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Tyrone Parker ’17 Celebrates 10 Years of Impact Through the TAP Foundation

A decade ago, Tyrone A. Parker II ’17 set out to remove the financial barriers that once stood in his way as a student. Today,…

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August 2026 Class Notes

August 2026 Class Notes

On July 6, Thomas Wilkins (C ’78, ’03) was featured in an article by AFR News, The Black Media Authority entitled “Two conductors, two paths…

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Athena Michael '11

Alumna Honors Greek Heritage by Partnering with Shenandoah Conservatory

What began as a series of porch conversations and long walks during the COVID-19 pandemic evolved into an international artistic collaboration connecting Shenandoah University students…

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Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26, a Shenandoah University physician assistant studies student, is the 2026 Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants’ PA Student of the Year, holding the award plaque with her name on it and standing in front of a poster with all the year's VAPA winners on it.

SU Student Honored as VAPA Student of the Year

Award reflects strength of both Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26 and Shenandoah’s physician assistant studies program

Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26, a Shenandoah University physician assistant studies student, is the 2026 Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants’ PA Student of the Year. According…

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Group photo of the Shenandoah Conservatory/Shenandoah University musical theatre class of 2026.

Musical Theatre Success Streak Continues

Shenandoah Conservatory graduates gain 100% representation yet again

For the fourth consecutive year, every new graduate of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre program has secured representation with managers and…

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Byron Mitchell '14, '20

Two-time alum opens football training and mentoring program

Byron Mitchell ’14, ’20 recently started his own company, Byron Mitchell Performance, LLC (BMP Program), a football training and mentoring program in Virginia Beach, Virginia.…

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Jeremiah Shaw '11

Jeremiah Shaw ’11 Earns Chamber Music America’s Album of the Year

“Edge of the Storm,” the newest release from the Telegraph Quartet, featuring cellist and founding member Jeremiah Shaw ’11, (Bachelor of Music in music production…

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2025-2026 Occupational Therapy Grads Receive Awards

Honors encompass four programs

Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy is home to four programs, designed to serve students learning on a variety of schedules and with differing goals…

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A balloon sculpture featuring red, gold and white balloons surrounds a lit "40" sign in the Hazel-Pruitt Armory at Shenandoah University to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Children's Literature Conference.

Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Books and Reading Inspire Magic and Meaning During a Celebratory Year

Third-grade teacher Grace Bittle wiped tears from her eyes as she spoke with her favorite children’s author, Joanna Ho, following a Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature…

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June and July 2026 Class Notes

In May, Cecil “Bill” Pierce (C ’74) retired after 26 years of teaching computer science at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.   On June 5, Oneika…

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