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Encore: Shepherd commemorates provost’s legacy, names interim replacement By Tabitha Johnston - Chronicle Staff | Apr 30, 2021 Beard Martz SHEPHERDSTOWN — The unexpected passing of beloved Shepherd University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Scott Beard on March 28 left the university and surrounding community in shock. Over the following weeks, various commemorations and virtual concerts were held in honor of the talented and renowned pianist, including by the Salon Series and Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. On May 9 at 3 p.m., a final event this school year, “Encore: ...

Apr 9, 2021 Robert Scott Beard was born on August 24, 1964, and passed away on March 28, 2021. Dr. Beard was the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Shepherd University and was a nationally recognized pianist, teacher, clinician, author and recording artist. Before becoming Provost at Shepherd, he served the university in several positions, including Professor of Piano, Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Provost. Scott, as he was known, was born in Richmond, Virginia to Charles Beard and Carolyn Elizabeth (Toler) Beard, and raised in...