History Alumni

Noyalas Sheds Light On Often Overlooked Civil War Battle In Newest Book

‘The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah’ explores the Battle of Cool Spring’s significance during the 1864 Valley Campaign

Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University, has released a new book that takes an in-depth look at…

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Harding Library of Law & History Officially Named

Davis Hall Space Reflects Alumni Family’s Affection for the University

The new name of the library in Shenandoah University’s Davis Hall honors a family of alumni with a deep connection to the university.  The Harding…

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Noyalas ’01 Honored By Josephine School Community Museum and African-American Cultural Center

He received the accolade alongside former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust, Ph.D., and 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year Jeff Keller

On Thursday, Sept. 7, Jonathan A. Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute, was honored by the Josephine School Community Museum…

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McCormick Civil War Institute Celebrates Completion of Two Projects

A new book and an interpretative handout are available now

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute prides itself on creating opportunities for students to engage in research and the real-world work of historians. Recently, two…

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Noyalas’ New Book Details African American Experience During Civil War

‘Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era’ is available now

Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah’s McCormick Civil War Institute, recently published his book “Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil…

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App Uses Augmented Reality To Recreate History

‘Through Their Eyes’ Provides In-Depth Look at Battle of Cool Spring

A new app that recreates scenes from the 1864 Battle of Cool Spring is now available for download. Through Their Eyes is a collaboration between…

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Check out C-SPAN for Episodes on American History

Shenandoah Historian Jonathan Noyalas Speaks on Civil War-Related Topics

Throughout March, C-SPAN’s American History TV has been featuring presentations in which Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute Jonathan Noyalas, ’01, M.A., talks about…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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