare him for his desired career in wildlife conservation.

Feature Story

How SVU Changed My Life

April 21, 2025 — The following essay was shared by the author at Southern Virginia University’s annual Founder’s Day forum on April 18.

Feature Story

Launch Center Dedicated to Chairman of the Board Hugh and Cindy Redd at Annual Founder’s Day Forum

April 19, 2025 — On Apr. 18, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to celebrate the second annual Founder’s Day Forum and honor Chairman of the Board Hugh Redd and his wife, Cindy, for their nearly two decades of service and dedication to the university. 

Spotlight

Turning a Political Science Degree into a Career in Healthcare

April 18, 2025 — Majoring in political science, Cameron Gabrylczyk (‘25) originally planned to become an attorney after graduation. But after discovering an interest in healthcare administration, Gabrylczyk is utilizing the support of his professors to apply his major to his new career path.

Speeches

The Divine Unity of Faith and Freedom with Former Congressman Richard Swett and CEO Katrina Swett

April 8, 2025 — On April 4, the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to listen to former congressman Richard Swett and CEO Katrina Lantos Swett speak on the importance of faith and the freedom to exercise it.

Spotlight

How Tennis Shaped Mason Pitcher’s Student and Mission Experience

April 8, 2025 — While exploring college options after graduating from high school, Mason Pitcher (‘27) found himself drawn to Southern Virginia University because it not only provided him the opportunity to continue playing tennis, but also allowed him to stay closely connected with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an essential factor for him.

Spotlight

Taking Advantage of Every Experience and Opportunity on Campus

April 4, 2025 — Preparing to enter her senior year, Lauren Fowler (‘26) has fully embraced the opportunity and ability to participate in everything that interests her at Southern Virginia University, both in her studies and extracurriculars.

Spotlight

Rekindling Faith and Purpose Through Teammates and Institute: Harrison Moore’s Story

March 25, 2025 — After experiencing an injury that benched him from playing baseball in junior college and some family difficulties, Harrison Moore (’25) found himself unsure of what he wanted or which path to take in his life. After deciding to attend Southern Virginia University at his sister’s invitation, Moore found belonging and purpose through his teammates and institute classes.

Spotlight

Finding New Opportunities to Pursue Art at Southern Virginia University

March 24, 2025 — Amelia Osterman ('27) is a double major in design and fine arts with a business minor who has created her own unique art education at Southern Virginia University by actively seeking opportunities to develop her skills on campus and learn of new career opportunities.

News Release

“Oklahoma!” Hits the Stage in a High-Energy Production

March 24, 2025 — Student and alumni actors took to the stage for a rip-roaring, high-energy western musical as Southern Virginia University’s theatre program performed the historic production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s “Oklahoma!” on March 7, 8, and 13-15. 

News Release

“The Sermon on the Mount” Stained Glass Unveiled at Southern Virginia University

March 21, 2025 — On Tuesday, March 11, the campus community, university friends, and special guests gathered in the Main Hall Ballroom for the unveiling ceremony of the stained glass “Sermon on the Mount,” generously donated to the university by the Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley family.

Spotlight

How Kevin Salins is Investing in His Eternal Family at Southern Virginia University

March 20, 2025 — Looking for a way towards his next steps in life, design major Kevin Salins (‘25) started looking into colleges and heard about Southern Virginia University from a family friend who was a current student. He felt a spiritual prompting that it would be the right school to go to, and since coming to Southern Virginia University, he has found confidence in himself and an eternal family.