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Jaxson Hall '26 (B.S. Psychology-Shenandoah University), wearing a gray suit and name tag, listens to another person at a Shenandoah University Leadership Academy networking event. Other people are present at the event, which looks like it is being held in a home's kitchen/dining area.

Shenandoah Grad Receives Competitive Governor’s Office Fellowship

Jaxson Hall ’26 selected from largest-ever applicant pool

A recent Shenandoah University graduate is one of the 30 students from Virginia colleges and universities selected for the 2026 cohort of the Governor’s Fellows…

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Karen Huff smiling among a group of friends and family.

Shenandoah University Establishes Dr. Karen Huff Legacy Endowment For Children’s Literacy

Surprise gift for Children’s Literacy Conference co-founder and longtime director announced during conference’s 40th-year celebration

The Children’s Literature Conference at Shenandoah University celebrated its 40th year in 2026, and the university has unveiled the steps taken to ensure the conference…

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Paul Anka

Shenandoah University Adds Second Performance of ‘Paul Anka: A Man and His Music’ on Aug. 16

Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 2 at noon

Due to overwhelming demand, Shenandoah University has added a second performance of “Paul Anka: A Man and His Music” featuring legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka. In…

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A group of individuals perform onstage during "Guys and Dolls."

Shenandoah University Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant

VTC provides $10,000 for tourism marketing for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre

Photo courtesy of C King Media Shenandoah University has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program for Shenandoah Summer Music…

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SWARM and Esports Make Beautiful Music Together

Groups collaborate on first-ever esports composition competition to create a Shenandoah Esports anthem

During the 2026 spring term, Shenandoah Esports and the student-run record label SWARM Music Group did something new: they partnered to host an Esports Composition…

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Shenandoah PA students use a handheld ultrasound machine during a national competition.

Shenandoah University PA Students Excel In National Ultrasound Competition Debut

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) was introduced to Shenandoah’s PA curriculum in 2025-26

As an emergency medicine physician assistant, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Brian Terzian, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, had wanted for quite some time to integrate…

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People with movement disorders participate in a dance kick line as part of a MoveU! Move to Music adaptive dance class at Shenandoah University.

Grants Support MoveU! Program at Shenandoah

Financial Assistance Improves Adaptive Sports and Dance Opportunities For People With Mobility Challenges

The MoveU! Move to Music adaptive sports and dance program at Shenandoah University recently received $5,500 in grant funding from both the Virginia Chapter of…

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Inaugural HIVE Shenandoah University Pitch Competition participants Abigail Keene ’26, Raquel Anongos ’26, Arizona Fischvogt ’28, Parker Brown ’29, Natalie Pronk ’29 stand in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium, in front of a HIVE pull-up poster focused on entrepreneurship.

Shenandoah Celebrates Innovation At First Campus-Wide Pitch Competition

Pitch Contest Presented Through University’s Hub For Innovators, Veterans & Entrepreneurs (HIVE)

Shenandoah’s first campus-wide pitch competition, held in Halpin-Harrison Hall’s Stimpson Auditorium during the spring term, showcased the talent, creativity, and courage of Shenandoah students, who…

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Bryce Mitchell '14, '17, '22

SU triple alumnus named elementary school principal

Bryce Mitchell ’14, ’17, ’22 is the new principal of Waterview Elementary School in Portsmouth, Virginia, a milestone that reflects both his professional dedication and…

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