Shenandoah University News Releases

Shenandoah Conservatory Performances Presents “Metamorphoses”

February 01, 2012

Based on the epic poem by Ovid, Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” is a fresh retelling of classic Greek myths.    

Is There a Doctor... on the Field? : Student Athletes Excel in Graduate Level Programs

February 02, 2012

Within the past year, Shenandoah has had more than 500 applicants for its 40-member Physical Therapy class.     

Representatives from Busch Gardens Visit Shenandoah in Pursuit of Performers

February 01, 2012

Agents from Busch Gardens Theme Park seek fresh talent and new acts from among Shennadoah Conservatory's student population.     

Shenandoah University’s Pharmacogenomics and Music Production and Recording Technology Programs Named Apple Distinguished Programs

February 03, 2012

The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that are recognized centers of educational excellence and leadership.    

Happy Holidays from Shenandoah

December 20, 2011

Wishing you peace, joy and all the blessings of the holiday season.    

Shenandoah Observes the Annual Grand Illumination, Monday, Nov. 28

November 29, 2011

The campus community gathers to celebrate the Advent season and decorate the Chrismon tree in Goodson Chapel.    

Feltner Lauded for his Philanthropy

November 16, 2011

Ex-bank president accepts honor via video    

Shenandoah Conservatory Presents Elaborate Fully Staged Italian Comedic Opera “The Curious Women”

November 10, 2011

Set in the 1960’s, four women are curious to know what happens at a men’s-only club, which their husbands often visit.    

Shenandoah Student Government Association Reinvigorates Its Role Through Policy Changes

October 07, 2011

Among the changes to SGA are an expansion of the executive council, integration of the campus activities network and deployment of campus delegates.    

Shenandoah's Campus Security Staff Discuss Implementation of Campus Safety Measures

October 06, 2011

Director of Security Wayne Sealock highlights the many features and enhancements that have been implemented on university campuses     

Students Showcase Their Talents During Shenandoah's Annual Variety Show

September 22, 2011

Singers, dancers, musicians and comedians rule at this year's SU Variety Show.    

Shenandoah University Announces Successful Fundraising Efforts for FY’11

September 27, 2011

School Enjoys Best Non-Campaign Year Ever    

Black Student Union Sponsors Open Mic Night, Thursday, Sept. 8

September 13, 2011

Students gather to perform, watch, listen and enjoy a great evening of talent and fun.    

Shenandoah University Ranked 27th in “Best Regional Universities – South” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 Edition of Best Colleges

September 13, 2011

Shenandoah advances five places from the magazine's 2011 rankings.    

Shenandoah University Celebrates Labor Day in its Own Special Way

September 12, 2011

Ice cream towers, bungee races and a mechanical bull among Labor Day highlights and festivities.    

Local Politicians Meet with Students during Political Science Society Mixer

September 12, 2011

Politician's and candidates for local public offices talk with students about ways to impact their communities.    

Remember, Honor, Serve, 9.11.11 Community Tribute

September 07, 2011

The Winchester community unites to commemorate tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001    

Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs Moves to Historic Building in Old Town Winchester

August 30, 2011

On Monday, Aug, 29, Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs moved into the second and third floors of the Feltner Building at 9 Court Square.    

Welcome Week Highlights: Greeting and Meeting New Students

August 25, 2011

Junior Mass Communications major, Khalid Johnson interviews new students.    

Convocation 2011: A New Tradition Begins at Shenandoah

August 25, 2011

Freshman students start off their academic journey with a foretaste of future commencement.    

Shenandoah Welcomes New Students During a Successful Residence Hall Move-In-Day

August 23, 2011

With the help of university staff and faculty, first-year students moved into their residence hall rooms.    

Shenandoah Business Students Attend Two Week Program at St. Peter's College, Oxford University

August 03, 2011

Twelve students from Byrd School of Business travel to England for two-week program on Emerging Global Economic Leadership.     

Shenandoah Named as a Top School for Athletic Training

August 02, 2011

Shenandoah University was one of just two universities specifically cited for excellent programs.     

GO GIRLS: Genomic Opportunities for Girls in Research Labs

July 08, 2011

Program brings cutting edge research techniques from college genomic labs to high school classrooms.    

Hornets Giving to Community Makes the Top 10 List

July 05, 2011

Shenandoah's student-athletes have a mission to give back to the Winchester community.    

Conservatory Faculty Members Score, Choreograph Traditional Taiwanese Folk Songs

June 14, 2011

Faculy members Ting Yu Chen and Dr. Thomas Albert work together to create a unique interpretation of some traditional Asian songs.    

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre opens season with "South Pacific."

June 08, 2011

Musical Theatre major, Catharine Kuntz, talks about her performances in this season's SSMT productions.    

