The University’s name is associated with the natural beauty of the river and the valley that share the name Shenandoah. The University is committed to honoring the beauty of our surrounding natural beauty, as well as reaching out globally, in partnership with other communities, to broaden global understanding and support issues of social justice and environmental stewardship.

Sustainability can be described as individuals and communities doing our part to build the kind of world that we want to live in and that we want our children and grandchildren to inherit. It means becoming aware of all the interconnections — visible and invisible — by which our day-to-day choices affect the intricate balance of social, economic and ecological systems.

Shenandoah University is making the right commitments to make steps toward a sustainable future. Decisions regarding building energy management systems, campus lighting, landscaping, pest management, purchasing and recycling are already showing signs of making a difference.