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Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship At Shenandoah

Endowment will support students who demonstrate financial need, with emphasis on engineering and business programs

Thanks to the generosity of the Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation, a new endowed scholarship was established at Shenandoah University in February. The scholarship…

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Shenandoah University Partners With Toucan Education Programs

SU to serve as a School of Record for Toucan’s study abroad summer programming

Shenandoah University has partnered with Toucan Education Programs, a study abroad program provider in Belize, to allow students within and outside the SU community an…

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Jennifer Steele Named Dean Of Shenandoah Conservatory

Steele to join Shenandoah University on July 1

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Jennifer Smolos Steele, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of Shenandoah Conservatory. Dr. Steele has held various…

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Shenandoah University Marks 150th Birthday With Founders’ Day Celebration

The event commemorated the contributions of past leaders that have shaped Shenandoah’s history

Shenandoah University commemorated its 150th birthday with a Founders’ Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 19, that celebrated SU’s extensive history and the resiliency that has…

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Virginia General Assembly Resolution Honors Shenandoah University During Its 150th Year

Resolution commends Shenandoah for ‘exceptional contributions’ to higher education, the Northern Shenandoah Valley community

Photographed above (left to right): Del. William D. (Bill) Wiley, Rep. Ben Cline, Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Shenandoah University student Valeria Perero Santa Cruz,…

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Shenandoah VR Design Students Showcase Their Work At Prestigious Conference

Four students presented projects at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida

Students in Shenandoah University’s virtual reality design program had the opportunity to showcase some of their work at the 2024 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education…

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Shenandoah Dance Students Work With Rising Stars

Some of the Dance World’s Brightest Lights Bring Their New & Restaged Choreography to Shenandoah for Dance Ensemble Concert

Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to craft the performances in…

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Shenandoah University Marching Band Shines In London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Studio Big Band also starred in LNYDP Concert Series

The Shenandoah University Marching Band kicked off SU’s 150th year in grand fashion with a performance in the London New Year’s Day Parade on Jan.…

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Shenandoah University Wins Trio Of Scholastic Esports Awards

Shenandoah Esports earns top prizes for program, director and educator of the year

Shenandoah University won three major honors at the 2025 Scholastic Esports Awards, which recognize the efforts and commitment of individuals, schools and organizations to advance…

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Shenandoah’s Top Ten For 2024

2024 proved to be exciting at Shenandoah University. The year saw the receipt of a $20 million gift (the university’s largest ever!), the opening and…

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