Khalid Alsadek

Dec 7, 2024 | supicket.com | Khalid Alsadek |Liz Walsh

Nov. 19 SGA MeetingGatz speaks to SGA before Thanksgiving BreakOn Nov. 19 Mayor of Shepherdstown James Gatz spoke to the Shepherd University Student Government Association about the strength of a community when people in power “nurture it.” The Gatz introduced housing costs, new developments, and how Shepherdstown tourism can be raised. “I want to make sure our downtown area is as welcoming and vibrant as it can be,” he said.

Nov 22, 2024 | supicket.com | Khalid Alsadek

The Shepherd University Women’s Soccer team (16-1-4) defeated the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears 3-2 on Sunday to win the 2024 PSAC Championship in Erie, Pennsylvania, making them the first sports team in the university’s history to win the conference. “Winning the PSAC is a testament to all the hard work and dedication we have put in this season. I’m so proud of this team and the work we have put in to get here,” Co-Captain and Senior Midfielder Sarah Peternel said.

Nov 16, 2024 | supicket.com | Khalid Alsadek

The family of the deceased third-year Shepherd University student Grace Ortega announce that her funeral reception will take place at the Burke Presbyterian Church in Burke, Virginia on Nov. 22 at 1:00 p.m., according to a Friday morning campus-wide email sent by Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Community Relations Holly Frye. The family invites the Shepherd community to join them at the reception, according to Frye.

Nov 9, 2024 | supicket.com | Khalid Alsadek

Shepherd University mourns the passing of student Grace Ortega, who was found unresponsive in her dorm room Friday night, according to a campus-wide email sent by Vice President of Student Affairs Holly Frye Saturday morning. “It is with a heavy heart I write to inform you of the tragic loss of a member of our Shepherd family. Grace Ortega passed away in her room where her body was discovered on Friday evening, November 8.

Oct 17, 2024 | supicket.com | Khalid Alsadek

Shepherd University will celebrate its 153rd anniversary at the annual , which will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m, beginning from McMurran Hall and ending at the Potomac Place Courtyard.