The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a low-cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program for $99 from the weeks of Dec. 8, 2021, through Jan. 26, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship &…
Turn Your Ideas Into Action With Shenandoah Virtual Entrepreneurship Workshop, Sept. 25, Oct. 19, Nov. 10 Attend One Of Three Sessions To Gain The Tools, Relationships And Insights to Bring Your Business Goals to Fruition
What if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally, stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? Shenandoah University’s Institute for ... Continue Reading Turn Your Ideas Into Action…
Celebrate the fall with On-Campus Music, Games and Fireworks Shenandoah's first-ever Fall Festival will start at 6 p.m. Saturday and end with fireworks at 8 p.m.
Celebrate the Fall Festival at Shenandoah starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. There will be games outside the Health & Life Sciences Building (HLSB); a ’90s block party with a DJ, selfie ... Continue Reading Celebrate the fall with On-Campus…
Shenandoah University Receives Great Colleges to Work For Distinction Positive employee feedback earned the university a spot on the Honor Roll
Shenandoah University is one of 70 colleges in the country to be designated as a Great College to Work For and one of only 42 colleges to earn the prestigious Honor Roll status. The Great Colleges to ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Receives Great Colleges…
Shenandoah Celebrates New Rankings, Continued Excellence in Academics U.S. News & World Report ranks university as second-highest private school in Virginia among national universities
Shenandoah University celebrates another successful year by retaining its spot as the second-highest ranked Virginia private school among national universities in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates New Rankings, Continued…
Virginia Business Ranks The State’s Most Powerful, Influential Leaders President Tracy Fitzsimmons Earns Spot on the list for the Second Year in a row
Shenandoah President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., is among eight local leaders who have earned a spot in Virginia Business Magazine’s Virginia 500 List. The Virginia 500, which is in its second year, is ... Continue Reading Virginia Business Ranks The State’s…
Shenandoah University Black Alumni Network Marks A Full Year New Events, Continued Growth on the Horizon
Shenandoah University’s Black Alumni Network is going strong as it celebrates its first year. After being established in 2020, the group is closing in on 200 members and is presenting its first ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Black Alumni Network…
Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises $20K for Endowed Scholarship Community Support Makes First-Ever Legacy Event A Success
The Shenandoah University School of Business’ Class of 2021 created something new this year. Students developed and hosted the Shenandoah University School of Business inaugural Legacy Golf Tournament ... Continue Reading Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises $20K…
Smith Library Updates Learning Spaces Enhancements Include Desk Bikes, White Boards, TVs and Lamps
Students who want to slip some low-key exercise into their study hour will find some help at Smith Library. The university has installed two bike desks on the second floor. The desks have cup ... Continue Reading Smith Library Updates Learning Spaces…
New Patio Expands Outdoor Seating Adirondack chairs, tables, and future fire pit make for a great place to study and gather
Shenandoah has increased its outdoor seating and gathering spaces with the addition of a new patio outside the Brandt Student Center. The 3,000-square-foot area sits between the student center and ... Continue Reading New Patio Expands Outdoor Seating…
Alumna Abigail Payne ’21 Accepts Digital Marketing Role at Outdoor Living Brands Legacy Golf Tournament Provides Real-Life Skills For Career Advancement
Abigail Payne ’21 of Richmond, Virginia, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing concentration), accepted an exciting first job in her chosen field of interest, just three ... Continue Reading Alumna Abigail Payne ’21 Accepts…
LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership Series,’ Sept. 28 Conservatory Alumna Shares How She Built An Unexpected Career As A Financial Services Executive
Shenandoah Conservatory Alumna Theresa [Guido] LaPlaca ’81, board director and risk chair of Eagle Bancorp Inc. & Eagle Bank, will share valuable insights related to her career journey “From Music ... Continue Reading LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership…
Kercher ’14 Awarded Fulbright for Dance and Movement Therapy Research in Germany
Kerrylyn Kercher ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance), was awarded a merit-based Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship ... Continue Reading Kercher ’14 Awarded Fulbright for…
Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship
Casey Butler ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded the Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship by the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). The scholarship is designated for a ... Continue Reading Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve…
Pets Allowed in Two Residence Halls New policy invites students in Edwards Residential Village, SCC to bring their pets to school
Shenandoah University invites students in designated residence halls to bring their animal friends to campus. According to the university's new pet policy, pets are allowed to stay in designated ... Continue Reading Pets Allowed in Two Residence…
Shenandoah Welcomes New Residential Students on Move-In Day Enrolling class is one of the largest on record with 515 first-year students, 200 transfers
Approximately 1,100 residential students are moving into their Shenandoah University residence halls this week as the university prepares for one of its largest incoming ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Welcomes New Residential Students…
Goode ’24 Places 3rd in Black Theatre Network’s Monologue Competition
Chelsea Goode ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was one of 13 students selected by Black Theatre Network’s first Student Quest Monologue Competition this summer. Her audition monologue of Beneatha ... Continue Reading Goode ’24 Places 3rd in…
