Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

Henry Mohl appointed to Council of Trustees

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…

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…

Shippensburg University names Robin Burtner as Diller Center Director

Shippensburg University is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Burtner as the director of the Charles H. DillerJr. Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation. Burtner is also the director of the Shippensburg University Small Business and Development Center (SBDC) and has served as the interim director of the Diller Center since December 2024. The Diller…