As we inch closer to October, the excitement for pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween grows. If you celebrate the season with horror flicks, make sure to catch the opening of Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s Slasher Film Is…
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is On The Case Shenandoah University Alumna Uses Her Public Health Education To Combat The Spread Of COVID-19
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 decided to attempt to re-enter the workforce this summer after spending two years at home with her young son. Thanks in part to Shenandoah University, she possessed the ... Continue Reading Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is…
Shenandoah’s Slasher Flick Headed for Big Screen & DVD ‘GetAWAY’ Stars All-SU cast, crew
“GetAWAY,” the low-budget horror flick co-produced by The Film Studio at Shenandoah, will get a big-screen debut at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, Virginia, this month and a DVD/Blu-Ray ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Slasher Flick Headed for…
In The Long (& Short) Run Additional Year of Eligibility Offers Student-Athletes Opportunities for Championships and Advanced Study
For Shenandoah University track and field student-athletes Emily Miller ’20, ’22, and Elijah Morton ’20, ’21, staying at the university for an extra year to use their extended NCAA eligibility for ... Continue Reading In The Long (& Short)…
Grant Aims To Create Diversity In Faith Leadership Outreach Kicks Off With Yearlong Effort
Shenandoah University will bolster the student diversity of its Faith Seeking Justice (FSJ) Christian Leadership certificate program with the help of a $5,000 grant from the United Methodist Church ... Continue Reading Grant Aims To Create Diversity…
‘A Cupid For Christmas’ is University’s Second Feature Holiday Film Shenandoah Produces Movie Magic With Capital Arts Entertainment
Filming has started on “A Cupid For Christmas,” a romantic holiday comedy that will be co-produced by Shenandoah University and the Los Angeles-based Capital Arts Entertainment. The movie features 20 ... Continue Reading ‘A Cupid For Christmas’ is…
College of Arts & Sciences News: Spring/Early Summer 2020 Faculty member wins book honor, while other faculty and students see work accepted for publication and a faculty member receives a New York Times mention
Assistant Professor of English Christin Marie Taylor, Ph.D., received the Eudora Welty Prize for the best book of the year by University of Mississippi Press for her book, “Labor Pains: New Deal ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…
‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual Festival Horror film crafted by Shenandoah University students selected for film festival
A horror film crafted in large part by Shenandoah University students through The Film Studio at Shenandoah was selected for Oklahoma’s largest film festival. The feature, “GetAWAY,” was screened at ... Continue Reading ‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual…
Virtual Screening & Discussion Shine a Light on Gerrymandering Shenandoah and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Team to Present Documentary ‘Slay the Dragon’ and Related Discussion With Experts
The Political Science Department of Shenandoah University, in conjunction with the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester, invites you to learn more about gerrymandering, its historical roots in redistricting, ... Continue Reading Virtual Screening & Discussion Shine…
Seeking Stress Reduction Through The Natural World Shenandoah University Environmental Club Shares Information About Herbs and Health on Social Media
Interested in learning about whether herbs might help you out at this stressful time? Shenandoah University’s Environmental Club aims to provide answers to any questions you may have about herbs and ... Continue Reading Seeking Stress Reduction Through The…
Shenandoah University Recognized by Exercise is Medicine® for Efforts to Create Culture of Wellness on Campus Shenandoah University among record 166 campuses honored worldwide
Shenandoah University is one of only 166 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine® initiative for its efforts to ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Recognized by Exercise…
Tips For Lasting Online Learning Success Take Some Advice From One of Shenandoah’s Established Online Programs
Shenandoah University’s Master of Public Health program (MPH) was designed as an online experience from day one. Shenandoah’s director of graduate public health programs Michelle Gamber, DrPH, M.A., ... Continue Reading Tips For Lasting Online Learning…
Socially Distant But Physically Fit! Shenandoah Faculty Offer Some Wellness Tips for When You’re Spending Extra Time at Home
We know that spending extra time inside, at home, and in front of your computer engaged in classes is going to make the coming days different than you likely anticipated not so long ago. But ... Continue Reading Socially Distant But Physically Fit!…
McCormick Civil War Institute Publishes Its First Book ‘So Much to Say’ Uses 29 Donated Letters to Tell Union Soldier’s Story
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute has published its first book—one that chronicles a Union soldier’s wartime experience and his beliefs on war, politics and the homefront. “So ... Continue Reading McCormick Civil War Institute Publishes…
Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage at Shenandoah Event Highlights One Big Question’s ‘What Makes a Great President?’
