By Jace Gibson ’26 Shenandoah University has been given a 2025-26 Voter Friendly Campus designation for the third straight time by the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Named a Voter…
Shenandoah University Welcomes New Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gam is Shenandoah’s first sorority; adds more Greek life opportunities for students
Shenandoah University students will soon have more opportunities to experience Greek life, as the university welcomes the social sorority Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ) to the university community starting ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Welcomes New Sorority…
Noyalas Publishes First Civil War Book For Young Readers Shenandoah University professor co-authors ‘A Civil War Journey at Cool Spring’ with wife Brandy Noyalas
By Jace Gibson ’26 Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute, and his wife Brandy Noyalas ’02 recently published a new book to educate young ... Continue Reading Noyalas Publishes First Civil War…
Capture Spring In Bloom Share Your Images Of The Daffodils Brightening Shenandoah’s Main Campus
Springtime at Shenandoah University brings with it many delightful sights: budding trees, students gathering outside in the Quad and along a glistening Abrams Creek, and to begin the season – the ... Continue Reading Capture Spring In Bloom Share…
Shenandoah Students Gain Global Perspective Through Virtual Exchange Virtually Going Global debuted in Fall 2024 with the support of the Stevens Initiative
In Fall 2024, Shenandoah University incorporated Virtually Going Global into its First-Year Seminar (FYS) program, introducing a virtual exchange element to the university’s established curriculum for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students Gain Global Perspective…
Spring 2025 Strong Scholars Named Scholarship Helps Defray Costs During Student-Teaching for Aspiring Educators
Four Shenandoah University students studying to be educators have been named recipients of $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarships for Spring 2025. These awards are provided to cover costs ... Continue Reading Spring 2025 Strong Scholars Named…
Shenandoah Receives Largest-Ever Claude Moore Grant Funds Will Support Literacy-Promoting Efforts
Shenandoah University’s Claude Moore Center for Literacy (CMCL) has received its largest-ever grant from the Fairfax, Virginia-based Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, in the form of a $101,000 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Receives Largest-Ever Claude Moore…
Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship At Shenandoah Endowment will support students who demonstrate financial need, with emphasis on engineering and business programs
Thanks to the generosity of the Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation, a new endowed scholarship was established at Shenandoah University in February. The scholarship will be awarded with a ... Continue Reading Gerald and Paula McNichols Family…
Shenandoah University Partners With Toucan Education Programs SU to serve as a School of Record for Toucan’s study abroad summer programming
Shenandoah University has partnered with Toucan Education Programs, a study abroad program provider in Belize, to allow students within and outside the SU community an opportunity to earn academic ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Partners With Toucan…
Jennifer Steele Named Dean Of Shenandoah Conservatory Steele to join Shenandoah University on July 1
Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Jennifer Smolos Steele, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of Shenandoah Conservatory. Dr. Steele has held various academic positions in higher ... Continue Reading Jennifer Steele Named Dean Of…
Shenandoah University Marks 150th Birthday With Founders’ Day Celebration The event commemorated the contributions of past leaders that have shaped Shenandoah’s history
Shenandoah University commemorated its 150th birthday with a Founders’ Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 19, that celebrated SU’s extensive history and the resiliency that has powered the university into ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Marks 150th Birthday…
Virginia General Assembly Resolution Honors Shenandoah University During Its 150th Year Resolution commends Shenandoah for ‘exceptional contributions’ to higher education, the Northern Shenandoah Valley community
Photographed above (left to right): Del. William D. (Bill) Wiley, Rep. Ben Cline, Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Shenandoah University student Valeria Perero Santa Cruz, Del. ... Continue Reading Virginia General Assembly Resolution Honors…
Shenandoah VR Design Students Showcase Their Work At Prestigious Conference Four students presented projects at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida
Students in Shenandoah University’s virtual reality design program had the opportunity to showcase some of their work at the 2024 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference ... Continue Reading Shenandoah VR Design Students Showcase…
Shenandoah Dance Students Work With Rising Stars Some of the Dance World’s Brightest Lights Bring Their New & Restaged Choreography to Shenandoah for Dance Ensemble Concert
Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to craft the performances in the Jan. 31-Feb. 2 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Dance Students Work With…
Shenandoah University Marching Band Shines In London’s New Year’s Day Parade Studio Big Band also starred in LNYDP Concert Series
The Shenandoah University Marching Band kicked off SU’s 150th year in grand fashion with a performance in the London New Year’s Day Parade on Jan. 1. The marching band was joined by members of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Marching Band Shines…
Shenandoah University Wins Trio Of Scholastic Esports Awards Shenandoah Esports earns top prizes for program, director and educator of the year
Shenandoah University won three major honors at the 2025 Scholastic Esports Awards, which recognize the efforts and commitment of individuals, schools and organizations to advance scholastic esports. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Wins Trio Of…
Shenandoah’s Top Ten For 2024
2024 proved to be exciting at Shenandoah University. The year saw the receipt of a $20 million gift (the university's largest ever!), the opening and naming of the Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Top Ten For 2024
Shenandoah University Marching Band Set To Perform In London’s New Year’s Day Parade Studio Big Band, SU cheerleaders to join the marching band on the international stage
The Shenandoah University Marching Band, alongside members of the Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band and the SU cheerleading squad, is set to travel across the pond and perform in the 2025 London ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Marching Band Set…
Shenandoah Esports Nominated for Top Awards Program Receives Nods in Several Categories
Shenandoah Esports and its staff/faculty are finalists for multiple Scholastic Esports Awards. These awards are becoming the standard for esports awards in the scholastic space. The categories for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Esports Nominated for Top…
