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A Shenandoah student receives a document from a fellow student at the witness stand during a mock trial scrimmage.

SU’s Mock Trial Program Enjoying A Stellar Start

All About Mock Trial, Their Successes, and How to Become Involved

By Samantha Scott ’27 The SU national mock trial team and mock trial program, founded by Shenandoah alum Jeff L. Harding ’81, J.D., has built…

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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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Music Education Program Hosts Dr. Matthew Arau for Upbeat! Workshop

Music Education Program Hosts Dr. Matthew Arau for Upbeat! Workshop

Shenandoah Conservatory’s music education program welcomed renowned educator, clinician and author Dr. Matthew Arau for a full-day Upbeat! workshop on Sept. 19. Music education students…

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Katerina Deising '27 in Prauge, Czechia, with the city behind her, as she sits on a high wall. She is wearing a dark shirt and slacks.

Box Lacrosse Tournament in Czechia Provides Invaluable Internship Experience for Shenandoah Student

Exercise Science Major Katerina Deising ’27 Already Using What She Learned

Katerina Deising ’27 applied to Shenandoah University specifically for its top-notch Master of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her decision…

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Women+ on the Edge of Democracy

Acting Program Joins Nationwide ‘Women+ on the Edge of Democracy’ Initiative with Oct. 27 Reading

Acting students present free readings of newly commissioned plays as part of a national initiative exploring democracy and civic dialogue

Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program will present selected readings from Women+ on the Edge of Democracy: A Collective Portrait of a Nation in Doubt and Transformation…

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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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Headshot of Zander Merle-Smith with the Shenandoah Esports logo

Merle-Smith Takes Over As Director Of Shenandoah Esports

SU alum has held various roles in the university’s esports program over the last five years

Shenandoah University Esports is under new leadership in 2026-27 as Zander Merle-Smith ’21, MBA, was appointed the university’s third esports program director in mid-August. Merle-Smith,…

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Shenandoah dance students in Barcelona

Scholarship Supports Dance Travel

Fund has made a difference to Shenandoah Conservatory dance students for decades

Since the late 1990s, Shenandoah Conservatory dance students have been able to travel to workshops and other dance industry opportunities with the support of the…

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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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Aerial view of the Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building.

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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