On May 4th, 2026, Dr. Allison Carey presented Shippensburg University graduate David Boatwright with the Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence, an honor that celebrates students who are dedicated to scholarship and knowledge. The award was established by Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi himself, who serves as a charter member of the Board of Governors. For Boatwright, the award represents the triumphs…
April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world. The group of students not only participated as attendees,…
Shippensburg University is pleased to announce Dr. Nicole R. Hill as its next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Hill was the interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, a role she recently returned to after serving two years as provost from 2022 to 2024. Hill began her career…
Routinely, Shippensburg University has been named a Military Friendly® School. For the 2026-2027 cycle, Ship earned gold status, the highest standard. According to Military Friendly®, those awarded gold status are “a school that scored within 10% of the 10th ranking school in their category.” “This past year, Veterans’ Services has created a Veterans Mentorship Program,…
On Saturday, May 9, Shippensburg University celebrated 14 graduating ROTC cadets during the annual Army ROTC Commissioning ceremony in the Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Major General John A. Munera, USA (Ret.), an alumnus of the university, served as the keynote speaker during the ceremony prior to the cadets commissioning, oath of office, and first salutes.…
On Saturday, May 9, Shippensburg University is hosting the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. For more information: https://www.ship.edu/life/events/commencement/ *This listing is not an official indication of graduation. The SU diploma or an official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, is the official testimony of the conferring of a degree. Name Degree County, State…
On Friday, May 8, Shippensburg University will host the Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony. For more information: https://www.ship.edu/life/events/commencement/ *This listing is not an official indication of graduation. The SU diploma or an official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, is the official testimony of the conferring of a degree. Name Degree County, State…
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…
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…
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…