Shenandoah University’s College of Arts & Sciences pre-health program has a new director of pre-health education, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kate Divine ’08, ’10, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT. ... Continue Reading Divine Takes On Role With…
Law & History Alumni Profile: Jeffrey L. Harding ’81, History
After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, Jeffrey L. Harding ’81 began his first semester at Shenandoah University. Shenandoah was flexible with his admission and he ... Continue Reading Law & History Alumni Profile:…
Lessons Learned Field Hockey Alumna Learned Guidance and Leadership
Kaitlin Sommer Fleischmann ’11 first came to Shenandoah University to meet with former Shenandoah Field Hockey Coach Lois Bowers, but from the moment she stepped onto campus, she knew Shenandoah was ... Continue Reading Lessons Learned Field Hockey Alumna…
McCormick Civil War Institute Publishes Its First Book ‘So Much to Say’ Uses 29 Donated Letters to Tell Union Soldier’s Story
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute has published its first book—one that chronicles a Union soldier’s wartime experience and his beliefs on war, politics and the homefront. “So ... Continue Reading McCormick Civil War Institute Publishes…
MCWI Director Delivers Keynote for Commemoration & Directs Historical Tour C-SPAN Broadcasts Noyalas' Speech
On Saturday, July 13, McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI) Director Jonathan Noyalas '01, M.A., had the honor of delivering the keynote address for the National Park Service’s 155th anniversary ... Continue Reading MCWI Director Delivers Keynote for…
“Santa Girl” Hits The Big Screen Santa Girl is now in theaters nationwide and available for purchase at home
See “Santa Girl” At Home On-Demand! It will also be available on-demand starting Aug. 30. See “Santa Girl” in theaters locally! Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester will also premiere the movie on ... Continue Reading “Santa Girl” Hits The Big…
Shenandoah Hires ‘Santa Girl’ Director Blayne Weaver Weaver becomes director in residence as ‘Santa Girl’ premieres nationwide Aug. 30
Director Blayne Weaver, who directed “Santa Girl” at Shenandoah, brings Hollywood know-how to the university as the school’s first director in residence. I’m honored to be a part of Shenandoah. I ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Hires ‘Santa Girl’ Director…
One Artifact At A Time Shenandoah University Students Serve As Co-authors of Artifact-Driven History of Winchester
A group of Shenandoah University history majors are set to be published authors this year for their work on a book commemorating the 275th anniversary of the founding of Winchester, Virginia. The ... Continue Reading One Artifact At A Time…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners Honored Faculty and students receive award for inspiring others
Shenandoah University has presented this year’s Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to Assistant Professor of Religion Meredith Minister, Ph.D., and seniors Regine Bumper ’19 and Micah Earnhardt ’19. Dr. ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners…
Noyalas’ New Book Examines Race, Slavery & Emancipation Work To Be Published By University Press of Florida
The Director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., has received a contract from University Press of Florida (UPF) for his next book, “‘To Be Free Some ... Continue Reading Noyalas’ New Book Examines Race,…
Shenandoah Graduates Join The Peace Corps Two Alumnae Prepare To Travel Abroad To Make A Difference And Change The World
– By Rachel Deanne Sherman ’18 For the first time, two new Shenandoah alumnae will serve in the Peace Corps at the same time. Brenda Nieves ’18 and Maddie Albornoz ’18 leave for their programs in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Graduates Join The Peace…
Shenandoah University Names New Trustees Feldman, Minchew and Pruitt Appointed to the Board of Trustees
Shenandoah University has named Kyle W. Feldman, J. Randall (Randy) Minchew and Cecil Pruitt Jr., to Shenandoah University’s board of trustees; their membership became effective April 19. “We’re ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Names New Trustees…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented at Shenandoah University Three receive awards for ‘noble character’ and ‘fine spiritual qualities’
