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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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Multicolored streamers fall from the ceiling of the Wilkins Athletics & Events Center at a University Commencement. Graduates in blue caps and gowns and red doctoral robes celebrate.

Shenandoah University To Celebrate 2026 Commencement On May 9

Ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m., will recognize over 1,400 graduates from the 2025-26 academic year

Shenandoah University’s 2026 University Commencement, being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center, celebrates over…

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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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David Mann poses in front of a sign for USA Baseball.

Shenandoah University Business Student Scores Internship With USA Baseball

David Mann '27 will serve in baseball operations role at facilities in Arizona and North Carolina

Thanks to the skills he’s developed as a Shenandoah University business student – and the network he’s built along the way – David Mann ’27…

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Kathleen and Billy Quarles, and Tracy Fitzsimmons seated a table surrounded by Shenandoah nursing faculty and students.

Shenandoah University Announces Generous Gift From Quarles Family To Launch CRNA Program

The Kathleen Quarles Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program To Debut In 2028

Shenandoah University is prepared to launch a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) program within the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing thanks to a generous…

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