Student Numbers
IM P R O V ED
1,227
FIRST YEAR
R E T E N T ION R AT E F R O M
S T UD ENTS G RAD UAT E D I N MAY 2012
70% TO 80%
IN 2 0 1 2
464 STUDENTS
2012 Y I EL DED L AR G EST I NCO MI NG FR ESHMAN CL ASS WI TH
New Brand Platform & Signature
In 2011, Shenandoah conducted research and launched a new brand platform with a new institutional signature to express its unique mission, vision, values and personality.
Cool Spring
In April 2013, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Civil War Trust and Shenandoah University announced a public-private partnership to protect Cool Spring Battlefield, which played a crucial role in the July 18, 1864, Battle of Cool Spring. This property includes 195 acres of historic open space and close to two miles of frontage along the Shenandoah River.
Sarah’s Glen
(Dedicated 2012)
Sarah’s Glen is a beautifully designed garden with a signature oval lawn, a pavilion and a labyrinth honoring the late Sarah Brandt, daughter of Shenandoah University Trustee William Brandt and his wife, Elaine. Not only does Sarah’s Glen contribute to green space on campus, it also serves as a performance venue, an outdoor classroom, an events location, a gathering spot and a memorial garden.