<h3><strong>History</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherd University is a public-funded University located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA. The university was established in the year 1871 as Shepherd College when the local residents decided to use the empty courthouses for educational purposes and to make children, as well as young adults, educated. In the beginning, the college&nbsp;decided to teach their students languages, arts, and science.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the year 1930, the institution became of 4-year college for the training of teachers as well as granting the bachelor of arts degree. The college was also authorized to offer Liberal Arts programs in 1943, and by the year 1950, it also got permission to offer the Bachelor of Science degree. In the year 2004, that time Governor Bob Wise passed a legislature converting Shepherd College into Shepherd University.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Facts</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>The first batch of Shepherd College held 42 students in September 1871.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The student-to-faculty ratio in the university is around 14:1.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>More than 86% of the universities faculty holds Ph.D. or higher degrees than masters in their respective fields.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>


About

<h3><strong>On-campus facilities</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherd University offers on-campus accommodations at their 6 residential halls which are located on the main campus of the university. The first-year students at the university are required to live at any of the residential halls on campus. These residential halls house thousands of students and provide them with basic necessary facilities like a private washroom, private wardrobe, desk &amp; chair, laundry service, common student lounges, etc.</p>

<h3><strong>Off-campus facilities</strong></h3>

<p>If any student can&rsquo;t get the on-campus accommodation facility by the university by any chance, they can always opt for the off-campus accommodation which the university allows as well. Students can rent any flat or different types of apartments like private apartments, shared apartments, studio apartments, etc. depending on their budget and interest. The average cost of an apartment ranges between 800 USD per month.</p>


Accommodation

<h3><strong>Notable Alumni</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Travolta">Joey Travolta</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong>Actor, Brother of John Travolta</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Cornwell">John J. Cornwell</a>&nbsp;- 15th Governor of West Virginia</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Plunkert">David Plunkert</a>&nbsp;- Illustrator and Graphic Designer</li>
</ul>


Alumni

<h3><strong>Popular Majors/ Top fields of study</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherd University offers a wide range of degree programs more than a hundred different academic programs. Academic program and its curriculum artist signed in such a way that it offers a very strong Liberal Arts core, logical and critical thinking, and diverse learning experience to the students. Along with majors and minors programs, it also offers Honours programs and online programs. Due to the COVID in the past few years, the university also introduced e-learning or distance learning programs in some of the courses. Some of the programs offered by the University are:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Arts and Humanities</li>
	<li>Nursing, Education and Health Sciences</li>
	<li>Computer Science and Technology</li>
	<li>Engineering</li>
	<li>Mathematics</li>
	<li>Business management</li>
	<li>Social and behavioral science</li>
	<li>Communication studies</li>
	<li>History</li>
	<li>Music</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Student Clubs</strong></h3>

<p>The campus of Shepherd University has more than 100 student clubs and organizations related to academic, sports, social and cultural activities, etc. All these clubs and organizations welcome new students. they not only offer them new activities, new friends, a better living and studying experience at the campus but also they help the new students in academic matters as well. The leaders of these clubs and organizations act as a linking bridge between the university&rsquo;s authority and the students.</p>

<h3><strong>Internships</strong></h3>

<p>Students at Shepherd University get several internship opportunities which helps them to gain some professional field knowledge, skills, and experience. It also trains them for their future professional career, where the experience and business connections from the internships do come in handy.</p>


Campus

<h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherd University is one of the popular public funded universities in the state of West Virginia, USA. With more than 12 professional and academic accreditations, the university is one of the renowned universities in the whole USA. The university&#39;s objective is to offer quality education to students through which they can develop critical and logical ability, and experience diverse education system.&nbsp;</p>


Conclusion

<h3><strong>Available scholarship</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherd University also offers financial aid to students form of scholarships, grants, loans, and awards. The university has awarded more than 6 million dollars to students in form of scholarships till now. And in association with State and Federal authorities, the university has awarded more than 20 million dollars worth of scholarships to its students till now. Some of the popular scholarships offered by the university are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Freshman Scholarships</li>
	<li>Multicultural leadership team scholarship</li>
	<li>International students scholarship</li>
	<li>McMurran Scholars Association Scholarships</li>
	<li>Academic department scholarships</li>
	<li>Honors program scholarships</li>
</ul>


