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Understanding 2025 Economic Trends Third Annual Economic Summit Offers Perspectives On Local, Regional, And Federal Economic Trends

The 2024 Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Economic Summit held at Shenandoah University brought together 285 participants from business, nonprofit, educational, and government sectors on Nov. 14. ... Continue Reading Understanding 2025 Economic Trends Third…

School of Business Announces Three New Academic Divisions Reorganization Strategy Focuses on Enhancing Academic Focus and Growth

The Shenandoah University School of Business recently announced a comprehensive restructuring of its academic departments. This initiative introduces three specialized divisions, designed to equip ... Continue Reading School of Business Announces Three…

Global MBA Students Visit SU Campus Jinling, Juxia, And Yu Participate In Graduate Hooding Ceremony

Global MBA students Qu (Malina) Jinling (MBA ’24), Hou (Eller) Juxia (MBA ’24) and Bai Yu (MBA ’24) visited their American alma mater, Shenandoah University, in Winchester, Virginia, on May 17. During ... Continue Reading Global MBA Students Visit SU…

School of Business Celebrates 2024 Awards And MBA Hooding Ceremonies

The School of Business celebrated its spring awards and MBA hooding ceremonies on Friday, May 17, in Halpin Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium. The event honored the achievements of nearly 80 Bachelor ... Continue Reading School of Business Celebrates 2024…

Pioneering Sustainability Swafford ’24 Completes First Sustainable Business Certificate

Congratulations to Finn Swafford ’24, BBA/Concentration in Management, of Stafford, Virginia, who is the first business student to complete the Sustainable Business Certificate. His achievement was ... Continue Reading Pioneering Sustainability Swafford ’24 Completes…

Bower and Outten Receive Dean’s ‘Most Effective Advocate’ Award Students Awarded Honor For Outstanding Oral Advocacy In Mock Trial Challenge

Austin Bower ’24, BBA/Concentration in Management, and Allen [Will] Outten ’25, BBA/Concentration in Sport Management, were awarded the “Dean’s Most Effective Advocate” Award on May 8, for their ... Continue Reading Bower and Outten Receive Dean’s…

12 Business Students To Gain Valuable Experience at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-13 Students To Work For NFL And Meet Professionals From Various Sports Organizations

Twelve School of Business sport management students will embark on an experiential learning trip from Feb. 6-13, leading up to and following Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, ... Continue Reading 12 Business Students To Gain…

Esports Hosts Virginia High School League Esports Championship, Dec. 16 20 Teams Compete In Three Game Categories

The Shenandoah University Esports program hosted the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Fall 2023 Esports Championship on Dec. 16 at the Esports Arena on the main campus. Twenty teams from high ... Continue Reading Esports Hosts Virginia High School…

Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society Launches Rainforest Products Etsy Store

The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and Shenandoah University students can't wait to share the items in this store, which are sustainably made from materials gathered in the ... Continue Reading Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s…

SU Esports and GLYTCH Energy Form Partnership Strategic partnership will promote healthier environment in collegiate esports

Shenandoah University Esports is excited to share its newest partnership with GLYTCH Energy, a clean energy and hydration producer and health advocate. This relationship aims to improve the quality ... Continue Reading SU Esports and GLYTCH Energy…

Astrid Sheil Awarded U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award for 2023-2024 Dean of the School of Business To Serve With the IEDC Bled School of Management in Bled, Slovenia

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Astrid Sheil, Ph.D., dean of the Shenandoah University School of Business, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2023-2024 ... Continue Reading Astrid Sheil Awarded U.S. Fulbright…

The Gig Economy: How To Thrive In It Learn How You Can Turn Your ‘Side Hustle’ Into A Thriving Business

Instructor of Entrepreneurship, YesBuilds Founder and author Yolanda Shields, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Management Montressa Washington, Ph.D. hosted an hour-long webinar on the “Gig Economy: ... Continue Reading The Gig Economy: How To…

