From the Desk of Seth D. Saunders, President
Welcome to the Virginia Beach Campus of South University.
The history of South University is one of success and growth. From humble beginnings in Savannah, Georgia in 1899, South University has a long tradition of providing quality education and quality graduates.
As President of the Virginia Beach Campus, I am looking forward to continuing this tradition. The campus is located in the growing neighborhood of Hampton Roads and is in an area of professional offices, which is a great setting for our students who will graduate, ready to pursue careers in their chosen profession. Virginia Beach has a history of supporting education, and I have the privilege of ensuring that South University will become a valued and committed partner in Virginia Beach for many years to come.
Our institution has undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines that range from criminal justice to healthcare management. As we grow, South University will look to add programs that support the needs of the businesses and industries in the greater Virginia Beach – Norfolk area.
Since our focus is on supporting our students as they pursue their educational goals and graduating quality professionals, we hire experienced faculty who will lead to excellent learning outcomes. Our faculty members have a combination of experience both in academic settings and in business or clinical settings. I personally take pride in seeing that our staff and faculty work tougher to provide the type of service that allows our students to focus on what is most important: learning.
I have heard it said that “education is not received. It is achieved.” I agree and believe that education can make the difference in the lives of all of our students and in the communities in which they live and work. That desire and passion to serve and achieve success is a common thread across all South University campuses. When you join South University, you are joining more than an established, successful university; you are joining a community of thousands who want to make a positive change in the world with education.
As you take some time to explore our Web site and our campus, it is my hope that you will want to learn more about how South University can help you or someone you know accomplish his or her educational and professional goals.
Best regards,
Seth D. Saunders
President