Timothy Ford, Ph.D., has been named Shenandoah University's dean of the School of Health Professions. In this newly created position, Dr. Ford will oversee the divisions of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and ... Continue Reading Ford Named Dean of Health…
Ellyn Miller to Address Shenandoah University’s Class of 2014
(PHOTO: Christy Jenkins Photography) Executive Director and co-founder of the Smashing Walnuts Foundation Ellyn Miller will deliver Shenandoah University’s 2014 Commencement address on May 10. Ms. Miller's daughter, Gabriella Miller ‘13, the ... Continue Reading Ellyn Miller to Address Shenandoah…
Beyond Conventional Learning – Academic Innovations at Shenandoah University
Challenging students with new methods of learning is part of Shenandoah University’s commitment to preparing each student not only with academic knowledge, but with the emotional intelligence and thought processes necessary to successfully adapt and ... Continue Reading Beyond Conventional Learning – Academic…
Following in a Pioneer’s Footsteps – Pharmacy Student Pursues His Dream
Growing up in Albany, Ga., fourth-year pharmacy student Robert “Bo” Spires ’14, Pharm.D./ M.B.A., often dreamed of owning his own business. Little did the former electrical engineer know that one day he would fulfill that desire — not as an ... Continue Reading Following in a Pioneer’s Footsteps…
Where Sweethearts Meet
Estale Harris ’56 and Dick Daniel ’56 met on the Shenandoah campus in Dayton, Va. They went sledding on their first date 60 years ago — on January 31, 1954 — and married 10 days after graduation. After Dick passed away in 2011, Estale and her sons ... Continue Reading Where Sweethearts Meet
Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend Shenandoah
The Shaffer-Barbera-Ironmonger family tradition began at Shenandoah approximately 90 years ago. The importance of this tradition is best summarized by Percy Ironmonger ’64, who said, “Shenandoah shaped our lives.” For four generations, Percy and ... Continue Reading Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend…
Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’ at Shenandoah
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre alumna Jesse Hooker '10, has been cast in many stage roles, but the part she enjoys playing the most is herself. Hooker found her professional niche while attending Shenandoah, making her star shine brighter ... Continue Reading Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’…
Camila’s Lemonade Stand
Associate Professor of Marketing Giles Jackson, Ph.D., recently co- published, with friend Brian Cunningham and cousin Lizzy Duncan, the first-ever, entrepreneurial-minded preschool book, “Camila’s Lemonade Stand.” The book was born from the company, ... Continue Reading Camila’s Lemonade Stand
Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees
This spring, the university community honors four highly respected, long-term faculty members as they prepare for retirement. Professor of Music (Theory) Donald Black, M.F.A., M.A.; Director of Church Music and Professor of Music (Organ, Harpsichord) ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees
Scrutinizing ‘Quality’ – Obama Administration Proposes New College Ratings System
In his 2014 State of the Union Address in January, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his intention to hold U.S. colleges and universities accountable for quality and affordability. As a result, higher education institutions can expect more media ... Continue Reading Scrutinizing ‘Quality’ – Obama Administration…