Finding the right “fit and feel” is the challenging part of the college decision process but there is an added layer of consideration for the fall of 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ... Continue Reading 20 Questions to Ask Colleges…
Board Votes to Rename School of Business Decision effective immediately after unanimous vote
Shenandoah University will remove the name of Harry F. Byrd, Jr. from our School of Business. The decision, effective immediately, came on Wednesday, June 10, after a unanimous vote from the ... Continue Reading Board Votes to Rename School…
Shenandoah’s Plans for Fall 2020 Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear Shenandoah students and families, We know how much our students want to return to campus and we are working hard every day to make that happen. I am so proud of the way that Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Plans for Fall 2020…
No Tolerance for Racial Injustice A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear members of the Shenandoah University community, As a university president, a mother, an American, and a human being I am horrified and outraged by last week’s senseless killing of George Floyd ... Continue Reading No Tolerance for Racial Injustice…
Join Us for “What Now? Processing Racial Injustice and Discovering Ways to Make Change” Virtual Forum on Tuesday, June 2, by Zoom
Dear students and Shenandoah community members, At Shenandoah, our goal is always to educate and inspire you to be critical, reflective thinkers and ethical, compassionate citizens. With such aims at ... Continue Reading Join Us for “What Now?…
‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual Festival Horror film crafted by Shenandoah University students selected for film festival
A horror film crafted in large part by Shenandoah University students through The Film Studio at Shenandoah was selected for Oklahoma’s largest film festival. The feature, “GetAWAY,” was screened at ... Continue Reading ‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual…
Honoring the 2020 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners Olivia “Livy” Gouldin ’20, Kyle Hooven ’20, and Director of Physical Plant Barry Schnoor, M.S.
Shenandoah University has awarded this year’s Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to Olivia “Livy” Gouldin ’20, Kyle Hooven ’20, and Director of Physical Plant Barry Schnoor, M.S. Each year, the Algernon ... Continue Reading Honoring the 2020 Algernon Sydney…
Truly Among the Stars Shenandoah University celebrated its first virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16
To you, each and every member of the Shenandoah University community, I offer my deepest thanks. You are, quite simply, amazing. On Saturday, our community gathered, virtually, to celebrate ... Continue Reading Truly Among the Stars Shenandoah…
Shenandoah Celebrates 2019-20 Graduates in Virtual Ceremony Gov. Ralph Northam Joins Slate of Shared Guest Messages
Shenandoah University celebrated its first-ever virtual 2020 University Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16. This year, Shenandoah celebrated 1,270 graduates! 216 August 2019 graduates 320 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates 2019-20 Graduates in…
Marking the Successful End of an Unprecedented Semester With Shenandoah pride and spirit, we not only met the challenge that confronted us, we rose above it!
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, We made it! Congratulations on reaching the close of a spring semester that no one could have expected or completely prepared for, but with Shenandoah pride and ... Continue Reading Marking the Successful End of…
Teaching K-12 Teachers how to Teach Online Three-week summer modules deeply discounted at $165
Shenandoah is responding to the desperate need of K-12 teachers. We are offering summer modules on how to develop online units, student assignments and assessments. The three-week modules are being ... Continue Reading Teaching K-12 Teachers how to…
Shenandoah Athletes Recognized for Community Service Students Place First Among DIII Schools in Helper Helper Rankings
Shenandoah University’s approximately 600 student-athletes from the university’s 22 teams placed first among Division III schools in an annual community service competition. Shenandoah was first ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Athletes Recognized for Community…
Shenandoah Campus Open For Outdoor Exercise Enjoy some of the university’s beautiful sights
Shenandoah University is open to those who would like to exercise outdoors or leisurely walk on its inviting grounds while practicing social distancing. The campus offers abundant opportunities for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Campus Open For Outdoor…
Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs this Summer Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
It’s understandable if you’re feeling a little unsure right now. We get it. That’s why we’ve decided to offer a variety of individual Shenandoah University graduate courses to you this summer. You ... Continue Reading Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs this…
Students in International MBA Program Donate Protective Equipment Donations include masks, gowns and surgical gloves
Students and partners in Shenandoah University’s Master of Business Administration — Global Executive Track (GET-MBA) program in China have conducted a personal protective equipment drive (PPE) that ... Continue Reading Students in International MBA Program…
Shenandoah Offers Armory Building for Emergency Shelter Space Will Accommodate Up to 40 Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
Starting Monday, April 20, Shenandoah University’s former National Guard Armory Building will serve as a shelter for local homeless individuals. The Winchester Rescue Mission, through a partnership ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Offers Armory Building for…
Living Up To Our Mission In the Era of COVID-19 SU Graduation, Summer Classes, R&B Refund
Dear Shenandoah University community, I am so honored and proud to be part of the Shenandoah community. You have risen and met challenges none of us ever imagined. You’ve made the best of an ... Continue Reading Living Up To Our Mission…
Shenandoah Donates Ventilators to Valley Health Ventilators were originally donated by the hospital system to aid student learning
