Shepherd In the News

Every day, Shepherd faculty, staff, students, and alumni make the news with accomplishments and innovations that serve the greater good.

Here are a few recent stories of interest. Please note: Some articles may be behind the publication’s paywall.

May 2023

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March 2023

Unsettled pitching continues as Rams chase PSAC playoff berth (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, March 31, 2023)
Bill Stubblefield shares management lessons learned through experience in NOAA, worldwide travels (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, March 31, 2023)
Overlooked out of high school, Tyson Bagent now center of attention as NFL draft nears (MetroNews, March 31, 2023)
Mansfield drops slugfest in series finale with Shepherd (Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 30, 2023)
Shepherd Roundup (Spirit of Jefferson, March 29, 2023)
Shepherd football stars work out for NFL Scouts on Pro Day at Ram Stadium (The Shepherdstown Observer, March 28, 2023)
Fisher, Bagent draw NFL scouts from 31 teams to Shepherd pro day (Herald-Mail, March 28, 2023)
Large contingent of NFL scouts arrive at Shepherd with eyes on Martinsburg alum Tyson Bagent (MetroNews, March 28, 2023)
ICYMI: Manchin travels Eastern Panhandle for Morgan County job fair, Town Hall at Shepherd University, community visits (Office of Joe Manchin, March 27, 2023)
Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent quarterback Tyson Bagent joins ‘NFL Total Access’ (NFL.com, March 26, 2023)
Shepherd University student hopes to introduce emerging artists across the state (Daily News-Record, March 24, 2023)
Virginia Forum hosted for first time at Shepherd University (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, March 24, 2023)
Shepherd Roundup (Spirit of Jefferson, March 22, 2023)
Shepherd Roundup (Spirit of Jefferson, March 15, 2023)
Shepherd University student from Red House is Truman Scholarship finalist (The Putnam Herald, March 15, 2023)
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 20024 budget; general revenue fund—$4,874,575,878 (The Morgan Messenger, March 11, 2023)
A sign of the times (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, March 10, 2023)
Best colleges in West Virginia (WBOY, March 10, 2023)
Shepherd Roundup: Rams’ Sharp pitches no-hitter (Spirit of Jefferson, March 8, 2023)
Shepherd University student finalist for Truman Scholarship (DC News Now, March 7, 2023)
Gender-affirming healthcare and Sen. Capito visits Shepherd University on This West Virginia Morning (West Virginia Public Broadcasting, March 7, 2023)
Shepherd OT Joey Fisher says he had great meeting with Steelers at Senior Bowl (Steelers Depot, March 7, 2023)
Capito makes stops in Jefferson County (The Journal, March 6, 2023)
Photos: Capito makes stops in Eastern Panhandle (Office of Shelley Moore Capito, March 6, 2023)
Capito tours Shepherd University, programs that received federal funding (West Virginia Public Broadcasting, March 6, 2023)
Watch: Shepherd product QB Tyson Bagent demonstrates skills at NFL Combine (WV Sports Now, March 6, 2023)
Who is Tyson Bagent, age, height, family, career stats, scouting report, NFL draft projection (The Sports Grail, March 6, 2023)
What’s NXT for Sunday, March 5 (The Herald-Mail, March 5, 2023)
Tyson Bagent 2023 NFL draft projection: How high could the Shepherd Rams QB go? (Sportskeeda, March 5, 2023)
Fresno State’s Haener, Cropper both impress at NFL Combine (247sports.com, March 4, 2023)
Who is Tyson Bagent? What to know about 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect from Division II Shepherd University (Sporting News, March 4, 2023)
5 quarterbacks for the Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL combine (The Eagles Wire, March 4, 2023)
Watch: Tyson Bagent’s dad steals show at NFL Combine (WV Sports Now, March 3, 2023)
To hell and back again: Wind ensemble concert draws crowd to Frank Arts Center theater (Shepherdstown Chronicle, March 3, 2023)
Turner takes lead with 4.26-second 40 at NFL Combine (WTOP News, March 3, 2023)
Turner takes lead with 4.26-second 40 at NFL Combine (Post Register (Idaho), March 3, 2023)
Governor Justice signs campus carry bill into law (DC News Now, March 1, 2023)
Get ready to spring forward: Here’s when daylight saving time 2023 begins (Las Cruces Sun News, March 1, 2023)
Shepherd basketball: Rams men doing the PSAC dance (Spirit of Jefferson, March 1, 2023)

