Police Chief speaks out about campus assault
(THE PICKET) – An email was sent to the Shepherd University community today, Sept. 22, in regards to a sexual assault that occurred in a resident Read More
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The Stresses of College Life
Most students at Shepherd University have one thing in common, and that is stress. It can be because of juggling too many classes, or Read More
Reinventing West Virginia’s Economy, a Model From Western Michigan
(The Picket) West Virginia needs to leverage its population’s talents and experiences to promote new businesses and diversify the state’s economy, said Dr. Jerry Callahan Read More
A New Enthusiasm for Study Abroad
(The Picket)– The new director of the Shepherd Study Abroad program seeks to expand the program and says that financial aid can fund international study. Read More
Shepherd Improves Internet Access on Campus
September 15, 2016 (THE PICKET) – In the first few weeks of the fall 2016 semester, the university made efforts to enhance internet access. The Read More
Shepherd Closes Walkway by Miller Hall
September 15, 2015 (THE PICKET) – A walkway that students used to go between the east and west sides of campus has now been closed Read More
Shepherd University cuts winter break dates in 2017
Short winter break By SAMANTHA GRAY (THE PICKET) – Students will have just two weeks off of school between the fall semester of 2017 and Read More
Black Voices Speak at University Forum
September 14, 2016 (THE PICKET) – Though Shepherd University lags behind other U.S campuses on diversity, black students and faculty say race relations are not Read More
Rising sexual assault statistics
(THE PICKET)- Over a lifetime, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will be raped, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Read More
Shepherd sees Enrollment and Funding Decline
Shepherd University is in the midst of a simultaneous funding and enrollment decline. University enrollment has gone down 12 percent in the last 5 years, Read More
RAVE ALERT: Campus wide power outage
A Rave alert was sent to students this evening advising students to stay inside until power is restored on campus. RAVE: Power outage effecting entire Read More
Shepherd Picket Encourages New Photographers
(THE PICKET)- The Picket is looking for photographers to volunteer their camera skills. The Picket covers many topics so any pictures are encouraged. Photographers are Read More