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University President Tracy Fitzsimmons greets guests at sesquicentenneial gala

Shenandoah University Launches Historic Campaign To Celebrate 150th Year

‘Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign’ aims to raise $100M

September 15, 2025

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce the public launch of “Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign,” the largest fundraising initiative in its 150-year history. This ambitious $100…

Shenandoah University Announces Challenge Grant From Mary Morton Parsons Foundation

$100,000 Grant Will Support The Hub For Innovators, Veterans and Entrepreneurs

April 17, 2023

Shenandoah University announced today the awarding of a $100,000 challenge grant received from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. This grant will support the Hub for…

Shenandoah Gifted Ownership of Property that Includes Residence Hall, Dining Facility

Vaden Family Makes One of the Largest Real Estate Donations in University’s History

October 28, 2022

Shenandoah University will soon own the Millwood Avenue property that includes South Campus Commons and Buzzins restaurant thanks to a generous donation by the Don…

Shenandoah University, Winchester Celebrate Ballfield Renovations

Ribbon cutting commemorated recent upgrades to Bridgeforth, Rotary fields

April 2, 2022

Shenandoah University and the city of Winchester celebrated the recent completion of the first phase of renovations at the baseball and softball fields at Jim…

Shenandoah University Celebrates ‘An Evening Under the Stars’

First fundraising event in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center raises more than $1 million for scholarships

April 10, 2018

Shenandoah University hosted its first major event in the new James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center on Saturday, April 7, “An Evening Under…