Diversity

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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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