Consuelo "Elly" Mazariegos '20 (Bachelor of Arts in Biology), a member of Shenandoah's growing Latinx community, says mentoring, a family-like atmosphere and support are all part of the university ... Continue Reading Building a Latinx Family at…
Commemorating the Juneteenth Holiday Federal holiday on June 19 celebrates the end of American slavery following the Civil War
The following message was sent to the Shenandoah University community on June 17, 2022: Dear Shenandoah University community, This weekend we will celebrate Juneteenth. Also called Freedom Day, ... Continue Reading Commemorating the Juneteenth Holiday Federal…
Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student Focuses on Improving Diversity Among Physician Assistants Goal Is To Draw People From More Backgrounds Into The Profession, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for All
Lack of diversity is an issue in the physician assistant (PA) profession, according to figures presented by Pangela Dawson, Ph.D., PA-C, director of Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program, at the ... Continue Reading Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student…
Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award
Joseph Jefferson ’10 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) was selected as the recipient of the Jazz Education Network’s 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Jazz Educator of the Year Award. Named after the legendary ... Continue Reading Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022…
Shenandoah Esports Student Receives Prestigious Grant Abigail Haenggi ’25 Earns JBL Quantum Grant With 1,000 Dreams Fund Program Award
First-year esports management student Abigail Haenggi ’25 is one of 30 female gamers across the country to earn a prestigious esports grant. The JBL Quantum Grant with 1,000 Dreams Fund program was ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Student Receives Prestigious…
Shenandoah University Black Alumni Network Marks A Full Year New Events, Continued Growth on the Horizon
Shenandoah University’s Black Alumni Network is going strong as it celebrates its first year. After being established in 2020, the group is closing in on 200 members and is presenting its first ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Black Alumni Network…
Meet the Black Alumni Network Executive Committee: Bryce Mitchell ’14, ’17, vice president
It worked in biomechanics class just like it worked on the basketball court. If Shenandoah University taught Bryce Mitchell ’14, ’17 anything, it was to attack his musculoskeletal studies the same ... Continue Reading Meet the Black Alumni Network…
Incoming Provost Cameron McCoy Selected to Examine Racial, Economic Opportunity Gaps in Higher Education McCoy one of 12 higher education leaders to collaborate for Education Design Lab Nonprofit
Incoming Shenandoah University Provost Cameron McCoy, Ph.D, has been selected as one of 12 higher education leaders to join a national project to examine and discuss ways to make the higher education ... Continue Reading Incoming Provost Cameron McCoy Selected…
‘Do All The Good That We Can’: The Work Must Continue A message from our three chief diversity officers
Nearly a year ago, in response to the murder of George Floyd and the systemic racism connected to that, Shenandoah made a statement and launched anti-racism actions. This week’s guilty verdicts of ... Continue Reading ‘Do All The Good That…
No Tolerance for Racial Injustice A Message from President Fitzsimmons
Dear students, faculty and staff, I write to you following an historic verdict. And while there is profound reflection and celebration, we must be mindful that there is still much work to be ... Continue Reading No Tolerance for Racial Injustice…
The Barzinji Project Announces Collaborative Projects Designed in COIL Workshop Fellows underwent extensive training on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Barzinji Project Fellows underwent extensive training on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and plan on having their students work together on joint projects. The Fellows will work ... Continue Reading The Barzinji Project Announces Collaborative…
Alumni Launch Black Men Ventures, A Community for Black Entrepreneurs Alfred Duncan ’98 & Billy Blake ’99 provide capital for Black male entrepreneurs nationwide
Alfred Duncan ’98 wrote and performed the song “BLM Plaza” with Steve Roy in 2020 amidst a rise in awareness about racial injustice and during a global pandemic that affected businesses of every size. ... Continue Reading Alumni Launch Black Men Ventures,…
Solidarity with Our Asian, Asian-American & Pacific Islander Community Recognizing and calling out anti-Asian bias, racism and violence
We stand with President Tracy Fitzsimmons and the Shenandoah University community in solidarity with our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, faculty and staff. Not only do we ... Continue Reading Solidarity with Our Asian, Asian-American…
SU Selected to Join in Nationwide Project About Slavery Effort Will Highlight the Legacies of Enslavement in America
On Monday, Feb. 8, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) announced Shenandoah University as one of a handful of higher education institutions in the U.S. that will help in a multiyear project on ... Continue Reading SU Selected to Join in…
Shenandoah Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weeklong Event Highlights Past, Focuses on Present-Day Challenges
Shenandoah University begins its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18, with discussion and introspection on equity, culture-blindness and color ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther…
New Assistant Dean Provides Leadership in Diversity, Residential Services Dahlia Ashford Joins Division of Student Affairs
Dahlia Ashford, M.S., has started her new role as Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity, Inclusion, and Residential Services at Shenandoah University. I am excited about becoming a part of the ... Continue Reading New Assistant Dean Provides Leadership…
Shenandoah Recognized for Inclusive Gaming Environment University Nominated for Best College Esports Team for *gameHERs Awards
Update: Shenandoah has made it into the finals round in The*gameHERs Awards for Best Collegiate Esports Team. Vote now until Nov. 13. The Best Collegiate Esports Team ballot is located in the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Recognized for Inclusive Gaming…
Occupational Therapy Program Promotes Diversity, Dialogue Students Establish Local Chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
