Kayce Cook presents research to support access to advanced coursework

Sociology major and Wood Honors College student Kayce Cook, presented research at the 2025 Minds@Work conference, where she examined how neighborhood demographics impact access to advanced high school coursework like AP, IB and dual enrollment options.  Cook, a junior, plans to pursue a master’s in higher education and student affairs. She is an honors ambassador,…

Sailing into Success Fashion Show kicks off Career Week

Shippensburg University’s Sailing into Success Fashion Show, held on Thursday, March 20, showcased professional work attire available through the Career Center’s Professional Dress Closet. The event started in 2021 and has remained a fun Ship tradition.  The show featured 23 student and staff models and was supported by First Lady Colleen Patterson. Big Red, Shippo…

Ship students compete in 2024 BAJA SAE competition

Last September, Shippensburg University competed in the 2024 BAJA SAE Michigan competition at Holly Oaks Offroad Park in Holly, Michigan. The competition brings together teams from around the world to design, build and race single-seat-off-road vehicles, putting Ship students’ mechanical engineering and leadership abilities to the test.  Dr. Joao P. Dias, associate professor in the…

Political speed dating brings Ship students together

During Diversity Week, Shippensburg University students from different backgrounds joined at the CUB for Political Speed Dating. Dr. Alison Dagnes, professor of political science and department chair, established the event four years ago as a way to get students of varying political affiliations to connect and understand one another. The event was inspired by speed…