Noah Steinfeldt is learning in and out of the classroom

Senior Noah Steinfeldt is finding plenty of opportunities to learn in and out of the classroom at Ship. But he never expected some of the most important lessons would be about himself. As a social work major, with a minor in disability studies, Steinfeldt hopes to dedicate his future to helping others. But he isn’t…

Isabel Ortiz finds support as a first-generation student

Senior psychology major Isabel Ortiz has persevered through the intimidation of being a first-generation college student. Society tells students that if you dream big and continue your education, you are destined for success. However, growing up with this pressure isn’t easy when you’re the first in your family to go through it. “I didn’t even…

Tyler Hill finds hope through the arts

Love of the performing arts is taking center stage for Philadelphia-native Tyler Hill at Shippensburg University. As a new student in the fall of 2018, one of the first organizations Hill was drawn to was Act V, Ship’s student-run theatre group. After joining, Hill was cast in Act V’s rendition of “The Rocky Horror Picture…

Jenna Sluijmer stays connected to Ship from The Netherlands

Junior international student-athlete Jenna Sluijmer’s Fall semester hasn’t gone as planned. In the midst of a global pandemic, the international marketing major was forced to abruptly return to her home country, the Netherlands, due to a family emergency. But even 3,000 miles away, she’s still very much a part of the Ship community. “It hasn’t…

Shippensburg University alumni honored for life saving actions

Two Shippensburg University alumni, now Franklin County Adult Probation officers, were honored by department and judicial leaders for their life saving actions. The department commendation life-saving award was presented to officers Travis Newman ’06, and Brooke Alleman ’88. This award recognizes heroism, courage and quick call to action. Newman and another officer searched for a…

From Philly, to SUTV, to Fox Sports

Junior communication/journalism major Mackenzie Mitchell took a leap of faith transitioning from the suburbs of Philadelphia to a place where there are more cows than people. However, she soon realized that home isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling. It’s the joy warming up on the dewy, morning grass with her teammates on the Women’s…

Diversity Week inspires inclusive conversations

Ship will join together as “One Campus, Many Cultures”, to celebrate Diversity Week from October 12 to October 17. Diversity Week at Ship is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the diversity which has shaped, and continues to shape, our communities and country. The weeklong celebration features virtual and in-person events that…