Financial Aid

<p>Shepherd University is located on a 323 because of vast green land near the Potomac River. The campus of the university comprises more than 17 buildings, including academic as well as&nbsp;administrative buildings, and 3200 students. Out of these 17 buildings, the University has added 11 in the past two decades. Some of the universities campus buildings are state-of-art and have remarkable infrastructures. Some of the highlights of the university&#39;s campus are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Ruth Scarborough library - This 46000 square foot infrastructure was constructed within the estimated value of 18 million dollars. It comprises over 500 thousand materials and volumes, and a vast collection of more than 165 thousand printed books, bound periodicals, and over 200 thousand microfilms.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Wellness Centre - This 21.5 million dollar building was constructed as an athletic infrastructure. It holds a 25 yard, 8-lane swimming pool, two basketball courts, two racquetball courts, an Indoor&nbsp;elevated jogging track, 6 basketball hoops, two multipurpose rooms with exercise classes, and 7500 square footed area weight and fitness gym. It also has a dining area that operates as Shepherd University&#39;s dining service.</li>
	<li>Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center this 9 million dollar building was constructed for congressional history and education</li>
	<li>George Tyler Moore Centre for Study of the Civil War - this infrastructure was constructed inside the Shepard university&#39;s campus for the academic study and research related to the Civil War and 19th century America.</li>
</ul>


Infrastructure

<h3><strong>Important Landmarks</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Historic Shepherdstown commission and museum</li>
	<li>Entler hotel</li>
	<li>Shepherdstown historic district</li>
	<li>The Rumsey Monument</li>
	<li>C&amp;O Canal Lock 38</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Nearby Airports</strong></h3>

<p>The nearest airport from the University Campus is the Reagan National Airport at Washington DC, Washington-Dulles International Airport at Virginia, and Baltimore Washington International Airport at Maryland.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Nearest train station</strong></h3>

<p>The nearest train station from the University Campus is the Shepherds Bush Station, which is around 8 to 9 minutes of walking distance university Campus.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Crime rate</strong></h3>

<p>Shepherdstown is a small and peaceful town located in Jefferson county, in the state of West Virginia. With a population of 1734, the town is quiet peaceful and safe for residents, native as well as International. In the last two academic year, there were around 47 crime reports recorded total student body of 3700 at average.&nbsp;</p>


Location

<h3><strong>Types of Companies</strong></h3>

<p>World-renowned Multi-National Companies like IBM, JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co., Liberty Mutual Group, Nestle,&nbsp;KPMG, McDermott International Inc., etc. are some of the companies which recruit graduate students from Shepherd University.</p>

<h3><strong>Sector</strong></h3>

<p>Different sectors of a career in which students get recruited or employed at Shepherd University are Business Administration, Engineering &amp; IT, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Accounts &amp; Financing, Architecture, etc.</p>


Placements

<p><strong>Weather</strong></p>

<p>Being located in the lower Shenandoah Valley, and on the Shore of Potomac river, weather of the Shepherdstown is quiet coastal. The winter seasons of the city are freezing cold, snowy and windy, while the summer seasons are mild and humid. The city experiences partial clouds throughout the year and an annual average temperature ranging -8 to 20 degree Celsius.</p>


Weather

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More than 86% of the universities faculty holds Ph.D. or higher degrees than masters in their respective fields. 

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English, B.A. - English Literature Concentration

English, B.A. - Creative writing Concentration

Health Promotion and Exercise Science Comprehensive Major, B.S. - Health Promotion Concentration

Health Promotion and Exercise Science Comprehensive Major, B.S. - Health Sciences Concentration

History, B.A. - Historic Preservation and Public History Concentration

Global Studies, B.A. - Global Culture and History Concentration

Intensive English Language Program [Preparation for Undergraduate Study]

Intensive English Language Program [Preparation for Graduate Study]

Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Chemistry Concentration

Chemistry Education Teaching Field Grades 9-Adult, B.A.

Physical Education Teaching Field, PreK-Adult, B.A.

History, B.A. - Civil War and Nineteenth-Century America Concentration

English Education Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.

History, B.A. - General Concentration

Music Teaching Field, PreK-Adult, B.M.E.

