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…
Dr. David Bateman, professor of special education at Shippensburg University, served as a pro bono expert in the Flint, Michigan special education class action lawsuit. Dr. Bateman was one of three educational experts to offer services toward the settlement, which seeks to provide support to students who are eligible for special education after lead exposure from…
The John L. Grove College of Business’s Career Readiness Program received the Suitable award for Best Branding at the Pathways to Student Development Conference. Partners who receive the Suitable award for Best Branding understand the value of branding and the role it plays in helping students understand and utilize the resources they have access to…
The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) officially deemed Shippensburg University a Guard Friendly School. PNGAS is a state-wide organization seeking to support and protect the interests of national guardsmen, their families, and veterans. PNGAS also carries significant influence in business and community groups, as well as in state government affairs. Chuck Payne, Coordinator of Veterans…
The Human Resource Management Club, also known as SHRM at Ship, received the 2019-2020 Superior Merit Award from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for their efforts in providing growth and development opportunities to student members. The Superior Merit Award is designated specifically for SHRM student chapters who implement about a dozen different activities…
Dedicating himself to his country and community, Shippensburg University ROTC Cadet William Lamont is making the most of his time in quarantine by manufacturing 3D printed face shields for health care workers and first responders. As a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and now supply chain management major at Ship, Lamont always has been…
The passion and excitement of the Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB) made its way in front of 500 high school band directors last week when Trever Famulare, SUMB director, proudly represented Ship on a panel discussion. The panel discussion covered topics such as institutional classifications, rehearsals, audition processes, band camp, pre-game preparations, traveling, and recruiting.…
Demonstrating her dedication to service at the university and in her community, sophomore Margaret “Meg” Harmon earned the 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship. As a student at West Morris Central High School, Harmon loved helping others through teaching and volunteer work. She carried this desire to serve to college, finding opportunities during the university’s Day of…