Diversity

Gift Perpetuates Barzinji Institute’s Work

Gift Allows Shenandoah-based Institute To Continue Offering Global Virtual Learning Experiences Around the World

A significant gift will assure that the legacy of Dr. Jamal Barzinji will live on through the work of the Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning…

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Rubio ’23 Selected to Participate in Latinx Theatre Commons Designer & Director Colaboratorio

The event takes place June 28 – July 2, in Portland, Oregon

Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) was selected as a designer for the 2023 Latinx Theatre…

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Jeffrey ’23 Celebrates Atayal Culture Through Dissertation Topic

Flutist Yuan-I Jeffrey ’23 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) honored and celebrated her Atayal tribe (an Indigenous population in Taiwan) culture through her dissertation…

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Building a Latinx Family at Shenandoah

Graduate Consuelo 'Elly' Mazariegos '20 shares her experience 

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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