SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Shepherd University President Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix has announced she’ll leave the president’s office after this academic year.
Hendrix told the Shepherd Board of Governors at its Thursday meeting.
“It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve the institution and work with remarkably talented faculty and staff to provide a quality educational experience for our students—the next generation of leaders and model citizens,” Hendrix said in a news release from the school. “Shepherd is fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Governors, a remarkable community of donors and volunteers, together with supportive state and congressional leaders, and it has been a privilege to work collaboratively with them to advance the school’s mission.”
Hendrix has been Shepherd’s president since 2016.
Board of Governors Chair, Dr. James Cherry, and Vice Chair, Mr. Austin Slater issued a joint comment.
“We have appreciated the passion, leadership and vision of Dr. Hendrix and recognize the impact she has had on Shepherd’s mission and the community. Her contributions will long be remembered.”
The news release said after leaving Shepherd, Hendrix will lead the Scientific Advisory Board of TaiRx US, Inc., a pharmaceutical company. Hendrix will “focus on advancing the company’s portfolio to benefit patients with cancer.”