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Shenandoah University Welcomes Newest Hornets On Arrival Day

Enrollment remains strong with yet another top-three class of new first-year students

Hundreds of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff greeted SU’s newest Hornets by helping them get settled into their residence halls during Arrival Day and…

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A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

In 2025, Shenandoah University celebrated its sesquicentennial – 150 years of bold moves and resiliency that have defined the university’s legacy. A year later, Shenandoah…

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Paul Anka performing on-stage.

A Man and His Music: Paul Anka Performs Two Sold-Out Shows at Shenandoah University

Legendary singer-songwriter enchants crowd with pair of performances sponsored by Cecil Pruitt, Jr.

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka performed a pair of sold-out shows at Shenandoah University’s Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16.  The two…

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Shenandoah University Piloting New Lifelong Learning Program

As SAGE Scholars, older adults will be able to attend college classes alongside Shenandoah students

Shenandoah University is piloting a new lifelong learning program that will allow older adults to participate in select college courses alongside undergraduate students without the…

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Director Of Shenandoah’s PMHNP Program Featured On Podcast

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., recently appeared on Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast that explores the use of psychotherapy by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing and director of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program at Shenandoah University, recently appeared on an…

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Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Studies Program student Alexandra Toben at far right, with a PAOS Foundation Scholarship.

Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Program Students Distinguish Themselves On National Stage

Student PAs recognized as leaders and scholars

Updated at 2:22 p.m. Sept. 15, 2026 Students in Shenandoah University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program are receiving national accolades.  Two top…

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Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate, holds her book, "Larry and Bob" as she answers student questions at Sully Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of Shenandoah University's Camp Read A Lot. She is smiling, has long silver hair, and is wearing glasses and a blue button-up shirt.

A Story Shared, And Memories Made

Author Karen Schaufeld delights Camp Read A Lot with her book, “Larry and Bob” 

Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate whose children’s books are inspired by the natural world, made a special appearance…

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Well-Being Concert Series

Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded Virginia Commission for the Arts Grant to Support Launch of Well-Being Concert Series

Shenandoah Conservatory has been awarded a $5,000 Community Impact Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts to support the launch of its innovative Well-Being…

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Three images of Shenandoah athletic training students at the NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo.

Shenandoah Athletic Training Students Place Third In National Competition

Trio earned SU’s third straight top-three finish in NATA Student Quiz Bowl

Students in Shenandoah University’s athletic training program continued to prove they’re among the country’s brightest during recent trips to regional and national athletic training symposiums.…

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