February 2023

Women’s basketball finishes season with wins over Shepherd and Lock Haven (The Slate, February 28, 2023)
Braves baseball powers past Shepherd in series finale (The Robesonian, February 27, 2023)
Shepherd president named to Frederick National Laboratory Advisory Committee (The State Journal, February 27, 2023)
State lawmakers, advocates set to act on ‘forever chemicals’ (West Virginia Public Broadcasting, February 27, 2023)
Kutztown men beat Shepherd, end season with sixth straight victory in college basketball (The Reading Eagle, February 25, 2023)
Shepherdstown spot highlighted in best seller (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 24, 2023)
Mulhall, Daggers, German off to hot-hitting starts for Shepherd baseball team (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 24, 2023)
Shepherdstown spot highlighted in best seller (Business News, February 24, 2023)
Finding Broncos: Joey Fisher | OL | Shepherd (Sports Illustrated, February 24, 2023)
Lifelong Learning preview highlights continued use of online and in-person classrooms (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 24, 2023)
Concealed carry bill for public college campuses passes in West Virginia House of Delegates (Diverse Issues in Higher Education, February 23, 2023)
A West Virginia bill allowing concealed guns at colleges is one step away from law (Georgia Public Broadcasting, February 23, 2023)
West Virginia lawmakers approve bill allowing concealed carry on public college and university campuses (The Epoch Times, February 22, 2023)
Shepherd Roundup: Basketball, baseball, lacrosse and football (Spirit of Jefferson, February 22, 2023)
Happenings: Kiwanis donates to library reading (Spirit of Jefferson, February 22, 2023)
Forever chemicals documentary coming to Shepherd University; parallels to Martinsburg drinking water problems from firefighting foam (Panhandle News Network, February 21, 2023)
Houston Gamblers select Shepherd product OG Joey Fisher in USFL draft (WV Sports Now, February 21, 2023)
Offensive outburst lifts Wolves to 14-6 win over Shepherd (Newberry Observer, February 21, 2023)
Shepherdstown, W.Va. cafe highlighted in bestselling book (Daily News-Record, February 20, 2023)
Scarborough Library exhibition focuses on historic Storer College (The Frederick News-Post, February 19, 2023)
Lancaster County college news: February 18, 2023 (LancasterOnline, February 17, 2023)
Signed, sealed, and delivered (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 17, 2023)
‘Sugar Swept’: Art of Cake Gallery hosts first curated dessert-theme exhibit (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 17, 2023)
Shepherd to welcome U.S. Army Jazz Band to annual festival (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 17, 2023)
The Fighting of Coast Guard: In America’s Maritime Wars (The Maritime Executive, February 16, 2023)
School/college news (The Northern Virginia Daily, February 16, 2023)
Happenings: Documentary film festival coming to Shepherdstown (Spirit of Jefferson, February 15, 2023)
Basketball: Lady Rams get first win (Spirit of Jefferson, February 15, 2023)
Notebook: Five Cougars making college plans (Spirit of Jefferson, February 15, 2023)
West Virginia legislature seeks to ban ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ efforts in universities (Rebel News, February 15, 2023)
WV lawmaker introduces bill to ban ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ policies on college campuses (The Daily Wire, February 14, 2023)
Seminole County resident named to Shepherd University’s Dean’s List (Sanford Herald, February 14, 2023)
Why the struggle over drag is a struggle for us all (American Theater, February 14, 2023)
Beeman’s proven she belongs and then some after making the leap to Marshall (MetroNews, February 13, 2023)
What’s NXT for Sunday, February 12 (The Herald-Mail, February 12, 2023)
Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia (The Register-Herald, February 11, 2023)
College students from W.Va. earn honors (The Register-Herald, February 11, 2023)
Slocum-Schaffer named finalist for Faculty Merit Foundation 2022 West Virginia Professor of the Year (The Shepherdstown Chronicle, February 10, 2023)
When does daylight saving time start in 2023? When do we ‘spring forward’? (The Columbus Dispatch, February 10, 2023)
Brenton Doyle’s speed, defense, and emerging bat forecasts him in Rockies outfield of the future (Greeley Tribune, February 10, 2023)
Local Briefs (WVNews, February 10, 2023)
Shepherd University to host Native American, Appalachian foraging discussion (The Daily News-Record, February 9, 2023)
Shepherd lands former FootballScoop Coordinator of the Year finalist (FootballScoop, February 9, 2023)
Letter: Keep guns out of classrooms (Spirit of Jefferson, February 8, 2023)
Stills, Ford-Wheaton to represent WVU at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine (WV Sports Now, February 8, 2023)
Milestones: February 7, 2023 (Henrico Citizen, February 7, 2023)
Record-setting QB trying to be the next to make the jump from Division II to NFL (MLive, February 7, 2023)
Tucker County residents named to Shepherd University’s Dean’s List (The Parsons Advocate, February 7, 2023)
Jackson County student earns Shepherd University scholarship (The Jackson Star-Herald, February 7, 2023)
Three well-known attorneys join McNees to add to its growing Maryland team (StreetInsider.com, February 7, 2023)
Art Talk: Photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden (The Frederick News-Post, February 6, 2023)
George W. Bush’s 2003 State of the Union speech made it clear war was inevitable (The National, February 5, 2023)
LHU MBB grabs gritty conference win over Shepherd (The Lock Haven Express, February 4, 2023)
Division II QB Tyson Bagent steals the show at Senior Bowl, and so does his arm wrestling champion dad (Outkick.com, February 4, 2023)
Ryland, Haener lead National team’s 27-10 Senior Bowl win (The Washington Post, February 4, 2023)
Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock (Kingsport Times News, February 4, 2023)
Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock (The State, February 4, 2023)
Jakorian Bennett intercepts Tyson Bagent’s pass to cap off the victory for the National Team (NFL.com, February 4, 2023)
7 small school prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl (EaglesWire, February 4, 2023)
Senior Bowl has pack of QBs trying to boost NFL draft stock (Chattanooga Times Free Press, February 3, 2023)
Local Briefs (WVNews, February 3, 2023)
Women encouraged to pursue STEM careers (DC News Now, February 2, 2023)
Prominent light therapy researcher visits Shepherd University (West Virginia Public Broadcasting, February 2, 2023)
Taylor named to Shepherd University dean’s list (The Garrett County Republican, February 2, 2023)
University and Morgantown combine for 11 National Signing Day commitments (WDTV, February 2, 2023)
Three Upshur County residents named to Shepherd University’s Dean’s List (My Buchannon, February 1, 2023)
2 NCWV universities recognized as supportive institutions for veterans (WDTV, February 1, 2023)
Shepherd stars Bagent, Fisher ready for spotlight at Senior Bowl (The Herald-Mail, February 1, 2023)
Shepherd Basketball: Goddot’s hustle, muscle sparks Rams (Spirit of Jefferson, February 1, 2023)

January 2023

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October 2022

Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport receives education funding (West Virginia Public Broadcasting, October 31, 2022)
Bagent adds another honor to his growing list (Panhandle News Network, October 28, 2022)

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