On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Shippensburg University welcomed students, alumni, and the community to celebrate this year’s Homecoming festivities. The day included a town parade and a tailgate behind Seth Grove Stadium, where guests enjoyed games, face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth, an ice cream truck, a dunk tank and much more!
Students and alumni enjoying the Homecoming tailgate
During halftime at the Shippensburg vs East Stroudsburg football game, Ariana Kershaw and Gueladio Diallo were crowned Shippensburg’s 2026 Homecoming royalty. Kershaw was sponsored by the Heritage Dance Company, and Diallo was sponsored by the Brothers organization. This year, Court raised $6,938 toward Big Red’s Cupboard, which supports students with essential food items and hygiene products.
East Stroudsburg took control of the game by scoring 28 points in the second quarter and defeated Shippensburg 47-7. Derek Guzman caught a fourth-quarter touchdown for the Raiders’ only score. To learn more about the Homecoming game against East Stroudsburg, visit Ship Raiders: https://shipraiders.com/news/2026/10/17/recap-football-drops-homecoming-contest-to-east-stroudsburg.aspx
The weekend also included a Multicultural Alumni Memorial Service, a postgame performance by the SU Marching Band and a social for marching band alumni. Furthermore, The My Generation Tour performed at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center, while the Diane Jefferson Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) office hosted its showcase and alumni party. Learn more about the various events and celebrations that took place over Homecoming weekend by visiting here: https://www.ship.edu/Alumni/Homecoming/
