This year, Shenandoah Conservatory students, faculty and alumni join together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the music therapy program, which launched in September 1974. It is the oldest music ... Continue Reading Celebrating 50 Years of Music…
Mustakimov ’26 Wins First Prize at Johannes Brahms International Piano Competition
Pianist Timur Mustakimov ’26 (Artist Diploma) was awarded first prize at the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria. Along with a generous cash prize, he has also been offered concerts ... Continue Reading Mustakimov ’26 Wins First Prize…
Payne ’79 Honored as 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Jerilynn Payne ’79 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) was announced as one of Shenandoah University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients in the category of Service to the Community. She joins ... Continue Reading Payne ’79 Honored as 2024…
Bonds, Engen and Fitch Guest Direct and Choreograph Fall Musical Theatre Productions ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ & ‘Waitress’
Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes Broadway artists DB Bonds, Brooke Engen and Andrew Fitch as guest directors and choreographers for two musical theatre productions in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre this ... Continue Reading Bonds, Engen and Fitch Guest…
Shenandoah Preparing Students For Virtual Exchange Opportunity With Intro To Arab Culture Series SU, Yarmouk University partnering on Virtually Going Global program funded by the Stevens Initiative
In May, the Stevens Initiative announced that Shenandoah University was one of 11 recipients to receive funding for a virtual exchange program that connects young people in the United States and the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Preparing Students For Virtual…
School Of Health Professions News: Summer 2024 Faculty Earn Humanitarian Award, Train CPTIs In East Africa, And Publish Research
In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of the Year Award. This marks ... Continue Reading School Of Health Professions News:…
Director In Residence Blayne Weaver Featured In New Film Watch ‘Fluorescent Beast’ At The Alamo Drafthouse On Sept. 15
Blayne Weaver, director in residence and adjunct professor of film production at Shenandoah University, co-stars in "Fluorescent Beast," a black comedy directed by Paul Osbourne. The film follows ... Continue Reading Director In Residence Blayne Weaver…
Medina ’25 Co-organizes Piano Festival and Competition in Guatemala
Jr Medina Romero ’25 (Master of Music in Performance) partnered with Alfonso Hernández to co-organize the Festival-Concurso de Piano “Luis Felipe Arias,” an emerging piano festival and competition in ... Continue Reading Medina ’25 Co-organizes Piano Festival…
Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant from Mid Atlantic Arts for Collaborative Project with Sweet Honey in the Rock®
Shenandoah Conservatory has received $7,000 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of a collaborative university and community project with the Grammy-nominated African American vocal ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant…
Making The Most Of Opportunity Shenandoah University Business Student Impresses In Internship & Builds Skills To Last A Lifetime
As soon as Nathan Simmons ’25 heard about a summer internship available with Loudoun County (Virginia) government, he immediately saw its potential. A Bachelor of Business Administration student ... Continue Reading Making The Most Of Opportunity…
Two School of Business Professors Featured On WalletHub Anwar and Choudhary Discuss Checking Accounts, Split Rewards Structures, and More
Assistant Professor of Accounting Yunita Anwar, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Mrinalini Choudhary, Ph.D., shared their financial expertise in recent WalletHub.com features. In her feature, Dr. Anwar ... Continue Reading Two School of Business Professors…
Shenandoah University Has Been Designated As An Apple Distinguished School Recognized for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology
Shenandoah University is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Has Been Designated…
Labor Day Weekend at Shenandoah Events for every taste are on tap for the weekend
The long Labor Day weekend has arrived, offering plenty of opportunities to explore Shenandoah and the Winchester area. Check out our weekend events to discover all of the fun waiting for you! All ... Continue Reading Labor Day Weekend at Shenandoah…
Shenandoah University Welcomes New Students To Campus On Move-In Day SU set to bring in more first-year undergraduate students than ever before
Over 360 Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff volunteered to help the university’s newest undergraduate students move into their residence halls during Move-In Day on Wednesday, Aug. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Welcomes New Students…
Maria Manuela Goyanes Announced as 2024/25 Conservatory Convocation Speaker
Shenandoah Conservatory is delighted to announce that Maria Manuela Goyanes, artistic director of Washington D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, will serve as its honored guest and speaker for this ... Continue Reading Maria Manuela Goyanes Announced as…
Dance Project Co-commissioned by Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded NPN Grant
A new dance project co-commissioned by Shenandoah Conservatory was awarded a grant by the National Performance Network (NPN). NPN's 2024 Creation Fund will support the development of “Roots of Loving ... Continue Reading Dance Project Co-commissioned by Shenandoah…
Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon Scout Backus ’17 Appears in “The Instigators”
Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and Casey ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In…
Shenandoah’s BSN Ranks First Among Virginia’s Private Universities RNCareers Finds Nursing Program To Be One Of Virginia’s Best
Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is the number one, top Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at a private university in Virginia, according to RNCareers.org and a recent ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s BSN Ranks First Among…
Naumenko Releases ‘Bespoke Songs’ in Collaboration with Conservatory Faculty and Alumni
