Shenandoah University News Archives

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Shenandoah Continues Voter Education Efforts As An Ask Every Student Commitment Campus

CCE, FYS programs and others partner to spread student voter education

October 28, 2026

By Samantha Scott ’27 In the Fall 2026 term, Shenandoah University obtained a grant of $4,500 from Ask Every Student (AES), a nonprofit organization committed…

A Shenandoah student receives a document from a fellow student at the witness stand during a mock trial scrimmage.

SU’s Mock Trial Program Enjoying A Stellar Start

All About Mock Trial, Their Successes, and How to Become Involved

October 23, 2026

By Samantha Scott ’27 The SU national mock trial team and mock trial program, founded by Shenandoah alum Jeff L. Harding ’81, J.D., has built…

Shenandoah University administrators and supporters and city officials wear hardhats and use shovels during the ceremonial turning of the dirt for the Dove Center for the Arts groundbreaking.

Shenandoah University Celebrates Groundbreaking For Wilbur And Clare Dove Center For The Arts

New venue named for longtime supporters who made historic $21M gift to Shenandoah

October 22, 2026

Shenandoah University took a historic step in the construction of its state-of-the-art entertainment venue when it broke ground on the new Wilbur and Clare Dove…

Katerina Deising '27 in Prauge, Czechia, with the city behind her, as she sits on a high wall. She is wearing a dark shirt and slacks.

Box Lacrosse Tournament in Czechia Provides Invaluable Internship Experience for Shenandoah Student

Exercise Science Major Katerina Deising ’27 Already Using What She Learned

October 16, 2026

Katerina Deising ’27 applied to Shenandoah University specifically for its top-notch Master of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her decision…

Group photo of students enrolled in the SU and HCT joint program.

Shenandoah University, Henan College Of Transportation Welcome New Cohort To Joint EIET Program

SU, HCT celebrated 140 newly admitted students to the three-year program

October 15, 2026

Shenandoah University and Henan College of Transportation welcomed the Class of 2029 to the Sino-U.S. Joint Education Electronic Information Engineering Technology Certificate Program during convocation…

Administrators from Yangtze Normal University and Shenandoah University sit at a dais in front of a room full of students.

Shenandoah University, Yangtze Normal University Welcome Inaugural Class For Dual-Degree Programs

The universities announced a landmark partnership in April 2026 that established dual-degree bachelor’s degrees in engineering physics and computer engineering

October 15, 2026

Shenandoah University and Yangtze Normal University welcomed the inaugural Class of 2030 to their Sino-foreign cooperative education programs during an opening ceremony in September 2026. …

Acting Program Joins Nationwide ‘Women+ on the Edge of Democracy’ Initiative with Oct. 27 Reading

Acting students present free readings of newly commissioned plays as part of a national initiative exploring democracy and civic dialogue

October 12, 2026

Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program will present selected readings from Women+ on the Edge of Democracy: A Collective Portrait of a Nation in Doubt and Transformation…

Jen Bryant doing pull-up in her office door

Shenandoah Pharmacy Professor Makes Second ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Appearance

Dr. Jennifer Bryant also brings her ninja training to work with her

October 7, 2026

When an “American Ninja Warrior” works at your university, you shouldn’t be surprised to see a pull-up bar spanning the top of her office doorway. …

Merle-Smith Takes Over As Director Of Shenandoah Esports

SU alum has held various roles in the university’s esports program over the last five years

October 6, 2026

Shenandoah University Esports is under new leadership in 2026-27 as Zander Merle-Smith ’21, MBA, was appointed the university’s third esports program director in mid-August. Merle-Smith,…

Shenandoah University student-athletes, administrators and coaches wear hardhats and drive shovels into a pile of dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of the Wilkins Athletics and Events Center.

Shenandoah University Breaks Ground On Wilkins Athletics And Events Center Expansion

Upgrades include new locker rooms for Shenandoah’s football, cross country, and track and field programs

October 2, 2026

Shenandoah University broke ground on an expansion of the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center on Friday, Oct. 2, as the university kicked…