PSAC suspends NCAA competition for Fall 2020

The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced this morning the suspension of all conference athletic events and championships through the fall semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PSAC has already undertaken a full review of its ability to shift fall sports competition and championships to the spring semester and fully intends to do…

ROTC brings new fitness options to campus community

The ROTC Military Science Department just gave the campus community a new option to get active with the installation of new fitness stations in the recreation fields. The customized pull-up bar, dip and sit-up stations were installed in collaboration with the university Facilities Management and Planning Department. Through improved understanding of exercise science and physical…

Century Cafe to reopen

Century Café will be open in Old Main for your dining needs.  All of your favorite menu items will be served for breakfast and lunch. Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 17   Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Starting July 20   Breakfast – 8:30 a.m.– 10 a.m. Lunch  – 11:00 a.m. – 2:30…

Ship’s 1993 mascot change highlighted in Pennlive story

A July 13 opinion piece published in Pennlive calls for a change in mascot for the Susquehanna Township School District. The district currently lists an “Indian” as its mascot. The story highlights Shippensburg University’s 1993 elimination of the use of a Native American logo, replacing it with the Ship image. Read the full article.  

Dr. Allison Carey co-authors new book on disability activism

Dr. Allison Carey, professor of sociology and anthropology, co-authored the new book “Allies and Obstacles: Disability Activism and Parents of Children with Disabilities.” She collaborated with Richard K. Scotch, professor of sociology and public policy at the University of Texas and Pamela Block, professor of anthropology at Western University. The book dissects the relationship between…