Eduardo Vilaro of Ballet Hispanico Announced as 2021/22 Conservatory Convocation Speaker
Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro will serve as Shenandoah Conservatory’s honored guest and speaker for the 2021/22 Conservatory Convocation at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, ... Continue Reading Eduardo Vilaro of Ballet Hispanico…
Esports Program Directors Elected To Nationwide Leadership Positions Joey Gawrysiak, Zach Harrington Take On Roles with National Association of Collegiate Esports
Two leaders in Shenandoah’s esports program are finding success in the national esports arena. The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a global leader in esports competition and ... Continue Reading Esports Program Directors Elected To…
Pritchard Wins State Pharmacy Award Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Is VPhA’s 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist
Shenandoah University Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Iain Pritchard, Pharm.D., has received the 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award from the Virginia Pharmacists Association ... Continue Reading Pritchard Wins State Pharmacy Award…
New Outdoor Learning Spaces in Place for The Fall Five Campus Locations To Serve as Outside Classrooms
Shenandoah is bringing back five outdoor learning spaces on main campus this fall after finding great success over the past year with outdoor learning. The spaces, including a couple large white ... Continue Reading New Outdoor Learning Spaces in…
Temporary Protocols for Fall 2021 A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear students, faculty and staff, It’s been wonderful to see students beginning to return to main campus as we look forward to Welcome Week and the start of the academic year. We’re in a very ... Continue Reading Temporary Protocols for Fall 2021…
New Visiting Artists in Piano and Acting Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Full-Time Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory is excited to welcome two new visiting artists to its roster of faculty artists and educators. “I’m delighted to announce the hiring of these exceptional artists,” said ... Continue Reading New Visiting Artists in Piano…
Fleming ’20, ’22 Wins 5th Prize at Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona
Pianist Eoín Fleming ’20, ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance) was awarded 5th prize at the 66th Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona, Spain. ... Continue Reading Fleming ’20, ’22 Wins 5th…
Evolving Plans for Fall 2021 SU navigates a “normal” academic year amidst an ever-changing virus
Dear students, faculty and staff, I hope that you have had an enjoyable and restful summer. The fortitude and can-do attitude that our community has shown these last 17 months will serve us all ... Continue Reading Evolving Plans for Fall 2021…
Gawrysiak Named Collegiate Esports Program Director of the Year Honor Comes From The National Association of Collegiate Esports
The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a global leader in esports education and engagement, named SU Esports Program Director Joey Gawrysiak, Ph.D., as Program Director of the Year at ... Continue Reading Gawrysiak Named Collegiate Esports Program…
Faculty Lend Research to Textbook on Spirituality in Pharmacy Book Examines Why Spirituality Is Important in Health Care
A group of Shenandoah faculty has recently collaborated in writing a textbook about spirituality and its importance in pharmacy practice. The textbook, “Spirituality in Pharmacy: Providing Holistic ... Continue Reading Faculty Lend Research to Textbook…
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 ... Continue Reading Professor’s Book Examines Masculinity in…
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 for New Experiences in ... Continue Reading Mathematics Professor Selected for Prestigious…
Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Recognized for Dissertation Aaron Hartstein Earns Award Through University of South Dakota Graduate School
Shenandoah University Physical Therapy Associate Professor Aaron Hartstein recently had his Ph.D. dissertation earn one of two Distinguished Dissertation Awards through the University of South Dakota ... Continue Reading Associate Professor in Physical Therapy…
Live Music, Theatre and Dance Returns! Conservatory Performs 2021/22 Season Announcement
After more than a year of online performances, Shenandoah Conservatory announces the return of live, in-person music, theatre and dance to its academic season. The Conservatory Performs 2021/22 season ... Continue Reading Live Music, Theatre and Dance…
First VR Graduate Ready to do ‘Incredible Things’ With Degree Alistair Bingham is Shenandoah’s First Virtual Reality Design Program Graduate
Alistair Bingham was 12 years old and playing World of Warcraft one day when he thought to himself, "Wait a second. If there are video games, then there are people making these video games. And ... Continue Reading First VR Graduate Ready to…
Maxwell Losgar and His Hustle to the Top A Passion for Fashion Turned Into the Talent Booker to Know
Work hard.” Do your best.” Make good connections.” All of these phrases can be heard in a career panel for college students or read in a “how to land a job” article, but have you ever ... Continue Reading Maxwell Losgar and His Hustle…
Shenandoah’s Electric Car Culture Gets Charged Up A Group of Faculty, Staff Share Tips, Stories About Their Electric Vehicles
They call themselves the Electric Car Brigade: a small group of Shenandoah faculty and staff who bond over their love for charged cars, a cleaner planet and avoiding time at the pump. We love each ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Electric Car Culture Gets…
Peter Bullough Foundation Donates Clothing to Shenandoah Conservatory Theatre Division
The Peter Bullough Foundation has donated the majority of the late Dr. Bullough’s clothing collection to the Shenandoah Conservatory Theatre Division. Working with Theatre Design & Production ... Continue Reading Peter Bullough Foundation Donates Clothing…
Pro Soccer Player Sets Goals Off the Field and in the Classroom Through joint partnership, Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe Takes MBA Courses at Shenandoah
In February 2021, Shenandoah University began partnering with the professional women’s soccer team the Washington Spirit to provide free classes to players in exchange for internships, hospitality, ... Continue Reading Pro Soccer Player Sets Goals…