Shenandoah University | A College of Distinction
Shenandoah University has received national recognition as a college of distinction for its individualized and engaging education and its student success and satisfaction.
Shenandoah earned recognition for its many student-centered programs, including first-year seminars; programs in service-learning and diversity and global learning; interdisciplinary programs; collaborative assignments and projects; capstone projects; and study abroad programs and internships.
Why Shenandoah?
Jeremy Kwolek '24 '26
Culpeper, Virginia
"As students at Shenandoah, we are lucky to have professors and other faculty members who sincerely care about our success and growth on both a personal and academic level. As a member of the baseball team at SU, the people I have met on and off the field are level-headed, intelligent, and respectful individuals. You are a part of a family here at Shenandoah."
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Shenandoah Today
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 credit through courses offered by and delivered at ... 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 education arts programs for nearly 20 years. She ... 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 its sesquicentennial year in 2025. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Marks 150th Birthday…