Vol. 7, No. 4 • July 22, 2022
President’s Points of Pride
The Photobiomodulation (PBM) Facility—under the directorship of Dr. Jennifer Flora and located at the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center on campus—has been providing therapeutic wellness applications to many individuals since its launch in March. PBM Therapy uses red light and near-infrared light to improve tissue repair and reduce pain and inflammation. For more uses and known benefits, please visit the PBM Foundation website. This facility is part of the Shepherd University Center of Excellence for Photobiomodulation, under the interim directorship of Dr. Praveen Arany, and was made possible through a grant from the Governor’s office. To date, more than 200 people have received therapy at the Shepherd PBM Facility to alleviate pain and stiffness, accelerate the healing process in injured tissues, and diminish fatigue associated with long COVID symptoms. We are most fortunate to have this opportunity to help members of our campus and community. More information about PBM therapy at Shepherd is available online.
Shepherd Magazine now available online
CATF offers Shepherd students valuable internship experience
Former Ram DeJuan Neal signs with Washington Commanders
Congratulations to former Shepherd football player DeJuan Neal who was signed by the NFL’s Washington Commanders on July 14. He recently played in the USFL’s inaugural season with the New Jersey Generals. Neal was a member of the Shepherd football team from 2014-18, serving as a team captain his senior season. Additionally, Neal gained first-team All-Conference and third-team All-Region honors in 2018. The Commanders’ announcement about Neal is available online.
New U.S. phone, text suicide and crisis lifeline number announced
As of July 16, people in mental health crisis have a new three-digit number—988—to reach trained counselors quickly. Modeled after 911, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional. It's a joint effort by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This NPR article goes into more detail about 988 and the mental health crisis.
Shepherd Athletic Hall of Famer named Spring Mills athletic director
Wayne Riser, former Shepherd baseball coach, has been named the new athletic director for Spring Mills (WV) High School. In his 18 years as Rams baseball coach, he became Shepherd’s all-time winningest coach—in any sport—with a record of 410-315-2, nine WVIAC Northern Division titles, and three NCAA Division II regional appearances. In 2004, under Riser’s coaching, the team won the WVIAC championship. In 2008, Riser was elected to the Shepherd Athletics Hall of Fame. Read more about Coach Riser’s remarkable career path on the Panhandle News Network. Congratulations, Coach!
News
kb saine’s podcast offered on new theater-themed streaming service
When Broadway on Demand, a streaming platform that offers livestreamed and pre-recorded plays and educational resources, recently launched a podcast service, among the 10 inaugural offerings was the “black theatre history podcast” by Shepherd professor kb saine.
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
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