Early childhood educators receive tuition-free coursework

Further enhancing early childhood education across Pennsylvania is a vital step in helping children discover a love of lifelong learning on their journey to becoming global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.   To support the growth of children and future generations in the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Development and…

Students talk print making with seasoned gallery curator

Esther Adler, associate curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Art, NYC presented in the Kauffman Gallery on Thursday, February 13. Adler discussed specific pieces in the Pace Prints exhibit and all of the complexities that go into creating prints. Adler’s experience ranges from working at the Hirshhorn Museum and…

Students work,learn and serve with Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition

The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) was started in 2012 from the growing need to help residents find and utilize social services. The coalition has three goals: increase access to social and counseling services, increase access to youth programing and partner with existing stakeholders such as Shippensburg School District and Shippensburg University.  SCRC’s partnership with…

Nikki Giovanni keynotes HOPE Diversity Scholarship Benefit Dinner and Program

Shippensburg University will host Nikki Giovanni, educator, American poet, writer, commentator and activist for the annual HOPE Diversity Scholarship Benefit Dinner and Program on February 26. Named as one of Oprah Winfrey’s 25 “Living Legends,” Giovanni is one of the world’s most well-known African-American poets. Her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays…

Record crowd attends second annual WellSpan Women’s Wellness Day

Women hailing from Franklin and Cumberland counties can consider themselves well on their ways to being healthier and better informed on topics relating to their unique health considerations as females after attending WellSpan Health’s second annual Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday, February 8. Co-sponsored by Shippensburg University, there was a record showing at the free event, which featured…

Alumni working in government reconnect

Alumni working in public administration, government affairs and government relations and faculty from the Political Science Department gathered for night of networking at an event held at Greenlee Partners in Harrisburg. Graduates from five decades reconnected with faculty and classmates and spent the evening learning how they can support the university and mentor students. “I…