Shenandoah University showcases the country’s three leading scholars on former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson during a panel discussion on March 18. Patricia O’Toole, John Milton Cooper and Thomas J. ... Continue Reading Esteemed Wilson Historians Take Stage…
Shenandoah Receives Exercise is Medicine on Campus Honor University is a bronze-level campus
Shenandoah University has been named a 2019 bronze-level campus by Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC), a program of the American College of Sports Medicine. Each October, Shenandoah’s Exercise ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Receives Exercise is Medicine…
First VR Debate Tournament Held At Shenandoah Event Is Believed To Be World’s First University-Level VR Debate Tourney
Shenandoah University hosted what is believed to be the world’s first virtual reality collegiate debate tournament in mid-November, according to Assistant Professor of Media & Communication Matt ... Continue Reading First VR Debate Tournament Held…
Meet education student & basketball player Jordan Sondrol ’20! The Winchester Star's Athlete Spotlight
"I love teaching because I feel like it can be applied to every situation. I love working with little kids, and I also love coaching. I feel like teaching applies to my strengths, which are my ... Continue Reading Meet education student & basketball…
Shenandoah Shines With Solar Power System New rooftop solar installation is largest among all of Virginia’s higher-education institutes
Shenandoah University now boasts the largest rooftop solar power system of any Virginia college or university. Through a partnership with the solar power company Secure Futures, of Staunton, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Shines With Solar Power…
Book Featuring Student, Faculty & Alumni Writers Published Volume Traces Winchester's History In Artifacts
“A Prominent Place: Winchester’s 275 Years in 50 Artifacts,” an anthology of 50 essays co-edited by Jonathan A. Noyalas, M.A. ’01, director of the McCormick Civil War Institute, was released at a ... Continue Reading Book Featuring Student, Faculty &…
Students Pen Essay in Volume III of Shenandoah’s Peer-Reviewed Journal Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era Hits Stores This Week
For the first time, Shenandoah University students have collaborated on an essay for the Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era — Shenandoah University’s only academic peer-reviewed ... Continue Reading Students Pen Essay in Volume…
Shenandoah Wins EIM-OC Mascot Challenge Video Competition Encourages Exercise on Campus
The Shenandoah University Exercise Science Department won the 2019 Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) Mascot Challenge. As the winner, Shenandoah University receives a $1,000 grant to be used ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Wins EIM-OC Mascot Challenge…
Compete to Get Fit This October The Exercise Science Department offers events to celebrate Exercise is Medicine on Campus Month
Throughout the month of October, Shenandoah University’s exercise science department will hold an Exercise is Medicine on Campus 2019 Challenge. Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon ... Continue Reading Compete to Get Fit This…
Fulbright Fellow studies at Islamic center at Shenandoah University Faridh Omar will research leadership in American Islamic institutions
Mohd Faridh Hafez Mhd Omar, a fellow in the Faculty of Leadership and Management at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, is serving as a Fulbright fellow at the Center for Islam in the Contemporary ... Continue Reading Fulbright Fellow studies at Islamic…
Shenandoah Asks One Big Question to Promote Campus Engagement Students, faculty discuss ‘What Makes a Great President?’ during academic year
In the debut of its One Big Question series, Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences is asking students and faculty: “What Makes a Great President?” One Big Question is ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Asks One Big Question…
Shenandoah Aims for Global Understanding at Barzinji Fall Colloquium Leaders from two Muslim-majority countries invited to discuss higher education
Faculty and staff from Shenandoah University and Bridgewater College will host higher education representatives from two Muslim-majority countries to discuss civil discourse, diversity, race and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Aims for Global Understanding…
“Santa Girl” Hits The Big Screen Santa Girl is now in theaters nationwide and available for purchase at home
See “Santa Girl” At Home On-Demand! It will also be available on-demand starting Aug. 30. See “Santa Girl” in theaters locally! Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester will also premiere the movie on ... Continue Reading “Santa Girl” Hits The Big…
Shenandoah Hires ‘Santa Girl’ Director Blayne Weaver Weaver becomes director in residence as ‘Santa Girl’ premieres nationwide Aug. 30
Director Blayne Weaver, who directed “Santa Girl” at Shenandoah, brings Hollywood know-how to the university as the school’s first director in residence. I’m honored to be a part of Shenandoah. I ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Hires ‘Santa Girl’ Director…
Preparing students for a diverse world Shenandoah welcomes new chaplain and Muslim community coordinator
Hanaa Unus has joined Shenandoah University as chaplain and Muslim community coordinator. Unus started July 29 in the Office of Spiritual Life. She is the first clergy person in the school's nearly ... Continue Reading Preparing students for a diverse…
Save the Date for the First American Conservation Film Festival ‘Best of Fest’ at Shenandoah University! Event Offers Taste of ACFF Offerings
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) presents two blocks of exceptional conservation-focused films and a festive reception at Shenandoah University’s Halpin-Harrison ... Continue Reading Save the Date for the…
Civil War Institute Director Rendered Speechless By Donation Philadelphia woman donates collection of Civil War documents to Shenandoah University
The Johnston family recently donated wonderful artifacts from Union Army Private Robert Bradbury, who fought in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, to SU's McCormick Civil War Institute! MCWI Director, ... Continue Reading Civil War Institute Director Rendered…
Reaching New Standards in Education Shenandoah's Teacher Education Programs Attain Rigorous Accreditation
After passing a rigorous peer review this spring, Shenandoah University joins 41 other higher-education institutions in earning accreditation for its teacher preparation programs. The Council for the ... Continue Reading Reaching New Standards in Education…
Go Virtual at Battle of Cool Spring Anniversary celebration highlights Civil War history through tours, augmented reality
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute is commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Cool Spring with tours, lectures and the unveiling of an augmented reality ... Continue Reading Go Virtual at Battle of…
One Artifact At A Time Shenandoah University Students Serve As Co-authors of Artifact-Driven History of Winchester
A group of Shenandoah University history majors are set to be published authors this year for their work on a book commemorating the 275th anniversary of the founding of Winchester, Virginia. The ... Continue Reading One Artifact At A Time…
Shenandoah University English Faculty Member Publishes Book Taylor’s ‘Labor Pains’ Focuses on the ‘Felt’ Experience of Work, in All Its Varied Forms
Shenandoah University Assistant Professor of English Christin Marie Taylor, Ph.D., has published her first book, Labor Pains: New Deal Fictions of Race, Work, and Sex in the South which is a part of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University English Faculty Member…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners Honored Faculty and students receive award for inspiring others
Shenandoah University has presented this year’s Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to Assistant Professor of Religion Meredith Minister, Ph.D., and seniors Regine Bumper ’19 and Micah Earnhardt ’19. Dr. ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Winners…