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Shenandoah University Adds New Academic Programs For 2026-27

New offerings include three master’s degrees and two undergraduate certificates

Shenandoah University continues to broaden its academic offerings with the addition of three new master’s degrees, two undergraduate certificates and a handful of new minors…

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Grant Supports Musical Theatre Productions

Crescent Cities Charities Funding Assists With Two Shows’ Costs

A $10,000 grant from Crescent Cities Charities, Inc., is supporting two Shenandoah University musical theatre productions during the 2026-27 Conservatory Performs season.  The grant funds…

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Mekiah Thomas

Thomas ’30 Awarded Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative University Scholarship

Mekiah Thomas ’30 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been selected as a 2026 University Scholar through the American Theatre Wing’s Andrew Lloyd…

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Deklin Smith '24

Deklin Smith ’24: From Hornet Nation to the Dallas Cowboys

Deklin Smith ’24 is spending his summer interning with the Dallas Cowboys, building on the foundation he created at Shenandoah University, where he earned a…

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Shenandoah University Piloting New Lifelong Learning Program

As SAGE Scholars, older adults will be able to attend college classes alongside Shenandoah students

Shenandoah University is piloting a new lifelong learning program that will allow older adults to participate in select college courses alongside undergraduate students without the…

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Director Of Shenandoah’s PMHNP Program Featured On Podcast

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., recently appeared on Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast that explores the use of psychotherapy by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing and director of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program at Shenandoah University, recently appeared on an…

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Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Studies Program student Alexandra Toben at far right, with a PAOS Foundation Scholarship.

Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Program Students Distinguish Themselves On National Stage

Student PAs recognized as leaders and scholars

Updated at 2:22 p.m. Sept. 15, 2026 Students in Shenandoah University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program are receiving national accolades.  Two top…

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Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate, holds her book, "Larry and Bob" as she answers student questions at Sully Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of Shenandoah University's Camp Read A Lot. She is smiling, has long silver hair, and is wearing glasses and a blue button-up shirt.

A Story Shared, And Memories Made

Author Karen Schaufeld delights Camp Read A Lot with her book, “Larry and Bob” 

Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate whose children’s books are inspired by the natural world, made a special appearance…

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