During the Spring 2025 semester, the Health Policy class taught by Aaron Blight, Ed.D., assistant professor of public health, traveled to the nation’s capital to experience firsthand how health policy ... Continue Reading Public Health Class Gets Firsthand…
Shenandoah University Announces 2025 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners Liberty Tennyson ’25, Logan Williams ’24 receive national award in recognition of service to others
Shenandoah University presented the 2025 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to recent graduates Liberty Tennyson ’25 and Logan Williams ’24, ’28 at its Baccalaureate service on May 23. Each year, the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces 2025 Algernon…
Shenandoah University Named A 2025-26 College Of Distinction SU recognized nationally for its commitment to exceptional undergraduate education for the sixth time
Shenandoah University has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction in recognition of its commitment to providing students with a transformative undergraduate experience. This is the sixth straight ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Named A 2025-26…
Shenandoah Esports Students, Faculty Work At Prestigious Event Denz ’27, Buch ’25, Neukam and Burnett filled various roles at Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup
In May, students, faculty and staff from Shenandoah University’s esports program traveled to Arlington, Texas, to work at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC), the country’s largest annual ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Students, Faculty Work…
Shenandoah University Celebrates Record Number Of Graduates At 2025 Commencement SU has over 1,500 eligible graduates from the 2024-25 academic year
Shenandoah University celebrated the largest group of eligible graduates in its 150-year history at its 2025 University Commencement on May 24 at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Celebrates Record Number…
Shenandoah University Announces 2025 SURE Winners 18 students were recognized for their outstanding research in 10 award categories
Eighteen Shenandoah University students were among the winners of the 2025 Shenandoah University Research Expo (SURE), which took place on April 29-30 in Hazel-Pruitt Armory on SU’s main campus. With ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces 2025 SURE…
Shenandoah University Announces Winners of the 2025 Student Leadership Awards A total of 53 individuals and organizations were nominated for 12 awards
Shenandoah University announced the 2025 winners of the Student Leadership Awards during a ceremony in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room, on April 27. This year’s awards had a total of 53 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces Winners of…
Shenandoah University Sends Students On Experiential Learning Trip To The NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four Students gained sport management experience working at the event and networked with industry professionals
This spring, Shenandoah sent a group of students to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Final Four in San Antonio, Texas, to gain hands-on experience in the field of sport management. The trip, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Sends Students On…
Shenandoah University, Laurel Ridge Community College Establish Guaranteed Admissions Agreement New program opens direct pathway for students to complete a four-year degree
Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge Community College are expanding their longstanding partnership to provide better access to a college education, facilitate student transfer from community ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University, Laurel Ridge Community…
Shenandoah Students Creating VR Experience That Follows The Lewis And Clark Trail ‘Following in Their Footsteps’ immerses users in key moments, stories of the famed cross-country expedition
A team of students at Shenandoah University is wrapping up work on a groundbreaking virtual reality project that will change how people learn about and experience the famed Lewis and Clark ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students Creating VR Experience…
Shenandoah University To Celebrate 2025 Commencement On May 24 Ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m., will recognize over 1,500 graduates from 2024-25 academic year
Shenandoah University will celebrate its 2025 University Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. This year’s ceremony will celebrate over ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate 2025…
Shenandoah University School Of Business Hosts Fifth Legacy Golf Tournament Event Raises Over $92,500 For Legacy Scholarship, Awarding $25,000 To Five Local Business Students
The Shenandoah University School of Business hosted its fifth Legacy Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 24, at the Winchester Country Club, raising more than $92,500 for the Legacy Scholarship, which ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University School Of Business…
Shenandoah University, Navy Federal Unveil New Mural That Honors Veterans Artist John Zerbe's 'Above and Beyond' portray's transition from military to civilian life
By Jace Gibson ’26 In honor of military appreciation month, Shenandoah University unveiled a new mural, designed and installed on the exterior of Shingleton Hall by veteran artist John C. Zerbe, in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University, Navy Federal Unveil…
Shenandoah University Announces The Addition Of Its First Fraternities Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau to join SU in Fall 2025
Shenandoah University continues to expand its Greek life opportunities for students, as it will add two fraternities beginning in Fall 2025. Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau will be the first national ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces The Addition…
Shenandoah Student Accepted to Top Summer Research Internships Professor Calls Mackenzie “Mac” Watkins ’26 A ‘Shining Example of the Best of Our Students’
It’s not often that a student must choose between two prestigious summer research programs. Mackenzie “Mac” Watkins ’26 was accepted out of 400 applicants for a University of Virginia Summer Research ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Student Accepted to Top…
Shenandoah University Partners With Red Fox Creamery For 150th Anniversary Ice Cream Flavor ‘Buzzy’s Birthday Blast’ is now available at the local creamery, located on the Old Town Winchester walking mall
Shenandoah University has teamed up with Red Fox Creamery in Winchester, Virginia, to release a sweet treat for all to enjoy while celebrating the university’s sesquicentennial in 2025. Red Fox ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Partners With Red…
Shenandoah University Selected To Receive The IIE American Passport Project Grant Grant empowers U.S. students to study abroad, take advantage of international opportunities
Shenandoah University was selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Shenandoah students to obtain their ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Selected To Receive…
Student Government Association Announces New Executive Council Council Members Inaugurated on April 24
Written by Natalie Gales ’25 On Thursday, April 24, the Student Government Association held its inauguration ceremony for the 2025-26 Executive Council in the Pruitt Health & Life Sciences ... Continue Reading Student Government Association Announces New…
