Ekemini E. Emah ’09 has used her Shenandoah education to fly high in her nursing career, first as a Pentagon flight medicine nurse manager and now as a chief education and training preventionist for ... Continue Reading Nurse Leader Trains Others For…
Nurses Ready to Respond to Every Emergency SU-trained alumni serve at the forefront of nursing practice in tough times
In today’s pandemic crisis, nurses are serving on the front lines of interprofessional healthcare teams while also continuing to meet the ongoing, multifaceted health care needs of communities across ... Continue Reading Nurses Ready to Respond to…
Children’s Literature World Shares Its Talents in a Time of Crisis Past and Future Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference Presenters Offer Everything from Art Lessons and Readings to Literature Resources and Writing Tips
A host of talented, giving, dynamic authors, illustrators and educators have graced the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference over its 35 years of existence. And now, as part of the ... Continue Reading Children’s Literature World Shares Its…
‘We’re all in this together’: On being a full-time student and family member in the era of social distancing Shenandoah University Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Cynthia Drury Shares How Her OT Education Is Helping Her Adapt to a New Reality
Shenandoah University occupational therapy students are accustomed to learning in a hybrid format that combines distance learning with classroom experiences. So, this makes program students and alumni ... Continue Reading ‘We’re all in this together’:…
Autumn Wacker O’Hara Utilizes Degree to Help Others Shenandoah University OT program balances online and in-person coursework
Autumn Wacker O’Hara ’11 chose to pursue her degree at Shenandoah because of its flexible, hybrid Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, which allows students to develop as leaders and ... Continue Reading Autumn Wacker O’Hara Utilizes Degree…
Shenandoah Implements New Grading Policy & Applicant Requirements Changes Take Effect Immediately As Result of Coronavirus Challenges
Shenandoah University is adopting a Pass/No Credit grading policy for the spring 2020 academic semester. In light of the disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), faculty will record ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Implements New Grading Policy…
Online Classes for Rest of Semester, Working Remotely, Commencement & Other Updates Shenandoah is taking the additional actions, effective immediately
The past week has been like nothing we’ve ever seen or expected. Classes went online, we learned about the importance of social distancing, and we accepted a never-before-seen disruption in our lives. ... Continue Reading Online Classes for Rest of…
Shenandoah Students Are the Soul of the University A message from president Tracy Fitzsimmons
You are the soul of the university, and even in this less than ideal situation, you are embodying the Shenandoah spirit as you continue to rise to the challenges presented by an unpredictable and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students Are the Soul…
Shenandoah Conservatory’s First ShenCommUNITY Program Shenandoah Conservatory launches livestream to bring our community together
Our First ShenCommUNITY Program was held Friday, March 20! ShenCommUNITY is a weekly virtual gathering for the Shenandoah Conservatory community. The live stream event features live performances, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory’s First ShenCommUNITY Program…
FAQs on COVID-19 & Shenandoah’s Plans There are no confirmed reports of the virus impacting anyone at Shenandoah.
We are regularly adding to and updating these COVID-19 FAQs. If you have questions that are not answered here, please reach out to omc@su.edu. ... Continue Reading FAQs on COVID-19 & Shenandoah’s…
COVID-19 Update: Online Instruction Begins Monday for at Least Two Weeks From March 16-29, Shenandoah will hold all classes and coursework online.
As you are aware, COVID-19 has had a major impact on our world and our nation, and now more cases are emerging in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although there are still no confirmed reports of the ... Continue Reading COVID-19 Update: Online Instruction Begins…
Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20 Baby labs, presentations, burnout prevention and more mark the season
Shenandoah health professions students held their first baby lab this winter in Winchester and at Scholar Plaza, Loudoun. Students examined gross, fine and oral motor development skills with each ... Continue Reading Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20…
Business Students Boost Library Videos Created Through Design Thinking Class Promote Handley Regional Library
Handley Regional Library System and a Design Thinking class at Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business collaborated on a project that resulted in students creating promotional ... Continue Reading Business Students Boost Library Videos…
Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage at Shenandoah Event Highlights One Big Question’s ‘What Makes a Great President?’
