Professor of Business Law John Winn, JD, LLM, recently published an article, “Weaponizing the First Amendment: Best Practices for City Managers and Prosecutors,” in the Spring edition of the North ... Continue Reading ‘Weaponizing The First Amendment’ Dr.…
Blaire ’01 Stars in ‘Little Me’ at TheatreZone in Florida
Adolpho Blaire ’01 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is starring in “Little Me” in Southwest Florida, where he plays a total of eight characters all to “comic genius.” “As a comic character ... Continue Reading Blaire ’01 Stars in ‘Little…
Physician Assistant Studies & DMS Programs Showcased Diversity efforts related to curriculum and more are highlighted
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies program recently received attention for its efforts regarding inclusion, diversity and equity in an online article published by the PA Education Association ... Continue Reading Physician Assistant Studies & DMS…
Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and Teaches at Stagedoor Manor
Nick Lenz ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will direct, choreograph and teach at the internationally acclaimed Stagedoor Manor for nine weeks this summer. Stagedoor Manor is a performing ... Continue Reading Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and…
Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is the Narrative’ This May
“She Is the Narrative” gives voice to the voiceless through history and present times. Directed by Desirée Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), “She Is the Narrative” explores historical ... Continue Reading Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is…
New Dance Company Builds On A Thoroughly Shenandoah Foundation Artistic director, company dancers, and composers are Shenandoah alumni and students
In February 2024, a young dance company led by a Shenandoah University graduate and featuring dancers with Shenandoah degrees performed to music composed by Shenandoah students in a sold-out event ... Continue Reading New Dance Company Builds On…
Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25 Take Part in ‘The Lost Boys’ Workshop
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) took part in “The Lost Boys” workshop in New York last month. The 1987 film ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25…
Piedra ’23 Cast in New Brazilian Musical ‘Barba’
Caitlyn Piedra ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in a new musical by Carlos Bauzys and Kim Bixler based on the life of Fernando Barba, who is the man who founded the Brazilian ... Continue Reading Piedra ’23 Cast in New…
Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book on Music Therapy and Neurology
“Music Therapy and Music-Based Interventions in Neurology: Perspectives on Research and Practice,” a book co-edited by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., LPMT, ... Continue Reading Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book…
Shegogue ’23 Appointed First Pediatric ICU Music Therapist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Jamie Shegogue ’23, LPMT, MT-BC, (Bachelor of Music Therapy) has been appointed as the first Pediatric ICU Music Therapist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland, expanding the ... Continue Reading Shegogue ’23 Appointed First Pediatric…
Grant ’21 Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded a 2023 Craig Noel Award by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle in the category of Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Wins Outstanding Lead…
Myers ’22 and Moore ’23 Dance in Christmas Show at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently completed a Christmas contract performing in “Up on the Haustop” at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The holiday production was produced by Matt ... Continue Reading Myers ’22 and Moore ’23…
Dossett ’22 Cast in American Theatre Group’s ‘A Little Night Music’
Jack Dossett ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is playing the role of Henrik in American Theatre Group’s “A Little Night Music” alongside an all-star cast that includes Kate Baldwin, ... Continue Reading Dossett ’22 Cast in American…
Joyce ’23 Nominated for Helen Hayes Award in Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Category
Aidan Joyce ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was nominated for a 2024 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (Helen cohort) for his work in “Spring Awakening” with ... Continue Reading Joyce ’23 Nominated for Helen…
Backus ’17 Plays Role of Scout Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is playing the role of Scout Finch in the national tour of the Broadway production of Harper Lee's “To Kill a Mockingbird” through Feb. 25. Backus ... Continue Reading Backus ’17 Plays Role of…
12 Business Students To Gain Valuable Experience at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-13 Students To Work For NFL And Meet Professionals From Various Sports Organizations
Twelve School of Business sport management students will embark on an experiential learning trip from Feb. 6-13, leading up to and following Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, ... Continue Reading 12 Business Students To Gain…
Grant ’21 Highlighted as Up-and-Coming Star in Broadway Feature
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured as one of five rising stars to watch in Broadway.com’s “The Broadway Show.” The article and video highlighted a fun photoshoot ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Highlighted as Up-and-Coming…
Class of 2024 Dance Majors Travel to NYC, LA and Las Vegas for Professional Development
The senior dance class of 2024 had amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas over winter break. Eight senior dancers traveled to NYC from Dec. 16, through ... Continue Reading Class of 2024 Dance Majors…
Spice, Brayboy ’22 and Graham ’12 Reconnect in Nashville
Director of Collaborative Audio Arts and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., reconnected with Michaela Brayboy ’22 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative ... Continue Reading Spice, Brayboy ’22 and Graham…
