Athletics Archives

22 Sports, One Team

Wrestling added to Hornet Athletics

September 23, 2019

Shenandoah University announced Monday that it has added men’s wrestling as its 22nd intercollegiate athletic program. The team, which will compete in the James R. Wilkins, Jr.…

Buzzy Arrives and Is Bigger Than Ever

Bronze statue honors Shenandoah President Emeritus James A. “Jim” Davis and his wife, Janet ’85

October 6, 2018

Shenandoah’s newest addition, a one-ton bronze statue of the university mascot, Buzzy the Hornet, traveled the 1,466 miles to arrive at its permanent home at…

James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center Opening Announced

January 18, 2018

Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bridget Lyons, Ph.D., announced today that the university will host its inaugural basketball games in the James R. Wilkins,…

Shenandoah University to Celebrate 1,328 at May 13 Commencement

2017 Marks Record Year for May Graduation Applicants

May 9, 2017

Shenandoah University will celebrate its 2017 Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Saturday’s ceremony celebrates 210 August 2016 graduates, 287 December 2016 graduates…

Shenandoah University Announces Naming Rights For Its Athletics & Events Center

Facility To Be Named In Honor Of Longtime University Supporter James R. Wilkins, Jr.

April 28, 2017

Shenandoah University is proud to announce its newest campus facility will be named the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. Shenandoah University’s Board…