Shenandoah University Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate June 7-Aug. 9 Entrepreneurs Of All Ages Are Welcome To Apply; Turn Your Business Ideas Into Action

The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a low-cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program for $99 from June 7, 2023, through Aug. 9, 2023. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship…

Shenandoah University School of Business Hosts Third Legacy Golf Tournament Event Raises A Record-Breaking $105,000 For SU’s Legacy Scholarship

   The Shenandoah University School of Business hosted its third Legacy Golf Tournament to benefit the Shenandoah University School of Business Legacy Scholarship on Thursday, May 11, at ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University School of Business…

Looking For A Well-Paying Job? Consider Accounting. Businesses Are Courting Graduates With Accounting And Business Analytics Skills

  As the business world continues to evolve and grow, the need for skilled accountants is becoming increasingly important. Recent articles in the Wall Street Journal have highlighted the shortage of ... Continue Reading Looking For A Well-Paying Job?…

13th Business Symposium Focuses On ‘Leadership in Challenging Times’ Speakers Present On Resilience And Mental Health With 16 Practical Sessions Led By Community Leaders

Students as well as regional business and non-profit community members learned about creativity and innovation, education, business law, sustainability, mental health and leadership in a rapidly ... Continue Reading 13th Business Symposium Focuses On…

School of Business To Host Third Legacy Golf Tournament, May 11 Event To Benefit Scholarships For First-Generation Local Business Students

The Shenandoah University School of Business will host its Third Legacy Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 11, at Winchester Country Club. The annual event raises funds for scholarships that support ... Continue Reading School of Business To Host…

Duke ’15 Promoted to Chief Operating Officer For APMP BBA Alumna And MBA Student Accepts Leadership Role At Global Proposal Management Organization

Congratulations to School of Business alumna and MBA student Julia Duke '15, who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), an ... Continue Reading Duke ’15 Promoted to Chief…

Cultivating Real-World Solutions For Social Entrepreneurship Business Students Engage in Social-Change Initiatives At Sullivan Foundation Ignite Retreat, Oct. 7-9

School of Business seniors Camryn Roberts, ’23 (BBA/Concentration in Health Care Management and B.S. in Public Health) and Logan Piotter, ’23 (BBA/Concentration in Business Administration), learned to ... Continue Reading Cultivating Real-World Solutions For Social…

Business School Senior Joseph Cooper ’22 Credits His LAMP Mentor For Support And Guidance Mentors Fulfill Needs For Real-World Business Perspectives

Leadership development is a staple at many universities and business schools. At Shenandoah, students engage with dynamic working professionals through the Leadership And Mentoring Program ... Continue Reading Business School Senior Joseph Cooper…

LAMP Fulfills Needs For Real-World Business Perspectives Students Leverage LAMP Mentors for Career Guidance & Leadership Development

Leadership development is a staple at many universities and business schools. At Shenandoah, students engage with dynamic working professionals through the Leadership And Mentoring Program ... Continue Reading LAMP Fulfills Needs For Real-World…

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates All-Steinway School Designation

A life-sized Steinway Model “B” piano cake created by Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bake Shop topped off Shenandoah University’s Sept. 25 celebration of the completion of its All-Steinway School ... Continue Reading Have Your Cake and Eat…

Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’ at Shenandoah

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre alumna Jesse Hooker '10, has been cast in many stage roles, but the part she enjoys playing the most is herself. Hooker found her professional niche while ... Continue Reading Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’…

Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees

This spring, the university community honors four highly respected, long-term faculty members as they prepare for retirement. Professor of Music (Theory) Donald Black, M.F.A., M.A.; Director of Church ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees

Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11, Included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition

Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11 of Portsmouth, Va., was included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Nixon has more ... Continue Reading Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11, Included…

Alumna and Students Attend Sold Out Performance at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

After performing “Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín” at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, (from left to right) graduate student Emily Klug; alumna Danielle Beveridge Spriggs ... Continue Reading Alumna and Students Attend Sold…