Health Administration Certificate (Graduate)

Sustainable Food Production Certificate (Undergraduate)

Art Comprehensive, B.F.A. - Graphic design Concentration

Biology Teaching Field Grades 9-Adult, B.A.

Business Administration, B.S. - Financial planning Concentration

Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry Concentration

Communication and New Media, B.A. or B.S. - Journalism Concentration

Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.

Recreation and Sport Studies Comprehensive, B.S.

Communication and New Media, B.A. or B.S. - Communication Studies Concentration

Environmental Studies Comprehensive, B.S.

Music in Performance Comprehensive, B.M.P. - Jazz Performance Concentration

Nutrition Comprehensive, B.S.

Political Science, B.S. - Political Communications Concentration

Agricultural Entrepreneurship Certificate (Undergraduate)

Art Comprehensive, B.F.A. - Photography/Computer Imagery Concentration

Business Administration, B.S. - Entrepreneurship Concentration

Business Administration, B.S. - Marketing Concentration

Chemistry, B.S. - Biopharmaceutical Sciences Concentration

Communication and New Media, B.A. or B.S. - Digital Filmmaking Concentration

Communication and New Media, B.A. or B.S. - Strategic Communication Concentration

Criminal Justice, B.A. - Forensics Concentration

Data Analytics Comprehensive, B.S. - Biology Concentration

General Science Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.

Music in Performance Comprehensive, B.M.P. - Instrumental Performance Concentration

Music in Performance Comprehensive, B.M.P. - Piano Performance/Pedagogy Concentration

Music in Performance Comprehensive, B.M.P. - Vocal Performance Concentration

Sociology, B.S. - Criminology Concentration

Business Administration, M.B.A. - Health Administration Concentration

Business Administration, M.B.A. - Management Information Systems Concentration

Business Administration, M.B.A. - Public Management Concentration

Business Administration, M.B.A. - Sport Management Concentration

Biology, B.S. - Ecological Science Concentration

Business Administration, B.S. - General business Concentration

Chemistry, B.S. - Traditional Concentration

Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A.

Criminal Justice, B.A. - Law Enforcement Administration Concentration

Global Studies, B.A. - Global Economics and Development Concentration

Global Studies, B.A. - Global Environments Concentration

Global Studies, B.A. - Global Governance and Peace Concentration

Music, B.A. - Composition Concentration

Music, B.A. - General Concentration

Political Science, B.S. - Legal Studies Concentration

Psychology, B.A.

Social Studies Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.

Social Work Comprehensive, B.S.W.

Sociology, B.S. -  Culture and Society Concentration

Spanish Education Teaching Field, B.A.

Spanish, B.A.

Sport Management Certificate (Graduate)

Data Analytics and Information Systems, M.S.

Teaching-Secondary Strand, M.A.T.

Middle East and African Studies Certificate (Undergraduate)

Business Administration, B.S. - Management Concentration

Business Administration, B.S. - Risk Management and Insurance Concentration

Computer and Information Technology Comprehensive, B.S.

Data Analytics Comprehensive, B.S. - Advanced Analytics Concentration

Secondary Education Comprehensive, B.A.

Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.

4+1 Bachelors/M.B.A. Option (Fifth-Year M.B.A.)

Accounting Comprehensive, B.S.

Applied Mathematics Comprehensive, B.S.

Art Comprehensive, B.F.A. - Painting Concentration

Art Comprehensive, B.F.A. - Sculpture Concentration

Art Teaching Field, PreK-Adult, B.A.

Computer and Information Sciences Comprehensive, B.S.

Computer Engineering Comprehensive, B.S.

Economics, B.S.

Elementary Education Comprehensive, B.A.

Nursing Comprehensive, B.S.N.

Management Information Systems Certificate (Graduate)

Foundations of Higher Education Certificate (Graduate)

Dual Degrees: MA-CSDA and MBA

Teaching - Elementary Strand, M.A.T.

Appalachian Studies, Interdisciplinary B.A. or B.S.

Engineering Science Comprehensive, B.S.

Regents, R.B.A.

Public Management Certificate (Graduate)

Appalachian Studies Certificate (Graduate)

Appalachian Studies, M.A.

College Student Development and Administration, M.A.

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