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With midterms already here and finals now on their way, students may begin to worry or stress about their upcoming exams. Here are the top tips and resources for students at Shepherd University. For Brenna Collis, who is a 2026 McMurran Scholar (Shepherd’s highest academic honor), and an All-American Scholar Athlete, preparing for exams starts […]
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Bathed in the soft glow of the overhead lights, a crowd of students and locals looked at the stage as feedback finally came through the microphone. It was 8pm, and they were ready to dance. This lively square dance was one of the feature events of the Appalachian Heritage Festival, which took place this past […]
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Both resident and commuter student drivers enrolled in Shepherd University struggle to find parking on campus. According to the Shepherd Enrollment History, as listed on the University website, Shepherd University had an 8.1% headcount percentage decrease in 2025. Over the last 14 years at Shepherd University, the general headcount percentage has gone down,
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These pieces, by former reporters of our organization, are a look back at how The Picket covered the Appalachian Heritage Festival in honor of the 30th anniversary. No changes have been made to the original two articles. Festival Gives Voice to Our Appalachian Heritage By Amanda Morgan, Picket Staff Writer John Lilly, master of ceremonies […]
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Shepherd University kicked off the fall semester with its biannual Involvement Fair, held Sept. 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in commuter parking lot C beside Ram Stadium. Dozens of clubs and student organizations set up tables across the lot, each bringing pieces of what makes their groups unique — from merchandise and flyers to […]
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Original publication date: September 24, 2001. These pieces, by former reporters of our organization, are a look back at how The Picket covered the events of September 11, 2001 in honor of the 25th anniversary. No changes have been made to the original three articles. Shepherd Mourns After Attacks: Terrorists Hit WTC, Pentagon by Danny […]
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Shepherd University resumed classes on Aug. 24 and campus culture is back in full swing. Faculty, staff and students stood in front of the campus bookstore, Snyder Hall, White Hall, the Pedestrian Underpass and the Center for Contemporary Arts to direct newcoming Rams around campus or answer general questions. “A lot of people needed help finding their class
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10 years ago, Mary J.C. Hendrix, Ph.D. stepped foot on Shepherd’s campus again. Not as a student this time, but as the university’s 16th president. Now, she’s stepping back and leaning into her retirement. I recently sat down with Hendrix to reflect on her decade of service to the Shepherd community, coincidentally on April 8, the 10th anniversary of her pre
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Attending capstone presentations recently, it really sunk in that only a few months stand between me and graduation. I’m preparing to say goodbye to my second home for the past three years, when in reality, it seems like I just started my freshman year. As I step away from The Picket, I wanted my last publication to be different — something I’m proud of. And
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shepTV, Shepherd University’s student-run television station, officially launched on April 7, broadcasting more student-produced content to the community. To mark the special occasion, station staff hosted a launch party on April 7 at the Copper Canyon on West Campus, bringing together students, faculty, family and community members. The launch coincided wit
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