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Shepherdstown's Kevin Kling to Premiere Play on Disability

NPR commentator, storyteller to perform play derived from personal experiences with disability The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Staff Kevin Kling, a notable NPR commentator and storyteller, will premiere his one-man play, 'Kevin Kling: Unraveled,' at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherd University. This play

Shepherd University Welcomes Playwright Lisa Loomer Back

Playwright from first season of CATF to return with new, autobiographical play The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Staff Lisa Loomer, an acclaimed playwright known for Broadway hits, returns to the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University to premiere her autobiographical play 'Side Effects May Include

Shepherdstown's Byrd Center Welcomes New Leadership and Events

Around the Region - June 20, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on the new leadership at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education in Shepherdstown, highlighting Zach Dougherty as the new director along with Melanie Garvey as the archivist and

Shepherd University Unveils Major Campus Upgrades

Shepherd University Unveils Major Campus Upgrades

West Virginia State Treasurer Visits Shepherd University to Review Key Campus Enhancements WV News | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff On June 17, West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack toured Shepherd University, reviewing significant enhancements to the campus, including the new Wellness Center and an upcoming Dining Hall and Multipurpose

State Treasurer Larry Pack Explores Shepherd University Initiatives

State Treasurer Larry Pack Explores Shepherd University Initiatives

State Treasurer tours Shepherd University to learn about current projects The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack toured Shepherd University to review significant projects including a new dining hall and the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center, which supports community health. Accompanied by university

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Host Exciting Summer Events

Around the Region - June 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University in Shepherdstown is hosting free Healthcare Career Exploration Summer Workshops for high school students this summer. These hands-on workshops, part of a growing initiative to spark interest in health-related

Shepherdstown's Lisa Loomer Returns with Autobiographical Play

Shepherdstown's Lisa Loomer Returns with Autobiographical Play

Playwright from first season of CATF to return with new, autobiographical play The Journal | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Lisa Loomer, an accomplished playwright whose work has graced Broadway, returns to the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown, marking her first appearance since 1991. This summer, Loomer