Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing’s undergraduate program is the top nursing program offered by a private college or university in Virginia, according to 2022-23 rankings ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Nursing Program Among Virginia’s…
Shenandoah’s College of Arts & Sciences Welcomes New Leadership Current Faculty Take On New Roles, While Additional Faculty Join The University
Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences has started the new academic year with familiar faces as new academic leaders. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Lydia Maynard, Ph.D., is now ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s College of Arts &…
Conservatory Students and Alumni Join National Tour of ‘Cats the Musical’
Several Shenandoah Conservatory students and alumni have joined the national tour of “Cats the Musical:” Kade Wright ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will play the role of Munkustrap, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Students and Alumni Join…
New Faculty Members Join School of Business Trio Brings Decades of Academic and Industry Experience In Sports Marketing, Global Economics and Finance
The Shenandoah University School of Business is pleased to welcome three new faculty members this semester: Assistant Professor of Sport Management David Eyl, M.S., J.D.; Assistant Professor of ... Continue Reading New Faculty Members Join School…
Sport Management Students Work Preseason NFL Game, Aug. 27 Students gain real-world experience in game-day operations
Eight Shenandoah University School of Business sport management students got to practice fan/experience operations at an NFL preseason game at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on ... Continue Reading Sport Management Students Work Preseason…
Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform at 2022 Biennale Musica in Venice
The 127-year-old La Biennale di Venezia has invited Shenandoah Conservatory to perform as part of the 2022 Biennale Musica: Out of Stage in Venice, Italy. Working carefully with multiple partners, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform…
Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution of Human Larynx
Visiting Adjunct Professor of Voice Science Christian T. Herbst, Ph.D., was a member of an interdisciplinary team from Japan and Europe that studied how the human larynx evolved to allow us to ... Continue Reading Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution…
Roussell ’24 Performs in New Opera by Garth Baxter
Sadie Roussell ’24 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) spent her summer rehearsing and filming her first professional opera role. She was part of the cast for a new American opera “Lily” with music by Garth ... Continue Reading Roussell ’24 Performs in New…
School of Business Faculty News: Early-to-Mid 2022 Business Faculty Publish in Prominent Journals and Books, Join Major Boards and Create New Opportunities for Students
Assistant Professor of Management Montressa Washington, Ph.D., (pictured above) secured and managed the installation of a chapter of the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society at Shenandoah. She ... Continue Reading School of Business Faculty News:…
School of Pharmacy News: Summer 2022 Pharmacy Faculty Net Major Honors While Students Present and Advocate for the Profession
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Joseph Cusimano, Pharm.D., BCPP, has been named the Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA) 2022 Distinguished Young Pharmacist. Sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual ... Continue Reading School of Pharmacy News: Summer…
Jackson Publishes Article On ‘Ecotourism’ Content focuses on the environmental, economic, and cultural impacts of ‘responsible travel’
A new article on “Ecotourism” by Giles Jackson, Ph.D., Baxa Professor of Stakeholder Capitalism and Director of Shenandoah University’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society, was ... Continue Reading Jackson Publishes Article On ‘Ecotourism’…
Shenandoah Nursing News: Summer 2022 Family Nurse Practitioner students and faculty make a difference in terms of quality care and the future of the profession
Under the supervision of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Director Sharon Simon, DNP, and FNP Assistant Professor Martha Vesterlund, DNP, 10 FNP students volunteered at the Remote Area ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Nursing News: Summer 2022…
Shenandoah Esports Adds New Staff Members Program Continues To Raise The Bar, Taking Esports Beyond Gaming
The Shenandoah University School of Business Esports program has added three new staff members: Alexander Merle-Smith ’21, MBA (left), as visiting instructor of esports; Alyssa Duran as coordinator of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Adds New Staff…
Estaniel ’23 Selected for Kennedy Center Internship with the WNO
Vanessa Estaniel ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was selected for an internship at the Kennedy Center with the Washington National Opera (WNO)’s music education programs and productions area ... Continue Reading Estaniel ’23 Selected for Kennedy…
Beller ’19 Hired as Coordinator for Band Operations
Clarinetist Libby Beller ’19 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) was hired as the coordinator for band operations for Shenandoah University’s Department of Athletic ... Continue Reading Beller ’19 Hired as Coordinator…
Three-time Shenandoah Graduate Joins Prince William Schools in High-Ranking Role Vernon Bock ’96, ’98, ’00 hired as PWCS Chief Operating Officer
Vernon Bock ’96, ’98, ’00, holds master’s degrees in educational administration and educational technology, and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Shenandoah. Find out more about his new ... Continue Reading Three-time Shenandoah Graduate Joins Prince…
Young ’23 Appointed Artistic Director and Conductor for Valley Chorale
Drew Young ’23 (Master of Music in Conducting) was recently appointed artistic director and conductor for the Valley Chorale of Front Royal, a choral ensemble that has been singing in the Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Appointed Artistic Director…
Ilyes ’24 and Keane ’23 Win Positions with Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
Violinist Emily Ilyes ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) and cellist John Keane ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) were awarded positions as members of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for ... Continue Reading Ilyes ’24 and Keane ’23…
