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…
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…
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, 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…
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 is proud to announce Michele L. Kluk, JD, ‘24M as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Graduate Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Kluk, is an accomplished attorney, educator, and community leader dedicated to advancing justice, advocacy and lifelong learning. She…
Shippensburg University is proud to announce Mike Doner as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Seth Grove Stadium. Mike Doner is the president and CEO of Flagger Force, a leading provider of short-term traffic control services across the eastern United States. As co-founder…
This past March, Shippensburg University held several events honoring International Women’s Day. The annual Gero Awards recognized women across campus whose leadership and advocacy efforts have led to measurable change. The event was presented by the Center for Global Education and co-sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies, the PAGE Center, the Office of Inclusion, Belonging…
Since a young age, Shippensburg University alumnus David Williams has had a strong work ethic and sense of entrepreneurship. When he was 25, he bought a small marketing firm that later grew into Merkle Group Inc., a worldwide marketing-services company that achieved more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue before selling a majority stake to Japan’s Dentsu Group in 2016. He founded MRE…
Communications, Journalism and Media (CJM) alumna Paige Shope’23 spent her years at Ship gaining hands-on communications experience as the former managing editor of The Slate, a world news anchor for SUTV and public relations director at WSYC. Shope remained dedicated to becoming a leader in media, currently serving as the communications and marketing manager for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. …