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Shenandoah OT Programs Recognize Students & Educators of Distinction

2024-25 Awardees Hail From Four Occupational Therapy Programs

Each academic year, Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy honors graduating students for their exemplary work. During 2024-25, the division presented awards to students in…

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Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions Honored at Sinclair Health Clinic’s Terry Awards

School of Health Professions Received the ‘Community Partner of the Year’ Award

By Natalie Gales ’25 On March 20, Shenandoah University and Sinclair Health Clinic celebrated their partnership at the 2025 Terry Awards ceremony. Dr. Terry Sinclair,…

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Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Remains Highly Ranked By U.S. News & World Report

PA program named No. 1 in Virginia; SU’s physical therapy program jumps 41 spots in latest grad school rankings

Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program continues to rank among the nation’s best according to U.S. News & World Report, which listed the program No.…

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Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On Wilkins Health & Fitness Suite

New space, named for the Wilkins family, provides state-of-the-art resources for students in health-related programs

Shenandoah University marked the completion of a new educational space for students in various health-related programs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 24. During…

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School Of Health Professions News: Summer 2024

Faculty Earn Humanitarian Award, Train CPTIs In East Africa, And Publish Research

In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of…

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DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque Business First’s ‘40 Under 40’ List

Alex Carter named one of New Mexico’s top young professionals and emerging leaders

Alex Carter ’26, PA-C, a student in Shenandoah University’s Doctor of Medical Science program, was recently named to Albuquerque Business First’s “40 Under 40” Class…

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Division of Occupational Therapy Celebrates Award Winners

Honorees hail from all four of Shenandoah's OT programs

Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy honored an array of students who graduated from its master’s and doctoral programs during the 2023-24 academic year.  The…

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First Buzzy’s Race for Research Held

PT Students Help Raise Money for Foundation for Physical Therapy research

Sunday, April 14, was a stunning day for the inaugural “roll” as part of Buzzy’s Race for Research organized by Shenandoah University physical therapy (SUPT)…

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OTD Student’s Efforts Featured In Figure Skating Magazine

Roseanne Downward's Focus is On Adaptive Skating

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Year 3 student Roseanne Downward ’24 was featured in U.S. Figure Skating’s magazine for her work in starting an adaptive skating…

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Dance and Physical Therapy Programs Collaborate to Help People with Mobility Impairments Move and Dance

In March, a unique collaboration between Shenandoah University’s (SU) physical therapy (PT) and dance programs introduced nine people with mobility impairments and their care partners…

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