Shenandoah University News

Children’s Literature World Shares Its Talents in a Time of Crisis

Past and Future Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference Presenters Offer Everything from Art Lessons and Readings to Literature Resources and Writing Tips

A host of talented, giving, dynamic authors, illustrators and educators have graced the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference over its 35 years of existence. And…

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‘We’re all in this together’: On being a full-time student and family member in the era of social distancing

Shenandoah University Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Cynthia Drury Shares How Her OT Education Is Helping Her Adapt to a New Reality

Shenandoah University occupational therapy students are accustomed to learning in a hybrid format that combines distance learning with classroom experiences. So, this makes program students…

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Autumn Wacker O’Hara Utilizes Degree to Help Others

Shenandoah University OT program balances online and in-person coursework

Autumn Wacker O’Hara ’11 chose to pursue her degree at Shenandoah because of its flexible, hybrid Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, which allows…

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Shenandoah Implements New Grading Policy & Applicant Requirements

Changes Take Effect Immediately As Result of Coronavirus Challenges

Shenandoah University is adopting a Pass/No Credit grading policy for the spring 2020 academic semester. In light of the disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic…

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Online Classes for Rest of Semester, Working Remotely, Commencement & Other Updates

Shenandoah is taking the additional actions, effective immediately

The past week has been like nothing we’ve ever seen or expected. Classes went online, we learned about the importance of social distancing, and we…

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Shenandoah Students Are the Soul of the University

A message from president Tracy Fitzsimmons

You are the soul of the university, and even in this less than ideal situation, you are embodying the Shenandoah spirit as you continue to…

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FAQs on COVID-19 & Shenandoah’s Plans

There are no confirmed reports of the virus impacting anyone at Shenandoah.

We are regularly adding to and updating these COVID-19 FAQs. If you have questions that are not answered here, please reach out to omc@su.edu.

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COVID-19 Update: Online Instruction Begins Monday for at Least Two Weeks

From March 16-29, Shenandoah will hold all classes and coursework online.

Classes Moving to Remote Instruction for Two Weeks From March 16-29, Shenandoah will hold all classes and coursework online. Classes will not meet face-to-face. We…

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Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20

Baby labs, presentations, burnout prevention and more mark the season

Shenandoah health professions students held their first baby lab this winter in Winchester and at Scholar Plaza, Loudoun. Students examined gross, fine and oral motor…

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Business Students Boost Library

Videos Created Through Design Thinking Class Promote Handley Regional Library

Handley Regional Library System and a Design Thinking class at Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business collaborated on a project that resulted…

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