Shenandoah Renovates Dorm as Part of Long-Term Improvement Project

May 27, 2011

Shenandoah University has begun renovations on Funk and Gore Halls as part of the annual updates to living spaces.    

2011 Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Features Four Great Broadway Musicals

May 16, 2011

Each SSMT show runs for two weeks, Wednesdays through Sundays, with 13 performances of each show given.     

Four Faculty Members Receive 2011 James R. and Mary B. Wilkins Appreciation Awards

May 13, 2011

President Tracy Fitzsimmons presented nine James R. and Mary B. Wilkins Appreciation Awards to outstanding faculty and staff employees.    

The Rev. Dr. Justin Allen Named Dean of Spiritual Life at Shenandoah University

April 26, 2011

He replaces The Reverend Dr. Rhonda VanDyke Colby, who was named vice president of student life in February.    

Shenandoah hosts its 13th annual Take Back the Night: End Violence Against Women Event

April 18, 2011

Campus events enlighten men and women about the treatment of women in society. These are in observance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month    

Audubon Quartet, Shenandoah University’s String Quartet-in-Residence, Announces Final Concert as an Ensemble

April 14, 2011

After 37 years of performing, teaching and recording, the Audubon Quartet will perform for the last time as an ensemble at the Chautauqua Institution (in New York) on August 8, 2011.    

Shenandoah University’s College of Arts & Sciences Offers 2011 Summer Program

April 14, 2011

Summer courses will begin the weeks of May 16 and June 20. The deadline for registration is June 3, for classes beginning June 20.    

Car Show Fundraiser beneftis 'Colleges Against Cancer'

April 11, 2011

Hopper's Auto Club of Winchester and Shenandoah University team up in support of "Cars For a Cause."    

New SU logo has its roots in past, looks to the future

April 08, 2011

Shenandoah University "reinvented" itself with the unveiling of a new logo Thursday morning.    

Shenandoah University Announces ‘Brand New Look’

April 08, 2011

Brand Platform and Graphic Identity Express the Unique Shenandoah Experience    

Feltner Community Foundation Announces Donation of Historic Downtown Winchester Property to Shenandoah University

April 01, 2011

The historic property in downtown Winchester is a complex of buildings situated on the first public lots surveyed by James Wood in 1744 in what was then called Frederick Town.    

Shenandoah Singers Shine during their March Performance

March 28, 2011

Shenandoah Singers perform contemporary a cappella pieces as part of their spring repertoire.    

Baseball Team Ranked No. 1 in the Nation

March 22, 2011

SU is the two-time South Region defending champion.     

Shenandoah University Health Professions Programs Ranked in U.S. News Media Group’s 2012 Edition of ‘Best Graduate Schools’

March 18, 2011

Shenandoah ranked 19th in nurse-midwifery and 22nd in physician assistant.    

Billboard Classical Chart Topper Simone Dinnerstein Performs on the World of the Piano Series at Shenandoah Conservatory

March 16, 2011

Award-winning American pianist Simone Dinnerstein will perform the finale concert of 2010-2011 The World of the Piano series at Armstrong Concert Hall on the campus of Shenandoah University.    

Student Volunteers Assist with Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelters (W.A.T.T.S.) Project

February 28, 2011

The "WATTS" organization provides temporary cold-weather shelter to the area's needy.    

L.L. Bean Executive Stacie Johnston to Speak at Shenandoah University Business Symposium, ‘Creating a Competitive Advantage in the New Economy,’ March 10

February 16, 2011

Stacie Johnston, manager of operational leadership development and employee training for L.L. Bean, has joined the lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming symposium.    

Grammy Winners Got Their Start at Shenandoah

February 14, 2011

Shenandoah faculty and alumni claim prize at 53rd Annual Grammy Awards    

Mahler’s Famous Song Cycle ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’ Performed at Shenandoah Conservatory, Feb. 19

February 14, 2011

Jan Wagner will lead the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra in the next installment of the orchestra’s Mahler Anniversary Season.    

Students learn about unique art as part of Shenandoah's Chinese New Year celebration.

February 09, 2011

Shenandoah holds Chinese New Year Celebration at Brandt Student Center, Feb. 4    

Shenandoah University Seeking Loudoun County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award Nominations

February 03, 2011

The award was created 11 years ago to recognize quality teachers in Loudoun County, Va., in specialized areas of study.    

Free Jazz Ensemble Performance at Shenandoah Highlights Music of Jazz Great Woody Herman

January 27, 2011

The ensemble will perform some of the big band leader’s classics on Friday, Feb. 4.    

Rev. Dr. Youtha Hardman-Cromwell delivers sermon at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service

January 21, 2011

On Monday, Jan. 17 Shenandoah hosted the annual MLK day service and remembrance.    

