Shenandoah Conservatory Professor Emerita of Voice Donna Gullstrand Davidson, M.M., passed away on Nov. 24. Gullstrand began working at Shenandoah in 1977, and retired in 2010. She continued teaching ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Remembers Professor Emerita…
Publication of Note | December 2022 Mark Edwin Paul, ed. “A Company of Boys in Blue: The Civil War Through the Eyes of a Soldier” Williamsburg, WV: Mark Edwin Paul, 2011.
*Throughout 2022 the “Publication of Note” portion of the newsletter will highlight important collections of letters and primary documents relevant to the Civil War era in the Shenandoah Valley ... Continue Reading Publication of Note | December…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners of the 2022/23 Student Soloists Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2022/23 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) on behalf of the SSC committee. The final round of the competition was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners of…
Duke ’15 Promoted to Chief Operating Officer For APMP BBA Alumna And MBA Student Accepts Leadership Role At Global Proposal Management Organization
Congratulations to School of Business alumna and MBA student Julia Duke '15, who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), an ... Continue Reading Duke ’15 Promoted to Chief…
Cultivating Real-World Solutions For Social Entrepreneurship Business Students Engage in Social-Change Initiatives At Sullivan Foundation Ignite Retreat, Oct. 7-9
School of Business seniors Camryn Roberts, ’23 (BBA/Concentration in Health Care Management and B.S. in Public Health) and Logan Piotter, ’23 (BBA/Concentration in Business Administration), learned to ... Continue Reading Cultivating Real-World Solutions For Social…
School of Business Participants Discover GCP Spring 2023 Destinations Groups Travel Domestically and Internationally During Spring Break, March 13-28
Shenandoah University School of Business sophomore Paula Dominguez ’25 (Business Administration) (pictured far left), will travel to Botswana along with MBA student and trip leader Eunice Adjei ’23 ... Continue Reading School of Business Participants Discover…
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Will Host its Inaugural Economic Summit on Nov. 9 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President and CEO Tom Barkin Will Serve as Keynote Speaker
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC) will host its inaugural Economic Summit, sponsored by First Bank and Shenandoah University, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m.-noon, in Halpin-Harrison ... Continue Reading Top of Virginia Regional Chamber…
Jackson Lectures At Columbia University, Oct. 20 Talk Focuses On Sustainability Initiatives In The Ecuadorian Amazon
Professor Giles Jackson, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Business, Sustainability and Society at the Shenandoah University School of Business, lectured at Columbia University on Oct. 20 about the ... Continue Reading Jackson Lectures At Columbia University,…
Women’s Cross Country Is Running Strong Shenandoah’s Team Makes Regional Top 10 NCAA Rankings
Shenandoah University’s women’s cross country team has run straight into the Top 10 rankings for NCAA DIII teams in the South Region. The NCAA South Region encompasses Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, ... Continue Reading Women’s Cross Country Is Running…
Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Young Career Achievement: Desirèe Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) Hornet Hero ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…
Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty in Music and Director of Community Music Program at Coker University
Elizabeth Holmes ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was appointed as clinical faculty in music and director of the community music program at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, ... Continue Reading Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Jollibyrd M. “Joe” Gusto, DrPH Assistant Professor of Nursing Shares His Teaching Philosophy and the Joy He Derives From His Work
Welcome to the second Friday Faculty Spotlight of September! This week, the spotlight is on Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing Assistant Professor Jollibyrd M. “Joe” Gusto, DrPH, MAN, RN, CMSRN, ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Jollibyrd M.…
Publication of Note | September 2022
Elizabeth Davis Swiger, ed. “Civil War Letters and Diary of Joshua Winters: A Private in the Union Army, Company G, First Western Virginia Volunteer Infantry” Parsons, WV: McClain Printing Co., ... Continue Reading Publication of Note | September…
New Faculty Members Join School of Business Trio Brings Decades of Academic and Industry Experience In Sports Marketing, Global Economics and Finance
The Shenandoah University School of Business is pleased to welcome three new faculty members this semester: Assistant Professor of Sport Management David Eyl, M.S., J.D.; Assistant Professor of ... Continue Reading New Faculty Members Join School…
Sport Management Students Work Preseason NFL Game, Aug. 27 Students gain real-world experience in game-day operations
Eight Shenandoah University School of Business sport management students got to practice fan/experience operations at an NFL preseason game at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on ... Continue Reading Sport Management Students Work Preseason…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Sarah R. Daniel, Ph.D. Find out more about Dr. Daniel as an educator, triathlete and an iconic Christmas character
The new academic year has started, which means the Friday Faculty Spotlight has returned! This week, the spotlight is on Division of Education & Leadership Associate Professor of Quantitative ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Sarah R.…
Shenandoah Conservatory Receives $23,800 in Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Grants will support performances and engagement by internationally acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory has received $23,800 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of performances and engagement by internationally acclaimed guest artists during its 2022/23 season. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Receives $23,800 in…
School of Business Faculty News: Early-to-Mid 2022 Business Faculty Publish in Prominent Journals and Books, Join Major Boards and Create New Opportunities for Students
