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Shenandoah University student Sophia Sharp '27 shows off her strongwoman skills lifting the Bells of Steel on the campus Quad during fall 2025.

One Of The World’s Strongest Women Studies at Shenandoah

Sophia Sharp First Competed In A Strongwoman Contest Only Four Years Ago

A Shenandoah University exercise science student is also one of the world’s strongest women.  Sophia Sharp ’27, who is also in the early assurance Doctor…

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A group of students and staff walk dogs around Wilkins Lake.

Shenandoah University Celebrates The 10-Year Anniversary Of Exercise Is Medicine On Campus

By Natalie Gales ’25 This fall marks the 10th year that Shenandoah University is celebrating Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC). EIM-OC Month takes place…

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Athletic Trainer Says Her Shenandoah Education Prepared Her to Work in Any Athletic Training Facility

Kayla D. O’Connell ’19, ’20, says the most rewarding part of her career is creating connections with her student-athletes. This helps her know how they…

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Student’s Orientation Leadership Experience Makes a Major Difference In Her Life

And she has the T-shirts to prove it

Victoria Hannen ’21, ’24, is a different person than she was prior to 2019, thanks to being an orientation leader at Shenandoah University.  Hannen, who…

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College of Arts & Sciences News: Winter 2020

Fourth volume of journal published, students present and publish, and more

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI) has released the fourth volume of its Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era. Published…

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Shenandoah Wins EIM-OC Mascot Challenge

Video Competition Encourages Exercise on Campus

The Shenandoah University Exercise Science Department won the 2019 Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) Mascot Challenge. As the winner, Shenandoah University receives a $1,000…

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College of Arts & Sciences News: Summer 2019

'Santa Girl' picked up for distribution, new religion class offered, applied tech director does Q&A with publication

Gravitas Ventures has picked up the distribution rights to “Santa Girl,” the holiday film co-produced by Shenandoah University and Capital Arts Entertainment and starring Jennifer Stone,…

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NSCA Recognizes Exercise Science Program

Recognition distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning or personal training curricula

The exercise science program at Shenandoah has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program (ERP). The NSCA Education Recognition…

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‘Flying’ Into Health

Exercise Science Department Uses Quidditch To Inspire Activity

For the last couple of summers, Shenandoah University’s Department of Exercise Science has concerned itself with quaffles and bludgers, and golden snitches and broomsticks, as…

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Faculty Member Is Triathlon Champ

Exercise Science Professor Who Incorporates Academic Studies Into Training Wins Age Group At National Championships

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Chris Harnish, Ph.D., finished fifth overall and earned the men’s 40-44 title in the USA Off-Road Triathlon National Championships held…

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