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…
Shenandoah Magazine | Spring 2014 Issue
Feature Stories: Following in a Pioneer's Footsteps By Cathy Loranger 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 as a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Magazine | Spring 2014…
Students to Compete in Apple Blossom’s Got Talent Finals
Five Shenandoah University students will compete for the grand prize of $5,000 during the final round of Apple Blossom’s Got Talent, a new Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® event, to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Sprint Tent, located ... Continue Reading Students to Compete in Apple…
GCP 2014 Reflection: Morocco
(Above) GCP Morocco group at Volubilis (Roman ruins) Associate Professor of Costume Design Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A. reflects on her Global Citizenship Project 2014 trip to Morocco How do I describe in just a few words the wonder and joy that was the ... Continue Reading GCP 2014 Reflection: Morocco
FOR SECOND YEAR, SHENANDOAH FEATURED IN PRINCETON REVIEW’S GREEN COLLEGES GUIDE
In celebration of Earth Day, Shenandoah University is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, it is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The university is ... Continue Reading FOR SECOND YEAR, SHENANDOAH FEATURED…