2024 proved to be exciting at Shenandoah University. The year saw the receipt of a $20 million gift (the university's largest ever!), the opening and naming of the Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Top Ten For 2024
December 2024 Class Notes
On Nov. 24, Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal’s (C ’94) Magnificat was performed by Camerata California, under the baton of Maestro Pete Nowlen in Sacramento, California. On Dec. 9, Daniel Smith (EL ’05) became ... Continue Reading December 2024 Class Notes
Embrace Sustainable Holiday Shopping! Student-Run Initiative Supports The Cofan Women’s Association Etsy Store
The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and student-managers Elise Velasquez (MBA), and Denisse Suasnavas ’25, (Environmental Studies and Spanish), can’t wait to share ... Continue Reading Embrace Sustainable Holiday Shopping! Student-Run…
School of Business Students and Faculty Member Selected For 2025 Global Citizenship Project Five Participants Headed To Global Destinations During Spring Break
This spring, four students from the School of Business and one faculty member will embark on transformative journeys as part of the 2025 Global Citizenship Project (GCP) during spring break, March ... Continue Reading School of Business Students and…
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…
McKibbin ’24 Receives Strong Scholarship Funds Offset Expenses During Student-Teaching Semester
Shenandoah University education student Mairead McKibbin ’24 is the recipient of a Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship to help defray costs incurred during student teaching. The $5,000 ... Continue Reading McKibbin ’24 Receives Strong Scholarship…
School of Business Supports Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 18 To Nov. 23 Free Events Highlight Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Shenandoah University School of Business celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 23, offering several free events at the Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the Hub for Innovators, ... Continue Reading School of Business Supports Global…
Oral History Project
Your Story, Our History: Shenandoah’s Oral History Project Oral history is a powerful tool that allows us to connect with the past. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2025, Shenandoah University ... Continue Reading Oral History Project
Lead With Purpose and Leverage Your Strengths Career And Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler Speaks On 'Prioritizing High Performance and Harmony as a Project Manager,' Nov. 18
The Project Management Institute, of Washington, D.C. (PMIWDC) and the Shenandoah Valley community will host "Prioritizing High Performance and Harmony as a Project Manager," featuring Career and ... Continue Reading Lead With Purpose and Leverage…
November 2024 Class Notes
Louise Ball (HP ’85), has been elected as the LPGA Professionals President for a three-year term, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (picture to the left) Jeffery "Jay Daniels" Seay (ANG) mentioned Michael ... Continue Reading November 2024 Class Notes
Albums Featuring Conservatory Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2025 Grammys
At least four albums featuring music performed, recorded and composed by Shenandoah Conservatory alumni and faculty have been nominated for 2025 Grammy Awards. ‘The Outsiders’ – Nominated for Best ... Continue Reading Albums Featuring Conservatory Alumni and…
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…
Shenandoah Celebrates Día de los Muertos At McKown Plaza Experience The Mexican Cultural Celebration On Nov. 1
Shenandoah University’s Día de los Muertos celebration will take place for the first time on campus. Live singers and instrumentalists; dancers from Oaxaca, Mexico; complementary champurrado and pan ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates Día de los…
Pinar Co-Publishes Article on Supply Chain Collaboration Article Appears in the International Journal of Systems Science: Operations & Logistics
Congratulations to School of Business Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Operations Management Adem Pinar, Ph.D., and Associate Professor Goknur Arzu Akyuz, Ph.D., of the University of Turkish ... Continue Reading Pinar Co-Publishes Article on Supply…
Dykes and Magro To Lead School of Business AACSB Efforts Associate Deans To Oversee Ongoing Accreditation Administration
The Shenandoah University School of Business recently tapped Bernadine Dykes, Ph.D., associate dean of graduate programs and professor of management, and Michael Magro, Ph.D., associate dean for ... Continue Reading Dykes and Magro To Lead…
October 2024 Class Notes
On Sept. 20, Paul Moschetto (C ’94) performed a Jazz concert at West Oak Farms in Winchester, Virginia. On Aug. 15, it was announced that Ron Vickers (AS ’96) is running for the Mayor of Luray, ... Continue Reading October 2024 Class Notes
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Holds Third Annual Economic Summit, Nov. 14 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Executive Renee Haltom To Serve as Keynote Speaker
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC) will hold its third annual Economic Summit, presented by First Bank and sponsored by the Shenandoah University School of Business, on Thursday, Nov. 14, ... Continue Reading Top of Virginia Regional Chamber…
Girls In Aviation Day 2024 Advances STEM and Aviation Careers University Promotes BBA/Concentration in Aviation Studies AND VR Design Programs
The School of Business participated in the Girls in Aviation Day on Sept. 21, at the Winchester Regional Airport. The sold-out event attracted 250 participants and focused on educating girls, ages 8 ... Continue Reading Girls In Aviation Day 2024…