Shenandoah University donated three ventilators to Valley Health on Wednesday, April 8. The ventilators were donated to Shenandoah several years ago by Valley Health to help provide clinical ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Donates Ventilators to Valley…
Get Ready to Grow This Summer as a Shenandoah University Graduate Student Programs in Health Care, Education & Business Provide Students with Exciting New Levels of Expertise
If you’re ready to step into a new phase of your career, you can acquire the additional skills you need from Shenandoah University graduate programs – starting this summer. The offerings include not ... Continue Reading Get Ready to Grow This…
Shenandoah University Donates 2,500 Masks to Valley Health to Aid in Coronavirus Response
Shenandoah University donated 2,500 hospital masks to Valley Health on Friday, April 3. Approximately 2,100 of these masks are the n95 respirator masks used by health care professionals. The Wilkins ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Donates 2,500 Masks…
iMLearning Program Makes Online Transition a Success Initiative gives Apple products to students, faculty, staff
In 2009, Shenandoah University implemented an initiative to provide each of its approximately 2,000 undergraduate (and most of its graduate) students with a MacBook and other Apple devices to aid in ... Continue Reading iMLearning Program Makes Online Transition…
Stay-at-Home Order, COVID-19 Update A message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear Members of the Shenandoah Community, I have an important update to share with you as Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide stay-at-home order to protect the health and safety of ... Continue Reading Stay-at-Home Order, COVID-19 Update A…
Music Therapy Shifts Online with Focus on Telehealth
Shenandoah Conservatory’s music therapy program has quickly and effectively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. On an academic level, music therapy faculty shifted course curriculum and clinical ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Shifts Online with…
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 (COVID-19), faculty will record ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Implements New Grading Policy…
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 accepted a never-before-seen disruption in our lives. ... Continue Reading Online Classes for Rest of…
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 rise to the challenges presented by an unpredictable and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students Are the Soul…
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. ... Continue Reading FAQs on COVID-19 & Shenandoah’s…
COVID-19 Update: Online Instruction Begins Monday for at Least Two Weeks From March 16-29, Shenandoah will hold all classes and coursework online.
As you are aware, COVID-19 has had a major impact on our world and our nation, and now more cases are emerging in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although there are still no confirmed reports of the ... Continue Reading COVID-19 Update: Online Instruction Begins…
Shenandoah to renovate and improve baseball, softball fields University enters agreement with City of Winchester to manage fields in Jim Barnett Park
Shenandoah University’s baseball and softball teams will soon have improved fields to call home. On Monday, Shenandoah University entered into a partnership with the City of Winchester to assume the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah to renovate and improve…
Women’s History Month Kicks Off at Shenandoah Event offers screenings, discussions and panels
Women’s History Month at Shenandoah University kicks off with a screening of the movie “Harriet” and culminates in a discussion panel of local female entrepreneurs. The 2020 Women’s History Month at ... Continue Reading Women’s History Month Kicks Off…
Shenandoah University Championed as a College of Distinction Honor recognizes student-centered programs and individualized education
Shenandoah University has received national recognition as a College of Distinction for its individualized and engaging education and its student success and satisfaction. The Colleges of Distinction ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Championed as a…
Students Tackle Event Operations at Super Bowl Sport Business Association students work Super Bowl LIV in Miami
The Sport Business Association (SBA) at Shenandoah University traveled to Miami, Florida, in January to work in its second consecutive Super Bowl. The nine students who attended Super Bowl LIV ... Continue Reading Students Tackle Event Operations at…
Television Star & Local CEO Take Stage at Annual Business Symposium Daymond John, the star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” joins American Woodmark CEO Cary Dunston as 2020 keynote speakers
Daymond John, the star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and a pioneer in the fashion industry, joins American Woodmark President Cary Dunston as the keynote speakers at Shenandoah University’s 12th Annual ... Continue Reading Television Star & Local CEO…
Presidents Day Leadership Forum Presidents Day Leadership Forum Focuses on Civilian Life, Services and Career Opportunities for Veterans, Feb. 18
A leadership forum at Shenandoah University will address issues, opportunities and support services available to both veterans and civilians as they transition from military service into civilian life ... Continue Reading Presidents Day Leadership Forum Presidents…
Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly ’18 Excited To Step Into Pageant Winner’s Shoes
Shenandoah University graduate student Dorothy “Dot” Kelly ’18, B.F.A., is spending the first half of 2020 fulfilling a unique role: Miss Virginia. Kelly, who was first runner-up at the pageant held ... Continue Reading Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly…
Vice President Yolanda Gibson Earns New Title & Role Gibson will become new vice president for student affairs
Yolanda Barbier Gibson, D.A., who has served as vice president for student success at Shenandoah University since June 2019, will expand her role and become the university’s vice president for student ... Continue Reading Vice President Yolanda Gibson Earns…