Dear Shenandoah community, As a university president and a scholar of democracy, I can say unequivocally that our U.S. democracy is strong enough to survive a siege of our Capitol building. But our democracy shouldn’t have to prove it. The ... Continue Reading Reflections on Democracy A Message…
Shenandoah Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weeklong Event Highlights Past, Focuses on Present-Day Challenges
Shenandoah University begins its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18, with discussion and introspection on equity, culture-blindness and color blindness in both the community and the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther…
Spring Return and COVID-19 Testing Expansion It is our goal to have all students, faculty and staff tested before Monday, Feb. 1.
As we prepare to close the university for the holiday break and solidify our plans for the spring return, asymptomatic surveillance testing remains an important part of our preventative efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus. There ... Continue Reading Spring Return and COVID-19 Testing…
Shenandoah’s Top 10 of 2020 It's that time of year. Check out what made this year so special at SU!
As 2020 draws to a close, we’re taking a few moments to look back at Shenandoah’s top videos, posts and stories of the year. Here are our Top 10s, all of which reveal what an interesting and unexpected 2020 we’ve had at Shenandoah! ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Top 10 of 2020…
SU Faculty, Staff Share Their Thoughts on Vaccine Rollout Many Will Receive The Vaccine For Their Efforts
Shenandoah University faculty and staff are volunteering on the front lines of the regional COVID-19 vaccination rollout — with many able to receive the vaccine for their efforts. Approximately 20 faculty and staff are helping during the first two ... Continue Reading SU Faculty, Staff Share Their…
The Best Gift, Ever Holiday message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear members of the Shenandoah community, We began this semester with not only an abundance of planning but also a great deal of faith in our ability to work together as a community to provide a safe, in-person learning environment for us all. So ... Continue Reading The Best Gift, Ever Holiday…
Congratulations: You Made It! Reaching the end of an unprecedented semester
Congratulations! Please take a moment to rejoice, exhale, smile and pat yourself on the back for reaching the end of an unprecedented semester and doing so in the most Shenandoah of ways — through commitment, compassion and respect. We went into ... Continue Reading Congratulations: You Made It! Reaching…
Shenandoah Aids in Local Vaccination Efforts Faculty, Staff To Help Administer Vaccine, Perform Clerical Duties
Shenandoah University will aid in local vaccination efforts starting this week at the request of the local hospital system, Valley Health. Approximately 20 faculty and staff will help during the first two weeks of administration. Those in health ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Aids in Local Vaccination…
361 Hornets Completed their Symptom Check Every Single Day! Shenandoah Go Streak completion Lasted from Aug. 10 through Dec. 12
A total of 361 faculty, staff and students filled out the Shenandoah Go app symptom checker for 125 days straight — what is considered a perfect streak. Those with unblemished records receive a blue Shenandoah cup with "125" emblazoned on the ... Continue Reading 361 Hornets Completed their Symptom…