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…
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…
Shenandoah University School Of Business Hosts Fourth Legacy Golf Tournament Event Raises Over $90,000 For SU’s Legacy Scholarship
The Shenandoah University School of Business hosted its fourth Legacy Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 9, at the Winchester Country Club to benefit the Shenandoah University School of Business Legacy ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University School Of Business…
Bloom into Apple Blossom with On-campus Activities Celebrate Apple Blossom at Shenandoah!
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…
Unlock the Power of Business Analytics for Value Creation 'Launch Loudoun Lunch & Learn' Features Dr. Martin Mulaydi, April 16
School of Business Professor of Accounting Martin Mulaydi, Ph.D., will speak on the topic of “Business Analytics For Value Creation” at the Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn on April 16, from 11 a.m. to ... Continue Reading Unlock the Power of Business…
Events Celebrate Shenandoah’s Graduating Students Series fulfills a promise made four years ago
While every commencement season is special, there’s something extra this year – Shenandoah’s celebrating for two. Two years, that is - both 2020 AND 2024. Shenandoah’s pulling out all the stops to ... Continue Reading Events Celebrate Shenandoah’s Graduating Students…
Study Chamber Music at Shenandoah Conservatory!
Do you love playing chamber music? Follow your chamber music passion and journey at Shenandoah Conservatory! If you are looking for a music school, conservatory or college/university with a structured ... Continue Reading Study Chamber Music at Shenandoah…
‘Weaponizing The First Amendment’ Dr. John Winn Addresses Community Responses To ‘First Amendment Auditing’
Professor of Business Law John Winn, JD, LLM, recently published an article, “Weaponizing the First Amendment: Best Practices for City Managers and Prosecutors,” in the Spring edition of the North ... Continue Reading ‘Weaponizing The First Amendment’ Dr.…
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…
Day in the Life of a First-year Dance Major at SU Kylie Johnson ’26 (B.F.A. in Dance, B.S. in Exercise Science)
As many may agree, beginning college is pretty daunting. Between navigating a new environment with new people, adjusting to new expectations, and discovering who you are independent of all you once ... Continue Reading Day in the Life of…
Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is the Narrative’ This May
“She Is the Narrative” gives voice to the voiceless through history and present times. Directed by Desirée Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), “She Is the Narrative” explores historical ... Continue Reading Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is…
Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25 Take Part in ‘The Lost Boys’ Workshop
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) took part in “The Lost Boys” workshop in New York last month. The 1987 film ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25…
Shenandoah University Dean of Students Suzanne O’Driscoll Named ACE Fellow Dr. O’Driscoll is one of 26 fellows chosen by the American Council on Education
Shenandoah University Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Suzanne O’Driscoll, D.Prof., has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2024-25 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Dean of Students…
From Tragedy to Triumph Grant Taylor ’20 helps transform lives with 'grind, grit, and grace'
Grant Taylor ’20, who graduated from Shenandoah with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, was working his first job after college when tragedy struck his family, changing his life ... Continue Reading From Tragedy to Triumph Grant…
Shenandoah Graduate Makes Impact Through Edible Skincare Violet Amoabeng ’09, ’11, Started Her Growing Ghanian Company With Just $45
Violet Amoabeng ’09, ’11, first came to Shenandoah as an English major, but through the encouragement of the late Lillian Cook Braun Endowed Chair in Accounting Charles J. Pineno, Ph.D., changed her ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Graduate Makes Impact Through…
Dayton Alumnus Celebrates a Century Retired music educator Charles “Cy” L. Maulden ’47 is an active centenarian
As Shenandoah University anticipates its 150th anniversary in 2025, some of its graduates are also celebrating significant birthdays, like Charles “Cy” L. Maulden ’47 who marked his 100th birthday ... Continue Reading Dayton Alumnus Celebrates a Century…
Myers ’22 and Moore ’23 Dance in Christmas Show at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently completed a Christmas contract performing in “Up on the Haustop” at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The holiday production was produced by Matt ... Continue Reading Myers ’22 and Moore ’23…
DanceWorks Chicago with the Dance Ensemble
From studio to stage, residency to raised curtain — Shenandoah Conservatory presented its much-anticipated performances featuring DanceWorks Chicago and the Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Ensemble ... Continue Reading DanceWorks Chicago with the Dance…
Shenandoah Conservatory Joins University in Celebrating Black History Month
All Shenandoah Conservatory students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Shenandoah University's celebration of Black History Month in February. Below are some events that feature ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Joins University in…