Goode ’24 and Roland ’23 Place in Top 3 of Black Theatre Network’s Monologue Competition
Chelsea Goode ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded first place with a $500 cash prize and Kennedi Roland '23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded third place with a $175 cash ... Continue Reading Goode ’24 and Roland ’23…
Shenandoah Chosen to Help Identify Pillars of Inclusive Learning Environments in Nursing Schools SU’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing will participate in nationwide AACN initiative
Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is one of 50 nursing schools from 28 states chosen by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to participate in a national ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Chosen to Help Identify…
Young ’23 and Conservatory Students Participate in Des Moines Choral Festival
Drew Young ’23 (Master of Music in Conducting) and several other Shenandoah Conservatory students participated in the Des Moines Choral Festival this summer. This is the third season that Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Young ’23 and Conservatory Students…
Gil ’25 Cast in Broadway’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be a member of the original Broadway cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” opening this fall in New York City. ... Continue Reading Gil ’25 Cast in Broadway’s…
CMI Celebrates Successful Return to Full, In-person Program
The 2022 Church Music Institute (CMI) welcomed 23 participants from seven states and the District of Columbia during its two-week run in June. Event highlights included technique and repertoire ... Continue Reading CMI Celebrates Successful Return to…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2022/23 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season…
Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand to Valley Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Radio Campaign ‘Double Shot (Of The Country’s Love)’ Aims to Give Nudge to Those on the Fence About Getting the Vaccine
The radio hit “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” made its debut nearly 60 years ago, and the version recorded by The Swingin’ Medallions in 1966 climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This summer, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand…
Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and Teach at Stagedoor Manor in New York
Eve Stanley ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) was hired as an assistant choreographer, dance instructor and student counselor for 3 summer sessions at Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York. ... Continue Reading Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and…
Six PALM Students Explore Arts Leadership through GEL Trip to Greece
Six Performing Arts Leadership and Management (PALM) students, along with Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., and Assistant Dean of ... Continue Reading Six PALM Students Explore Arts…
Shenandoah Sends Delegation to Partner Institution in Palestine SU students, faculty and staff visit Arab American University, demonstrate work in virtual reality design and conduct professional development workshops
A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently visited Arab American University (AAUP), a private Palestinian university in Jenin, to demonstrate a virtual nursing simulation ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Sends Delegation to Partner…
Project Write inspires young writers in summer workshop Weeklong event is part of the university-hosted Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
The Northern Virginia Daily checked in with Project Write in June 2022. Read the whole story at NVDaily.com. ... Continue Reading Project Write inspires young writers…
Shenandoah Alum Named Teacher of the Year for Her School Jessica Burdick Honored for Her Work at Meadowland Elementary in Loudoun County, Virginia
Jessica (Jones) Burdick ’13, ’14, is the teacher of the year at Meadowland Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia. She earned a master’s degree in education at Shenandoah, with a fitting focus on ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alum Named Teacher of…
Ilyes ’24 and Zhao ’22 Perform National Anthems at Japan-Virginia Night in D.C.
Violinists Emily Ilyes ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) and Rachel Zhao ’22 (Artist Diploma) were invited to perform the United States and Japanese anthems at the Japan-Virginia Night on ... Continue Reading Ilyes ’24 and Zhao ’22…
Austin Thorpe Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence and Director of Conservatory Choir
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Austin Thorpe, Ph.D., as choral artist-in-residence and director of the Conservatory Choir beginning August 2022. “I'm so delighted that Austin ... Continue Reading Austin Thorpe Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence…
Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student Focuses on Improving Diversity Among Physician Assistants Goal Is To Draw People From More Backgrounds Into The Profession, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for All
Lack of diversity is an issue in the physician assistant (PA) profession, according to figures presented by Pangela Dawson, Ph.D., PA-C, director of Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program, at the ... Continue Reading Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student…
Devlin ’17 Discusses Healing Power of Music on NPR
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured on NPR on Thursday, June 2. She discussed the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine and the healing ... Continue Reading Devlin ’17 Discusses Healing Power…
Marchment and Hatfield ’22 Featured in Opera in the Rock Season Announcement
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.M., and MiKayla Lynn Hatfield ’22 (Master of Music in Performance – Voice) traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, to celebrate the season launch ... Continue Reading Marchment and Hatfield ’22 Featured…
Nursing Graduate Pens Graphic Novel Beaman's 'The Stretcher Bearers' Gaining Accolades
Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing graduate Ryan Beaman ’17 has written a graphic novel with their brother, Reid, who also illustrated the work, called "The Stretcher Bearers." Ryan, who lives in ... Continue Reading Nursing Graduate Pens Graphic Novel…