Women’s History Month
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
#SUwhm
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2026
with Shenandoah University!
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Please join us for #SUwhm events in March 2026.
The 2026 National Women’s History Month theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power, women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation.
Shenandoah celebrates Women’s History Month.
Women’s History Month at Shenandoah
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
March 3 | 6 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Room 118
Join the Counseling Center, the Mosaic Center, the [Not Just] Women’s Center, and the Wellness Center for a high-energy, interactive dive into body neutrality and mental wellness. Instead of focusing on “fixing” ourselves, we’re shifting the lens to celebrate what our bodies do—from the way they carry us through campus to the way they express our unique identities. For more information, contact thenjwc@su.edu
Bingo w/ a Twist!
March 4 | 7 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Food Hall
It’s bingo night, Hornets! Think you know everything the [Not Just] Women’s Center and Lavender Lounge has to offer? Put it to the test at Resource Roulette Bingo! This isn’t just a game; it’s a scavenger hunt on a card that mixes classic bingo calls with quick, fun trivia about how to navigate campus life, consent, and wellness. It’s high-energy, low-stakes, and designed to help you “power-up” your student experience. For more information, contact lavenderlounge@su.edu or thenjwc@su.edu.
Women’s History Month Movie Night with Spiritual Life
March 18 | 8 p.m.
Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
Experience the inspiring true-to-life story of the pioneers who stepped up to the plate when the world told them they belonged on the sidelines. Watch a cinematic tribute to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, following their fight against gender stereotypes and their journey toward proving that grit knows no gender. Free pizza and popcorn will be provided! For more information, please email thenjwc@su.edu.
The Women Who Have Redefined Leadership
March 19 | 4 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Room 118
History is more than just dates and names — it is a tapestry of courage, resilience, and vision. Join The Not Just Women’s Center (NJWC) and Shenandoah Veterans and Supporters (SVS) for an evening of storytelling celebrating five extraordinary women from history who redefined leadership. From glass-shattering pioneers to trailblazing trans icons, this event explores the lives of women who led with conviction when the world told them to stay silent. But their stories are only half the narrative. After looking at the past, participants will turn the lens toward the present to reflect on the impactful women in their own lives. Come ready to learn, share, and honor the leaders who have shaped our world and our hearts. Contact the NJWC at thenjwc@su.edu with any questions!
Women in Leadership Panel
March 25 | 1-4 p.m.
Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building, Room 16
Join The Not Just Women’s Center for a high-impact panel featuring women who are redefining what it means to lead in 2026. Move past the “polite” advice to receive the raw truth about navigating professional spaces, overcoming bias, and claiming your power. Whether you’re looking to build your network or looking for the blueprint to your own future success, this is your chance to learn from the titans who have already broken the glass. Come for the insights, stay for the connections.For more information, contact the [Not Just] Women’s Center at thenjwc@su.edu.
SUperwomen of SU Luncheon
March 24 | 1-3 p.m.
Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building, Halpin Rotunda
In honor of Women’s History Month, you’re invited to celebrate the SUperwomen of Shenandoah University! It’s up to you to nominate the faculty, staff, and/or students who have made a difference in your life and our community. Submit a nomination using this Google Form. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 7. Once nominated, these inspirational women will receive a special invitation to the inaugural SUperwomen Luncheon, in recognition of their impact on the university community.
For more information, contact the [Not Just] Women’s Center at thenjwc@su.edu.
Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 | 6-8 p.m.
Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building, Room 16
Visibility matters. Each year, on March 31, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. Join the Lavender Lounge, ARE, and the R.I.S.E. Center to celebrate the lives, contributions, and resilience of the trans and non-binary community. Stop by for resources, community art, and a celebration of trans joy. For more information, contact lavenderlounge@su.edu or thenjwc@su.edu.
Gender & Women’s Studies
The Gender & Women’s Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program that crosses traditional academic boundaries, pedagogical perspectives, and student experiences. The program offers a comprehensive study for students interested in the construction of gender, femininity, masculinity, sexuality and intersectionality.
A minor in Gender & Women’s Studies complements any major by expanding students’ knowledge and understanding of the human experience and what it means to be gendered.
The Mosaic Center for Diversity
The Mosaic Center for Diversity is a space that focuses on valuing and fostering the diversity at SU and in the world beyond our campus.
In order to respect diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives, we must provide an inclusive space for all cultures and people. In the Mosaic Center, we embrace all races, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, abilities, ages and immigration statuses. We inspire all members of the Shenandoah community to strive for inclusive excellence through education, celebration, advocacy, and leadership development. The Mosaic Center is committed to empowering individuals to be culturally conscious and informed members of our community.
[Not Just] Women’s Center (NJWC)
The mission of the [Not Just] Women’s Center (NJWC) is to provide an overall safe, inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Any person, no matter their sex, gender, orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, or religious beliefs can be a victim of sexual assault. The NJWC is committed to a campus free of sexual violence and from the fear of violence. Students can expect confidential peer support and information regarding healthy sexuality, healthy relationships, the importance of consent, tools for survivors, positive body image, being an active bystander and ways to prevent sexual assault. We are committed to spreading awareness, speaking out against injustice, educating on prevention, and offering tools for intervention.
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