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 Marks 150th Birthday With Founders’ Day Celebration

The event commemorated the contributions of past leaders that have shaped Shenandoah’s history

February 20, 2025

Shenandoah University commemorated its 150th birthday with a Founders’ Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 19, that celebrated SU’s extensive history and the resiliency that has…

Virginia General Assembly Resolution Honors Shenandoah University During Its 150th Year

Resolution commends Shenandoah for ‘exceptional contributions’ to higher education, the Northern Shenandoah Valley community

February 17, 2025

Photographed above (left to right): Del. William D. (Bill) Wiley, Rep. Ben Cline, Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Shenandoah University student Valeria Perero Santa Cruz,…

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

Shenandoah University Marks 150th Birthday With Founders’ Day Celebration

The event commemorated the contributions of past leaders that have shaped Shenandoah’s history

Virginia General Assembly Resolution Honors Shenandoah University During Its 150th Year

Resolution commends Shenandoah for ‘exceptional contributions’ to higher education, the Northern Shenandoah Valley community