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Shenandoah’s Profound Influence

First-Gen Alumni Shares How Her Shenandoah Experience Transformed Her

LaVonda Taylor ’13, credits Shenandoah University with providing the support she needed to push past challenges and build a career dedicated to empowering the next…

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Ashley Kincaid ’14 Uses Her Degree Every Day

Through classwork, on-campus employment and internships, Ashley Kincaid ’14, developed the skills needed to forge a  career path that includes, marketing, communications, and art. 

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Communications Grad Has Taken His Basketball Expertise Around The World

Jamal K. Atkins '01 credits Shenandoah with helping him develop the skills he's used making a difference on three continents and in 10 countries

Jamal K. Atkins ’01 credits Shenandoah with helping him develop the skills he’s used making a difference on three continents and in 10 countries.

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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…

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College of Arts & Sciences Faculty News: Fall/Winter 2020

Faculty win top awards and see work accepted for publication

Division of Applied Technology Director Anne Marchant, Ph.D., (pictured) received the Dr. John Noftsinger Leadership Award at the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council’s annual Tech Nite…

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University Department Co-Sponsors Young Screenwriters’ Conference

Online event features comic artist and filmmaker Dash Shaw

Project Write, in partnership with Shenandoah University’s Department of Media and Communications, hosted its second annual Young Screenwriters’ Conference in October. The daylong online event…

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Shenandoah Students Win Big at the Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival

Five of the 18 winners were Shenandoah students and alumni

Shenandoah University held its Inaugural Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival! Over 75 short films were submitted by high school and college students from around the U.S.…

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Shenandoah Film Studio Holds Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival

Festival Takes Place This Weekend at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Shenandoah University is holding its inaugural Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival this weekend. The festival is presented in association with the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester.…

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A Fire To Perform

Media & Communication Major Pursues Acting Opportunities

Shortly after senior media and communication major A.J. Cabbagestalk made a decision earlier this year to pursue a career in acting, he earned an appearance…

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Documentary Course Puts Students’ Lives Through a Lens

Filmmaker and Journalist Helps Future Filmmakers Hone Their Skills

Fall 2018 introduced a rebuilt course to Shenandoah University. Assistant Professor of Media & Communication Glenn Osten Anderson M.F.A., M.St., restarted Film 371: Documentary Filmmaking.…

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