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Shenandoah Director of Aviation Studies Tony LaRosa sits at a computer with the full air traffic control simulator display visible in the background.

Shenandoah University Launches Program to Meet Air Traffic Control Staffing Challenge

FAA-certified program and UFA simulator technology provide students with accelerated training and career path

Shenandoah University has added an Undergraduate Certificate in Air Traffic Control to its growing list of academic offerings to help fill a national deficit of…

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Co-Enrollment Program Paves Unique Path to Bachelor’s Degree

Initiative provides Laurel Ridge Community College students with an array of educational and student life opportunities at Shenandoah

Through the Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge Community College co-enrollment program, Laurel Ridge students grow more familiar with all that Shenandoah offers both in and…

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Shenandoah University Named Among Top Private Universities In Virginia

U.S. News & World Report ranks Shenandoah No. 2 private university in the state

Shenandoah University continues to climb the list of U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities while maintaining its status as one of the top…

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Febronia Farowez ’28 (wearing a red sweater), Elizabeth “Libby” Ellwood ’29 (in a sleeveless dress) and Andrew Wood ’28 (seated at a piano).

Making the Most of Summer With Research

Arts & Sciences Summer Scholars Program leads to a book, podcast, and so much more

Over the summer, with many holding down part-time jobs, a group of Shenandoah University students, overseen by faculty, conducted wide-ranging research as part of the…

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Shenandoah student Saber Chowdhury speaks from a podium.

Shenandoah Student Completes Exclusive National Epidemiology Internship

Saber Chowdhury ’27 worked with Maine CDC for three months on data-driven project

Saber Chowdhury ’27, a student in Shenandoah University’s Master of Public Health program, was at the annual American Public Health Association Conference in Washington, D.C.,…

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A group photo following the signing of the Robert Solenberger SOAR Endowment.

Shenandoah University Announces Endowment To Support Outdoor Programming

Generous gift from university trustee Diane Kearns establishes the Robert Solenberger SOAR Endowment

Diane Kearns, a devoted friend and longtime supporter of Shenandoah University, is honoring the memory and enduring legacy of her late father, Robert Solenberger, through…

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Internships With a Community Impact

New program pairs Shenandoah University students with nonprofits for work experience

Over the summer of 2026, Shenandoah University students gained work experience that also allowed them to give back to others by working for nonprofits through…

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2026/27 Conservatory Convocation Highlights

Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates a Groundbreaking Year at 2026/27 Conservatory Convocation

Shenandoah Conservatory welcomed incoming and returning students to the 2026/27 academic year during its annual Conservatory Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Centered…

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Shenandoah University Adds New Academic Programs For 2026-27

New offerings include three master’s degrees and two undergraduate certificates

Shenandoah University continues to broaden its academic offerings with the addition of three new master’s degrees, two undergraduate certificates and a handful of new minors…

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Grant Supports Musical Theatre Productions

Crescent Cities Charities Funding Assists With Two Shows’ Costs

A $10,000 grant from Crescent Cities Charities, Inc., is supporting two Shenandoah University musical theatre productions during the 2026-27 Conservatory Performs season.  The grant funds…

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