Hard Times for a Public Liberal Arts University in a Market-Driven Political Economy
Courtesy of Dr. Jacob L. Stump Shepherd University is a public liberal arts university, but the liberal arts are enduring some hard times right now. Read More
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Shepherd University Reveals A New Home Page
The home page of the Shepherd University school website was recently given a makeover under the direction of administrators from the office of communications. Valerie Read More
Freedom Doesn’t Just Ring in Shepherdstown, It Runs
Shepherd University hosted the 6th annual Freedom’s Run on Saturday, Oct. 4. Thousands of runners from all over the country raced to the hills of Read More
New Male Birth Control Option May Be Available in 2017
Scientists have developed the first male birth control shot for men that may be available in 2017. Vasalgel, a non-hormonal contraceptive, has produced successful results Read More
Expired: The Face Behind The Ticket Booth
Just down from meter 156 sits a brick building where right inside the door is a window made of bulletproof glass. Looking up from her Read More
Ebola: Local Officials Say A U.S. Widespread Outbreak Unlikely
With the first case of Ebola confirmed in the U.S. on Sept. 30 in Dallas, local health officials are urging citizens to remain calm because Read More
Women’s Soccer Drops Two Straight, Falls in MEC Standings
The Shepherd University women’s soccer team has managed to win only one out of their last three games with their most recent victory coming against Read More
Men’s Soccer Goes 2-4 on the Week
The Shepherd University men’s soccer team claimed one victory in their last two games thanks to a game-winning goal from senior midfielder Kyle Ransom. As Read More
Joey Burkinshaw Wins Honors; Rams Finish Second Out of Ten
Joey Burkinshaw took medalist honors at the Shenandoah University Invitational helping Shepherd to a runner-up placement. On Sept. 20 and 21, Shepherd attended the annual Read More
Lady Rams Volleyball Win Three of Four
In a busy week for the Shepherd University Lady Rams, the team came away with three victories out of their four games played. On Tuesday, Read More
Shepherd Tennis Team Falls to Mt. Saint Mary’s
Shepherd tennis, both the men’s and women’s teams, hosted Mount St. Mary’s on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Both teams fell to the division I Mount, defeating Read More
Rams Rout Bobcats 56-7
The Shepherd University Rams improved their record to 4-0 on the season after another convincing win, 56-7 over West Virginia Wesleyan. Following WV Wesleyan’s opening Read More