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Shepherd University Launches Automatic Admissions for Local Grads with 2.5 GPA

Shepherd University Launches Automatic Admissions for Local Grads with 2.5 GPA

Shepherd University Will Auto Admit Local Grads Based On GPA West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Jack Walker Shepherd University has announced an initiative to automatically admit local high school graduates from Berkeley County Schools with a GPA of 2.5 or higher without the need for

Exploring Appalachian Artist Humor and Blitzen Trapper's Music

Exploring Appalachian Artist Humor and Blitzen Trapper's Music

Appalachian Memes And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Staff In this feature from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, listeners discover the innovative work of two Appalachian artists who are bringing regional humor to the online space. Additionally, the

Shepherdstown Workshop Inspires Young Writers and Readers

‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ encourages children to enjoy reading, writing The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the ‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at fostering a love for reading and writing among children. Funded by a grant

Encouraging Literacy in Children: A Winter Writing Workshop at Shepherd University

‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ encourages children to enjoy reading, writing The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the 'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at encouraging children to enjoy reading and writing. Funded by a

Addressing Homelessness and Opioid Recovery Efforts in Kentucky

Addressing Homelessness and Opioid Recovery Efforts in Kentucky

Opioid Settlement Funds Recovery Efforts And Debating A Safer Kentucky West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In this segment of West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, discussions highlight various initiatives to combat homelessness in the region, including camping bans in Kentucky. The recently enacted

Tragic Pedestrian Accident in Martinsburg and Local Events This December

Around the Region - December 13, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Journal on December 13, 2024, a tragic incident in Martinsburg is reported, where a 29-year-old pedestrian, Samuel Alberto Alomino Rivera, died after being struck by a vehicle driven by

Addressing Climate Change and School Violence: Challenges in West Virginia

Addressing Climate Change and School Violence: Challenges in West Virginia

Companies Cut Carbon Footprint And Teachers Seek Help, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Staff In this segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the focus is on the steel industry's significant contribution to carbon dioxide emissions, which account for 10% of