Arts & Sciences Alumni

Three Books, One Season

Religion Assistant Professor Driving Force Behind A Trio of Works Published In Fall 2018

Shenandoah University Assistant Professor of Religion Meredith Minister, Ph.D., saw three of her books published this fall. She served as co-editor, with Sarah J. Bloesch,…

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‘Flying’ Into Health

Exercise Science Department Uses Quidditch To Inspire Activity

For the last couple of summers, Shenandoah University’s Department of Exercise Science has concerned itself with quaffles and bludgers, and golden snitches and broomsticks, as…

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Shenandoah Professor Demonstrates ‘Heartfulness’ At The United Nations

Heartfulness Meditation: Live a Heart-Centered Life

Professor and Director of Gender & Women’s Studies Petra Schweitzer, Ph.D., is a beloved colleague and faculty member at Shenandoah University, well-known for her enthusiasm,…

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Artist Shares Paintings and Wisdom with Shenandoah University

Kushnir’s landscape paintings reveal the magnificent beauty of the Shenandoah Valley

On Oct. 2, students, faculty and residents of Winchester, Virginia, gathered around Andrei Kushnir, renowned oil painter, to welcome 18 of his artworks on display…

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Documentary Course Puts Students’ Lives Through a Lens

Filmmaker and Journalist Helps Future Filmmakers Hone Their Skills

Fall 2018 introduced a rebuilt course to Shenandoah University. Assistant Professor of Media & Communication Glenn Osten Anderson M.F.A., M.St., restarted Film 371: Documentary Filmmaking.…

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Acclaimed Professor Talks Current Topics In Biomedical Ethics

University of Virginia's James Childress Visits Shenandoah for James A. Davis Lectures in Religion

A well-known name in biomedical ethics will take the podium for the upcoming James A. Davis Lectures In Religion. James F. Childress, Ph.D., professor emeritus…

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McCormick Civil War Institute Uncovers Little-Known History of Civil War

New Journal Highlights Shenandoah Valley Stories and People

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute illuminates some little-known history of the Shenandoah Valley with the release of volume two of its Journal of the…

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Exploring A New Academic Dimension

First in Virginia to offer Bachelors Degrees in Virtual Reality (VR)

Shenandoah University is taking a global leap in experiential learning with the rollout of two new virtual reality degrees and an exciting partnership with a…

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Famed Character Actor Visits Shenandoah

Stephen Tobolowsky Talks With Students About Craft; Showing Up; And Adding To, Rather Than Subtracting From, Life To Achieve Happiness

Legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky wrapped up a three-day visit to Winchester with an Oct. 8 question-and-answer session with Shenandoah University students in an appearance…

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Avalon Literary Magazine Enters New Publication Season

Semester begins with new and returning staff and fresh creative works

By Rachel Deanne Sherman ’18 As Shenandoah University students adjust to the new semester, Avalon literary magazine’s team is preparing the publication’s fall 2018 edition.…

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