Business School Establishes Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter Co-Ed Fraternity Empowers Future Sports Industry Leaders With Tools For Success
The School of Business announces the creation of a Shenandoah University chapter of Mu Sigma Lambda (MSL), a national co-educational fraternity dedicated to shaping future leaders in the sports ... Continue Reading Business School Establishes Mu Sigma…
September 2024 Class Notes
On Aug. 19, Stanley R. McDaniel (C ’70) announced the publication of his book, “Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United States,” published by Cascade Books. This past ... Continue Reading September 2024 Class Notes
Making The Most Of Opportunity Shenandoah University Business Student Impresses In Internship & Builds Skills To Last A Lifetime
As soon as Nathan Simmons ’25 heard about a summer internship available with Loudoun County (Virginia) government, he immediately saw its potential. A Bachelor of Business Administration student ... Continue Reading Making The Most Of Opportunity…
Labor Day Weekend at Shenandoah Events for every taste are on tap for the weekend
The long Labor Day weekend has arrived, offering plenty of opportunities to explore Shenandoah and the Winchester area. Check out our weekend events to discover all of the fun waiting for you! All ... Continue Reading Labor Day Weekend at Shenandoah…
Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network Television Series ‘Evil’
Joe Verga ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently a co-star on the network television series “Evil.” He appears on season 4, episode 13, which is now available on Peacock and ... Continue Reading Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network…
Dance Project Co-commissioned by Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded NPN Grant
A new dance project co-commissioned by Shenandoah Conservatory was awarded a grant by the National Performance Network (NPN). NPN's 2024 Creation Fund will support the development of “Roots of Loving ... Continue Reading Dance Project Co-commissioned by Shenandoah…
August 2024 Class Notes
Michael Brendes (AS ’95, B ’95) was one of Consulting Report’s Top 25 Real Estate Consultants and Leaders of 2024 recipients. On July 10, Kimberly Musial (C ’06) became the district director of fine ... Continue Reading August 2024 Class Notes
Physical Therapy Alumni Weekend 2024
Join us for the Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy Alumni Reunion. This year, we especially honor the distinguished classes of 1994, 2004 and 2014. This reunion is a testament to the ... Continue Reading Physical Therapy Alumni Weekend 2024
SU Mentors Change Children’s Lives & Their Own Program established almost a decade ago continues to grow and benefit elementary school students
For almost nine years, Shenandoah University students have been making a difference in the lives of local school children through a mentoring program in Frederick County, Virginia. The mentoring ... Continue Reading SU Mentors Change Children’s Lives…
Shenandoah University Names New Athletic Director DeShon Foxx Excited To Lead Shenandoah Athletics
DeShon Foxx has been named Shenandoah University’s seventh athletic director after an internal search, SU President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D, announced on Friday. Foxx will begin his new role as ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Names New Athletic…
Lori Şen Appointed Assistant Professor of Vocal Pedagogy
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Lori Şen, D.M.A., as assistant professor of vocal pedagogy beginning August 2024. Turkish mezzo-soprano and Fulbright alumna Dr. Şen is known for ... Continue Reading Lori Şen Appointed Assistant Professor…
Mother-Daughter Duo Celebrate During SU’s 2024 Commencement
Karen Olson Culbertson ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Horn) and Larissa Culbertson ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) celebrated their academic and artistic achievements together ... Continue Reading Mother-Daughter Duo Celebrate During SU’s…
Rare Black Panther Movement Recordings Digitized by Strickler ’24 for Lorne Bair Rare Books
Lorne Bair Rare Books recently faced a challenge when presented with a collection of reel-to-reel tapes: “Not only were the media completely obsolete, but we had no way of knowing whether they were ... Continue Reading Rare Black Panther Movement Recordings…
Zieg ’24 Wins Commission for Towson University’s Call for Scores
Alyson Zieg ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently won a commission for Towson University’s Fall 2024 concert series, which will include performances at Towson University and in the Baltimore ... Continue Reading Zieg ’24 Wins Commission for…
Shenandoah Brings The Best Creators of Children’s Literature To Classrooms Nationwide Virtual visits kick off 38th Children’s Literature Conference, which will conclude with a three-day in-person event for educators in June, featuring even more award-winning authors and illustrators
Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference is in full swing, after kicking off in April with a virtual author visit with classrooms around the United States by bestselling, Newbery ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Brings The Best Creators…
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…
Global MBA Alumnus Justin Ding ’20 Visits SU Campus Chinese Energy Services Executive Enrolls in SU Global Doctoral Program
International Business Executive Justin Ding ’20, MBA, visited his alma mater, Shenandoah University, in Winchester, Virginia, on May 2. During his visit, he connected with the Head of SU ... Continue Reading Global MBA Alumnus Justin Ding…