stood as a crucial frontline in the battle against COVID-19, serving as a mass vaccination site for the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia. From January 12th to May 6th, 2021, the James R. Wilkins Athletic and Events Center witnessed the dedication of over 1,000 SU volunteers. Together with Valley Health and the Lord Fairfax Health District, Shenandoah University emerged as a pivotal force in Virginia's vaccination campaign, serving an essential role in the ongoing fight against the pandemic.
Operating for 12 hours each day, the center administered between 1,200 to 1,500 COVID-19 vaccine doses daily. Offering the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines, the clinic delivered a remarkable total of 70,589 shots.
== Notable alumni ==
Carter Beauford, American drummer, percussionist, and founding member of Dave Matthews Band
Stanley Draper, an influential community leader responsible for the development of Oklahoma City
Kate Flannery, actress, played Meredith Palmer (2005–2013) in the television comedy …