Shenandoah University showcases the country’s three leading scholars on former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson during a panel discussion on March 18. Patricia O’Toole, John Milton Cooper and Thomas J. ... Continue Reading Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage…
Shenandoah to renovate and improve baseball, softball fields University enters agreement with City of Winchester to manage fields in Jim Barnett Park
Shenandoah University’s baseball and softball teams will soon have improved fields to call home. On Monday, Shenandoah University entered into a partnership with the City of Winchester to assume the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah to renovate and improve…
Women’s History Month Kicks Off at Shenandoah Event offers screenings, discussions and panels
Women’s History Month at Shenandoah University kicks off with a screening of the movie “Harriet” and culminates in a discussion panel of local female entrepreneurs. The 2020 Women’s History Month at ... Continue Reading Women’s History Month Kicks Off…
SOEL Student and Alumni Accomplishments Doctoral students and alumni present, publish and make a difference with their work
Students and alumni of Shenandoah University's School of Education and Leadership are sharing and being recognized for their scholarship and expertise. Richard J. Reeves Doctor of Professional ... Continue Reading SOEL Student and Alumni Accomplishments…
Nursing Alumna Turns a Dream Into a Career That Fits Her Passion To Serve Others Dynamic Clinical Experiences Inspire Dove’s Decision to Choose Adult Oncology and Hospice Care
Cynthia Dove is a December 2019 graduate of the Accelerated Second Degree (ASD) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Shenandoah University. Like a majority of the students in the ASD BSN ... Continue Reading Nursing Alumna Turns a Dream…
Undergraduate Curricula Boldly Reimagined at Shenandoah Conservatory World-class Performing Arts Training, Redefined
After an intensive two-year process of analysis and review, Shenandoah Conservatory announces newly redesigned undergraduate curricula across all 17 undergraduate degrees in music, theatre and dance. ... Continue Reading Undergraduate Curricula Boldly Reimagined at…
Shenandoah University Championed as a College of Distinction Honor recognizes student-centered programs and individualized education
Shenandoah University has received national recognition as a College of Distinction for its individualized and engaging education and its student success and satisfaction. The Colleges of Distinction ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Championed as a…
Students Tackle Event Operations at Super Bowl Sport Business Association students work Super Bowl LIV in Miami
The Sport Business Association (SBA) at Shenandoah University traveled to Miami, Florida, in January to work in its second consecutive Super Bowl. The nine students who attended Super Bowl LIV ... Continue Reading Students Tackle Event Operations at…
Three Shenandoah Conservatory Students Inducted to ODK
On Jan. 26, the Shenandoah University Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Circle inducted 15 students into its ranks. Shenandoah Conservatory students included Jenna Barricklo ’21 (B.F.A. in Musical Theatre), ... Continue Reading Three Shenandoah Conservatory Students Inducted…
Theatre Division Receives Excellence in Theatre Education Award by Virginia Thespians
The Shenandoah Conservatory Theatre Division welcomed 700 thespian troupe members from across the state during the Virginia Thespian Festival held on the university’s main campus from Jan. 24 through ... Continue Reading Theatre Division Receives Excellence in…
Television Star & Local CEO Take Stage at Annual Business Symposium Daymond John, the star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” joins American Woodmark CEO Cary Dunston as 2020 keynote speakers
Daymond John, the star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and a pioneer in the fashion industry, joins American Woodmark President Cary Dunston as the keynote speakers at Shenandoah University’s 12th Annual ... Continue Reading Television Star & Local CEO…
Hillary Ridgley Appointed Assistant Professor of Music Education (Choral Emphasis)
Following a national search, Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Hillary Ridgley, Ph.D., as assistant professor of music education (choral emphasis) beginning August 2020. She will join the music ... Continue Reading Hillary Ridgley Appointed Assistant Professor…
Carson Wins Audience Choice Award with Kemp at Choreographers Showcase
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Tiffanie Carson, M.F.A., tied with choreographer Shaness D. Kemp for the Audience Choice Award at the 37th annual Choreographers Showcase at the Clarice Smith ... Continue Reading Carson Wins Audience Choice Award…
Costume Designers Embark on GEL Trip to New York
Theatre Fellow in Costume Design Sammi Geppert, M.F.A., and Theatre Design & Production Program Coordinator, Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Adams, M.F.A., led ... Continue Reading Costume Designers Embark on GEL…
Presidents Day Leadership Forum Presidents Day Leadership Forum Focuses on Civilian Life, Services and Career Opportunities for Veterans, Feb. 18
A leadership forum at Shenandoah University will address issues, opportunities and support services available to both veterans and civilians as they transition from military service into civilian life ... Continue Reading Presidents Day Leadership Forum Presidents…
Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly ’18 Excited To Step Into Pageant Winner’s Shoes
Shenandoah University graduate student Dorothy “Dot” Kelly ’18, B.F.A., is spending the first half of 2020 fulfilling a unique role: Miss Virginia. Kelly, who was first runner-up at the pageant held ... Continue Reading Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly…
Vice President Yolanda Gibson Earns New Title & Role Gibson will become new vice president for student affairs
Yolanda Barbier Gibson, D.A., who has served as vice president for student success at Shenandoah University since June 2019, will expand her role and become the university’s vice president for student ... Continue Reading Vice President Yolanda Gibson Earns…
Jazz Students Explore New Orleans for GEL Trip
Six conservatory students traveled to New Orleans in January for a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip led by Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., and ... Continue Reading Jazz Students Explore New Orleans…
Shenandoah Seeks Participants for Global Game Jam Event Calls On Creative Minds to Come Together to Build Games
Shenandoah University is seeking creative minds to design, test and create a new game over the course of 48 hours during a Global Game Jam event from Friday, Jan. 31, to Sunday, Feb. 2. This is the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Seeks Participants for Global…
Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts The Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in Partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Shenandoah Conservatory is hosting the esteemed Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) on Saturday, Jan. 18, in Ohrstrom-Bryant ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts The Essentially…
Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss Virginia 2019
When Miss Virginia, Camille Schrier, was crowned Miss America 2020, the first runner up — our very own Dot Kelly ’18, ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss…
Things to Know Podcast Features Esports Things to Know Thursday: "THE STATE OF ESPORTS"
Today’s guest: Joey Gawrysiak Dr. Joey Gawrysiak (Dr. Joey G) is the Director of Esports and an Associate professor of Esports and Sport Management at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. ... Continue Reading Things to Know Podcast Features…
NPR Features Shenandoah Esports Program Listen to hear 'Esports Programs Plug Students Into Careers'
Shenandoah's esports program receives an amazing overview by National Public Radio. Check out this 4-minute listen! ... Continue Reading NPR Features Shenandoah Esports Program…