Shippensburg University launches direct admissions program to provide immediate acceptance and scholarship offers
Shippensburg University launches direct admissions program to provide immediate acceptance and scholarship offers
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Lorelee Isbell to present with PA Chamber Foundation
Lorelee Isbell, associate vice president for Career and Workforce Development, will speak at upcoming PA Chamber Foundation event. Internships are a critical tool for bridging the gap between education and employment in today’s rapidly evolving job market. Learn how your business can leverage internships as a talent development strategy in this free webinar! Join the…
Dr. Steven Burg to moderate conversation with best selling author Jeff Shaara
Shippensburg University professor of history Dr. Steven Burg will be moderating a conversation with New York Times best selling author Jeff Shaara at the Capitol Theater in Chambersburg on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7-9 pm. This conversation and book signing is a fundraiser for the Franklin County Historical Society, and tickets which are $45…
Shippensburg University Reports Continued Stabilization and Areas of Growth in Enrollment
Shippensburg University is pleased to report continued gains in enrollment stabilization efforts for the 2024-2025 academic year. The university reported no decrease in first-time in college student enrollment, despite ongoing challenges created by changes to the FAFSA process. “It was a confusing and complicated year for students across the country as we adjusted to changes…
First Lady Lori Shapiro visits Ship to Highlight Free Period Products Intiative
Pennsylvania’s First Lady Lori Shapiro visited Shippensburg University on September 16 to highlight the university’s new program that offers free period products across campus. She met with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to discuss the importance of the program and learn more about student needs. “We know period products are a basic hygiene necessity for students all…
Dr. Kara Laskowski named to State Board of Higher Education
Portions of the story were first release by the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro. Governor Josh Shapiro announced his appointments to the new State Board of Higher Education, including Dr. Kara Laskowski, professor and chair of the Communication Studies Program and vice president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF). The establishment…
Civil and Mechanical Engineering Programs Earn ABET Accreditation
Shippensburg University is honored to announce that all six programs within the Milton and Doreen Morgan School of Engineering are now ABET accredited. With the announcement of the accreditation of the civil and mechanical engineering programs, Ship now offers accredited programs in computer science and civil, computer, electrical, mechanical and software engineering. ABET (Accreditation Board…
Ship awarded federal grant by SBA as part of collaborative to serve low-income microentrepreneurs
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced 28 awardees for the 2024 Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) grant awards, totaling $7 million. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across America that are advancing the Biden-Harris…
Shippensburg University launches free period products program on campus
Shippensburg University is pleased to announce that free period products will be available in women’s and all gender-neutral restrooms across campus beginning the fall 2024 semester. This initiative is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the Raider community. The need for these products can be unexpected…
Ship joins PASSHE to extend FAFSA Outreach with Summer Initiative
This story was first release by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Amid a months-long push by all 10 universities to support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completions, four universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are launching a regional summer initiative to help students throughout the commonwealth submit the online…