Tracy Fitzsimmons standing on a red bridge with a gazebo in the background.

A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

August 19, 2026

In 2025, Shenandoah University celebrated its sesquicentennial – 150 years of bold moves and resiliency that have defined the university’s legacy. A year later, Shenandoah…

Shenandoah University Awards Honorary Doctorate To Malaysian Prime Minister

President Tracy Fitzsimmons conferred Doctor of Laws to Anwar bin Ibrahim during visit to Malaysia

April 28, 2025

On behalf of Shenandoah University, President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree to Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar bin Ibrahim, in early April.…

Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions Honored at Sinclair Health Clinic’s Terry Awards

School of Health Professions Received the ‘Community Partner of the Year’ Award

April 10, 2025

By Natalie Gales ’25 On March 20, Shenandoah University and Sinclair Health Clinic celebrated their partnership at the 2025 Terry Awards ceremony. Dr. Terry Sinclair,…

Gift Perpetuates Barzinji Institute’s Work

Gift Allows Shenandoah-based Institute To Continue Offering Global Virtual Learning Experiences Around the World

October 5, 2023

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…

President Fitzsimmons Appears on ‘Isn’t She Amazing’ Podcast

She discusses how women are dealing with sending students off to college and more

August 17, 2023

Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., appeared on the Isn’t She Amazing podcast on Tuesday, Aug. 8, focusing on how to support and launch college-bound…

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