Shenandoah University

In January, 60 students in Shenandoah University's physician assistant studies program, accompanied by Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Jennifer Miller, D.M.S., and Interim Director of the Division of Physician Assistant Studies Erika Francis, D.M.S., traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to participate in Lobby Day during the Virginia General Assembly's legislative session. During Lobby Day, an annual event organized by the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, students engaged in briefings about key issues, gained insight into the Virginia legislative process, and had the opportunity to speak directly with legislators in the Virginia State Capitol. The day concluded with a special meeting with Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, providing students with invaluable first-hand experience in advocacy and policy making. This impactful experience highlighted the critical role of legislative engagement in shaping the future of the PA profession.

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 (I/ITSEC), the world's largest modeling, simulation and training event held each December in Orlando, Florida. Seniors Ann Fink '25, Jacob Eisenhart '25, Michael Reynolds '25, and Zoe Grimes '25 each presented their individual projects at the prestigious conference, which had over 18,500 registrants and attracted nearly 10,000 exhibit visitors this year.

Shenandoah University student Kira Sledge '28 was crowned 2025 Miss Apple Blossom and will serve as an official hostess of the 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia, next spring, festival officials recently announced. As Miss Apple Blossom, Sledge, 18, will ride as festival royalty during the Firefighters' Parade on May 2, and the Grand Feature Parade on May 3. Additionally, Sledge will represent the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at the 2025 Miss Virginia Competition in February.

Shenandoah University presented the 2024 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to recent graduates Maya Horner '24 and Gabriella Raspanti '24 and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.S., PA-C. Each year, the Sullivan Awards are presented to deserving individuals at over 70 colleges and universities in the U.S. First awarded in 1890, this award recognizes individuals of noble character who act as humble servants and place service to others above self-interest.

Shenandoah University baseball players Pearce Bucher, Gavin Horning and Jacob Bell were named 2023 Academic All-Americans by the College Sports Communicators.

Shenandoah University has announced the 22 students who were selected as its inaugural Student Research Publications Institute summer fellows for 2023.

A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently traveled to Oregon as part of the university's Global Citizenship Project. Since its debut in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent approximately 1,000 members of the Shenandoah University community to 68 different international and domestic destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves.

A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently traveled to Malaysia as part of the university's Global Citizenship Project. Since its debut in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent approximately 1,000 members of the Shenandoah University community to 68 different international and domestic destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves.

Shenandoah University student Liberty Tennyson '25 has been selected for the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students for doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses.

A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently traveled to Ireland as part of the university's Global Citizenship Project. Since its debut in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent approximately 1,000 members of the Shenandoah University community to 68 different international and domestic destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves.

A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently traveled to Botswana as part of the university's Global Citizenship Project. Since its debut in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent approximately 1,000 members of the Shenandoah University community to 68 different international and domestic destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves.

A group of Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff recently traveled to Bosnia & Herzegovina as part of the university's Global Citizenship Project. Since its debut in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent approximately 1,000 members of the Shenandoah University community to 68 different international and domestic destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves.

Shenandoah University's Carolyn Adams, a doctoral student in the Division of Occupational Therapy, has developed a capstone project that will help Winchester-area residents learn more about aging in place and is partnering with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity to teach a series of classes about the concept.

Shenandoah University held its annual First-Year Seminar Awards breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of FYS faculty, mentors and students.

Shenandoah University has announced the 50 individuals who were selected for the 2023 Global Citizenship Project (GCP). Those individuals will travel to one of five international or domestic destinations during spring break in March 2023. Participants will learn their destinations and trip leaders at Shenandoah's International Convocation on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Since its inaugural year in 2005, the Global Citizenship Project has sent more than 900 members of the Shenandoah University community to over 60 destinations so that each person might learn more about the world and themselves. To learn more about GCP, visit su.edu.

As part of the annual Global Citizenship Project (GCP), a group of 10 students, faculty and staff traveled to Puerto Rico in late July. The trip was led by School of Business Dean Astrid Sheil, Ph.D., who has family connections to the island. The trip included the assistance of a Puerto Rican student currently living on the island. Participants were chosen based on an essay they wrote that was read by a selection committee composed of university students, faculty, staff and alumni who have previously participated in GCP.

