Arts and Sciences Faculty News

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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Professor’s Book Examines Masculinity in Chicanx and Mexican Literature

Bryan Pearce-Gonzales writes about masculine relationships and what it signifies to be a Mexican male

Professor of Hispanic Studies Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, Ph.D., recently published his first book, “Societal Constructions of Masculinity in Chicanx and Mexican Literature: From Machismo to Feminist…

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Mathematics Professor Selected for Prestigious Program

Chase Mathison will become a member of Project NExT for Math Faculty

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Chase Mathison, Ph.D., has been selected for the prestigious Project NExT for junior mathematics faculty. The NExT in Project NExT stands…

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CAS Math and English Faculty Expertise Draws Attention

OShaughnessy Featured by Colleges of Distinction and Taylor by the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah University College of Arts & Sciences Dean of Student Success and Associate Math Professor Jessica OShaughnessy, Ph.D., is featured in this article “How to…

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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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College of Arts & Sciences News: Winter 2021

Faculty present and publish, students share Valentine's Day wishes with seniors, and One Big Question events inform

Exercise Science Department Chair and Assistant Professor Barry Parker, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Jessica Sansone, Ph.D., are presenting on the “Importance of a…

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Shenandoah Psych Professor’s Children’s Book Set For Release

‘Mushroom Rain’ Scheduled For Spring 2022 Publication

“Mushroom Rain,” a children’s book by Shenandoah University Psychology Professor Laura K. Zimmermann, Ph.D., has been picked up by Sleeping Bear Press and is slated to…

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College of Arts & Sciences Faculty News: Fall/Winter 2020

Faculty win top awards and see work accepted for publication

Division of Applied Technology Director Anne Marchant, Ph.D., (pictured) received the Dr. John Noftsinger Leadership Award at the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council’s annual Tech Nite…

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Writing For Another Realm

Horror Novelist and Shenandoah Assistant Professor L. Marie Wood’s Latest Book Set To Appear Just Before Halloween

Vampires. The afterlife. These are just a couple of the subjects Adjunct Assistant Professor of English Lisa Wood (L. Marie Wood), M.F.A., explores in her…

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