“When you apply yourself and ask questions, you get answers, and when you have the answers, you gain the knowledge — and knowledge is power. Put yourself out there, feel uncomfortable and always look for ways to improve,” said Cody Nelson. Cody Nelson ’21, turned his passion for sports into a career with the Harrisburg…
“There is a wealth of knowledge and insight given our understanding of processes that occurred throughout Earth’s history, and I think we [geologists] can help find solutions to many of the issues that affect both humans and the natural environment both today and, in the future,” said Teddy Them. Them, a Shippensburg University alumnus and…
“If I can share some words of wisdom and somehow make an impression on how drunk driving can change your life, I certainly want to do that,” said Richard Ocker. Richard Ocker, an alumnus and member of the Shippensburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and the PA South Central Hall of Fame, is on a…
“I just want to impact one person a day in a positive way, said Ryan Orr. “In the end, that’s really all that matters.” Ryan Orr recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and was a part of the Shippensburg University football team for three and a half years. This summer and…
“By sharing my lived experiences, I contributed to a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment, one that recognizes the value of diverse life paths and the strength that comes from resilience and determination,” said Robert Taylor. Robert Taylor, who graduated this past winter with a Bachelor of Social Work from Ship, is now making a…
“I’m grateful for everything Shippensburg offered me,” Caleb Smith ’25 said. “Every challenge and opportunity has brought me closer to the leader I want to become.” Caleb Smith graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science in economics with a concentration in business and a minor in military science. Throughout his time at Ship,…
“Financial topics learned in high school give students a foundation for when they become adults,” Steven Novosel said. Steven Novosel’09 is helping students learn crucial financial literacy skills. Novosel is an applied mathematics alumnus and a former student assistant men’s basketball coach at Ship. He earned his master’s in education from Eastern University in 2014…
“One of the biggest mottos I live by is to ‘never say no to an opportunity,’” said alumnus Riley Bemis’24. “There have been many times when I have been presented with a new opportunity or challenge that might not seem beneficial to me in the short term but proved to be the best decision I…
Ship alum Pete Miele and his team at SNHA will soon be opening a new Underground Railroad site in York County, PA.
Shippensburg University alumnus and former women’s tennis team member transitioned from being a student-athlete to an intern at NASA. Her time as an biology student, Wood Honors College student and a key player on the women’s tennis team was an incredibly formative experience for her. “Tennis was definitely the group I spent the most time…