Arts & Sciences Spotlight

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…

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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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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…

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Military Experience Leads Army Vet to Study Psychology at Shenandoah

Logan Williams ’24 served for 8 years, studying psychology to ‘figure out more’ about himself

Shenandoah University psychology student Logan Williams ’24 said recently that college wasn’t an option when he was nearing his final years of high school a…

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Shenandoah Professor Celebrates Earth Day and New Book With Local Elementary School Students

Laura K. Zimmermann visits school to talk about marvelous mushrooms, the subject of her book, “Mushroom Rain” 

On Earth Day, in a room ringed with full bookshelves, second-grade students at Quarles Elementary School in Winchester wanted to talk about a particular mushroom…

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Shenandoah Faculty, Students Showcase VR Project at History Conference

‘The Great Experiment’ places participants in Independence Hall during the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Shenandoah University students and faculty members recently traveled to Boston to present to a national group of U.S. historians a virtual reality project that takes…

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Shenandoah University Professor Earns Global Challenges Teaching Award

Staci Strobl, professor of criminology and criminal justice, to partner with UK colleague to deliver virtual exchange course

Shenandoah University Professor Staci Strobl, Ph.D., joined exclusive company last month when she was chosen as a recipient of the 2022-23 Global Challenges Teaching Award…

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One Big Question Event to Explore Impact of Knowledge and Experience on Perception and Memory

‘There is More Than Meets the Eye’ with Shenandoah Assistant Professor Kimberly Newberry, Ph.D., is scheduled for March 24

Shenandoah University’s One Big Question series continues its spring slate of events with a session that will explore the impact that knowledge and experience have…

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Psychology Class Provides Training For Shelter Dogs

Behavior Modification course project aims to increase dogs’ chances of adoption through obedience training

Shenandoah University psychology students in the “Behavior Modification” (PSY 330) course taught by Rodney Bragdon, Ph.D., are getting a break from standard classroom routine and…

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One Big Question Resumes With Session Discussing the Racialization of Muslims

The session, titled ‘The Global War on Terror and Mass Surveillance: Racializing Muslims in the Name of Security,’ will take place on March 8

Shenandoah University’s One Big Question series continues during the Spring 2022 semester with events built around a centralized question: Why does it matter? Sessions will…

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