Baldwin ’22 Presents New Art Song Concert in Miami
Julian Baldwin ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) will present “Real Things People Say,” a new art song concert at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami on Jan. 26, at the Chapel ... Continue Reading Baldwin ’22 Presents New Art…
Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s Excellence Award
The Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall, a venue established by Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies), was awarded the ... Continue Reading Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s…
Kabat ’23 Joins Trondson ’23 and Sheppard ’23 for National Tour of ‘Pretty Woman’
Connor Kabat ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined fellow classmates Devyn Trondson ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Taylor Sheppard ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in ... Continue Reading Kabat ’23 Joins Trondson ’23…
Esports Hosts Virginia High School League Esports Championship, Dec. 16 20 Teams Compete In Three Game Categories
The Shenandoah University Esports program hosted the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Fall 2023 Esports Championship on Dec. 16 at the Esports Arena on the main campus. Twenty teams from high ... Continue Reading Esports Hosts Virginia High School…
McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Presents Keynote at Douglass Day
David McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma) will present the closing keynote as part of Shenandoah University’s celebration of ... Continue Reading McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Presents…
Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society Launches Rainforest Products Etsy Store
The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and Shenandoah University students can't wait to share the items in this store, which are sustainably made from materials gathered in the ... Continue Reading Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s…
Navigating Economic Trends For 2024 Economic Summit Provides Insights, From Labor Market Shifts to Supply Chain Dynamics
The second annual Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Economic Summit, held at Shenandoah University on Nov. 15, attracted 315 participants from business, nonprofit, educational, and government sectors. ... Continue Reading Navigating Economic Trends For 2024…
Johnston ’23 Cast in New National Tour of ‘Shrek’
Riley Johnston ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently cast in the new national tour of “Shrek.” Johnston performs in the roles of Pig 2 and Dulocian. The tour begins in February ... Continue Reading Johnston ’23 Cast in New…
Brooke ’17 Performs with Thumpasaurus on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Natalie Brooke ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) played keyboard with the Los Angeles band Thumpasaurus on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Nov. 16. The group performed their hit song ... Continue Reading Brooke ’17 Performs with Thumpasaurus…
Meet An Accelerated Nursing Graduate: Alberto Morales ’21 Morales Is Continuing His Nursing Education at Shenandoah as a Student in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program
After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from George Mason University and spending years in the U.S. Army as a medic, Alberto Morales ’21, RN, made a shift in his life – he entered Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Meet An Accelerated Nursing Graduate:…
Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual VMEA Professional Development Conference
Shenandoah Conservatory faculty, students and alumni traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, from Nov. 16, through Nov. 18, to attend the 2023 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Annual Professional ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual…
Byrd ’21 Serves as International Convocation and ShenCommunity Guest Speaker
Ashayla Byrd ’21 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Arts in English) returned to Shenandoah on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to deliver a keynote speech at Shenandoah University’s 33rd International ... Continue Reading Byrd ’21 Serves as International…
Young ’23 Participates in New Musical Workshop for ‘To Sir with Love’
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is involved in the new musical workshop for “To Sir with Love.” The reading will be presented by Ogunquit Playhouse in November and is ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Participates in New…
Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10 and Chen ’99, ’01, ’02 Release Album Highlighting Venezuelan Composers
Violinist Dr. Marjory Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma – Quartet Studies, Artist Diploma – Violin) and pianist Dr. ... Continue Reading Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10…
Freeman ’21 Performs in ‘Grease’ with Royal Caribbean
After going on tour with “Sesame Street Live,” Kati Freeman ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) came home and began auditioning again. In May, she auditioned for “Grease” on Royal Caribbean in New ... Continue Reading Freeman ’21 Performs in ‘Grease’…
Grant ’21 Lands Lead Role in Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in Broadway’s “The Outsiders” as a lead performer in the role of Ponyboy. Grant joins Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brent Comer and Jason ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Lands Lead Role…
Shenandoah’s Profound Influence First-Gen Alumni Shares How Her Shenandoah Experience Transformed Her
LaVonda Taylor ’13, credits Shenandoah University with providing the support she needed to push past challenges and build a career dedicated to empowering the next generation of students. Taylor, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Profound Influence First-Gen Alumni…