VCCA Awards Messenger Fellowship
Carrie Messenger, assistant professor of English and creative writing, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts (VCCA). Messenger, who Read More
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Scarborough Library Evacuated by HVAC Malfunction
Six volunteer fire departments responded to a call at the Scarborough Library Friday afternoon when a fan motor locked up the HVAC system, forcing students Read More
Appalachian Studies Minor Graduates
The Appalachian studies program at Shepherd is preparing to take the next step in its evolution. A graduate certificate in Appalachian studies may soon be Read More
Shepherd Responds to WV Water Crisis
Shepherd Community Provides Relief for Contaminated West Virginia Counties A collection drive for those in West Virginia affected by the recent water contamination has been Read More
Homer Hickam to be 2014 AHWIR
Homer Hickam, author of “Rocket Boys,” will be the 2014 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence (AHWIR), spending time in the fall on Shepherd University’s campus. In an Read More
Ram Advantage Card Charges Onto Campus
The waiting for financial aid refunds went from the physical to the digital this semester as Shepherd transitioned to the new Ram Advantage Card. The Read More
Dr. Ellzey Shortlisted for WV Professor of the Year
Betty Ellzey, professor of English and chair of the department of English and modern languages, has been named as a finalist for the West Virginia Read More
“Inequality for All” Screening to be Held on Campus
Two screenings of the award-winning film “Inequality for All” will be offered at the Byrd Center for Legislative Studies this month. The film received the Read More
Chemical Leak Leaves 300,000+ Without Water
A potentially dangerous chemical has leaked into the Elk River, contaminating water supplies for at least nine counties in southern West Virginia. According to the Read More
Dunlop Hall Evacuated by Stove Fire
Shepherdstown Fire Department responded to a fire in Dunlop Hall this Sunday evening after cardboard boxes were left on the stove in a residence room. Read More
Communication Department Holds Vigil
Despite the cool weather, students and faculty joined together in front of Knutti Hall with palmed candles last Wednesday evening to commemorate the passing of Read More
The Transcendental Path: Prominence of Place Class of Spring 2014
Shepherd University’s department of English and modern languages will offer a spring semester travel related course dealing with 19th century American literature. While sitting in Read More