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  • OPINION: My Shepherd vs. RAIL

    OPINION: My Shepherd vs. RAIL

    Feb 8, 2026

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    Patrick Wilson, Reporter
    in Opinion, Technology

    On Dec. 1, 2025, Shepherd University launched My Shepherd, replacing RAIL as its long-standing online platform for student records. After hearing students express frustrations with the new system, I thought I’d dig deeper…

  • Seeding Your Future Conference inspires Middle School Students through STEM at Shepherd University

    Seeding Your Future Conference inspires Middle School Students through STEM at Shepherd University

    Nov 18, 2025

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    Zac Swaim, Reporter
    in Music, News, Technology

    Shepherd University hosted the 12th annual Seeding Your Future Conference on Saturday, Nov. 8, an event designed to spark middle…

  • Unlocking the Brain: Shepherd University Lands Neurobiology Grant

    Unlocking the Brain: Shepherd University Lands Neurobiology Grant

    Oct 11, 2025

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    by

    Sarah Ralph , Reporter
    in Current, Local News, News, Technology

    Dr. Connor Sipe, a biology professor at Shepherd University, worked with West Virginia University, Marshall University, and West Virginia State…

  • SGA RECAP: Dr. Hendrix addresses SGA on $30 million state grant, new multipurpose building

    SGA RECAP: Dr. Hendrix addresses SGA on $30 million state grant, new multipurpose building

    Mar 25, 2025

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    Courtney Blank, Reporter
    in News, Technology

    Dr. Hendrix speaks to SGA about $30 million state grant, new campus projects  Shepherd University President Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix…

  • PRESS RELEASE: Shepherd University awarded $2.7 million from U.S. Congress

    PRESS RELEASE: Shepherd University awarded $2.7 million from U.S. Congress

    Apr 11, 2024

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    by

    Logan McGrady, News Editor
    in News, Technology

    Shepherd University has been awarded $2.7 million from the United States Congress two weeks ago. The funding came from the…

  • Competing Consoles

    Competing Consoles

    Nov 30, 2020

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Current, Entertainment, Technology

     SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., – It’s coming to that time again. Yes, we all know what happens every so many years even…

  • Less Is Moore – A Technological Development Story

    Less Is Moore – A Technological Development Story

    Oct 14, 2020

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in News, Technology

    SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.,- Many have seen the advance in technology over the years, but it is a lesser known that this…

  • Emergency Call Boxes: A Dated Technology

    Emergency Call Boxes: A Dated Technology

    Sep 11, 2014

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in News, Technology

    In a day and age where technology is advancing, Shepherd University police officers say that the emergency call boxes around…

  • Technology Provides Students With Options for Education

    Feb 25, 2014

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Arts & Culture, Features, Recent Posts, Technology

    Midterms are upon us, so if you haven’t geared up with the best study tech you can get your hands…

  • Wojtowicz Secures Grant for Computer Sciences Department

    Jan 27, 2013

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in News, Technology

    Dr. Ralph Wojtowicz, assistant professor of mathematics, has brought both technology and job training to Shepherd that could benefit many…

  • Technology Breeds Creativity at Shepherd’s EduTech Center

    Jan 27, 2013

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in News, Technology

    On the second floor of Scarborough Library is a room filled with everything you need to make your creative project…

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