Arts & Sciences Spotlight

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Traveling Thousands of Miles for a Daughter’s Smile

Surprise reunion between a long-deployed military mother and her graduating daughter

Shenandoah University celebrated commencement Saturday, May 18, with the surprise of a lifetime for one of its 1,274 graduates. During the introductory speech, graduate Twanessa…

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