School of Business | Shenandoah University

On March 6, the Legacy Business Class hosted a dynamic Networking Coffee Event, bringing together students and local business mentors for meaningful conversations. The event offered students a chance to sharpen their networking skills and practice pitching to potential sponsors for the Legacy Scholarship. Thank you to our incredible business community for investing in the next generation of leaders! Your support makes a lasting impact. #LegacyScholarship #SULegacy #LegacyMindset #ShenandoahUniversity Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester

"Networking never stops," said SU Associate Vice President of Advancement Greeley Myers as he mentored Legacy Business Class students today on ways to interact with prospective sponsors at the upcoming Networking Coffee on Thursday, March 6. He shared these key tips for successful pitching interactions: ? Be prepared – Know your background, your “ask,” and the value you bring. ? Be yourself – Authenticity fosters trust and builds lasting relationships. ? Keep it natural – Listen, engage, and find common ground. ? Follow up! – A simple “thank you” and a request for a referral can go a long way. "Networking takes time, but every conversation is a step toward your goals," he said. Thank you, Greeley, for your support, advice, and counsel! What’s your best networking tip? Drop it in the comments! ?? #LegacyScholarship #SULegacy #LegacyMindset #ShenandoahUniversity Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester

Legacy Business Class students honed their networking skills with business and fundraising pros this week in anticipation of the Networking Coffee event on March 6. This in-class, hands-on experience helps students build confidence in making connections, understanding donor priorities, and delivering compelling sponsorship asks. Thank you to our amazing mentors—Ernie Carnevale, Franny Crawford, Donny Miller, Greeley Myers, Anita Shull, and Barb Wickerham—for coaching our students in these essential business skills! #LegacyScholarship #SUlegacy #Legacymindset #ShenandoahUniversity Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester Cathy Loranger

Legacy Business Class students visited today with Legacy Tournament Sponsor, Perry Engineering Company President Mike Perry. He shared the incredible history and values of the company, along with his insights on leadership, motivation, and business success. We’re so grateful for his continued support. Thank you, Mike, for serving as our tournament sponsor again this year! We couldn’t do it without you! (L to R): Scott Fellin, Alex Jordan, William Crowder, Mike Perry, Maggie Ubert, and Anita Shull. #SULegacy #LegacyMindset Shenandoah University #perryengineering Michael Perry Chelsea Hester Anita Shull, CPA Cathy Loranger

In the Legacy Business Class, we emphasize that everyone plays a role in sales. American Woodmark's Donny Miller shares his sales expertise with our students, highlighting the importance of preparation and empathetic listening, skills critical to understanding customer needs and building business relationships. Thank you, Donny, for sharing your insights as our students build the skills they need to make the "asks" and achieve the goal of leaving a legacy behind for future business students. #LegacyScholarship #LegacyMindset Shenandoah University School of Business | Shenandoah University Donny Miller Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester

Today, we received an incredible vote of confidence for our Advanced Management Theory & Practice (Legacy) class from Ron and Chris Hottle of Winchester Printers. The company has generously renewed its commitment as our Legacy Scholarship sponsor for the third consecutive year! Students William Crowder (L) and Mekhi Mims (R) had the opportunity to learn from President Ron Hottle about how Winchester Printers has upheld its core values since 1892. Their motto, "Old-fashioned values plus today's technologies," has kept the company relevant and prosperous. With a deep commitment to community relationships and giving back, they exemplify what it means to build a lasting legacy. Winchester Printers continues to partner with Shenandoah University and our Legacy class because they believe in the power of hands-on, experiential learning to shape future business leaders. And as a bonus—they love golf, too! ? We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support. Thank you, Winchester Printers! #LegacyScholarship Winchester Printers William Crowder Mekhi Mims Anita Shull, CPA, CPA Chelsea Hester Cathy Loranger #ExperientialLearning

Dr. Yolanda Gibson shared career development tips and resources with business students in the Advanced Management Theory & Practice class on Feb. 11 in Stimpson Auditorium. These services, available to Shenandoah University students and alumni, include resume preparation, career search support, professional headshots, business cards, social media guidance, networking opportunities, and more. Thank you, Dr. Gibson, for sharing your insights! #CareerServices #LegacyGolf #LegacyScholarship Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester

The School of Business will host its 5th Legacy Scholarship golf tournament on Thursday, April 24, at the Winchester Country Club. The annual event, run by the Class of 2025 and supported by Tournament Sponsor Perry Engineering Company Inc., raises funds for the Legacy Scholarship to support first-generation high-achieving local students who want to major in business. Consider becoming a sponsor at su.edu/legacygolf. #subusiness #LegacyGolf #WinchesterCountryClub #PerryEngineering Anita Shull, CPA Chelsea Hester #ShenandoahUniversityLegacyBusinessClass

The Class of 2025 is just beginning its journey to building a legacy mindset that applies what they've learned with real-world skills. Their efforts and the work of our sponsors benefit the Legacy Scholarship for deserving first-generation, high-achieving students who want to study business at Shenandoah University. It's a win-win in so many ways. Here's to collective experiential learning in action!

Four School of Business students and one faculty member will embark on transformative journeys as part of the 2025 Global Citizenship Project (GCP), during spring break, March 10-16. Representing the School of Business are (L to R) Jonah Medas (Taiwan), Diego Marcos (Poland), Prerana Bjracharya (Nepal), Emily Dendis (Colombia), and Colin Benedict (Poland). Read the full story https://lnkd.in/e9Nfz_At #GlobalCitizenshipProject #GCP2025 #SchoolOfBusiness #GlobalEducation #FutureLeaders #GCP20thAnniversary