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Shenandoah University Biology Student Presents Research At Pittcon

Sophia Menyhart ’26 also earned a research award from the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society

Recent Shenandoah University biology graduate Sophia Menyhart ’26 recently had the opportunity to present her research at one of the premier conferences and expositions for…

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Students pose at a booth for the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning.

Shenandoah University Advanced Technology Students Thrive At Prestigious Conference

Three students were awarded scholarships, two presented VR projects at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida

Last December, five Shenandoah University students attended the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event, where two got to showcase their virtual reality projects and…

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Student in Shenandoah University's Art & Design program smiles and looks away from the camera as works on a small sculpture of a seated human figure.

Art & Design Goes Global, Sparks Growth

New program engages students in international online collaboration, inspires unique thinking

For a program built on courses formally introduced less than a year ago, Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Arts in art and design is more than…

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Shenandoah University Hosts Author Dare Williams

The Southern California-based poet starred in English Department's guest writer series, hosted workshop for students

By Jace Gibson ’26 During the 2026 Spring Term, Smith Library hosted Dare Williams, a Southern California-based queer poet and literary worker, for a reading…

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Andy Ferrari and Raj and Neeraja Lingam talk to Shenandoah University staff in the Makerspace.

Shenandoah University’s Advanced Technology Programs Benefit From Ferrari Family’s Support

Gift from Andy and Barbara Ferrari helped Shenandoah purchase high-tech tools for Emerging Media Lab and Makerspace

Shenandoah University recently hosted a longtime supporter whose contributions helped equip a high-tech laboratory space for students and faculty in the university’s advanced technology programs.…

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Students, faculty and staff pose with Raj and Neeraja Lingam beneath a logo for the cybersecurity lab.

Shenandoah Creates Cybersecurity Lab Thanks To Generous Gift From Lingam Foundation

New Cybersecurity Range and Outreach Lab Established In Hazel-Pruitt Armory

Students studying cybersecurity and similar programs at Shenandoah University have a new space in which to train to become the world’s next digital security experts,…

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Summer Internship Fair Fall 2025

Students Learn About And Explore Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Career and Professional Development Hosts Summer Internship Fair

By Jace Gibson ’26 At the end of the 2025 Fall Term, Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences co-hosted its annual Summer Internship fair…

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Still from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center short documentary produced by Shenandoah University for a BWRC educational unit.

College of Arts & Sciences Programs Collaborate on Grant Project

Interdisciplinary Effort Builds Virtual Learning Experience for Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

At least one of Blue Ridge Wildlife Center’s animal ambassadors will be able to travel anywhere it likes with the help of Shenandoah University’s environmental…

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Shenandoah University student Sophie Koutalakis '26 conducts research during her summer 2025 internship in Belize coordinated by Toucan Education.

Shenandoah Student Gains Invaluable Experience Through Toucan Education

Sophie Koutalakis ’26 Studied in Belize over the summer courtesy of Shenandoah’s unique partnership with Toucan

When Sophie Koutalakis ’26 first considered Shenandoah University, it was as a potential Shenandoah Conservatory student. But, as her high school career progressed and she…

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Shenandoah University student Sophia Sharp '27 shows off her strongwoman skills lifting the Bells of Steel on the campus Quad during fall 2025.

One Of The World’s Strongest Women Studies at Shenandoah

Sophia Sharp First Competed In A Strongwoman Contest Only Four Years Ago

A Shenandoah University exercise science student is also one of the world’s strongest women.  Sophia Sharp ’27, who is also in the early assurance Doctor…

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