Shepherd University

Shepherd University

Photo by David P. McMasters

There’s nothing quite like a college to keep a town young and vibrant. Located on 325 acres in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley and on the banks of the Potomac River sits Shepherd University – a public university in West Virginia. Learn more.

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Visiting the C&O Canal

We know that to preserve something, you need to experience it, so we are proud to provide support to the C&O National Historical Park as their official philanthropic partner.

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Photo by David P. McMasters

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