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Alexa Guadagnoli '26 Performing on the disney Fantasy

Shenandoah Dance Alum Travels the Globe Aboard the Disney Fantasy

Alexa Guadagnoli ’24 finishes her first contract with The Walt Disney Company

By Jace Gibson ’26 In summer 2025, Alexa Guadagnoli ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance) began a contract as a performer for Disney Cruise…

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Nathan Diaz

Diaz ’24 Joins Original Company of New Musical ‘Basura’

Nathan Diaz ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the original company of the new musical “Basura,” which will premiere at Alliance…

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Mathilde Handelsman

Handelsman ’20 Appointed Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University

Mathilde Handelsman ’20 (Doctor of Music Arts in Performance) was recently appointed assistant professor of piano performance at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,…

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Lizzie Pearson

Pearson ’25 Conducts Research in Roy Pain Lab at McGill University

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Pearson ’25 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) recently conducted research at McGill University in Canada as a member of the Roy Pain Lab, working…

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Donnie Hawkins

Hawkins ’27 Sings National Anthem at Denver Nuggets Basketball Game in Colorado

Donnie Hawkins ’27 (Bachelor of Music in Performance – Voice) will sing the national anthem for the Denver Nuggets NBA team’s game versus the San Antonio…

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Nick Lenz

Nick Lenz ’17 Selected for Inaugural Creative Direction Credential Program

Nick Lenz ’17 has been selected as one of only 10 educators to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Creative Direction Credential Program, a…

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Richard C. “Dick” Shickle Sr.

Honoring Shenandoah Leaders Who Strengthen and Inspire at the Top of Virginia

Members of the university’s community receive half of organization’s Greater Good Awards

Shenandoah University leaders, past and present, as well as alumni, recently received four of The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s eight Greater Good Awards, at…

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Mackenzie Enterline holds a plaque for the VATA Secondary Athletic Trainer of the Year award

Enterline Honored With Statewide Athletic Training Award

Shenandoah University Alum Named Secondary Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association

Mackenzie Enterline ’18, ’19 is the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Secondary Athletic Trainer of the Year. Enterline, who is the athletic trainer at Central High…

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Jessie Hooker-Bailey ’10, Jenny Ravitz-Brightman ’11, Camille Johnson ’14, and Frankie Ramirez ’16

Shenandoah Alumni Cabaret Returns to NYC, Honoring Legacy and Celebrating Community

The Shenandoah spirit lit up New York City on March 1, as alumni, students, and friends gathered for an unforgettable evening at the Shenandoah Alumni…

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