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Shenandoah University Receives National Acclaim As A 2024-25 College of Distinction

SU recognized for providing a high-quality undergraduate education

Shenandoah University has been named a 2024-25 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The…

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Noyalas Sheds Light On Often Overlooked Civil War Battle In Newest Book

‘The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah’ explores the Battle of Cool Spring’s significance during the 1864 Valley Campaign

Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University, has released a new book that takes an in-depth look at…

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Shenandoah University Names New Athletic Director

DeShon Foxx Excited To Lead Shenandoah Athletics

DeShon Foxx has been named Shenandoah University’s seventh athletic director after an internal search, SU President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D, announced on Friday. Foxx will begin…

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Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing Myth about High-pitched Classical Singing

A long-held belief among voice pedagogues and scientists is that the highest pitches sung by operatic sopranos – like Mozart’s famous “Queen of the Night”…

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Shenandoah University Esports Welcomes Familiar Faces To New Roles In 2024

Alyssa Duran officially took over at the helm of the program in April after serving as interim director

Shenandoah University Esports has seen some familiar faces assume leadership roles within the program – including at the very top – so far in 2024.…

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Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and…

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Lori Şen Appointed Assistant Professor of Vocal Pedagogy

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Lori Şen, D.M.A., as assistant professor of vocal pedagogy beginning August 2024. Turkish mezzo-soprano and Fulbright alumna Dr. Şen…

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Maja Tremiszewska Appointed Assistant Professor of Music, Vocal Coaching

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Maja Tremiszewska, D.M.A., as assistant professor of music, vocal coaching beginning August 2024. Dr. Tremiszewska is a classically trained…

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Shenandoah’s Gavin Horning, Elise Velasquez Win ODAC’s Highest Individual Awards

Horning and Velasquez voted the recipients of the Harry G. 'Doc' Jopson and Marjorie Berkley awards

For the first time since the 2014-15 season, one school has collected the conference’s highest individual honors with the announcement of the Marjorie Berkley and…

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Heidi Hau Appointed Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Performance

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Heidi Hau, M.M., as assistant professor of piano performance beginning August 2024. She succeeds Assistant Professor of Piano Alexander…

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