Assistant Professor of Management Montressa Washington, Ph.D., (pictured above) secured and managed the installation of a chapter of the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society at Shenandoah. She ... Continue Reading School of Business Faculty News:…
Shenandoah University to Welcome Ukrainian Students This Fall SU is helping the 3 learners further their academic careers
Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that it is helping three students from Ukraine in their pursuits to further their education this academic year. Shenandoah is prepared to welcome students ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Welcome Ukrainian…
School of Pharmacy News: Summer 2022 Pharmacy Faculty Net Major Honors While Students Present and Advocate for the Profession
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Joseph Cusimano, Pharm.D., BCPP, has been named the Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA) 2022 Distinguished Young Pharmacist. Sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual ... Continue Reading School of Pharmacy News: Summer…
Jackson Publishes Article On ‘Ecotourism’ Content focuses on the environmental, economic, and cultural impacts of ‘responsible travel’
A new article on “Ecotourism” by Giles Jackson, Ph.D., Baxa Professor of Stakeholder Capitalism and Director of Shenandoah University’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society, was ... Continue Reading Jackson Publishes Article On ‘Ecotourism’…
Shenandoah Esports Adds New Staff Members Program Continues To Raise The Bar, Taking Esports Beyond Gaming
The Shenandoah University School of Business Esports program has added three new staff members: Alexander Merle-Smith ’21, MBA (left), as visiting instructor of esports; Alyssa Duran as coordinator of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Adds New Staff…
Beller ’19 Hired as Coordinator for Band Operations
Clarinetist Libby Beller ’19 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) was hired as the coordinator for band operations for Shenandoah University’s Department of Athletic ... Continue Reading Beller ’19 Hired as Coordinator…
Hott ’25 Places 4th in Miss West Virginia and Wins Award
Jo Hott ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) recently competed in the Miss West Virginia competition as Miss Shenandoah. In her first time competing, she placed 4th runner up, was the Talent ... Continue Reading Hott ’25 Places 4th in…
Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the founder and director of MotionX Dance company, creating and presenting new work throughout the D.C. Metro region. ... Continue Reading Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (B.F.A.…
Rebecca Nickerson Chappell ’09 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Rebekah Nickerson Chappell ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is a teaching artist, performer and dance maker in greater Austin, Texas. Formerly the assistant director of the Master of Fine Arts ... Continue Reading Rebecca Nickerson Chappell ’09 (B.F.A.…
Ashanté Green ’14 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Ashanté Green ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the marketing and communications manager at the Dance Institute of Washington in Washington, D.C., where she is also a member of the teaching ... Continue Reading Ashanté Green ’14 (B.F.A. in…
Elizabeth Baker ’14 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Baker ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the owner and lead photographer for Lizzie Baker Photography in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Continue Reading Elizabeth Baker ’14 (B.F.A. in…
Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (B.F.A. in Dance, B.A. in English)
Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Arts in English) joined Diavolo Architecture in Motion, a Los Angeles-based contemporary and aerial ... Continue Reading Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (B.F.A. in…
Shannon Giles ’16 (B.F.A. in Dance)
A dancer and dance captain with Celebrity Cruises, Shannon Giles ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) currently oversees the installation and rehearsal of new shows that then travel throughout the ... Continue Reading Shannon Giles ’16 (B.F.A. in…
Christopher Saunders ’17 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Christopher Saunders ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) has performed with Holland America Cruises, traveling throughout the Mediterranean, Mexico, Panama, South America, Asia and Antarctica. He has ... Continue Reading Christopher Saunders ’17 (B.F.A. in…
Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (B.F.A in Dance, M.S. in Performing Arts Leadership & Management)
Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) has appeared regularly in lead roles with Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre and is ... Continue Reading Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (B.F.A…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Simon, DNP Meet the director of Shenandoah’s family nurse practitioner program!
Throughout this academic year, we’ve been getting to know our faculty members better through the Friday Faculty Spotlight. Since the SUN-e publishes only on Wednesdays throughout the summer months, ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Simon,…
Colin Davin Appointed Director of Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar
Following a national search, Shenandoah Conservatory is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Davin, M.M., as director of the guitar studio and associate professor of guitar beginning August ... Continue Reading Colin Davin Appointed Director of…
Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference Kicks Off With Slate of Virtual Visits CLC to wrap up with in-person events, creating a hybrid experience that celebrates ‘The Gift of Story’
The Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference (CLC) is in full swing with a slate of virtual author/illustrator visits and happy hours that will lead up to a concluding, two-day in-person ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference…
Shenandoah University Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate, June 8 to Aug. 3 Entrepreneurs Of All Ages Are Welcome to Apply; Turn Your Business Ideas Into Action
The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a low-cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program for $99 from June 8, 2022, through Aug. 3, 2022. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship…