The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) has named Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., chair of its board of directors of for 2014-15. She assumed her position on Feb. 5, at the close of the ... Continue Reading Fitzsimmons Named Chair of the…
Economist Delivers Cautiously Optimistic Growth Forecast
Photo by JEFF TAYLOR/The Winchester StarJeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, speaks in the Stimpson Auditorium at Shenandoah University on Tuesday. Lacker predicts moderate growth in the economy for this year. The ... Continue Reading Economist Delivers Cautiously Optimistic Growth…
French Horn Professor To Run 100 Miles For Scholarships
For many, running 100 miles is an impossibility. For Joe Lovinsky, it’s just another way to prove he doesn’t quit. Or perhaps he’s just plain stubborn. “That’s the difference between an ultrarunner and any other runner,” said Lovinsky. “You’re not ... Continue Reading French Horn Professor To Run…
Shenandoah’s Black History Month Events Celebrate Diversity
This February, Shenandoah University's Intercultural Programs and Black Student Union, with support from Spiritual Life, International Programs and Shenandoah Conservatory, are partnering together to celebrate Black History Month. Through a series of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Black History Month Events…
Shenandoah University Students to Debate ‘Ethics and Health Care’
Five students from Shenandoah University will participate in The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) 15th annual statewide collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9, and Monday, Feb. 10, on the campus of Randolph-Macon ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Students to Debate…
Dick Durrance to Present ‘Dream Like A Champion’ on Jan. 31
Dick Durrance, Olympic hopeful ski racing champion, award-winning National Geographic photographer and successful business owner, shares his insights for entrepreneurial success in “Dream Like a Champion.” His motivational presentation will be held ... Continue Reading Dick Durrance to Present ‘Dream…
Shenandoah University & Lord Fairfax Health District Host ‘Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDS)’ Workshop, Feb. 18
A newly-formed coalition of local organizations and community members is working collaboratively to address infant mortality in the Lord Fairfax Health District. This coalition of local agencies and community members, Shenandoah University and the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University & Lord Fairfax…
Richmond Federal Reserve President Speaks at Shenandoah
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Jeffrey Lacker, Ph.D., will address Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff as well as special guests and attendees at an event slated for Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson ... Continue Reading Richmond Federal Reserve President Speaks…
Baccalaureate-Prepared (B.S.N.) Nurses Graduate into Job Security
During today’s tough economic conditions, there exists an exciting possibility for finding job security. A new study provides a hopeful future for graduates of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. It suggests ... Continue Reading Baccalaureate-Prepared (B.S.N.) Nurses Graduate into…
