Shenandoah University News

Austin Thorpe Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence and Director of Conservatory Choir

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Austin Thorpe, Ph.D., as choral artist-in-residence and director of the Conservatory Choir beginning August 2022. “I’m so delighted that…

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From Researcher to Teacher

2019 Graduate of Shenandoah's Career Switcher Program Begins New Career

Dr. Brian Bennett, a physics scholar with a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a long scientific career with the federal government, chose…

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Shenandoah University Named A College Of Distinction

SU recognized for providing student-centric learning experience

Shenandoah University has earned national recognition from Colleges of Distinction, a guide for college-bound students, for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and…

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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…

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Interim Vice Presidents To Assume Permanent Roles in Shenandoah’s Office of Administration & Finance

Courtney Jarrett named VP for finance, CFO; Phil Evans named VP for administration, continues as general counsel

In an effort to lay the infrastructure for the university to grow, President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., announced that the interim vice president roles of Courtney…

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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…

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Shenandoah University Joining Common App for 2022-23 Application Season

New partnership will streamline the application process, expand SU’s reach to potential students

Prospective students applying to Shenandoah University for the 2022-23 academic year will soon be able to do so through The Common Application, an online college…

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Army Veteran Finds Stable Educational Experience At Shenandoah

J.D. Oldaker ’24 is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Virtual Reality Design

When J.D. Oldaker left the U.S. Army in 2012, after more than 9 years of military service, he decided that he would pursue a college…

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Helen Zebarth Retires From Nursing School After 43 Years During National Nurses Month

Nursing Faculty Member Wraps Up Extraordinarily Influential Shenandoah Career With Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

Helen Zebarth, RN, (shown above, at left, in blue) has retired after 43 years with Shenandoah University. During her tenure, Zebarth served as an associate…

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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…

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