Shenandoah Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 3

Contents

12 Following in a Pioneer’s Footsteps

By Cathy Loranger

Robert “Bo” Spires ’14, Pharm.D./ M.B.A., often dreamed of
owning his own business. Little did the former electrical engineer
know that one day he would fulfill that desire as a pharmacist.

16 Beyond Conventional Learning

By Terri Ward

Shenandoah University provides new methods of learning in
order to prepare each student to successfully adapt and evolve
throughout their professional careers.

20 Scrutinizing ‘Quality’

By Emily Burner

President Tracy Fitzsimmons shares her perspective on the
future college ratings system proposed by the Obama
Administration, set to be released by the 2015–16 academic year.

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words from the president

3 firsts@shenandoah
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semester highlights

24 faculty news
31 alumni features
36 alumni news
44 in memoriam
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