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Shenandoah University has received national recognition as a college of distinction for its individualized and engaging education and its student success and satisfaction.
Shenandoah earned recognition for its many student-centered programs, including first-year seminars; programs in service-learning and diversity and global learning; interdisciplinary programs; collaborative assignments and projects; capstone projects; and study abroad programs and internships.
Why Shenandoah?
Silvia Murcia, ’20
Richmond, Virginia
Silvia was born in a village of 200 people nestled among the mountains of Honduras. She traveled thousands of miles — sleeping in the desert, crawling through cacti, and experiencing life inside a detention center and maximum security prison — to finally become a graduate physician assistant student at Shenandoah University.
"When I was accepted to Shenandoah, I couldn’t believe it. Five years ago I was thinking about this moment, and now I’m here. It means everything to me. It was the best decision.”
Physician Assistant Studies

Why Shenandoah?
Roman Banks, '21
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Roman is the first African-American to play Evan Hansen, the title role in the Tony-winning Broadway smash “Dear Evan Hansen!” He first performed the role on December 12, 2018.
"I’ve received endless amounts of messages from people of color, both young and old, telling me how much it means to them that I’m playing the role. This opportunity is, in every essence of the phrase, a dream come true.”
Musical Theatre

Why Shenandoah?
Ashley Stone, ’20
Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
Ashley is a big sports fan, and basketball has always been a big part of her life. Her goal is to become an occupational therapist to make a difference in the lives of others.
“This year, the women's basketball team was the 8th seed heading into the ODAC tournament — the lowest seed to ever win the ODAC championship! We made school and ODAC history~ I am so happy I was a part of this.”
Occupational Therapy
Psychology

Why Shenandoah?
Alice Davenport, '19
Mechanicsville, Virginia
"I work in the emergency room, which has benefited me because it put together concepts I have learned in the classroom and applied to real life."
Nursing
Psychology

Why Shenandoah?
Andrew Kappel, '21
Jarrettsville, Maryland
"At Shenandoah, I get to combine my interests in data science, business and sports management with my academics studies. All this will help me in my future career in sports analytics."
Mathematics
Data Science
Sport Management

Shenandoah Today

Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage at Shenandoah
Event Highlights One Big Question’s ‘What Makes a Great President?’
Shenandoah University showcases the country’s three leading scholars on former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson during a panel discussion on March 18. Patricia O’Toole, John Milton Cooper and Thomas J. Knock, the three preeminent scholars on Wilson and ... Continue Reading Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage…

Shenandoah to renovate and improve baseball, softball fields
University enters agreement with City of Winchester to manage fields in Jim Barnett Park
Shenandoah University’s baseball and softball teams will soon have improved fields to call home. On Monday, Shenandoah University entered into a partnership with the City of Winchester to assume the management of four baseball and softball fields in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah to renovate and improve…

Women’s History Month Kicks Off at Shenandoah
Event offers screenings, discussions and panels
Women’s History Month at Shenandoah University kicks off with a screening of the movie “Harriet” and culminates in a discussion panel of local female entrepreneurs. The 2020 Women’s History Month at Shenandoah and across the U.S. celebrates the ... Continue Reading Women’s History Month Kicks Off…




