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…
Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct Faculty at The Catholic University of America
Violist Dan Zhang ’11 (Artist Diploma) will serve as an adjunct faculty member at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., beginning this fall. She currently teaches at Washington ... Continue Reading Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct…
Davis ’07 Appointed Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Compliance at Houghton College
Natasha Davis ’07 (Master of Fine Arts in Dance) was appointed special assistant to the president for strategic planning and compliance at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. Her choreography was ... Continue Reading Davis ’07 Appointed Special Assistant…
Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society Launches ‘Waste Stream 2’ School of Business Students Explore Sustainable, Scalable Business Opportunities
Earth Day, April 22, marks the official launch of Waste Stream 2, an initiative of the new Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society (IBSS) at Shenandoah University. Inspired by Elvis & ... Continue Reading Institute for Business, Sustainability &…
Shenandoah’s Seventh Annual Day Of Giving Is April 21 & April 22
Despite the challenges Shenandoah has faced the last two years, the university has been able to rise because of the support of alumni and donors. As the university's annual Day of Giving approaches, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Seventh Annual Day Of…
A Request for Responsibility During Apple Blossom Festival Please Commit to Act According to Our Shenandoah Principles
Winchester and Shenandoah University are preparing for some “Bloomin’ Good Times, with Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events being held all around the area this week. We’re excited to see the ... Continue Reading A Request for Responsibility During…
Conservatory Choir and Shenandoah Voices – Spring 2022 Performance Highlights
The Conservatory Choir and Shenandoah Voices traveled to Upperville, Virginia, to perform a traditional high-Anglican Evensong service at Trinity Episcopal on Sunday, March 6. Frequent Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Conservatory Choir and Shenandoah Voices…
Shenandoah Achieves 15-Year Milestone for AACSB Accreditation Renewal Business Programs Meet AACSB International Standards Since 2007
Shenandoah University School of Business achieved its five-year accreditation renewal in April with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Dean Astrid Sheil, Ph.D., led the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Achieves 15-Year Milestone for…
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…
Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates 2022 World Music Therapy Day
Students and faculty came together for a week of events to celebrate World Music Therapy Day on Tuesday, March 1. This celebration included alumni events hosted by the student organization Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates 2022 World…
Hardaway ’21, ’24 Wins First Prize in Mary Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition
The Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA) has awarded the 2022 Mary Graham Lasley (MGL) Scholarship to Noah Alden Hardaway ’21, ’24 (Master of Music in Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts in ... Continue Reading Hardaway ’21, ’24 Wins First…
Shenandoah Announces Innovative New Construction Program New academic offering will introduce aspiring architects to cutting-edge tools in the field
Shenandoah University is excited to announce a new academic program that will mold students into architects and builders of the future. https://youtu.be/yM7L3AhejAg Thanks to a generous donation ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Announces Innovative New Construction…
Summer 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! Courses offered at ... Continue Reading Summer Courses in the School…
Director of New Division Receives Service Award Katrina Miller, Ed.D., Honored by the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing
Katrina Miller, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, associate professor and director in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently received the William T. Simpkins, Jr. Service Award from the National ... Continue Reading Director of New Division Receives…
Music Students Embark on 2022 New Music in New York GEL Trip
A small group of composition and performance students from Shenandoah Conservatory embarked on the third New Music in New York Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip from Monday, March 14, through ... Continue Reading Music Students Embark on 2022…
A Life of Hope During Women’s History Month, Hilde Matheson, Who Lived As A Refugee After World War II, Shares Her Experiences
In 1979, Hilde Matheson '77, looking back on her time as a displaced person living in Austria in the years following World War II, wrote a poem: “Refugee child of today, I reach out to you from ... Continue Reading A Life of Hope During…
Bowser of Quality Touch Studios Speaks with MPRT Students
Co-owner of Quality Touch Studios (La Plata, Maryland) William Bowser spoke with two music production & recording technology classes led by led by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production ... Continue Reading Bowser of Quality Touch Studios…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Short Primer A Shenandoah International Affairs Expert Offers His Perspective
Shenandoah University's Henkel Family Chair in International Affairs and Professor of Political Science Eric K. Leonard, Ph.D., provides an expert's look at what's happening in Ukraine. For many of ... Continue Reading Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, Ph.D. Discover more about the professor of Hispanic studies and the joy he brings to his life and work
This week’s Friday Faculty Spotlight subject is Professor of Hispanic Studies Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, Ph.D. Dr. Pearce-Gonzales is the chair of the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies and ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Pearce-Gonzales,…
Senior Dance Students Travel to Los Angeles for Professional Development
Through student organization fundraising efforts, ShenCo Phoenix (the senior dance class of 2022) embarked on a professional development trip to Los Angeles, California, to spend a week studying with ... Continue Reading Senior Dance Students Travel to…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Pharmacy Professor Jennifer Bryant, Ph.D. Find out about Dr. Bryant’s experiences as both an educator and competitive ninja warrior
Pharmacy Professor Jennifer Bryant, Ph.D., is the subject of our Friday Faculty Spotlight! Read on to learn about how Dr. Bryant’s passion for leading a healthy lifestyle has led to both the creation ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Pharmacy Professor…
Division of Physical Therapy Faculty News: January 2022 Faculty publish, earn additional doctoral degrees, and receive awards for being influencers and innovators
Dr. Katie Bain, DPT, (Scholar Plaza, Loudoun, faculty), Dr. Lindsay Carroll, DPT, (Health Professions Building faculty) and Dr. Joe Signorino, DPT, (Scholar Plaza, Loudoun, faculty), all of whom are ... Continue Reading Division of Physical Therapy Faculty…
‘Strong Scholars’ Named Two education students receive Hattie M. Strong Foundation scholarships
Congratulations to Alexia Frey '22 and Sarah Gallant '22 for being named Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship recipients. This semester, Frey will be student teaching in elementary schools and ... Continue Reading ‘Strong Scholars’ Named Two education…
Shenandoah University Partners With Verto Education Partnership Will Provide an Accredited First-Year Abroad Program
Shenandoah University is thrilled to launch an innovative partnership with Verto Education, allowing its learners to start college abroad before continuing their studies on campus. Incoming students ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Partners With Verto…
Shenandoah’s Top 10 of 2021 It's that time of year. Check out what made this year so special at SU!
As 2021 draws to a close, we’re taking a few moments to look back at Shenandoah’s top videos, posts and stories of the year. Here are our Top 10s featuring commencement, our COVID-19 management ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Top 10 of 2021…