List of presidents of Shepherd University

President of Shepherd University
Incumbent Mary J.C. Hendrix since 2016
Appointer	Shepherd University Board of Governors
Formation	1871
First holder	Joseph McMurran (1872–1882)
Website	Office of the President

This list of presidents of Shepherd University includes all who have served as president of Shepherd University. ^[1]

Presidents

As Shepherd College (1871-2004)

• Joseph McMurran, 1872–1882
• D.D. Pendleton, 1882–1885
• T.J. Woofter, 1885–1887
• Asa B. Bush, 1887–1891
• E.M. Vale, 1891–1892
• A.C. Kimler, 1892–1901
• E.F. Goodwin, 1901–1903
• John G. Knutti, 1903–1918
• Thomas C. Miller, 1918–1920
• W. H. S. White, 1920–1947
• Oliver S. Ikenberry, 1947–1968
• James A. Butcher, 1968–1989
• Michael P. Riccards, 1989–1996
• David L. Dunlop, 1996–2007
• Suzanne Shipley, 2007–2016

As Shepherd University (2004-Present)

• Suzanne Shipley, 2007–2016 ^[2]
• Mary J.C. Hendrix, 2016–Present ^[3]

References

1. "Shepherd Chronological Highlights". Shepherd University . Retrieved August 22, 2024.
2. Belisle, Richard (March 10, 2016). "New Shepherd president takes unusual path to job". Herald Media.
3. "Enrollment to be the focus as students head back to class for spring semester at Shepherd University". WV MetroNews. December 31, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.