Harlem Globetrotters, Presented by United Bank, to Perform at Shenandoah University for Fifth Time Tickets Are On Sale Now For March 6 Event
The Harlem Globetrotters, as part of their 2025 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, are returning to Winchester to dazzle fans with their world-famous basketball act. The Globetrotters, who ... Continue Reading Harlem Globetrotters, Presented by United…
Students Selected for the 2024-2025 Vivian Christy Sansoni Award Scholarship provides tuition assistance to the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy for K-12 students interested in the performing arts
In 2015, the family of Vivian Christy Sansoni created a scholarship to the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) in her memory. Vivian was a youth actress, singer, dancer, and musician and the ... Continue Reading Students Selected for the 2024-2025…
Understanding 2025 Economic Trends Third Annual Economic Summit Offers Perspectives On Local, Regional, And Federal Economic Trends
The 2024 Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Economic Summit held at Shenandoah University brought together 285 participants from business, nonprofit, educational, and government sectors on Nov. 14. ... Continue Reading Understanding 2025 Economic Trends Third…
Shenandoah’s GCP 2025 Destinations Announced At International Convocation Global Citizenship Project participants will travel to Colombia, Nepal, Poland, Taiwan and Tanzania
Shenandoah University announced the destinations for its 2025 Global Citizenship Project during its 34th International Convocation on Nov. 20. During spring break next March, GCP participants will ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s GCP 2025 Destinations Announced…
Shenandoah University Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting Shenandoah University is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election
Shenandoah University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Recognized as a…
School of Business Supports Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 18 To Nov. 23 Free Events Highlight Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Shenandoah University School of Business celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 23, offering several free events at the Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the Hub for Innovators, ... Continue Reading School of Business Supports Global…
Albums Featuring Conservatory Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2025 Grammys
At least four albums featuring music performed, recorded and composed by Shenandoah Conservatory alumni and faculty have been nominated for 2025 Grammy Awards. ‘The Outsiders’ – Nominated for Best ... Continue Reading Albums Featuring Conservatory Alumni and…
School of Business Announces Three New Academic Divisions Reorganization Strategy Focuses on Enhancing Academic Focus and Growth
The Shenandoah University School of Business recently announced a comprehensive restructuring of its academic departments. This initiative introduces three specialized divisions, designed to equip ... Continue Reading School of Business Announces Three…
Shenandoah University Celebrates The Opening Of Hazel-Pruitt Armory Former Virginia National Guard armory building is home to SU’s Hub for Innovators, Veterans and Entrepreneurs
Shenandoah University celebrated the opening of its Hub for Innovators, Veterans and Entrepreneurs (HIVE) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, during which the university officially ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Celebrates The Opening…
Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On Wilkins Health & Fitness Suite New space, named for the Wilkins family, provides state-of-the-art resources for students in health-related programs
Shenandoah University marked the completion of a new educational space for students in various health-related programs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 24. During the celebration, the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On…
Shenandoah University Releases ‘The Great Experiment’ Educational VR experience immerses users in 1787 debates that led to the creation of the Electoral College
A Shenandoah University-produced immersive history virtual reality experience that places users at the center of a defining moment in U.S. political history is now available to the public. “The Great ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Releases ‘The Great…
Series Introduces Shenandoah Students To Arab Culture Ahead Of Collaboration With Jordanian Partners Intro to Arab culture series prepared first-year students for virtual exchange opportunity with Yarmouk University
Shenandoah University’s first-year students were given a quick lesson on Arab culture in advance of spending the rest of the Fall 2024 semester collaborating virtually with peers from Yarmouk ... Continue Reading Series Introduces Shenandoah Students To…
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Holds Third Annual Economic Summit, Nov. 14 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Executive Renee Haltom To Serve as Keynote Speaker
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC) will hold its third annual Economic Summit, presented by First Bank and sponsored by the Shenandoah University School of Business, on Thursday, Nov. 14, ... Continue Reading Top of Virginia Regional Chamber…
Girls In Aviation Day 2024 Advances STEM and Aviation Careers University Promotes BBA/Concentration in Aviation Studies AND VR Design Programs
The School of Business participated in the Girls in Aviation Day on Sept. 21, at the Winchester Regional Airport. The sold-out event attracted 250 participants and focused on educating girls, ages 8 ... Continue Reading Girls In Aviation Day 2024…
Shenandoah University, U.S. Department of the Treasury Host Small Business Summit Event was part of Treasury’s 50 States Initiative to support small businesses throughout the country
Shenandoah University and the U.S. Department of the Treasury teamed up for a daylong conference on Tuesday, Sept. 24, that helped connect the region’s small businesses to vital resources. The 50 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University, U.S. Department of…
A Nursing Degree That Doesn’t Break the Bank Financial Aid Is Possible When You Return to School for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Shenandoah University
Did you know that you can still qualify for financial aid if you decide to earn a second bachelor’s degree? For example, students in Shenandoah University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in ... Continue Reading A Nursing Degree That Doesn’t…
Shenandoah University To Launch ‘The Great Experiment’ Virtual reality project immerses users in the 1787 constitutional debates that led to the creation of the Electoral College
Shenandoah University is set to release an immersive, educational virtual reality experience that places participants at the center of a defining moment in America’s political history. “The Great ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Launch ‘The…