Press Releases

There is a lot to say about Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons and many aspects of her inauguration in late September 2008. Click on the press release headlines below to read more, and check this site often for new information.

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Members of the media who need more information about inauguration events or who would like to arrange a campus visit for the inauguration should contact Assistant Director of Public Relations Cathy Kuehner at 540.678.4327 or ckuehner@su.edu Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST).


Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Why "Imagine & Inspire"?

Monday, July 14, 2008
Inauguration schedule of events announced

Saturday, July 12, 2008
NPR host Jay Allison to lead discussion about what we believe

Saturday, July 12, 2008
'A Morning with Maya Angelou' begins two days of inauguration celebration

Sunday, June 29, 2008
Fitzsimmons is youngest sitting university president in Virginia

Sunday, June 29, 2008
President Tracy Fitzsimmons takes office July 1; inauguration is Sept. 25 & 26

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Extraordinary search process resulted in best candidate

Saturday, May 5, 2007
Shenandoah University announces president elect; SU’s Fitzsimmons tapped to succeed President Davis

Thursday, October 26, 2006
Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons named senior vice president

Wednesday, April 3, 2002
Shenandoah University names Fitzsimmons its first female vice president

Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Fitzsimmons hired as new dean of School of Arts & Sciences