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Shenandoah University’s Dillon Mauzy Selected As VFIC Presidential Scholar

New program provides scholarships, mentorships and networking opportunities for students

By Samantha Scott ’27 The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) recently announced the inaugural cohort for its Presidential Scholars Program, with Shenandoah University’s Dillon…

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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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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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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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A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

In 2025, Shenandoah University celebrated its sesquicentennial – 150 years of bold moves and resiliency that have defined the university’s legacy. A year later, Shenandoah…

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Three Honored With 2026 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards At Shenandoah University

Recent grads Amy Oleksy and Dylan Hill, staff member Elizabeth Albert earn national collegiate service award

Shenandoah University presented the 2026 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to two recent graduates and a staff member in recognition of their service to others during…

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Shenandoah University Establishes Dr. Karen Huff Legacy Endowment For Children’s Literacy

Surprise gift for Children’s Literacy Conference co-founder and longtime director announced during conference’s 40th-year celebration

The Children’s Literature Conference at Shenandoah University celebrated its 40th year in 2026, and the university has unveiled the steps taken to ensure the conference…

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Inaugural HIVE Shenandoah University Pitch Competition participants Abigail Keene ’26, Raquel Anongos ’26, Arizona Fischvogt ’28, Parker Brown ’29, Natalie Pronk ’29 stand in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium, in front of a HIVE pull-up poster focused on entrepreneurship.

Shenandoah Celebrates Innovation At First Campus-Wide Pitch Competition

Pitch Contest Presented Through University’s Hub For Innovators, Veterans & Entrepreneurs (HIVE)

Shenandoah’s first campus-wide pitch competition, held in Halpin-Harrison Hall’s Stimpson Auditorium during the spring term, showcased the talent, creativity, and courage of Shenandoah students, who…

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Shenandoah University football players pose with university administration and members of the Wilkins family.

Shenandoah University Receives Milestone Gifts From Wilkins Family To Expand Athletics Center

Generous donation will fund construction of locker rooms for football, track and field, and cross country programs

Shenandoah University is proud to announce transformative gifts from Jimmy and Roni Wilkins, Richie and Cara Wilkins, and the James R. Wilkins Charitable Trust that…

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David Mann poses in front of a sign for USA Baseball.

Shenandoah University Business Student Scores Internship With USA Baseball

David Mann '27 will serve in baseball operations role at facilities in Arizona and North Carolina

Thanks to the skills he’s developed as a Shenandoah University business student – and the network he’s built along the way – David Mann ’27…

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