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Wilkins Family’s Shenandoah Legacy Continues At 2026 Commencement

James R. Wilkins, IV ’26, Addison Rathel ’26 earn degrees from a university built on their family’s support

On May 9, James R. Wilkins, IV ’26 strolled across the stage during Shenandoah University’s 2026 commencement ceremony, dressed in full graduation regalia, and shook…

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Shenandoah University Celebrates Over 1,400 Graduates At 2026 Commencement

Ceremony recognized the achievements of August and December 2025 graduates and over 800 candidates for May degree conferrals

Shenandoah University celebrated the achievements of over 1,400 graduates at its 2026 University Commencement held inside the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center…

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Shenandoah students pose in graduation regalia and Buzzy mascot feet.

The Faces Behind Buzzy: Two Students Graduate After Years Playing Shenandoah’s Hornet Mascot

Nathan Lee ’26 and Randall Watson ’26 led double lives bringing Buzzy to life

Upon graduation, many students leave Shenandoah University having developed a fondness for Buzzy, the university’s beloved Hornet mascot who’s frequently spotted at SU events around…

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Shenandoah University football players pose with university administration and members of the Wilkins family.

Shenandoah University Receives Milestone Gifts From Wilkins Family To Expand Athletics Center

Generous donation will fund construction of locker rooms for football, track and field, and cross country programs

Shenandoah University is proud to announce transformative gifts from Jimmy and Roni Wilkins, Richie and Cara Wilkins, and the James R. Wilkins Charitable Trust that…

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Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute Unveils New Guided Walking Tour 

Tour Highlights the Stories of Enslaved People and Freedom Seekers at Cool Spring Battlefield

By Jace Gibson ’26 Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute has unveiled a new walking tour telling the stories of enslaved people at the Retreat,…

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Shenandoah Students Develop High-Performance Punching Bags Using Recycled Materials

Students in Waste Stream 2 teamed up with community partners on ‘K.O. Punch’ project

Shenandoah University’s Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society has successfully tested a high-performance punching bag filled with locally recycled industrial materials in partnership with Brothers…

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Color Guard Apple Blossom Parade

A Shenandoah University Blossom

Fun is around every corner, promising a bloomin’ great time 

Shenandoah University loves Apple Blossom Time! While members of the university community can take part in official Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events held on campus…

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Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning Launches New History And Wildlife VR Experiences

‘1776’ and ‘Blue Ridge Wildlife Center: Wood Turtle Habitats’ are available in the Meta Store

From the stories and ideas that shaped America’s founding to a turtle’s-eye view of its home, the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCiL) at Shenandoah…

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Kindergarten Reading Program To Improve English Literacy Skills A Success In First Year

SU’s Claude Moore Center for Literacy, Winchester Public Schools and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Team Up For ‘Let’s Read Together’ Initiative

The “Let’s Read Together” program, an initiative to help Spanish-speaking kindergarten students and their families improve their English literacy skills, was a success in its…

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Shenandoah University Business Students Visit Deloitte For Career Exploration And Networking

Accounting students granted in-office access to one of the world’s Big Four firms

On April 2, eight students from Shenandoah University’s School of Business visited Deloitte for a career exploration and networking experience that introduced them to opportunities…

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