Associate Professor of Voice (Soprano) Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., recently released the new album, “Bespoke Songs,” on July 5, on the New Focus Recordings label. The album features a collection of works ... Continue Reading Naumenko Releases ‘Bespoke Songs’ in…
Conservatory Dance Students Perform in Greece Global Experiential Learning Trip Fulfills Course on Greek Culture, June 14–July 2
Twenty-four Shenandoah Conservatory dance students – including four 2024 dance graduates Kiana (Kiki) Ducusin (B.F.A.), Jenna Lucy (B.A.), Ashley Reed (B.F.A.), and Ian Sabatine (B.F.A.) – traveled ... Continue Reading Conservatory Dance Students Perform in…
Four Theatre Artists Join Performance Operations Team
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of four theatre artists to Shenandoah Conservatory’s performance operations staff beginning this August. Jessica Lynn Hightower, Scenic Charge and ... Continue Reading Four Theatre Artists Join Performance…
Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice Program’s graduating class has 100% representation – again
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice…
John Bonanni Appointed Associate Professor of Theatre, Production Management/Stage Management
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of John Bonanni, M.F.A., as associate professor of theatre, production management/stage management beginning August 2024. “Artistic expression is no ... Continue Reading John Bonanni Appointed Associate Professor…
DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque Business First’s ‘40 Under 40’ List Alex Carter named one of New Mexico’s top young professionals and emerging leaders
Alex Carter ’26, PA-C, a student in Shenandoah University’s Doctor of Medical Science program, was recently named to Albuquerque Business First’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2024, which recognizes the top ... Continue Reading DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque…
Shenandoah Conservatory Unveils Exciting Season of Music, Theatre and Dance Welcome to the Conservatory Performs 2024/25 Season
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University (SU), a hub of activity for those seeking inspiration and entertainment in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, is thrilled to announce its highly ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Unveils Exciting Season…
Shenandoah Nursing Wins High Marks Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing named one of the state’s and nation’s best by RNCareers.org
Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is among the best in Virginia and the nation, according to RNCareers.org. The university's BSN program ranks fourth in Virginia and the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Nursing Wins High Marks …
Shenandoah Esports Wins 3 NACE Awards SU earned Emerging Director, Broadcast Producer and Broadcast Talent awards at annual NACE Convention
Shenandoah University Esports brought home some hardware from the 2024 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Convention, which took place July 17-19 in Winter Park, Florida. SU Esports ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Wins 3 NACE…
Division of Occupational Therapy Celebrates Award Winners Honorees hail from all four of Shenandoah's OT programs
Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy honored an array of students who graduated from its master’s and doctoral programs during the 2023-24 academic year. The division is home to ... Continue Reading Division of Occupational Therapy Celebrates…
Shenandoah ‘Strong Scholars’ Receive Support Longstanding Scholarship Program Provides Assistance for Student-Teachers
Five Shenandoah University education students received $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarships in 2023-24, to help cover costs in their student-teaching semester: Amy Hernandez ’24 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah ‘Strong Scholars’ Receive Support…
SU Mentors Change Children’s Lives & Their Own Program established almost a decade ago continues to grow and benefit elementary school students
For almost nine years, Shenandoah University students have been making a difference in the lives of local school children through a mentoring program in Frederick County, Virginia. The mentoring ... Continue Reading SU Mentors Change Children’s Lives…
Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New TDP Certificate Programs
The Theatre Design and Production (TDP) program at Shenandoah’s Conservatory is delighted to announce its five new TDP Certificates. These replace the former “second emphasis” and will be available to ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New TDP…
Shenandoah University To Participate In Virginia Private College Week Prospective students who visit SU during week of July 15-20 will be entered to win an Amazon gift card and are eligible for application fee waiver
Shenandoah University will join other private higher education institutions across the commonwealth by taking part in Virginia Private College Week, sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Participate In…
Shenandoah University Receives National Acclaim As A 2024-25 College of Distinction SU recognized for providing a high-quality undergraduate education
Shenandoah University has been named a 2024-25 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Receives National Acclaim…
Noyalas Sheds Light On Often Overlooked Civil War Battle In Newest Book ‘The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah’ explores the Battle of Cool Spring’s significance during the 1864 Valley Campaign
Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University, has released a new book that takes an in-depth look at one of the Shenandoah Valley’s lesser known ... Continue Reading Noyalas Sheds Light On Often…
Shenandoah University Names New Athletic Director DeShon Foxx Excited To Lead Shenandoah Athletics
DeShon Foxx has been named Shenandoah University’s seventh athletic director after an internal search, SU President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D, announced on Friday. Foxx will begin his new role as ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Names New Athletic…
Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing Myth about High-pitched Classical Singing
A long-held belief among voice pedagogues and scientists is that the highest pitches sung by operatic sopranos – like Mozart’s famous “Queen of the Night” aria – are produced in what is called the ... Continue Reading Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing…