Comfort animals allowed on campus
(THE PICKET)—A study by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Pennsylvania State University found that depression and anxiety are the most common mental heath Read More
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Student life council elects new members
(THE PICKET) – The Student Life Council held elections on Monday, Sept. 28, for two open spaces, said SGA vice president Caitlin O’Connor. Diana Ling Read More
Retention efforts at Shepherd a number one priority
(THE PICKET)—Boosting enrollment at Shepherd University and keeping students enrolled once they arrive has risen to the top of the priority list among university administrators. Read More
Graduation rates increasing, but still low
(THE PICKET)—The vast majority of students who began classes at Shepherd University in 2010 did not graduate in four years, according to a study by Read More
Event schedule for week of Oct. 12 – 17
(THE PICKET)—The following is a list of events for the week of Oct. 12-17. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015: All Day: #ShepherdFallColors Instagram Photo Contest All Read More
Immigration teach-in gives campus perspectives
(THE PICKET)—The national immigration debate made its way to Shepherd University Tuesday with a teach-in in the Erma Ora Byrd Auditorium. While GOP presidential candidates Read More
Historical talk on race informs campus at Byrd Center
(THE PICKET)—The modern civil rights movement has been hampered by the lack of discussion on economic rights, which stems from the Cold War, a Shepherd Read More
Weighing in on Columbus Day controversy
(THE PICKET)—In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but in 2015, his reputation is a bit more nuanced. Columbus Day, the yearly October commemoration of Read More
Shepherd event schedule for the week of Oct. 4 – 10
(THE PICKET) – The following is a schedule of events for the week of Oct. 4 – 10. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015: All Day: #ShepherdFallColors Read More
Community walk for suicide prevention
(THE PICKET) – Shepherdstown is taking a stand against suicides and will be hosting a walk to increase suicide awareness. The Out of the Darkness Read More
University staff trained to deal with active-shooter incident
(THE PICKET) – Students and families continue to mourn the loss of 10 lives after a mass shooting on the campus of Umpqua Community College Read More
National Weather Service expects rain to continue over weekend
(SHEPHERDSTOWN) – Residents in the Shepherdstown area can expect an additional one to two inches of rain over the weekend with the potential for that Read More