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…
12 Business Students To Gain Valuable Experience at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-13 Students To Work For NFL And Meet Professionals From Various Sports Organizations
Twelve School of Business sport management students will embark on an experiential learning trip from Feb. 6-13, leading up to and following Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, ... Continue Reading 12 Business Students To Gain…
Kabat ’23 Joins Trondson ’23 and Sheppard ’23 for National Tour of ‘Pretty Woman’
Connor Kabat ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined fellow classmates Devyn Trondson ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Taylor Sheppard ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in ... Continue Reading Kabat ’23 Joins Trondson ’23…
Esports Hosts Virginia High School League Esports Championship, Dec. 16 20 Teams Compete In Three Game Categories
The Shenandoah University Esports program hosted the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Fall 2023 Esports Championship on Dec. 16 at the Esports Arena on the main campus. Twenty teams from high ... Continue Reading Esports Hosts Virginia High School…
Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society Launches Rainforest Products Etsy Store
The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and Shenandoah University students can't wait to share the items in this store, which are sustainably made from materials gathered in the ... Continue Reading Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s…
Senior Presentation By Bernard ’23 Is An Impactful Exploration of Game Audio and Beyond
John Bernard ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) is a 22-year-old student from Fredericksburg, Virginia, whose interest in audio-related careers stemmed from his background as a ... Continue Reading Senior Presentation By Bernard ’23…
Stage Makeup Students Participate in Glam Squad Lab Unit Challenge
Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched their chosen topic and executed their makeup ... Continue Reading Stage Makeup Students Participate in…
Navigating Economic Trends For 2024 Economic Summit Provides Insights, From Labor Market Shifts to Supply Chain Dynamics
The second annual Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Economic Summit, held at Shenandoah University on Nov. 15, attracted 315 participants from business, nonprofit, educational, and government sectors. ... Continue Reading Navigating Economic Trends For 2024…
Johnston ’23 Cast in New National Tour of ‘Shrek’
Riley Johnston ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently cast in the new national tour of “Shrek.” Johnston performs in the roles of Pig 2 and Dulocian. The tour begins in February ... Continue Reading Johnston ’23 Cast in New…
Isely ’24 Serves as Artistic Director for The Valley Chorale’s Christmas Concerts
Samantha Isely ’24 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Contemporary Commercial Music/CCM Voice) is serving as the artistic director for The Valley Chorale’s Christmas concerts, “Once Upon A ... Continue Reading Isely ’24 Serves as Artistic…
2023/24 Student Soloists Competition Winners
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2023/24 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 2023/24 Student Soloists Competition Winners
Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual VMEA Professional Development Conference
Shenandoah Conservatory faculty, students and alumni traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, from Nov. 16, through Nov. 18, to attend the 2023 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Annual Professional ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual…
Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates from OTD and Post-Professional OTD programs receive awards, as does a current MSOT student
Recent doctoral graduates and a current master’s student in Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy have received a host of awards for their scholarship and leadership. Doctor ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates…
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Hosts Second Annual Economic Summit, Nov. 15 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Executive Renee Haltom To Serve as Keynote Speaker
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC) will host its second annual Economic Summit, sponsored by First Bank and the Shenandoah University School of Business, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. ... Continue Reading Top of Virginia Regional Chamber…
Shenandoah University Offers Free Virtual CO.STARTERS BOOTCAMP Entrepreneurs: Take Advantage Of A Practical, Four-Part Plan To Launch Your Big Idea
The Shenandoah University Center for Entrepreneurship will host a free CO.STARTERS© BOOTCAMP to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with getting down to business and launching their new ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Offers Free Virtual…
Center For Entrepreneurship Offers Free Microlending Webinar, Oct. 30 Learn How To Utilize Microlending For Nontraditional Smaller Loans
The Shenandoah University Center For Entrepreneurship will offer a free webinar, "What is Microlending?" for entrepreneurs and small business owners on Monday, Oct. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by ... Continue Reading Center For Entrepreneurship Offers Free…
Lehfeldt ’25 Travels to Canada to Be Part of Song Recording
Singer-songwriter Bailey Lehfeldt ’25 (Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship & Entrepreneur Development), recently traveled to Toronto, Canada, to witness a song that she wrote, “Queen of ... Continue Reading Lehfeldt ’25 Travels to Canada…
Research by Herbst on Cat Purring and Human Singing Published in Current Biology
Research by Visiting Adjunct Professor of Voice Science Christian T. Herbst, Ph.D., was recently published in Current Biology, a highly respected scientific journal (impact factor = 9.2), showing that ... Continue Reading Research by Herbst on Cat…
Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera ’23 Partner to Present University-wide Multidisciplinary Event
Zachary Robinson-Holness ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) and Valeria Otero Barrera ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Lighting Design) are partnering ... Continue Reading Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera…
Gift Perpetuates Barzinji Institute’s Work Gift Allows Shenandoah-based Institute To Continue Offering Global Virtual Learning Experiences Around the World
A significant gift will assure that the legacy of Dr. Jamal Barzinji will live on through the work of the Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning at Shenandoah University. The new ... Continue Reading Gift Perpetuates Barzinji Institute’s Work…
Astrid Sheil Awarded U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award for 2023-2024 Dean of the School of Business To Serve With the IEDC Bled School of Management in Bled, Slovenia
Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Astrid Sheil, Ph.D., dean of the Shenandoah University School of Business, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2023-2024 ... Continue Reading Astrid Sheil Awarded U.S. Fulbright…
Eight Music Education Alumni Land Jobs or Begin Graduate School This Fall
Eight undergraduate music education alumni have landed jobs in local schools or are beginning graduate studies this fall: Zach Freshwater ’23 – Caroline High School (Caroline County, ... Continue Reading Eight Music Education Alumni Land…
Article by Hardwick ’21 Published by The Conversation
An article by J. Aaron Hardwick ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was recently published by the nonprofit independent news organization, The Conversation. “How video games like ... Continue Reading Article by Hardwick ’21 Published…
Shenandoah Conservatory Receives Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts & Marion Park Lewis Foundation Grants Will Support Performances and Engagement by Internationally Acclaimed Artists from the U.S. and Rwanda
Shenandoah Conservatory has received $19,500 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts and the regionally based Marion Park Lewis Foundation in support of performances and engagement by internationally ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Receives Grants from…
Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Don Krudop ’75, ’92, ’03 (Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…