By Natalie Gales ’25 On March 20, Shenandoah University and Sinclair Health Clinic celebrated their partnership at the 2025 Terry Awards ceremony. Dr. Terry Sinclair, clinic co-founder for whom the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s School of Health…
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Remains Highly Ranked By U.S. News & World Report PA program named No. 1 in Virginia; SU’s physical therapy program jumps 41 spots in latest grad school rankings
Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program continues to rank among the nation’s best according to U.S. News & World Report, which listed the program No. 21 out of 205 PA programs ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program…
Summer 2025 Courses in the School of Health Professions Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
Thinking about pursuing a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate or degree! Courses offered ... Continue Reading Summer 2025 Courses in the…
School of Health Professions News: Fall 2024 OT Program Presents Research In Six States
In October, members of Shenandoah University’s occupational therapy program presented at the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association 2024 Fall Annual Conference. Both students and faculty had the ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…
Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On Wilkins Health & Fitness Suite New space, named for the Wilkins family, provides state-of-the-art resources for students in health-related programs
Shenandoah University marked the completion of a new educational space for students in various health-related programs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 24. During the celebration, the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On…
School Of Health Professions News: Summer 2024 Faculty Earn Humanitarian Award, Train CPTIs In East Africa, And Publish Research
In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of the Year Award. This marks ... Continue Reading School Of Health Professions News:…
DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque Business First’s ‘40 Under 40’ List Alex Carter named one of New Mexico’s top young professionals and emerging leaders
Alex Carter ’26, PA-C, a student in Shenandoah University’s Doctor of Medical Science program, was recently named to Albuquerque Business First’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2024, which recognizes the top ... Continue Reading DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque…
First Buzzy’s Race for Research Held PT Students Help Raise Money for Foundation for Physical Therapy research
Sunday, April 14, was a stunning day for the inaugural "roll" as part of Buzzy's Race for Research organized by Shenandoah University physical therapy (SUPT) students. The event raised money for The ... Continue Reading First Buzzy’s Race for Research…
Dance and Physical Therapy Programs Collaborate to Help People with Mobility Impairments Move and Dance
In March, a unique collaboration between Shenandoah University’s (SU) physical therapy (PT) and dance programs introduced nine people with mobility impairments and their care partners to the benefits ... Continue Reading Dance and Physical Therapy Programs…
School of Health Professions News: Spring 2024 Students and faculty travel to Nicaragua, as well as publish, present and meet with legislators
A dedicated interdisciplinary group of 41 health professionals and Shenandoah University health profession students recently completed a one-week service and learning trip to Leon, Nicaragua, to ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…
Division of Physical Therapy Renames Service Award In Memory Of Alumna And Former Adjunct Professor Kelly McGaughey Roseberry ’10 committed her life to helping others
Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy has renamed its service award in memory of Kelly McGaughey Roseberry ’10, D.P.T., an SU alumna and former adjunct professor. Dr. Roseberry and her ... Continue Reading Division of Physical Therapy Renames…
Physician Assistant Studies & DMS Programs Showcased Diversity efforts related to curriculum and more are highlighted
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies program recently received attention for its efforts regarding inclusion, diversity and equity in an online article published by the PA Education Association ... Continue Reading Physician Assistant Studies & DMS…
Summer 2024 Courses in the School of Health Professions Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate or degree! Courses ... Continue Reading Summer 2024 Courses in the…
Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major Honor American College of Lifestyle Medicine Names Sheila Hautbois As A Fellow
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Sheila Hautbois, MSPAS, MPH, CHES®, PA-C, is one of the first non-physicians to be named a fellow by the American ... Continue Reading Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major…
Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates from OTD and Post-Professional OTD programs receive awards, as does a current MSOT student
Recent doctoral graduates and a current master’s student in Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy have received a host of awards for their scholarship and leadership. Doctor ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates…
Public Health Professor Earns Award For Outstanding Work In The Classroom Audra Gollenberg received a 2023 Libby and Hiter Harris Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
Audra Gollenberg, Ph.D., department chair and professor of public health at Shenandoah University, was one of six faculty members from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges consortium of ... Continue Reading Public Health Professor Earns Award…
Shenandoah University Names Cecil Pruitt, Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building After Longtime Supporter Pruitt has played a key role in facilitating the university’s growth
Shenandoah University’s Health & Life Sciences Building now bears the name of a longtime SU supporter whose contributions helped fund the state-of-the-art building’s construction on the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Names Cecil Pruitt,…
Student’s Orientation Leadership Experience Makes a Major Difference In Her Life And she has the T-shirts to prove it
Victoria Hannen ’21, ’24, is a different person than she was prior to 2019, thanks to being an orientation leader at Shenandoah University. Hannen, who studied exercise science as a Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Student’s Orientation Leadership Experience Makes…
Shenandoah Physical Therapy Program Partners With NAGA To Host Adaptive Golf Clinic Inaugural First Swing Seminar and Learn to Golf Clinic capped semester of SUPT & Adaptive Sport clinicals
Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy held an adaptive golf event in April, capping a Spring 2023 semester during which the program conducted three clinics designed to help people with ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Physical Therapy Program Partners…
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Ranked Highly By U.S. News & World Report SU tied for 20th nationally among 211 PA programs in list of ‘Best Graduate Schools’
Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant Studies program maintained its status as one of the nation’s best, landing at No. 20 out of 211 ranked programs in the Best Health Schools category in U.S. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program…
Pharmacy/Public Health Student Receives National Accolade Derek King '23 Honored by the U.S. Public Health Service
Shenandoah University Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health student Derek King '23, has been recognized as a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy ... Continue Reading Pharmacy/Public Health Student Receives National…
Prepare for the Best Jobs in the U.S. at Shenandoah University programs provide the foundation needed for many of U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 jobs
If you’re interested in pursuing one of U.S. News & World Report's 100 best jobs in the United States, Shenandoah University is a great place to be. The university’s schools offer programs that ... Continue Reading Prepare for the Best Jobs…
Occupational Therapy Grad Wins Military Award Kenneth Matthews '17 named Navy Medicine’s Occupational Therapy Officer of the Year
Shenandoah University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy graduate Lt. Kenneth Matthews '17, has been named Navy Medicine’s Occupational Therapy Officer of the Year for 2022. To learn more, ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Grad Wins Military…
Shenandoah DPT Student Earns APTA Leadership Honor Alisha Ladenburg ’24 says role as APTA Scholar will help her work toward her goal of promoting better health outcomes for communities of color
Second-year Shenandoah University Doctor of Physical Therapy student Alisha Ladenburg ’24 has been selected by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a 2023 APTA Association Leadership ... Continue Reading Shenandoah DPT Student Earns APTA…
Capstone Project Benefits Community OT Doctoral Student and Housing Organization Partner to Help Older Residents Age in Place
A Shenandoah University doctoral student’s occupational therapy capstone project is set to help Winchester-area residents learn more about aging in place. Carolyn Adams ’23 is partnering with Blue ... Continue Reading Capstone Project Benefits Community OT…
Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students Team Up To Provide Care To Pediatric Patients Collaboration between Shenandoah Conservatory and School of Health Professions highlights strength of interprofessional practice
Shenandoah University students in the music therapy and physical therapy programs have teamed up to apply skills from their respective fields to the care of two pediatric patients, showcasing the ... Continue Reading Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students…
School of Health Professions News: Summer 2022 Students and faculty volunteer, present, publish and add to their education
Shenandoah Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students performed volunteer work this summer at Camp Follow the Leader, which is a week-long day camp for children with special needs, ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…
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…
School of Health Professions News: Late Spring/Early Summer 2022 Get the latest about the divisions of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Graduate Public Health
The divisions within Shenandoah University's School of Health Professions are distinguishing themselves not only with faculty research, but also with students receiving high-level scholarships and ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…
Shenandoah Celebrates Graduates At 2022 Spring Commencement SU grad accepts honorary degree on behalf of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Shenandoah University celebrated its 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 21, in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The ceremony celebrated 237 August 2021 graduates, 348 December ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates Graduates At 2022…
Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337 Graduates At May 21 Commencement SU to honor Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as symbol of the defense of freedom and democracy
Shenandoah University will celebrate 1,337 graduates at its 2022 spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 21, inside the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The 2022 University ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337…
MSAT Student Enjoys Clinical Rotation With Title-Winning Pro Soccer Team Jaskeerat Ahluwalia ’22 spent four months with Washington Spirit during team’s NWSL championship run
When Shenandoah University and the Washington Spirit entered into a partnership in 2021, part of the deal included internship opportunities afforded to SU students with Washington, D.C.’s professional ... Continue Reading MSAT Student Enjoys Clinical Rotation…
School Of Health Professions News: Winter/Spring 2022 Faculty Conduct Research and Publish; Students Contribute to Research and More
Shenandoah University's Division of Physical Therapy is working with Loudoun Soccer to analyze data from STATSports GPS trackers used with players in the organization's U16, U17, and U18/19 age ... Continue Reading School Of Health Professions News:…
Summer Courses in the School of Health Professions Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate! Courses offered at ... Continue Reading Summer Courses in the School…
Director of New Division Receives Service Award Katrina Miller, Ed.D., Honored by the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing
Katrina Miller, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, associate professor and director in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently received the William T. Simpkins, Jr. Service Award from the National ... Continue Reading Director of New Division Receives…
Shenandoah’s Division of Athletic Training Hosts ‘A Day in the Life’ MSAT students introduced local high schoolers to everyday skills practiced by athletic trainers
In honor of March being National Athletic Training Month, Shenandoah University’s Division of Athletic Training recently held its fourth “A Day in the Life” event for local high school ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Division of Athletic Training…