Shippensburg University announces its participation in the CDC MASCUP Initiative – a study observing if students on college campuses wear their masks properly. The initiative officially kicked off for Ship on February 22, making it one of 55 institutions of higher education (IHE) across the country and the only PASSHE school to participate. Most colleges,…
Ship faculty and staff eagerly await the day they can finally step foot in the new School of Engineering facility. The addition of the School of Engineering was announced in 2018, leading to an extensive planning phase to transform the old steam plant into a state-of-the-art building for engineering programs. Renovations officially began in January…
Three Ship alumni were named among the Top 20 in their 20’s in Harrisburg Young Professional’s (HYP) annual roundup. Honorees are “rising stars in business, culture, and civic life who are making a meaningful impact in their communities and workplaces.” Ship alumni represent 15% of the awarded movers and shakers. HYP will host a virtual…
Shippensburg University’s chapter of Kappa Sigma showed its commitment to military and veteran organizations with two fundraisers in 2020. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity, self-noted as a the “largest college fraternity in the world”, focuses their national fundraising efforts across all chapters on the needs of military and military families with their Military Hero’s Campaign. Senior…
Service work is a significant part of Greek life, but Kappa Beta Gamma sets the bar extremely high as they worked to maintain partnerships and serve the community amid a unique semester. The sorority partnered with Reins of Rhythm in spring 2019, a non-profit organization helping youth develop a “love and appreciation for horses as…
The School of Engineering’s (SOE) new home emerges from the adaptive reuse of the old steam plant on Prince Street at Shippensburg University. The 2018 announcement of the addition of the School of Engineering inspired the reconditioning of the steam plant for new programs. Renovations began in January 2020, and the new facility is set…
Computer science alumnus, David Dahan ’07, started LOXE to revolutionize the hotel industry through keyless access technology. Dahan received his bachelor’s degree in computer science (now housed under the School of Engineering) at Shippensburg University in 2007. He went on to become the co-founder of LOXE, a company innovating the world of hospitality by “making…
Several Ship alumni proudly represent the psychology department at Behavior by Design, LLC in York. Behavior by Design is a business that began in 2010 with a mission to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled through quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, or applied techniques for assessing and modifying behavior. Today, the organization serves…
Shippensburg University takes pride in a continuing partnership with the Peace Corps to implement the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program. The Peace Corps founded the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program in 1985, which, “provides a great opportunity for returned Peace Corps Volunteers to continue their service to underserved communities while also pursuing graduate studies at…
Shippensburg University’s Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) chapter received the Highest Honors status for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Board of Governors for Beta Gamma Sigma, the exclusive international honor society for AACSB accredited business programs, awarded Ship’s chapter Highest Honors – the highest distinction possible for BGS members. Earning this distinction means Ship’s BGS chapter…