Shepherd University’s History Explored in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - July 15, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Campus History Series is Shepherd University from local author Dorothy E. Hively. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of the West Virginia university.

In 1871, Shepherd University opened its doors to 42 students who were guided under the leadership of its first principal, Joseph McMurran. The West Virginia Legislature passed an act in February 1872 to establish a branch of the state normal school for teacher training at Shepherd. Teacher education remained the cornerstone of Shepherd University for more than a century.

Today, Shepherd University is recognized for its outstanding programs in liberal arts, business administration, computer and natural sciences and professional studies. This pictorial history presents how academics, athletics and student life transformed over the decades to educate a diverse student body in more than 60 undergraduate programs and five graduate programs. This new pictorial history allows readers to glimpse Shepherd University’s past so that they can better understand the school’s modern identity.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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