» Visit the Veterans Writing Project page for more information Every veteran has a story; some just need a little help telling it. The newly-formed Shenandoah University Veterans Writing Project (VWP) will provide veterans, active and ... Continue Reading ‘Giving Voice to Those Who…
Tracy Fitzsimmons Elevates The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Yesterday afternoon, Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but she put her own personal twist on what has become a national phenomenon. Called out by the Shenandoah football team, a handful of ... Continue Reading Tracy Fitzsimmons Elevates The ALS…
Shenandoah Grad Succeeds Despite Great Adversity
Julie Patterson ‘14 knew she wanted to share her story. The psychology major and criminal justice minor had only one semester at Shenandoah under her belt, but felt it was time to open up to fellow classmates and professors. “I wasn’t sure if I ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Grad Succeeds Despite Great…
Washington Post Recognizes Alumnus for Distinguished Educational Leadership
Andrew Davis '03, principal at Round Hill Elementary School in Round Hill, Virginia, was recently honored by The Washington Post as one of the region’s best principals with a 2014 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. The awards recognize ... Continue Reading Washington Post Recognizes Alumnus for…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented During Commencement
Shenandoah University presented one of its top honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to seniors Brittany Butcher and Nicholas Ruxton as well as retired Professor of Religion and Philosophy John Copenhaver, Ph.D., during the university’s ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented…
Kevin Vigil Named Shenandoah University’s Teacher of the Year in Loudoun County
Shenandoah University presented its Teacher of the Year Award to Kevin Vigil ‘04, D.M.A., fine arts educator at Heritage High School, during the Loudoun County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 13. Dr. Vigil was honored as a passionate educator, ... Continue Reading Kevin Vigil Named Shenandoah University’s…
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
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’…
