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Reaching Out Now founder Samantha Barber addresses a room full of high school students.

Reaching Out Now, Shenandoah University Partner To Launch Shenandoah Leadership Scholars

New initiative promotes leadership development, college and career readiness for high school students in the Northern Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah University is helping Reaching Out Now, a local nonprofit that provides assistance and resources to underserved youth, expand its reach by collaborating with the…

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Shenandoah Continues Voter Education Efforts As An Ask Every Student Commitment Campus

CCE, FYS programs and others partner to spread student voter education

By Samantha Scott ’27 In the Fall 2026 term, Shenandoah University obtained a grant of $4,500 from Ask Every Student (AES), a nonprofit organization committed…

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Shenandoah University administrators and supporters and city officials wear hardhats and use shovels during the ceremonial turning of the dirt for the Dove Center for the Arts groundbreaking.

Shenandoah University Celebrates Groundbreaking For Wilbur And Clare Dove Center For The Arts

New venue named for longtime supporters who made historic $21M gift to Shenandoah

Shenandoah University took a historic step in the construction of its state-of-the-art entertainment venue when it broke ground on the new Wilbur and Clare Dove…

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Jen Bryant doing pull-up in her office door

Shenandoah Pharmacy Professor Makes Second ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Appearance

Dr. Jennifer Bryant also brings her ninja training to work with her

When an “American Ninja Warrior” works at your university, you shouldn’t be surprised to see a pull-up bar spanning the top of her office doorway. …

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Shenandoah University student-athletes, administrators and coaches wear hardhats and drive shovels into a pile of dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of the Wilkins Athletics and Events Center.

Shenandoah University Breaks Ground On Wilkins Athletics And Events Center Expansion

Upgrades include new locker rooms for Shenandoah’s football, cross country, and track and field programs

Shenandoah University broke ground on an expansion of the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center on Friday, Oct. 2, as the university kicked…

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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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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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