McMurran Scholars
The McMurran Scholar Award, the highest academic honor granted by Shepherd University, was conceived in 1961 by Professor Kenneth Riley who served on the first Honors Committee along with Librarian John Maine and Dean of Students O.L. Harry. Criteria for selection as a McMurran Scholar can be found here.
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The McMurran Scholars Convocation Reception is funded partially by
the McMurran Scholars Association.