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Six students pose with the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship tropy.

Shenandoah University Students Continue To Benefit From Hands-On Sport Management Opportunities

Students worked at national, high-profile sporting events during the 2025-26 academic year

In late March, 12 Shenandoah University students traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, where they spent a week immersing themselves in the sport management industry and assisted…

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A student presents her research poster during the Shenandoah University Research Expo.

Shenandoah University Announces 2026 SURE Award Winners

Twenty-seven students were recognized for outstanding research

The Shenandoah University Research Expo (SURE) showcased the depth, creativity, and rigor of student scholarship during its two-day event on April 28-29 at the Hazel-Pruitt…

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May 2026 Class Notes

May 2026 Class Notes

On April 23, Kathleen Quarles (AS ’82, N ’13) and William “Billy” Quarles were recognized by Shenandoah University for their generous gift prompting the launch…

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Combined photos of two graduates hugging their father/stepfather on stage.

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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An aerial shot of the graduates spelling out 2026 on the football field.

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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Paul Anka

Shenandoah University Presents ‘Paul Anka: A Man and His Music’ on Aug. 15

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 12

Shenandoah University presents legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka in “Paul Anka: A Man and His Music” on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre.…

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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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MiKayla Lynn Hatfield makes Lyric Opera of Kansas City debut

Hatfield ’22, ’26 Makes Lyric Opera of Kansas City Debut

Soprano MiKayla Lynn Hatfield ’22, ’26 (Master of Music in Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) made her operatic debut this season with the…

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