Shenandoah University’s occupational therapy program is doing its part to promote diversity, equity and inclusion by establishing a local chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Program Promotes Diversity,…
Shenandoah Names Assistant Provost for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Dr. Hakeem Leonard Will Work With Faculty, Deans to Encourage Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive Curricula
Associate Professor of Music Therapy Hakeem Leonard, Ph.D., has recently been named as Shenandoah’s first Assistant Provost for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. In this new role, Dr. Leonard will ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Names Assistant Provost for…
Board Votes to Rename School of Business Decision effective immediately after unanimous vote
Shenandoah University will remove the name of Harry F. Byrd, Jr. from our School of Business. The decision, effective immediately, came on Wednesday, June 10, after a unanimous vote from the ... Continue Reading Board Votes to Rename School…
No Tolerance for Racial Injustice A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear members of the Shenandoah University community, As a university president, a mother, an American, and a human being I am horrified and outraged by last week’s senseless killing of George Floyd ... Continue Reading No Tolerance for Racial Injustice…
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…
Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event offers performances, discussion and service opportunities
Shenandoah University is celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong slate of events meant to explore resistance and activism throughout history. Martin Luther King Jr. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of…
Fulbright Fellow studies at Islamic center at Shenandoah University Faridh Omar will research leadership in American Islamic institutions
Mohd Faridh Hafez Mhd Omar, a fellow in the Faculty of Leadership and Management at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, is serving as a Fulbright fellow at the Center for Islam in the Contemporary ... Continue Reading Fulbright Fellow studies at Islamic…
National Hispanic Heritage Month Highlighting the diversity, culture and traditions of Latinx and Hispanic communities
The Brandt Student Center is decorated with flags representing a variety of Latin American and Caribbean nations for Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15 every year in the United ... Continue Reading National Hispanic Heritage Month Highlighting…
Preparing students for a diverse world Shenandoah welcomes new chaplain and Muslim community coordinator
Hanaa Unus has joined Shenandoah University as chaplain and Muslim community coordinator. Unus started July 29 in the Office of Spiritual Life. She is the first clergy person in the school's nearly ... Continue Reading Preparing students for a diverse…
Learning About Civil Discourse In Higher Education Shenandoah Partners With Muslim-Majority Countries To Exchange Ideas
Shenandoah University recently partnered with Bridgewater College and two universities in Muslim-majority countries to learn how to provide better opportunities for civil discourse within higher ... Continue Reading Learning About Civil Discourse In…
Shenandoah University Celebrates Women’s History Month Events Include Film Screenings, Discussions and Music
Shenandoah University marks Women's History Month this month with a series of events celebrating women’s leadership and empowerment. Most events are free and open to the public. Events include film ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Celebrates Women’s History…
Affirming Shenandoah as an Inclusive Community A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear Shenandoah Community, Yesterday, a meeting of 864 delegates from around the world approved by a narrow margin a plan to enforce restrictions on same sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ+ ... Continue Reading Affirming Shenandoah as an Inclusive…
Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event offers performances, dialogue and service opportunities
Shenandoah University is celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong slate of events meant to encourage reflection, service and dialogue. Martin Luther King Jr. Week at ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of…
Banks Debuts As Evan Hansen On Broadway Shenandoah Student Is First Person Of Color To Play Tony-Winning Musical's Title Role
Roman Banks '21 made history on Wednesday, Dec. 12, when he became the first person of color to play the title role in the Tony-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" on Broadway. Banks won a place in ... Continue Reading Banks Debuts As Evan Hansen…
A Commitment To Diversity Shenandoah Among Colleges With Largest Growth In Underrepresented Minorities
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, Shenandoah University was one of the top four-year colleges in the U.S. with the biggest increase in the percentage of underrepresented minority ... Continue Reading A Commitment To Diversity Shenandoah…
A New Curriculum in Transgender Care Pharmacy Professor Jonn Bailey Teaches Transgender Care
Jonn Bailey, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Shenandoah University, is revolutionizing his patient-centered care course by introducing a curriculum highlighting health care needs for the ... Continue Reading A New Curriculum in Transgender…
Shenandoah University Hosts Longtime Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta, Who Advanced Rights For Farm Workers, Will Talk About Her Life On Monday, Sept. 10
Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader, feminist and civil rights activist, will speak at Shenandoah University on Monday, Sept. 10. Huerta, 88, will hold her presentation at 2 p.m. in Stimpson ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Hosts Longtime Civil…
Project Explores Cross-Cultural Understanding Dr. Younus Mirza To Promote Cultural Exchange With Muslim-Majority Societies
Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies at Allegheny College Younus Mirza, Ph.D., has joined Shenandoah University as a scholar-in-residence and director of the Barzinji Project. The project is a ... Continue Reading Project Explores Cross-Cultural Understanding Dr.…
Mosaic Center Director Wins Cutting-Edge Curriculum Award McCampbell Lien Earns Honor For FYS Course
Shenandoah University’s Director of Inclusion and Diversity and Mosaic Center for Diversity Director Maggie McCampbell Lien is one of 10 winners of a new Cutting-Edge Curriculum Award. The award, ... Continue Reading Mosaic Center Director Wins Cutting-Edge…