Arts and Sciences Faculty News

Alumna Returns As Assistant Professor

Dr. Kathleen Lasick Wants to Provide Students With A Shenandoah Experience as Supportive as Her Own

A Shenandoah University graduate is returning to her alma mater this fall to teach as an assistant professor of biology.  Kathleen Lasick ’16, Ph.D., earned…

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CAS Faculty Member Vicky Spencer Co-Edits New Book

Work focuses on English learners with learning disabilities

A book co-edited by Vicky G. Spencer, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, IBA, professor and director of Shenandoah University’s Applied Behavior Analysis graduate program, is being released…

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Friday Faculty Spotlight: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology Allyson Degrassi, Ph.D.

Dr. Degrassi shares the experiences that made her an educator who provides students with abundant opportunities to define their own learning experiences

The Friday Faculty Spotlight, designed to help the entire university community to get to know our faculty members, has returned for 2023! This week, the…

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Shenandoah’s College of Arts & Sciences Welcomes New Leadership

Current Faculty Take On New Roles, While Additional Faculty Join The University

Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences has started the new academic year with familiar faces as new academic leaders.  Assistant Professor of Mathematics Lydia…

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Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand to Valley Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Radio Campaign

‘Double Shot (Of The Country’s Love)’ Aims to Give Nudge to Those on the Fence About Getting the Vaccine

The radio hit “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” made its debut nearly 60 years ago, and the version recorded by The Swingin’ Medallions in…

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Shenandoah Faculty Member Receives Poetry Accolade

Work By Lisa Wood Featured In Horror Collection

Shenandoah University Adjunct Assistant Professor of English Lisa Wood (L. Marie Wood), M.F.A., M.A., MBA, has been recognized in Library Journal for her contribution to…

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COIL Continues to Build SU’s Global Virtual Learning Opportunities

Collaborative Online International Learning program is the focus of the Barzinji Institute’s “Academic Practice” pillar

Shenandoah University, through a grant awarded to Director of Global Virtual Learning Younus Mirza, Ph.D., recently announced the formation of the Barzinji Institute for Global…

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Short Primer

A Shenandoah International Affairs Expert Offers His Perspective

Shenandoah University’s Henkel Family Chair in International Affairs and Professor of Political Science Eric K. Leonard, Ph.D., provides an expert’s look at what’s happening in…

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Friday Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, Ph.D.

Discover more about the professor of Hispanic studies and the joy he brings to his life and work

This week’s Friday Faculty Spotlight subject is Professor of Hispanic Studies Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, Ph.D. Dr. Pearce-Gonzales is the chair of the Department of Languages and…

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Friday Faculty Spotlight: Eric Leonard, Ph.D.

Discover How Political Science Professor Has Forged A Unique, Teaching-And-Student-Centered Career

Welcome to the Friday Faculty Spotlight, which today is on Professor of Political Science & Henkel Family Chair in International Affairs Eric K. Leonard, Ph.D.…

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