Racist Graffiti Found In Byrd Science Center
(THE PICKET) — Offensive graffiti was found Wednesday in the first-floor men’s bathroom in the Byrd Science Center, according to Shepherd University police. This marks Read More
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Shepherd and partners present plans for new swift habitat to public
THE PICKET- Shepherd University officials are proposing to build a roost for over a thousand chimney swifts that will be displaced by the demolition of Read More
Update: University Police give Reporting Rules on Campus Graffiti after Dec. 2 Report of Library Defacement
As complaints of hate crimes have increased nationwide since the Nov. 8 elections, Shepherd University is not immune. Grafitti with racial slurs was found Dec. Read More
Enrollment at Shepherd University continues to decline
Enrollment at Shepherd University has dropped 5.4 percent from fall 2015 to fall 2016 for degree-seeking students, according to the vice president of management annual Read More
Shepherd University faces damaging budget cuts
(THE PICKET) – According to an email sent to Shepherd University employees by President Mary J.C. Hendrix, the University will be allocated $191,040 less than the Read More
The Town Run Brewery hosts Election watch party
Donald Trump stuns the crowd at the Town Run Brewery in Shepherdstown with his victory. Hillary Clinton supporters were confident as the polls began to Read More
Shepherd Rams defeat Fairmont State 27-17 to Win Share of Mountain East Conference Championship
In what was a game for the ages, the Shepherd Rams defeated the Fairmont State Falcons 27-17 to win a share of the Mountain East Read More
A Conversation with West Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Charlotte Pritt
(The Picket)- For many this Election Day the race for president has taken the main spotlight, but local political races are no less important and Read More
Police Send Out Alert About Sexual Assault
(THE PICKET) – A report of non-consensual sexual fondling was made on Wednesday, Oct. 26, about an incident in a residence hall, Shepherd University Police Read More
Shepherd enrollment declining
(THE PICKET)- As enrollment drops at Shepherd University, efforts to sell the school to prospective students rise. While enrollment figures for 2016 are unavailable, Shepherd Read More
FAFSA Changes for the Better, Have you Filed Yours?
Student applications for federal student aid are being accepted as of the beginning of October, under program changes announced by President Obama last year. Under Read More
Bird Lovers Seek to Save Chimney Swifts on Shepherd’s Campus
(THE PICKET) – Bird lovers are scrambling to find a new home for more than 1,000 chimney swifts that use the chimney at Sara Cree Read More