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Child wearing fake elephant trunk on his nose and teacher wearing a "Read" T-shirt share an Elephant and Piggie book for parents in an elementary school classroom at a Camp Read A Lot in the summer of 2025.

Shenandoah University Makes Reading Fun

With the help of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Shenandoah makes an impact by focusing on the joy of reading through special programs like Camp Read A Lot, the Children’s Literature Conference and more

Over the summer, 38 teachers studying for Shenandoah University’s Professional Studies Certificate or Master of Science in literacy education with a reading concentration helped 64…

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Aerial photograph of Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building in the fall.

Shenandoah University Debuts New Academic Programs In Fall 2025

SU’s educational offerings to include five new undergraduate, graduate degrees

Shenandoah University continued to expand its academic offerings with the introduction of six new programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2025 Fall…

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A group of students and staff walk dogs around Wilkins Lake.

Shenandoah University Celebrates The 10-Year Anniversary Of Exercise Is Medicine On Campus

By Natalie Gales ’25 This fall marks the 10th year that Shenandoah University is celebrating Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC). EIM-OC Month takes place…

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Pat Pattison

Songwriting Expert Pat Pattison to Share Insights with Music Students

The contemporary musicianship & entrepreneur development program welcomes Pat Pattison, one of the world’s foremost experts on songwriting, for a special visit at 9 a.m.…

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Rebecca Loebe's virtual visit with music students

Singer-songwriter and Entrepreneur Rebecca Loebe Engages Music Students

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Rebecca Loebe met virtually with Shenandoah Conservatory music students on Oct. 10, engaging with participants in The Entrepreneurial Artist and capstone…

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Acting students and faculty at York Plays 2025

Acting Program Shines at the York Plays 2025 in Toronto

Eleven students and two faculty members from Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program participated in the York Plays 2025 in Toronto, Canada. The event featured 50 short…

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Wendy Carlson with executive director of Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah University Professor Recognized By Girls On The Run

Associate Professor of Psychology Wendy Carlson receives Remarkable Volunteer Award

By Jace Gibson ’26 Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley has announced Wendy Carlson, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, as the winner of this year’s…

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Shenandoah Alumnus Named Assistant Superintendent in Fauquier County, Virginia

Matthew Yonkey ’03 has been named the assistant superintendent of administration for Fauquier County Public Schools in Virginia. He began his career in Fauquier County…

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