Rams Swoon Continues, Fall to Falcons and Yellow Jackets
After a tough loss to Fairmont State last week, the Lady Rams proved that they are progressing in the right direction by making Saturday’s game Read More
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Kevin Williams Win Communicator Award
Kevin Williams, associate professor and chair of the department of communication, has received a National Communicators Award for his eBook titled “The Depths of Perception: Read More
The Plight of the Adjuncts
Although they do not teach classes, at most universities and four-year colleges the Presidents of those institutions are remunerated with a six-figure salary and a Read More
VCCA Awards Messenger Fellowship
Carrie Messenger, assistant professor of English and creative writing, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts (VCCA). Messenger, who Read More
Sochi Winter Olympics Security in Question
In a few weeks, the 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia. The games take place Feb. 7–23, and they mark only the Read More
Scarborough Library Evacuated by HVAC Malfunction
Six volunteer fire departments responded to a call at the Scarborough Library Friday afternoon when a fan motor locked up the HVAC system, forcing students Read More
Rams Endure Fourth Loss of Season
In what resulted in an up and down week, the Shepherd University men’s basketball team lost their fourth game of the season this week while Read More
First Salon Series Concert: A Review
The first Salon Series concert of the semester was held Jan. 23 despite below-freezing temperatures. Many students and community members gathered to hear performances by Read More
Utah and Idaho Put Spotlight on Gay Marriage
In December of 2013, a federal court ruled that same-sex couples in Utah would have their marriage rights recognized by the federal government after a Read More
Appalachian Studies Minor Graduates
The Appalachian studies program at Shepherd is preparing to take the next step in its evolution. A graduate certificate in Appalachian studies may soon be Read More
Shepherd Responds to WV Water Crisis
Shepherd Community Provides Relief for Contaminated West Virginia Counties A collection drive for those in West Virginia affected by the recent water contamination has been Read More
Howard Jones to NFL
This year saw the most dominant defensive line in the history of the Shepherd Rams’ football program. Mike Franklin routinely dominated the opposition from the Read More