Get ready to wear your pink and green - it’s Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival season in Winchester! And that means that while an array of festivities will occur throughout the area through the first ... Continue Reading Bloom into Apple Blossom with…
Shenandoah University Boosts Access To Early Career Experience For Undergraduates With The Global Career Accelerator Collaborating with Intel and charity:water, the for-credit program will be available to SU’s 2,600 undergrads in Summer 2024
To bridge the early-career talent gap, Shenandoah University has entered into a partnership with Podium Education, the leading experiential education company, to provide a new model of early career ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Boosts Access To…
Summer 2024 Courses in the School of Health Professions Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate or degree! Courses ... Continue Reading Summer 2024 Courses in the…
Shenandoah Student Selected for WSCF-US Student Leadership Team Jolonnie Reed Joins Leadership Team of Historic Christian Student Movement
Shenandoah University student Jolonnie Reed ’25 was commissioned in a virtual ceremony with four other student leaders from across the country as a new member of the World Student Christian ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Student Selected for WSCF-US…
SU Students Travel to Richmond to Engage in ‘Relevant and Educational’ Advocacy Spiritual Life, Center for Civic Engagement partner to bring students to Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s 2024 Student Day of Action
Six students representing Shenandoah University’s Office of Spiritual Life and Center for Civic Engagement joined over 100 students from colleges and universities across Virginia for the 2024 Student ... Continue Reading SU Students Travel to Richmond…
Harlem Globetrotters To Perform At Shenandoah University For Fourth Time Tickets Are On Sale Now For March 7 Event
The Harlem Globetrotters, as part of their 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, are bringing their world-famous basketball act back to Winchester. The Globetrotters, who entertained a ... Continue Reading Harlem Globetrotters To Perform At…
Global Citizenship Project 2024 Destinations Announced During International Convocation GCP participants will travel to American Samoa, Argentina, India, Slovenia and Zambia
The international destinations for Shenandoah University’s 2024 Global Citizenship Project were announced during the university’s 33rd International Convocation on Nov. 15. The GCP participants who ... Continue Reading Global Citizenship Project 2024 Destinations…
SU Program Perfecting The Art Of Constructive Dialogue Shenandoah Conversations is promoting respectful, thoughtful conversation on complex topics in the classroom and beyond
A program at Shenandoah University fosters an environment in which students and faculty are learning how to hold thorough, meaningful and thoughtful conversations within a larger world that is often ... Continue Reading SU Program Perfecting The Art…
Salute to Veterans Week 2023 November 4 - November 11, 2023
One day just isn’t enough to honor the service of veterans of the U.S. armed forces, which is why we’re celebrating veterans on campus and throughout the community for the entire week leading up to ... Continue Reading Salute to Veterans Week 2023…
Labor Day Fun with Shenandoah Events for every taste are on tap for the weekend
The three-day Labor Day weekend is here, which means there's tons to do at Shenandoah and around Winchester. Take a look at our weekend events to see how much fun you can have with us! All ... Continue Reading Labor Day Fun with Shenandoah…
Carving A Path To The Stars Chainsaw artist turns tree stump into artwork on Shenandoah University’s main campus
A professional chainsaw carver has turned what was a blemish on Shenandoah University’s main campus into a work of art. Andrew Mallon, founder of AM Sculptures in Northern Virginia, spent a week in ... Continue Reading Carving A Path To The…
A Request for Responsibility During The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
I hope you’re ready to “Live. Love. Bloom.” with Winchester and Shenandoah University during the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, as events are taking place today through May 7. This year’s ... Continue Reading A Request for Responsibility During…
On-Campus Activities Bloom during Apple Blossom Celebrate with On-Campus Events at Shenandoah!
From April 28 to May 7, the Winchester area will buzz with excitement for the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Shenandoah University will celebrate with plenty of on-campus events full of the ... Continue Reading On-Campus Activities Bloom during Apple…
Harlem Globetrotters Returning to Shenandoah University Tickets are Available Now for March 23 Event
The Harlem Globetrotters, known worldwide for their high-flying stunts, antics and skills on the basketball court, are coming back to Shenandoah University and Winchester for a third time. The ... Continue Reading Harlem Globetrotters Returning to Shenandoah…
Muslim Community Resources At Shenandoah Find out what’s available to Muslim members of the Shenandoah community all year
Members of the Muslim community have just completed the holy month of Ramadan, which is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and marks the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. It is a month of ... Continue Reading Muslim Community Resources At Shenandoah…
Earth Week at Shenandoah Celebrate our planet!