Two Assistant Athletic Coaches Hired

January 17, 2011

Men's lacrosse, tennis add one each.    

2011 Going Global: First Year Seminar Sections Announced

January 17, 2011

In the fall, all first-time Shenandoah students will register for one of the 25 Going Global offerings.     

Pianist Gabriel Chodos Presents Lecture and Recital for the World of the Piano Series at Shenandoah Conservatory

January 04, 2011

The performance included two well-known works in the piano repertoire: Robert Schumann’s “Fantasy in C” and “Thirty-three Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli” by Beethoven.    

SU Community Observes Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

December 03, 2010

The University's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was held in Goodson Chapel on Monday, Nov. 29.    

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Performing Arts Live Series Features Pianist John O’Conor and the Audubon Quartet, Dec. 6

November 30, 2010

Conservatory faculty, including members of the Audubon Quartet, and Distinguished Artist-in-Residence John O’Conor will perform on Monday, Dec. 6, for “Chamber Music Collage.”    

Shenandoah University Guitar Ensemble performs in Goodson Chapel on Tuesday, November 9th.

November 18, 2010

Shenandoah University Guitar Ensemble performs in Goodson Chapel on Tuesday, November 9th.    

'Pink Hair for Hope' Raises More Than $1600 for Breast Cancer Research

October 20, 2010

Students donated $10 each for breast cancer research and received pink hair extensions     

Shenandoah University Accepted into Old Dominion Athletic Conference

September 30, 2010

The Hornets 20-program department will become the 14th member of the ODAC on July 1, 2012.    

Shenandoah University Child Care Center Expands Curriculum by ‘Going Global’

September 01, 2010

The new curriculum help will foster a greater understanding of global perspectives; Fall enrollment options are still available    

University Chapel at Noon Begins at Shenandoah, Aug. 29

August 27, 2010

All are invited to join this new worship community    

Global Citizenship Project (GCP) : Faculty, Students and Staff Highlight SU's Spring Break Program

August 24, 2010

GCP provides an opportunity for SU community members to travel abroad during spring break in a group-oriented and faculty-led experience.     

Shenandoah University Ranked 32nd ‘Best Regional Universities – South’ in U.S. News Media Group’s 2011 Edition of Best Colleges

August 17, 2010

The exclusive rankings were announced Tuesday, Aug. 17 and will also be published in the September issue of U.S. News & World Report, available starting Aug. 31.    

Shenandoah University Concludes National Piping Center and Virginia Piping and Drumming School Training Program

June 28, 2010

From June 20 through 25, the university enjoyed the sounds of Highland bagpipes as pipers and drummers convened on campus for a national training program.    

The Center for Public Service & Scholarship at Shenandoah University concluded its week-long program “Leadership by Design for Citizenship and Public Service," held June 20 through 25

June 24, 2010

Thirty local high school students were nominated by faculty and administrators at their schools. Students expanded their knowledge of team building, public service, ethics and other skills.    

UPDATED: The Curtain is Up for the 2010 Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Series

June 22, 2010

Join students Trish Epperson and David Bazemore as they go behind the scenes of the 27th Season of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre.    

Shenandoah University History Professor Warren Hofstra Releases New Book on ‘The Great Valley Road of Virginia.’

September 23, 2010

The new book explores the relationship between Route 11 and the people of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia    

Shenandoah University Graduates 455 at May 9 Commencement

May 12, 2010

UPDATED: Shenandoah University Class of 2010 includes 455 graduates    

Shenandoah University Hosts Business Symposium, ‘Creating a Competitive Advantage in the New Economy,’ March 10

March 07, 2011

The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, March 10, in Halpin-Harrison Hall on the university’s main campus.    

Shenandoah University Hosts Dayton Alumni Society Weekend, April 22 – 25

April 20, 2010

Events Begin 50th Anniversary Celebration of SU’s Move from Dayton to Winchester    

Shenandoah University Hosts Open House Events for Teacher Licensure Program in Winchester and Leesburg

April 16, 2010

The next open house is scheduled for Friday, May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shenandoah University’s Northern Virginia Campus.    

SU and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Hold International Conference on Campus, April 11-13

March 26, 2010

UPDATED: 2010 Holocaust Conference adds Live Video Stream for Tuesday's Keynote Speaker    

Shenandoah University Hosts Reception for Loudoun County Finalists for Teacher of the Year Award

April 07, 2010

The Teacher of the Year award was created 10 years ago to recognize quality teachers in Loudoun County, Va., in specialized areas of study.     

Shenandoah University Ranked 31st by U.S. News & World Report and Among Top Up-and-Coming Schools

August 21, 2009

Shenandoah University is ranked 31st among master’s level institutions in the south region on U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best Colleges for 2010.