As part of the annual Global Citizenship Project (GCP), a group of eleven students, faculty and staff are traveling to Antigua & Barbuda. The trip links up with the family of a student who has learned virtually from home all year, and whose family manages lodging facilities. It will be the first time in more than a year that the student will see Shenandoah faces in person. Participants were chosen based on an essay they had to write that was read by a selection committee composed of university students, faculty, staff and alumni who have previously participated in GCP.

The Shenandoah University men's basketball team and six of its members have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court in selections announced Tuesday and Wednesday by the organization. The team, which co-led the 11 men's teams this past semester with a 3.27 team GPA, earned an NABC Team Excellence Award for the second consecutive year. Six upperclassmen: Trammell Anthony, Ethan Diffee, Dylan Elliott, Zach Garrett '21, Davion Roberts, and Jaylen Williams, were named to the NABC Honors Court. To be earn that award, student-athletes must be in their junior or senior year and have at least a 3.2 career GPA.

The Shenandoah University women's lacrosse team and four of its student-athletes were honored for academic achievement in selections announced Tuesday by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. The 28-woman squad had a 3.40 average GPA to earn All-Academic squad honors while four members: Kathleen Donovan, Megan Egan, Natalie Nichols, and Emma Stiffler, earned IWLCA Honor Roll accolades.

Shenandoah University had five student-athletes and its women's tennis team recognized for academic excellence in selections announced Wednesday by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The women, with a department-leading 3.73 team GPA, were selected as an ITA All-Academic team with five of the team members also picking up ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades. This is the sixth consecutive year that the women have earned ITA All-Academic honors. Caitlin Bennett, Jahveesha Combs, Madison Hansen, Lily Kimble, and Madison Rogers all were selected as ITA Scholar-Athletes for the second straight year. Combs led this group with a 3.98 while Bennett posted a 3.97 and Rogers 3.92.

Shenandoah University had four student-athletes and both of its outdoor track & field teams honored for academics in selections announced Thursday by the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association. Andre Jackson and John Kindig earned individual academic honors for the men with Kaitlin Measell and Emily Miller doing the same for the women.

Football star Jack Massie '21 has been named first team Academic All-America in selections announced Wednesday afternoon by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Massie was picked as a tight end. He is the 20th SU student-athlete, and fourth football player, to be named Academic All-America.

During Shenandoah University's annual May commencement ceremonies, more than 1,200 graduates received their diploma. These students graduated in May 2021, December 2020, and August 2020.

Shenandoah University had one men's lacrosse player, Jason Morgan, named Division III Scholar All-American, The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced late last week. The recent graduate is a career 4.0 student-athlete who majored in both biology and chemistry. In order to be evaluated for Scholar All-American honors by the Scholar AA committee, a nominee must be in his senior year academically with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0, he must also be an All-American, a member of a North/South team, or an outstanding league or conference player. The Marlton, New Jersey native served as the Hornets team captain and a Third Team All-ODAC defender.

Shenandoah would like to honor the 962 students who made the Spring 2021 Dean's List. To be considered for the Dean's List, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Six Shenandoah University student-athletes have earned Academic All-State honors in selections announced Thursday by the Virginia State Sports Information Directors Association.

Shenandoah celebrates the 430 students who made the President's List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students who achieved this prestigious academic recognition attained a grade point average of at least 3.90.

Shenandoah University had three football players earn Academic All-District V honors in selections announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors Association of America. Jack Massie '21, along with rising seniors Mason Caldwell and Ethan Bigbee, all earned first team accolades and are candidates for Academic All-America.

Women's soccer star Maiya Pencile '21 has been named first team Academic All-District V in selections announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Pencile, who graduated last month after just three years of undergraduate work, is now a candidate for Academic All-America. The chemistry major from Chester, Virginia graduated with a 3.84 GPA after posting a perfect 4.0 GPA for the spring, 2021 semester.

Three Shenandoah University field hockey players earned All-State honors in selections announced Wednesday morning by the Virginia State Sports Information Directors Association. Junior Kelsey Jones headlines these honorees by being named as the Player of the Year as well as first team All-State. Freshman Farren Winter joins Jones in earning a major award by being named as the state Rookie of the Year. Winter's classmate, Kylee Tuebner, rounds out the selections with a first team accolade as a defender.