Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Harrison Endowed Chair in Piano, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., presented| Shenandoah University
Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era MCWI publishes Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era annually. Essays examine a wide array of topics related to the Civil War era, broadly defined, in the Shenandoah Valley. The Journal is available for sale at a variety of bookstores, museums, and historic sites […]| McCormick Civil War Institute
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Employed Since: 2017 Educational History: B.S., Shenandoah University, M.A., Virginia Tech Fields of Expertise: Personal Highlights: Professional Highlights: Recommended Link(s): Quote: I take great pride in the success of my students. Their success is my success.”| Faculty & Staff
Study history where history was made Winchester is the city where George Washington held his first elected office, a place that changed hands dozens of times during the Civil War, a site where the Emancipation Proclamation was first implemented, and the hometown of famed country/pop singer Patsy Cline, known for her immortal rendition of “Crazy.” […]| College of Arts & Sciences
Chair of Instrumental Division, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, D.M.A., traveled to China for a series of performances and masterclasses in August. At […]| Shenandoah University
Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds & Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., was in residence at the University of Oregon School of […]| Shenandoah University
The 10 wayside markers, located throughout Shenandoah’s main campus, were dedicated on Oct. 23 to kick off Homecoming weekend By Natalie Gales ’25 Since| Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University Interim Dean of the School of Business Jeff Coker, Ph.D., and Martin Mulyadi, Ph.D., Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. Endowed Chair in Accounting, have been featured in the Financial […]| Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute was recently awarded a $1,400 grant from the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley’s Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund to support a public history project […]| Shenandoah University
Over the summer, 38 teachers studying for Shenandoah University’s Professional Studies Certificate or Master of Science in literacy education with a| Shenandoah University
Each year the Alumni Association honors alumni whose success and involvement make us all proud. The Distinguished Alumni awards presented are: Hornet Hero Award The Hornet Hero Award recognizes alumni of Shenandoah University who through their work on the front lines, their ability to assemble, lead, and rally to meet challenges, or individual works of […]| Alumni
Robert J. “Bobby” Spires, Jr. (C ’69) was featured on WWBT channel 12 news in Richmond, Virginia for nominating his friend Earl “Skip” Bottom to win the Act of Kindness […]| Shenandoah University
Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., is known within some circles as a researcher, lecturer and published author on the topic of historical textiles. Recently, she was […]| Shenandoah University
Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently collaborated with Nike on a new national television commercial featuring baseball icon Ken Griffey Jr. Although the ad shows Griffey Jr. […]| Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University continued to expand its academic offerings with the introduction of six new programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2025 Fall Term. These new offerings include […]| Shenandoah University
By Natalie Gales ’25 This fall marks the 10th year that Shenandoah University is celebrating Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC). EIM-OC Month takes place worldwide every October, and it […]| Shenandoah University
By Jace Gibson ’26 Shenandoah University Esports has announced an official partnership with Gen.G Esports, offering educational opportunities and work experience to students looking to enter the industry. This partnership […]| Shenandoah University
Miguel Gil ’26 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be in the original Broadway cast of “The Lost Boys: The Musical” and playing the role of Edgar Frog. […]| Shenandoah University
The contemporary musicianship & entrepreneur development program welcomes Pat Pattison, one of the world’s foremost experts on songwriting, for a special visit on Oct. 23, in Ruebush Hall, Room 207. […]| Shenandoah University
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Rebecca Loebe met virtually with Shenandoah Conservatory music students on Oct. 10, engaging with participants in The Entrepreneurial Artist and capstone courses through guided Q&A sessions. […]| Shenandoah University
Sarah McCown ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Woodwind Doubling) is returning for a second national tour with Crossroads Live for its production of “Dr. Seuss’ How the […]| Shenandoah University
Jeremy Ward ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is performing the role of Gee-Tar in “West Side Story” at Los Angeles Opera. The show is a co-production of […]| Shenandoah University
Each year, the Shenandoah University Alumni Association honors deserving alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. To be selected, alumni must make| Shenandoah University
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Help Others Regain Quality of Life Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy offers three distinct programs in unique hybrid and online curriculum models to meet the needs of diverse learners. Our students graduate prepared to be a leader in the field of occupational therapy and make a difference locally, nationally, and abroad. Shenandoah University’s Occupational […]| Occupational Therapy
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Gil ’26 Joins Original Broadway Cast of ‘The Lost Boys: The Musical’ | Shenandoah University
Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes acclaimed director Paul Mason Barnes as guest director for its fall production of Molière’s timeless comedy “The Miser.” Performances will take place Thursday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
