By Samuel Speciale The Shepherd University Board of Governors on Wednesday chose a hospital executive and alumna to be its next president.After several meetings with candidates over the last month, Shepherd board members on Wednesday announced the hiring of Dr. Mary Hendrix, president and chief scientific officer of a hospital research institute in Chicago.Board chairwoman Marcia Brand said in a statement that she is confident Hendrix will use her experience to advance the university "as a center of excellence, innovation and opportunity."Hendrix, a native of Shepherdstown where the university is located, currently works for the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Northwestern University's medical school.