Meet Miss Apple Blossom Festival 2025 Kira Sledge ’28 is a first-year musical theatre student at Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University first-year musical theatre student Kira Sledge ’28 is experiencing her first Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in a unique way: as Miss Apple Blossom 2025. Sledge, who is from ... Continue Reading Meet Miss Apple Blossom Festival…
Conservatory Performs Receives Grant for Theatre Productions Crescent Cities Charities Award Will Benefit Two Shows
A $10,000 grant from Crescent Cities Charities, Inc., will support two Shenandoah University theatre productions mounted as part of the 2025-26 Conservatory Performs season. Crescent Cities ... Continue Reading Conservatory Performs Receives Grant for…
Shenandoah University Professor Melissa Hartman Publishes Special Education Textbook Assistant Professor of Special Education Imparts 38 Years of Wisdom
By Natalie Gales ’25 Earlier this year, Assistant Professor of Special Education Melissa Hartman, Ed.D., published the textbook “Foundations of Special Education: Transcending Barriers” through ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Professor Melissa Hartman…
Shenandoah University Awards Honorary Doctorate To Malaysian Prime Minister President Tracy Fitzsimmons conferred Doctor of Laws to Anwar bin Ibrahim during visit to Malaysia
On behalf of Shenandoah University, President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree to Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar bin Ibrahim, in early April. Anwar was ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Awards Honorary Doctorate…
Shenandoah University Unveils New Athletics Bus Design New wrap, developed in partnership with Varsity Travel, heralded as a show of commitment to SU Athletics
Shenandoah University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in partnership with Varsity Travel, unveiled a new look for one of its team buses during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, at SU’s ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Unveils New Athletics…
Shenandoah Immersive Technology & Business Students Jointly Travel To South Africa GEL Trip Provides Opportunity To Work With South African University and Develop New Ideas
Shenandoah University immersive technology and entrepreneurship/business students melded their disciplines in a unique way, traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, in April for a Global Experiential ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Immersive Technology & Business…
Shenandoah University Hosts an Author Reading Event for Alicia Cahalane Cahalane Visits Shenandoah University's Smith Library for a Semesterly Author Reading Event
By Jace Gibson, '26 As a part of a semesterly guest writer series, Shenandoah University’s English Department invited Alicia Cahalane, author of the novellas “Room Service Please,” “Restless,” and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Hosts an Author…
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Remains Highly Ranked By U.S. News & World Report PA program named No. 1 in Virginia; SU’s physical therapy program jumps 41 spots in latest grad school rankings
Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program continues to rank among the nation’s best according to U.S. News & World Report, which listed the program No. 21 out of 205 PA programs ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program…
Shenandoah University Pharm.D. Student Sheridan Herron ’26 Wins APhA-ASP National Patient Counseling Competition SU has 3 national winners since it started competing in 2000, most in the nation in that span
Shenandoah University third-year Pharm.D. student Sheridan Herron ’26 won the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) National Patient Counseling Competition during ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Pharm.D. Student Sheridan…
Shenandoah University Named a Voter Friendly Campus for Third Time SU one of 272 schools recognized by The Campus Vote Project and NASPA
By Jace Gibson ’26 Shenandoah University has been given a 2025-26 Voter Friendly Campus designation for the third straight time by the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Named a Voter…
Shenandoah University Welcomes New Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gam is Shenandoah’s first sorority; adds more Greek life opportunities for students
Shenandoah University students will soon have more opportunities to experience Greek life, as the university welcomes the social sorority Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ) to the university community starting ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Welcomes New Sorority…
Noyalas Publishes First Civil War Book For Young Readers Shenandoah University professor co-authors ‘A Civil War Journey at Cool Spring’ with wife Brandy Noyalas
By Jace Gibson ’26 Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute, and his wife Brandy Noyalas ’02 recently published a new book to educate young ... Continue Reading Noyalas Publishes First Civil War…
Shenandoah Students Gain Global Perspective Through Virtual Exchange Virtually Going Global debuted in Fall 2024 with the support of the Stevens Initiative
In Fall 2024, Shenandoah University incorporated Virtually Going Global into its First-Year Seminar (FYS) program, introducing a virtual exchange element to the university’s established curriculum for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students Gain Global Perspective…
Spring 2025 Strong Scholars Named Scholarship Helps Defray Costs During Student-Teaching for Aspiring Educators
Four Shenandoah University students studying to be educators have been named recipients of $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarships for Spring 2025. These awards are provided to cover costs ... Continue Reading Spring 2025 Strong Scholars Named…
Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship At Shenandoah Endowment will support students who demonstrate financial need, with emphasis on engineering and business programs
Thanks to the generosity of the Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation, a new endowed scholarship was established at Shenandoah University in February. The scholarship will be awarded with a ... Continue Reading Gerald and Paula McNichols Family…
Shenandoah University Competes In VFIC’s Applied Ethics Bowl Students Aurora Padilla-Jimenez, Emily Dendis and Randall Watson debate ethical dilemmas involving AI
Shenandoah University students Aurora Padilla-Jimenez ’26, Emily Dendis ’27 and Randall Watson ’28, competed in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 25th annual Applied Ethics Bowl on ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Competes In VFIC’s…
Shenandoah’s Avalon Literature And Arts Magazine Receives Honor Student magazine earns ‘distinguished’ designation in Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines contest
By Jace Gibson ’26 Shenandoah University’s Avalon Literature and Arts Magazine recently was recognized as a “distinguished” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This year, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Avalon Literature And Arts…
Shenandoah University Partners With Toucan Education Programs SU to serve as a School of Record for Toucan’s study abroad summer programming
Shenandoah University has partnered with Toucan Education Programs, a study abroad program provider in Belize, to allow students within and outside the SU community an opportunity to earn academic ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Partners With Toucan…