Earth Day is Friday, April 22 but we’re celebrating the whole week! Check out all the events Shenandoah Outdoor Adventure and Recreation has planned for Shenandoah University from Monday, April 18 to ... Continue Reading Earth Week at Shenandoah Celebrate…
We’re Having “Bloomin’ Good Times” at Shenandoah! On-campus events celebrate Apple Blossom
From April 22 through May 1, the Winchester area will celebrate the 95th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Shenandoah University is hosting several opportunities for students to get involved with the ... Continue Reading We’re Having “Bloomin’ Good Times”…
Conservatory Celebrates Strong Return to Indoor Performances
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been undeniably "catastrophic" for arts organizations, Shenandoah Conservatory saw hopeful signs of recovery this past fall with multiple sold-out concerts, increased ... Continue Reading Conservatory Celebrates Strong Return to…
Despite new law, SU maintains its current marijuana policy SU prohibits the possession, use, distribution, sharing, manufacturing, and selling of marijuana at all SU locations
On July 1, 2021, the Commonwealth of Virginia made the recreational use of marijuana (cannabis) legal. For detailed information regarding specifics on what is now legal and illegal regarding ... Continue Reading Despite new law, SU maintains…
Polite Joins Shenandoah Division of Student Affairs in New Associate VP Role Student Leadership Development Position Will Oversee Civic Engagement, Career Services, and Student Leadership Development
Fritz Polite, Ph.D., Shenandoah University’s assistant vice president for opportunity development, is stepping into a newly created role this summer as the university’s first associate vice president ... Continue Reading Polite Joins Shenandoah Division of…
A Request for Responsibility During Apple Blossom Festival Please Commit to Act According to Our Shenandoah Principles
After a year’s break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is “Back in Bloom!” While some things haven’t changed — pink and green bunting and decor abound throughout ... Continue Reading A Request for Responsibility During…
Celebrating National Volunteer Week Looking back at all of the amazing service that our students, faculty, and staff have put forward during the 2020-2021 school year
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is celebrating National Volunteer Week with a look back at all of the amazing service that our students, faculty, and staff have put forward during the 2020-2021 ... Continue Reading Celebrating National Volunteer Week Looking…
No Tolerance for Racial Injustice A Message from President Fitzsimmons
Dear students, faculty and staff, I write to you following an historic verdict. And while there is profound reflection and celebration, we must be mindful that there is still much work to be ... Continue Reading No Tolerance for Racial Injustice…
Counseling Center Adds Two to Team Christine Cornwell, Erica Penn Aim to Help Students Feel and Be Their Best
Shenandoah welcomes two new faces in its Counseling Center. Christine Cornwell, M.A., and Erica Penn, M.S., are both Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Christine holds her LPC in both Virginia ... Continue Reading Counseling Center Adds Two to…
It’s Bloom Time at Shenandoah — The Bloom is Back! Celebrate Apple Blossom on campus with blooming events for students!
Celebrate Apple Blossom 2021 with us on campus with events just for Shenandoah Students! As is tradition, Shenandoah University is proudly displaying pink and green across campus. There is no doubt ... Continue Reading It’s Bloom Time at Shenandoah…
Staycation University | A Different SU! Stay in Winchester for spring break & enjoy our Staycation University events
Are you staying on campus or around Winchester for spring break? Check out ways to enjoy Staycation University — a week when SU will stand for something a little different! For Spring Break 2021, ... Continue Reading Staycation University | A Different…
The Perks of Living on Campus From friendships, to easy commutes, to better grades, living on campus offers plenty of advantages
The benefits of on-campus living extend to pretty much every corner of a Shenandoah student’s life. Students who live on campus: get better grades more easily build social networks save ... Continue Reading The Perks of Living on…
New Assistant Dean Provides Leadership in Diversity, Residential Services Dahlia Ashford Joins Division of Student Affairs
Dahlia Ashford, M.S., has started her new role as Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity, Inclusion, and Residential Services at Shenandoah University. I am excited about becoming a part of the ... Continue Reading New Assistant Dean Provides Leadership…
Life as an RA During COVID-19 RAs discuss rules, cleaning, and student appreciation
The Student Experience The responsibilities of a resident assistant (RA) include keeping students safe and helping them adapt to the college lifestyle. But COVID-19 has changed the RA ... Continue Reading Life as an RA During…
Grant Aims To Create Diversity In Faith Leadership Outreach Kicks Off With Yearlong Effort
Shenandoah University will bolster the student diversity of its Faith Seeking Justice (FSJ) Christian Leadership certificate program with the help of a $5,000 grant from the United Methodist Church ... Continue Reading Grant Aims To Create Diversity…
Shenandoah Offers COVID-19 Testing to Commuter Students Students must register for testing no later than Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon.
In order to provide a safer environment for not only Shenandoah, but also the larger community, the university is offering COVID-19 testing for all full-time undergraduate commuter students (students ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Offers COVID-19 Testing to…
President’s Message About Student Behavior
Dear students, We commend all of our students for living low before returning to campus! But that was the easy part ... now, you need to be more careful than ever. You need to STEP UP to remind ... Continue Reading President’s Message About Student Behavior
Adding Additional Rooms & Dining Creating a safe living and learning environment
We are excited that Shenandoah University is on track to enroll its largest class of first-year students this fall. In an effort to accommodate these students and to create a safe living and learning ... Continue Reading Adding Additional Rooms & Dining…
Division of Student Affairs Announces Staff Appointments
The Division of Student Affairs, led by Vice President for Student Affairs Yolanda Barbier Gibson, D.A., is announcing the following promotions effective July 1, 2020: Maggie McCampbell Lien, M.Ed., ... Continue Reading Division of Student Affairs Announces…
Celebrate Juneteenth Together
This year, the Black Student Union, PRIDE, and the Mosaic Center are partnering to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the 1865 emancipation of ... Continue Reading Celebrate Juneteenth Together
Join Us for “What Now? Processing Racial Injustice and Discovering Ways to Make Change” Virtual Forum on Tuesday, June 2, by Zoom
Dear students and Shenandoah community members, At Shenandoah, our goal is always to educate and inspire you to be critical, reflective thinkers and ethical, compassionate citizens. With such aims at ... Continue Reading Join Us for “What Now?…