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Artist Andrei Kushnir poses with a large framed oil painting of the Shenandoah River while holding another small painting of the Shenandoah Valley landscape.

Artist Andrei Kushnir Gifts Original Oil Paintings To Shenandoah University

Collection of 231 paintings showing an artistic record of the Shenandoah Valley is displayed on SU’s main campus

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that it has received a gift of 231 original oil paintings by award-winning artist Andrei Kushnir, which are now…

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From left: Yolanda Gibson, Carol J. “CJ” Borden, Marguerite Landenburger

Transforming Student Futures: Carol J. “CJ” Borden’s Gift Establishes New Career Center

Shenandoah University is thrilled to announce a transformative gift from Carol J. “CJ” Borden, whose generosity will establish a state-of-the-art Center for Career Planning and…

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Exterior photo of Hazel-Pruitt Armory.

Shenandoah University’s Hazel-Pruitt Armory Recognized By National Architectural Design Publication

Designed by ESa, the armory earned a grand prize in Learning By Design’s Fall 2025 Architectural and Interior Design Awards

Shenandoah University’s Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the Hub for Innovators, Veterans and Entrepreneurs (HIVE), received the 2025 Grand Prize for Historic Repurpose in Learning By…

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Members of the Wilkins family stand next to a historical marker recently installed on Shenandoah University's main campus.

New Historical Markers Explore 150 Years Of What It Means To Be A Hornet

By Natalie Gales ’25 Since Shenandoah University’s founding in 1875, it has been defined by 150 years of excellence, growth and resiliency. Thanks to a…

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University President Tracy Fitzsimmons greets guests at sesquicentenneial gala

Shenandoah University Launches Historic Campaign To Celebrate 150th Year

‘Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign’ aims to raise $100M

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce the public launch of “Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign,” the largest fundraising initiative in its 150-year history.  This ambitious $100…

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Group photo of a Shenandoah University business class.

Shenandoah University Business Students Deliver Actionable Insights To Green Building Innovators

Class project was performed in collaboration with Winchester-based company Insul-Stud

In May, Shenandoah University students in the “Sustainability Strategy & Governance” course taught by Associate Professor of Business, Sustainability and Society Giles Jackson, Ph.D., presented…

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Shenandoah Students Creating VR Experience That Follows The Lewis And Clark Trail

‘Following in Their Footsteps’ immerses users in key moments, stories of the famed cross-country expedition

A team of students at Shenandoah University is wrapping up work on a groundbreaking virtual reality project that will change how people learn about and…

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Shenandoah University, Navy Federal Unveil New Mural That Honors Veterans

Artist John Zerbe's 'Above and Beyond' portray's transition from military to civilian life

By Jace Gibson ’26 In honor of military appreciation month, Shenandoah University unveiled a new mural, designed and installed on the exterior of Shingleton Hall…

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Shenandoah University Awards Honorary Doctorate To Malaysian Prime Minister

President Tracy Fitzsimmons conferred Doctor of Laws to Anwar bin Ibrahim during visit to Malaysia

On behalf of Shenandoah University, President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree to Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar bin Ibrahim, in early April.…

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Shenandoah Immersive Technology & Business Students Jointly Travel To South Africa

GEL Trip Provides Opportunity To Work With South African University and Develop New Ideas 

 Shenandoah University immersive technology and entrepreneurship/business students melded their disciplines in a unique way, traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, in April for a Global…

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