Shenandoah University – 2014 President's Report

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Shenandoah. The name conjures images of tree-studded mountains, verdant pastures, sun-dappled valleys, sparkling streams and a majestic river made famous in American history. It’s also the name of our university, where ideas and connections meet cultures and perspectives in a friendly, caring community. Where vision, talent and learning connect, lives are transformed, locally and globally. Who makes all this happen?

a University AND you.

When people think of Shenandoah University, they see a place where academic achievements, philanthropy and partnerships thrive together. Our success in preparing students to launch meaningful careers and tremendous life experiences is built upon collaboration: between faculty and students in or out of the classroom; students and faculty working alongside organizations throughout our region and abroad; and with partners ­— like Valley Health and Inova — that provide clinical learning opportunities for our students.

As I reflect on the past year, I am grateful for the challenges we have faced and the goals we have achieved. We celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizenship Project, made great progress on our All-Steinway Initiative, expanded graduate health programs in Northern Virginia and built a new Health & Life Sciences Building on main campus. It’s truly amazing how much we accomplish when we work together.

Truly, “Shenandoah AND you” make all the difference.

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—President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.

Shenandoah University 2014 Highlights

Additional Highlights

Technology Award

Named an Apple Distinguished Program for innovation, leadership and educational excellence in creative and effective use of technology in the pharmacogenomics and music production & recording technology programs. Both programs were renewed for 2013 through 2015, a recognition first achieved in 2011.

Veterans to Nurses

Considered one of the best colleges helping veterans pursue a college education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, according to recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Green Campus

Named one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, for the second consecutive year, according to “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition.”

Education Leadership

President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., served as chair of the board of directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). In this capacity, Dr. Fitzsimmons worked with the NAICU board to set the association’s agenda on federal higher education policy from 2014 to 2015.