Avalon’s Fall 2024 Issue Is Live

December 11, 2024

The latest edition of the Avalon Literature & Arts Magazine is now live; check out the Fall 2024 issue at su.edu/avalon.

The Avalon editorial team sends its heartfelt thanks to all of the contributors and to all of those who shared their work. This also continues to include work by students outside of Shenandoah University. These efforts make the magazine possible, and Avalon appreciates everyone’s work.

Read, enjoy, and please consider submitting for the Spring 2025 edition when submissions open again in January. Questions? Contact avalon@su.edu or Jon Udelson, Ph.D., at judelson@su.edu.

A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

August 19, 2026

A Man and His Music: Paul Anka Performs Two Sold-Out Shows at Shenandoah University

Legendary singer-songwriter enchants crowd with pair of performances sponsored by Cecil Pruitt, Jr.

August 19, 2026

A Shenandoah student sits at a table with two older adults as they make Valentine's Day cards.

Shenandoah University Piloting New Lifelong Learning Program

As SAGE Scholars, older adults will be able to attend college classes alongside Shenandoah students

August 18, 2026

Director Of Shenandoah’s PMHNP Program Featured On Podcast

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., recently appeared on Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast that explores the use of psychotherapy by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

August 17, 2026

Stock image of a stethoscope on a sky blue background.

Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Program Students Distinguish Themselves On National Stage

Student PAs recognized as leaders and scholars

August 14, 2026

Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate, holds her book, "Larry and Bob" as she answers student questions at Sully Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of Shenandoah University's Camp Read A Lot. She is smiling, has long silver hair, and is wearing glasses and a blue button-up shirt.

A Story Shared, And Memories Made

Author Karen Schaufeld delights Camp Read A Lot with her book, “Larry and Bob”

August 13, 2026

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