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Shenandoah University student Ellie Hoover '28 (in blue top) with others under a tent during her Community Impact Internship with Winchester Rescue Mission in summer 2026.

Internships With a Community Impact

New program pairs Shenandoah University students with nonprofits for work experience

Over the summer of 2026, Shenandoah University students gained work experience that also allowed them to give back to others by working for nonprofits through…

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2026/27 Conservatory Convocation Highlights

Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates a Groundbreaking Year at 2026/27 Conservatory Convocation

Shenandoah Conservatory welcomed incoming and returning students to the 2026/27 academic year during its annual Conservatory Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Centered…

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Shenandoah University Adds New Academic Programs For 2026-27

New offerings include three master’s degrees and two undergraduate certificates

Shenandoah University continues to broaden its academic offerings with the addition of three new master’s degrees, two undergraduate certificates and a handful of new minors…

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Grant Supports Musical Theatre Productions

Crescent Cities Charities Funding Assists With Two Shows’ Costs

A $10,000 grant from Crescent Cities Charities, Inc., is supporting two Shenandoah University musical theatre productions during the 2026-27 Conservatory Performs season.  The grant funds…

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Shenandoah University Welcomes Newest Hornets On Arrival Day

Enrollment remains strong with yet another top-three class of new first-year students

Hundreds of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff greeted SU’s newest Hornets by helping them get settled into their residence halls during Arrival Day and…

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A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

In 2025, Shenandoah University celebrated its sesquicentennial – 150 years of bold moves and resiliency that have defined the university’s legacy. A year later, Shenandoah…

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Paul Anka performing on-stage.

A Man and His Music: Paul Anka Performs Two Sold-Out Shows at Shenandoah University

Legendary singer-songwriter enchants crowd with pair of performances sponsored by Cecil Pruitt, Jr.

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka performed a pair of sold-out shows at Shenandoah University’s Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16.  The two…

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Shenandoah University Piloting New Lifelong Learning Program

As SAGE Scholars, older adults will be able to attend college classes alongside Shenandoah students

Shenandoah University is piloting a new lifelong learning program that will allow older adults to participate in select college courses alongside undergraduate students without the…

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Director Of Shenandoah’s PMHNP Program Featured On Podcast

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., recently appeared on Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast that explores the use of psychotherapy by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing and director of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program at Shenandoah University, recently appeared on an…

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