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…
Two Shenandoah University Programs Named Apple Distinguished Programs
Shenandoah University’s Pharmacogenomics and Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) programs received recognition enhancing and extending teaching and learning with creative and effective implementations of technology. The Apple ... Continue Reading Two Shenandoah University Programs Named…
FOREMOST AUTHORITY ON MEISNER TECHNIQUE JOINS CONSERVATORY FACULTY
Larry Silverberg literally “wrote the book on” the Sanford Meisner technique of acting. This master teacher, award-winning actor and director penned the internationally-acclaimed, four-volume series the “Sanford Meisner Approach,” widely considered ... Continue Reading FOREMOST AUTHORITY ON MEISNER TECHNIQUE…
Caring For Our Community
» Learn more! Visit the Center for Public Service and Scholarship site. As part of its mission and culture, Shenandoah University encourages students to become engaged, caring citizens, locally and globally. From its earliest beginnings in Dayton, ... Continue Reading Caring For Our Community
University Celebrates Construction of Health & Life Sciences Building
As construction progresses on Shenandoah University’s Health & Life Sciences Building, the university community gathered together on Aug. 22 for a foundation celebration to honor the opportunities and possibilities provided by this new addition ... Continue Reading University Celebrates Construction of Health…