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Shepherd University Hosts Literacy Conference and Local Events

Around the Region - February 4, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University is hosting the 10th annual Literacy Leaders Conference on March 22, aimed at K-12 educators. The event features workshops on literacy and will include keynote speaker Katie Madrid, a

West Virginia Faces Tobacco Challenges and Trauma Recovery Efforts

West Virginia Faces Tobacco Challenges and Trauma Recovery Efforts

State Scores Low On Smoking Cessation And Researching The East Palestine Derailment, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Staff In this West Virginia Morning report from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, health concerns persist as the American Lung Association's annual 'State

Shepherd University’s Biochemistry Program Earns Reaccreditation

Shepherd University’s biochemistry program receives reaccreditation The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University, located near historic sites like Harpers Ferry, has achieved a significant milestone with a full seven-year reaccreditation of its biochemistry program by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). This accreditation

Shepherd University and Local High Schools Launch Automatic Enrollment

Shepherd University and Local High Schools Launch Automatic Enrollment

Shepherd University partners with Berkeley County Schools for automatic enrollment The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University has partnered with Berkeley County Schools to introduce an automatic enrollment initiative for eligible high school graduates, starting with students from Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills High Schools. Students

Shepherd University’s Biochemistry Program Reaccredited; Events in Shepherdstown

Around the Region - February, 2, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, February 1, 2025 By Staff In its latest report, The Journal highlights the notable achievement of Shepherd University's biochemistry program in Shepherdstown, which has received a seven-year reaccreditation from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This

Grassroots Initiatives for Winter Relief in Local Communities

Grassroots Initiatives for Winter Relief in Local Communities

Cold Weather Shelters And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 31, 2025 By Staff As the deep freeze subsides in the Mountain State, winter's challenges continue, particularly for those without shelter or heat. Grassroots initiatives are emerging to assist

Shepherd University and Local Schools Launch Automatic Enrollment Initiative

Shepherd University and Local Schools Launch Automatic Enrollment Initiative

Shepherd University partners with Berkeley County Schools for automatic enrollment The Journal | Friday, January 31, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University has partnered with Berkeley County Schools to provide automatic enrollment for high school seniors from local schools including Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills with a GPA of 2.5