Vandalism on Campus Remains Issue
Vandalism at Shepherd University is becoming a serious issue and while the main solution is to repair the damages, it has repercussions to student residents Read More
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Multiple Shepherdstown Burglaries Remain Unsolved
In February of this year there were four store burglaries in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The four stores that were burglarized were Mellow Moods, Two River Treads, Read More
Getting to Know: Dr. Matthew Kushin
Who is Matthew Kushin? He is a professor, husband, mentor and much more to those who know him, but one thing that students value the Read More
Shurbutt Elected President of Appalachian Studies Association
Sylvia Shurbutt, professor of English, has recently been elected President of the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA). Shurbutt, who has served as the sssociation’s vice president Read More
Byrd Center Launches Oral History Project
The Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies (CLS) is undertaking a large-scale oral history project, interviewing former staffers, colleagues and friends of the late Read More
To Be Or Not To Be: The Fate of The Picket and Sara Cree
In a dark corner of East Campus, not far from Ikenberry itself, lies a building akin in looks to something from the Chernobyl disaster. An Read More
Lewin Ends Storied Run as Picket Advisor
After over a decade as faculty advisor to The Picket, Jim Lewin is stepping down at the end of this semester. Lewin has stated he Read More
LGBTQ Interests Are Hot Topic on Campus
The interests of minority groups on campus are always a big topic on the Shepherd campus. Whether it’s gender, race, or sexuality, efforts are always Read More
Kamenica Named Commencement Speaker
Emir Kamenica, professor of economics at The Booth School of Economics at the University of Chicago, is set to be this year’s commencement speaker. Kamenica Read More
Shepherd Community Incensed About Second Campus Assault
Members of the Shepherd community responded immediately to the wording in a recent sexual assault crime alert, sparking an emotional email chain between faculty. In Read More
Foreign Language Studies Prepare Students for a Diverse Economy
With the development of an increasingly global economy, the ability to communicate in multiple languages will make students both more culturally diverse and more attractive Read More
Getting to Know: Dr. Anders H. Henricksson
Do we really know our professors? Do we really know where they come from or what they did before they began their careers as educators Read More