James A. “Jim” Davis, Ph.D., president emeritus of Shenandoah University who served as the university’s president from 1982 to 2008, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the age […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Written by Natalie Gales ’25 In the 2025 Fall Term, Shenandoah University received a $1,500 grant from Ask Every Student (AES), a nonprofit organization focused on voter registration education. To […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
By Jace Gibson '26 Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley has announced Wendy Carlson, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, as the winner of this year’s| Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing posted perfect licensing and certification exam pass rates across all of its programs for the most recent calendar year (2024). Graduates of […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
By Younus Mirza, Ph.D. I belong to the 9/11 generation — a generation that grew up in the ’90s but came of age in the early 2000s and witnessed war, […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University has been selected to participate in the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum, a national program designed to help institutions […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University is pleased to announce the public launch of “Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign,” the largest fundraising initiative in its 150-year history. This ambitious $100 million campaign is a celebration […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Four licensed educators – one from the city of Winchester and three from Spotsylvania County – interested in becoming school principals will receive a no-cost, grant-funded Shenandoah University education as part […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Scott Monahan ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) returns to Shenandoah to serve as an artist-in-residence for Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program| Shenandoah University
Public Health Degree Programs Is promoting health, preventing disease and transforming lives your passion? Make the world a healthier place by pursuing graduate studies in public health. The Public Health program prepares students to assume a wide-range of public health positions that address today’s most challenging population health issues. Shenandoah University’s public health graduate programs […]| Public Health
Breathe New Life into Your Career with an Advanced Degree in Organizational Leadership If you’re eager to learn and grow as a professional, practitioner and scholar; advance in your field, learn from leadership experts; and transform your abilities into an ethically-grounded leader, our low-residency Ph.D. program in Organizational Leadership is made for you. Together with […]| Division of Education & Leadership
Shenandoah Conservatory hosted its annual Conservatory Convocation last week, welcoming both returning and incoming students with an exhilarating start to the new academic year. The lively program featured an impressive […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
The album “Perennial Order – Suite for Orchestra” was released last month as a digital single album on the BR-KLASSIK (ARD Klassik) international label. It features music composed by Julian […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
The MoveU! Community Adaptive Sports and Dance program at Shenandoah University has received a $7,600 boost through a Newton B. Shingleton Trust grant. Activities offered through MoveU! accommodate the unique […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
As Shenandoah University continues to celebrate its 150th year in 2025, it has reached another major milestone as it enters the 2025-26 academic year. Approximately 620 new first-year students have […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of award-winning songwriter, performer and educator Jesse Terry, B.M., as interim director of contemporary musicianship & entrepreneur development (CMED) and visiting assistant professor and music […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Shenandoah Conservatory is delighted to announce that Broadway actress and singer Mandy Gonzalez will serve as the honored guest and keynote speaker for the annual Conservatory Convocation at 3 p.m. […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
International Leadership Association Conference Will Be Held in Prague, Czechia Three currently enrolled students in Shenandoah University’s Ph.D. program| Shenandoah University
We blend professional training with broadbased-learning, small class sizes and plenty of chances to engage with faculty as you develop the skills necessary to succeed in your future career.| College of Arts & Sciences
Shenandoah University students and faculty members will soon see their work on the big screen when “Miss Valentine,” the most recent project of The Film Studio at Shenandoah and Capital […]| Shenandoah University News Archives - Shenandoah University
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives due to physical, developmental, social, or emotional challenges. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. Shenandoah […]| Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University’s 107-Credit Doctor of Occupational Therapy Is Delivered In A Flexible, Hybrid Format, With A Combination Of Online And Applied Learning Opportunities In The Classroom And Community. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. […]| Occupational Therapy
Pronouns: She/her Educational History: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Methodist University; Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Winston Salem State University; Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Bay Path University Fields of Expertise: Trauma-informed care and pediatrics Personal Highlights: Crystal is a member of a family of seven, which includes two dogs and one cat. Alongside […]| Faculty & Staff
Make Movies! In Shenandoah’s film production program, you’ll gain hands-on experience by making your own films and starring in Shenandoah-produced movies. Students serve as the crew members and cast members— sometimes alongside big-name Hollywood actors — in all of our movies: Santa Girl, GetAWAY, and A Cupid for Christmas. Shenandoah is one of the very […]| College of Arts & Sciences