Shenandoah University presented one of its top honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to seniors Duasiané Benjamin ’18 and Karen Cornejo-Guillen ’18 at the College of Arts & Sciences Honors ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented…
Shenandoah Alumna Marin ‘17 Wins Fulbright Award Alumna Will Travel to Argentina to Teach English and Spread Awareness of Cultural Differences
Shenandoah University alumna Niulka Franco Marin ’17 is the recipient of a Fulbright Award, the first Shenandoah undergraduate alumna to ever win a Fulbright Award, and one of two undergraduate ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alumna Marin ‘17 Wins…
McCormick Civil War Institute Conference Hosts Annual Spring Conference, April 7 “Another Era in Our War Life: When the Home Front Became the Battle Front”
Shenandoah University McCormick Civil War Institute will host its annual spring conference, “Another Era in Our War Life: When the Home Front Became the Battle Front” on Saturday, April 7, in Hester ... Continue Reading McCormick Civil War Institute Conference…
Students Present At Sports Medicine Conference Exercise Science Department presents Shenandoah projects
A group of faculty and students from the Exercise Science department attended the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in February. Assistant Professor ... Continue Reading Students Present At Sports Medicine…
Shenandoah Alumna’s Bio Research Published Erin Weddle '16 Continues Her Biology Studies at UVA
The summer research of Erin Weddle ’16, has resulted in something that’s a first, at least within the five years Associate Professor of Biology Laurel Rodgers, Ph.D., has taught at Shenandoah – a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alumna’s Bio Research Published…
Carpenter Family Anchored to Shenandoah One Family. Four Shenandoah Alumni.
What do a musician, nurse, basketball player and scientist have in common? More than you might think, when they’re all members of the Carpenter family, which wouldn’t even exist without Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Carpenter Family Anchored to Shenandoah…
Alumnus Named 2016 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award Winner
Congratulations to Jonathan Noyalas ’01, who has been named one of the statewide Outstanding Faculty Award (OFA) winners for 2016. Noyalas serves as assistant professor of history and director of the ... Continue Reading Alumnus Named 2016 SCHEV Outstanding…
Ringing the Bell: Shenandoah’s English Graduates Well-Represented in Online Magazine
Quail Bell Magazine, an online magazine featuring stories of both real and unreal worlds, has tapped the work of two Shenandoah-connected writers. Six pieces by alumna Colleen Foster ’12 have appeared ... Continue Reading Ringing the Bell: Shenandoah’s English…
Meet Your Alumni Board Member: Bryan Newman ’99, ’04
"My experiences at SU changed my life. My hard work coupled with the opportunities provided at SU, afforded me preparation for a career I am passionate about and a connection to the community I value ... Continue Reading Meet Your Alumni Board Member:…
Allie King
Spanish graduate Allie King has been accepted to the Articulated Master’s program (Ed.M.) in TESOL at Teachers College, Columbia University. She previously earned a BA in French from Carnegie Mellon, ... Continue Reading Allie King
Michael Funkhouser ’98 Voted West Virginia’s 2013 Teacher of the Year
Michael Funkhouser ’98, an English teacher at East Hardy High School in Hardy County, W.Va., was voted West Virginia’s 2013 Teacher of the Year. He and his wife, Ann, were presented $5,000 and a new ... Continue Reading Michael Funkhouser ’98 Voted West…
Meet Your Alumni Board – David A. Hartley ’82
In a post-graduation conversation with Shenandoah President Dr. Robert Parker (1969-1982), David A. Hartley ’82 was offered an admissions counselor position at the university. Hartley had no other ... Continue Reading Meet Your Alumni Board –…
Meet Your Alumni Board Member – The Rev. Glenn Miller ’80
As a junior in high school, Glenn Miller ’80 visited Winchester to attend a summer program at Shenandoah University. Little did he know that four weeks one summer would lead to four years at a place ... Continue Reading Meet Your Alumni Board Member…
Meet Your Alumni Board Member – Ryan MacRae ’09
As a man who wears many hats, Ryan MacRae ’09 has added yet another hat to his collection—father. Ryan and his wife, Kamie Hagedorn ’01 MacRae, are the proud parents of identical twin boys, Robert ... Continue Reading Meet Your Alumni Board Member…