Shepherd University Phi Alpha Theta

10/02/2024

With advising coming up don’t miss your opportunity for a long awaited class this spring with Dr Alexander.

05/31/2024

Our new president 🙃

The Scholar Spotlight this week shines on history major Belle Erikson. Belle is a recipient of the Moler General Scholarship.

"Receiving the Moler General Scholarship has been an immense support for me financially," said Belle. "Lightening the burden of tuition has enabled me to focus on my studies rather than stressing about where the money for bills will come from. But money aside, it also means a lot to me to have my hard work and commitment recognized through this award. I am incredibly grateful for the support and recognition I've received through this award."

To learn more about scholarships through the Shepherd University Foundation, visit https://shepherduniversityfoundation.org/.

05/15/2024

Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities is under new leadership. Dr. Benjamin Bankhurst, associate professor of history, is heading the program after Dr. Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt’s retirement.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3kcvfz5h

04/18/2024

Our seniors pulled off a great prank… we made sure Dr Bankhurst knew just how “Ducky” he is to have had us by hiding 130 ducks with the help of underclassman the prank will continue for months to come 😂 if you see a little duck don’t ask questions

04/17/2024

Internship opportunity!

04/12/2024

Today a group of students from Dr Alexander’s HPPH class participated in a cemetery presentation project at Fairview Cemetery. The tasks included digging our grave stones from under brush, cleaning and documenting stone and their location, years clean up, and mapping the cemetery.

To find out more about Fairview and other historic cemeteries in Jefferson county check out Addison Reeds talk on Wednesday April 17th at 7 pm in the Byrd Auditorium.

04/01/2024

‼️ POSTPONED ‼️ Due to the unfortunate forecast tomorrow we have just made the decision to push the event until Tuesday April 9th.

03/31/2024

Congratulations Joanna we’re so proud to have members like you!

The Scholar Spotlight this week features historical preservation and public history student Joanna Schoonover. Joanna is a recipient of the Moler General Scholarship. This fund was named in honor of one of the founders and longtime president of the Foundation, Dr. James M. Moler. Donors who wish to build for the future of Shepherd University by making endowed gifts for scholarships may choose to give to this fund in any amount.

"Receiving this scholarship has allowed me to concentrate more of my college savings towards textbooks, school supplies, and other necessities," said Joanna. "I'm so grateful the Foundation has helped me continue my education so I may pursue my future goals and career. Accessible education is so important to my generation as we prepare to contribute to our nation's future."

To learn more about scholarships through the Shepherd University Foundation, visit https://shepherduniversityfoundation.org/.

03/21/2024

Just a reminder of this amazing event today! Come out to the Byrd center from 3:30-5 pm

03/18/2024

Congratulations to one of our members Sarah for receiving a new internship through the Antietam Institute, George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, and Antietam National Battlefield
Read more here:
https://antietaminstitute.org/2024/03/12/2024-summer-internship/

03/18/2024

We have the best History faculty here at Shepherd University, come with us to meet them all!

03/08/2024

Well deserved! Congratulations to Dr Broomall!

Dr. James Broomall is one of five finalists for the Faculty Merit Foundation 2023 West Virginia Professor of the Year. This is the third year in a row that a Shepherd professor has been among the five finalists.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr5yaty4

03/07/2024

A huge thank you to Dr J Wyatt for hosting us at the National Archives today!

03/06/2024

Don’t forget today is Shepherd University Giving day! To donate go to https://www.givecampus.com/0kb86c and select one of the following to donate to

Shepherd University Department of History
Historic Preservation and Public History at Shepherd U
George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education

03/06/2024

Never made a scholarship gift to Shepherd before? Tomorrow, March 6, during , you have the perfect opportunity to make a difference! Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/0kb86c. Be sure to designate "George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War." Thank you!