Shenandoah University News

SWARM and Esports Make Beautiful Music Together

Groups collaborate on first-ever esports composition competition to create a Shenandoah Esports anthem

During the 2026 spring term, Shenandoah Esports and the student-run record label SWARM Music Group did something new: they partnered to host an Esports Composition…

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Shenandoah PA students use a handheld ultrasound machine during a national competition.

Shenandoah University PA Students Excel In National Ultrasound Competition Debut

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) was introduced to Shenandoah’s PA curriculum in 2025-26

As an emergency medicine physician assistant, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Brian Terzian, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, had wanted for quite some time to integrate…

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People with movement disorders participate in a dance kick line as part of a MoveU! Move to Music adaptive dance class at Shenandoah University.

Grants Support MoveU! Program at Shenandoah

Financial Assistance Improves Adaptive Sports and Dance Opportunities For People With Mobility Challenges

The MoveU! Move to Music adaptive sports and dance program at Shenandoah University recently received $5,500 in grant funding from both the Virginia Chapter of…

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Inaugural HIVE Shenandoah University Pitch Competition participants Abigail Keene ’26, Raquel Anongos ’26, Arizona Fischvogt ’28, Parker Brown ’29, Natalie Pronk ’29 stand in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium, in front of a HIVE pull-up poster focused on entrepreneurship.

Shenandoah Celebrates Innovation At First Campus-Wide Pitch Competition

Pitch Contest Presented Through University’s Hub For Innovators, Veterans & Entrepreneurs (HIVE)

Shenandoah’s first campus-wide pitch competition, held in Halpin-Harrison Hall’s Stimpson Auditorium during the spring term, showcased the talent, creativity, and courage of Shenandoah students, who…

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Bryce Mitchell '14, '17, '22

SU triple alumnus named elementary school principal

Bryce Mitchell ’14, ’17, ’22 is the new principal of Waterview Elementary School in Portsmouth, Virginia, a milestone that reflects both his professional dedication and…

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Exterior photograph of the "Buzzins" dining location at Shenandoah University.

Shenandoah University Secures GO Virginia Grant To Plan Commercial Kitchen

Facility will support small-scale food and beverage producers in the Northern Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah University has been awarded a $100,000 Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant to begin planning a commercial kitchen and culinary hub to…

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A springtime image of Sarah's Glen with the 2026-27 Colleges of Distinction ribbon.

Shenandoah University Named A 2026-27 College Of Distinction

SU recognized nationally for its commitment to exceptional undergraduate education for the seventh time

Shenandoah University has been named a 2026-27 College of Distinction, marking the seventh straight year that it has earned the designation reserved for colleges and…

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Wallet Hub Respects Shenandoah Business Faculty Opinions

Four business faculty members have been featured recently on the personal finance site

Shenandoah University business faculty are often tapped by the site Wallet Hub to share their expertise. So far this year, the site has featured YHB…

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Tim Robblee conducts Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble Invited to Perform at Prestigious CBNDA Conference in February 2027

The Shenandoah Conservatory Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2027 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference being held Wednesday, Feb.…

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Author Kate DiCamillo in front of a pink and green balloon arch and a slide that says "How to Make a Writer" on stage at Shenandoah University's Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre in 2026 for the university's Children's Literature Conference's Rally for Reading.

Rally Kicks Off A Season Celebrating Reading

Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference Marks 40th Year By Introducing Students to Nation’s Top Children’s Authors and Illustrators

Over the course of two days in late April, fourth and fifth graders from across the top of Virginia packed Shenandoah University’s 600-seat Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre…

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