Homecoming Alumni Reception
Alumni Reception Event October 24, 2025
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Alumni Reception Event October 18, 2024
Come for the food, stay for the stories! Our last Alumni Reception Event was a splendid display of academic success, entrepreneurship, and international triumph!
To kick off our event, our Dean, Dr. William “Ben” Martz, offered opening remarks and an introduction of two remarkable international scholars.
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Dr. Ruwan AbeysekeraHe is seen above and a Fullbright Scholar who became an adjunct professor within the College of Business during the Fall 2024 semester. |
International Student Jane NanfukaJane is seen to the right of her sponsor Rob Hoxton. Jane will be completing her Master’s in Business Administration in the spring of 2026. |
These individuals were celebrated for their Entrepreneurship Accomplishments as graduates of Shepherd University.
Jake and Paige Gardner
Country Roads Moving: https://crmovingwv.com/
Jake: 2014 – Graduated from Shepherd University; Major in Business Management, Minor in Marketing
Paige: 2012 – Graduated from Shepherd University; Major in Business Administration
Miguel Aguilar
Veteran, recipient of Pell Grant
2024 – Graduated from Shepherd University; Major in Business Administration, Minor in Entrepreneurship
2025 – Masters in Business Administration through Master’s of Business Administration 4+1 Program
Emily Lemen
Bloom Weddings and Events: https://bloomweds.com/
2022 – Graduated from Shepherd University; Major in Business Administration, Minor in Entrepreneurship
2023 – Masters in Business Administration through Master’s of Business Administration 4+1 Program
Daniel B. Sweeney
Decker & Company PLLC: https://www.deckerandcompany.com/