Dr. Hawkins and researchers link warehouse development to increased air pollution in Cumberland Valley  

Dr. Hawkins and researchers link warehouse development to increased air pollution in Cumberland Valley

Dr. Tim Hawkins, professor of geography and Earth science and student researcher, Grace Coffman, are continuing to lead research (funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the South Mountain Partnership) examining the environmental impact of warehouse development throughout the Cumberland Valley and its effect on air quality.  “We expected PM pollution…

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Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference

Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference

Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. “Distracted learning is defined as multitasking during learning, or learning while something else is going on,” said Schaeffer. “By definition, at least…

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Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition

Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition;

Sophomore art education major Madeline (Maddie) Pelna placed second in the kiln company, Skutt’s, National Student Throwing Competition at the National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit, Michigan. This competition challenged both undergraduate and graduate students to create the most inventive vessel on the potter’s wheel using only five pounds…

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Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe

Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead travel abroad journey across Europe; Feeney and students at Pilsner Urquell brewery

Over Spring break, Dr. Alison Feeney, Chair of the Department of Geography & Earth Science, and Dr. David Wildermuth, Professor of the Department of Global Languages & Culture,  led a study abroad trip through Germany, Austria and Czechia. Students crossed borders from Munich to Salzburg, České Budějovice, Plzeň, Bamberg and several other cities, where they…

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Campus-Wide Power Outage Updates

SUNews- April 28 – 3:30 p.m. At this time, we anticipate power will be restored to all buildings by this evening, with the exception of Shearer Hall. Shearer Hall will remain offline while additional permanent repairs are made in that area. Students, faculty and staff with classes or offices in Shearer Hall will receive further…

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Ship hosts SBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for tour and roundtable discussions

Group of 9, in business attire, poses together in front of room under construction.

On Wednesday, April 22, Shippensburg University welcomed representatives from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to campus. Jim Spencer, SBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Steve Dixel, SBA District Director, and Michael Kane, Deputy District Director, joined President Charles Patterson for a tour of the newly renovated Kriner Hall. Kriner will soon serve as a hub for…

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Grand opening of 250th Anniversary exhibit at the Fashion Archives

Grand opening of 250th Anniversary exhibit at the Fashion Archives

On April 23rd, the Fashion Archives and Museum at Shippensburg University is showcasing its latest exhibit, Happy Birthday! American Milestones from Lafayette to Today, from 4 to 6 p.m.  The exhibit honors the nation’s 250th anniversary and commemorates the shifting identities that the country has faced throughout history, through the display of clothing, souvenirs and folk arts tied to its milestone…

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Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain

Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain

Emily Spencer, who earned both her B.A. in psychology and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg, is now a doctoral student in Counselor Education Supervision presented a 60-minute session at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference in Seville, Spain.  Spencer’s session, “From Crisis to Connection: Addressing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Clinical…

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Henry Mohl appointed to Council of Trustees

University student and university president Charles Patterson stand together in front of State System logo.

Shippensburg University sophomore Henry Mohl has been selected to serve as the student representative on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. His appointment was approved by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors on April 15, 2026. Mohl, a political science major with a minor in military science is a native of the…

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New SCRC Coordinator Emily Fox highlights the coalition’s local impact 

New SCRC Coordinator Emily Fox highlights the coalition’s local impact 

Emily Fox, the new coordinator at the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition(SCRC), brings a mix of nonprofit leadership, community organizing and macro social work expertise to the SCRC of Shippensburg University.  “I’m passionate about work that allows me to create spaces for people to come together, solve problems and discuss what’s going on in the community,” Fox shared.   She…

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