Shepherd University to Enhance Facilities With $30M Funding from Gov. Justice
Shepherd receives $30 million from Gov. Jim Justice
The Journal | Tuesday, December 10, 2024
In an announcement by The Journal, Shepherd University is set to receive a $30 million investment from Gov. Jim Justice to enhance its facilities and support student needs in the Eastern Panhandle. Shepherd University President D. Mary J.C. Hendrix expressed gratitude for the funding, which aims to modernize essential campus facilities, including a new dining facility and renovations to residence halls. Dr. Scott Barton, vice president for finance, emphasized a student-first approach in allocating the funds, which will also improve athletic facilities and enhance the university's overall capacity to serve students and host events. The extensive renovations are designed to attract students and maintain the university's appeal in West Virginia and beyond.