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Shenandoah University Receives Great Colleges to Work For Distinction

Positive employee feedback earned the university a spot on the Honor Roll

Shenandoah University is one of 70 colleges in the country to be designated as a Great College to Work For and one of only 42…

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Shenandoah Celebrates New Rankings, Continued Excellence in Academics

U.S. News & World Report ranks university as second-highest private school in Virginia among national universities

Shenandoah University celebrates another successful year by retaining its spot as the second-highest ranked Virginia private school among national universities in the 2022 U.S. News…

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Virginia Business Ranks The State’s Most Powerful, Influential Leaders

President Tracy Fitzsimmons Earns Spot on the list for the Second Year in a row

Shenandoah President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., is among eight local leaders who have earned a spot in Virginia Business Magazine’s Virginia 500 List. The Virginia 500,…

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Shenandoah University Black Alumni Network Marks A Full Year

New Events, Continued Growth on the Horizon

Shenandoah University’s Black Alumni Network is going strong as it celebrates its first year. After being established in 2020, the group is closing in on…

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Smith Library Updates Learning Spaces

Enhancements Include Desk Bikes, White Boards, TVs and Lamps

Students who want to slip some low-key exercise into their study hour will find some help at Smith Library. The university has installed two bike…

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New Patio Expands Outdoor Seating

Adirondack chairs, tables, and future fire pit make for a great place to study and gather

Shenandoah has increased its outdoor seating and gathering spaces with the addition of a new patio outside the Brandt Student Center. The 3,000-square-foot area sits…

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LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership Series,’ Sept. 28

Conservatory Alumna Shares How She Built An Unexpected Career As A Financial Services Executive

Shenandoah Conservatory Alumna Theresa [Guido] LaPlaca ’81, board director and risk chair of Eagle Bancorp Inc. & Eagle Bank, will share valuable insights related to…

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Pets Allowed in Two Residence Halls

New policy invites students in Edwards Residential Village, SCC to bring their pets to school

Shenandoah University invites students in designated residence halls to bring their animal friends to campus.  According to the university’s new pet policy, pets are allowed…

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Shenandoah Welcomes New Residential Students on Move-In Day

Enrolling class is one of the largest on record with 515 first-year students, 200 transfers

Approximately 1,100 residential students are moving into their Shenandoah University residence halls this week as the university prepares for one of its largest incoming classes.…

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Esports Program Directors Elected To Nationwide Leadership Positions

Joey Gawrysiak, Zach Harrington Take On Roles with National Association of Collegiate Esports

Two leaders in Shenandoah’s esports program are finding success in the national esports arena.  The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a global leader in…

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