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Winchester, VA

70 Miles West of Washington, DC

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Shenandoah Today

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Shenandoah University To Hold Special Performance To Benefit SSMT Living Legacy Endowment Fund

Original ‘Jersey Boy’ J. Robert Spencer headlines ensemble cast of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre alumni

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Shenandoah University Participating In 2025 Virginia Private College Week

Prospective students who visit from July 21-26 will be entered to win an Amazon gift card and are eligible for an application fee waiver

Shenandoah University Announces 2025 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners

Liberty Tennyson ’25, Logan Williams ’24 receive national award in recognition of service to others

Shenandoah University Named A 2025-26 College Of Distinction

SU recognized nationally for its commitment to exceptional undergraduate education for the sixth time

Shenandoah University Celebrates Record Number Of Graduates At 2025 Commencement

SU has over 1,500 eligible graduates from the 2024-25 academic year

Shenandoah University, Laurel Ridge Community College Establish Guaranteed Admissions Agreement

New program opens direct pathway for students to complete a four-year degree

Shenandoah University To Celebrate 2025 Commencement On May 24

Ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m., will recognize over 1,500 graduates from 2024-25 academic year

Shenandoah University School Of Business Hosts Fifth Legacy Golf Tournament

Event Raises Over $92,500 For Legacy Scholarship, Awarding $25,000 To Five Local Business Students

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