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

April 29, 2026

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…

Members of the Wilkins family stand next to a historical marker recently installed on Shenandoah University's main campus.

New Historical Markers Explore 150 Years Of What It Means To Be A Hornet

October 24, 2025

By Natalie Gales ’25 Since Shenandoah University’s founding in 1875, it has been defined by 150 years of excellence, growth and resiliency. Thanks to a…

Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On Wilkins Health & Fitness Suite

New space, named for the Wilkins family, provides state-of-the-art resources for students in health-related programs

October 24, 2024

Shenandoah University marked the completion of a new educational space for students in various health-related programs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 24. During…