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?

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

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