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As of today, November 19, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 190 reported positive COVID-19 student cases and 8 reported positive COVID-19 staff/faculty cases. The University has 92 active student cases currently and 6 active staff/faculty cases.  TRAVEL ADVISORY: Citing rapidly accelerating positivity rates across the state, Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine has announced on November 18, 2020 more stringent mitigation measures to help slow…

Alison Dagnes appeared in a web story by KUNC Radio in Colorado on November 18. Read the full story.

Lauren Beckley’s ’10 recent induction to the Shippensburg University Athletics Hall of Fame was highlighted in the Gettysburg Times. Read the full article.

Dear Campus Community,  Citing rapidly accelerating positivity rates across the state, Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine has announced on November 18, 2020 more stringent mitigation measures to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Levine outlined four targeted efforts including an order for travelers and for strengthening mask wearing requirements. The new…

Shippensburg University was mentioned, along with several other regional colleges and universities, in a recent Fox43 story. The story discussed COVID testing availability for college students as they head home for holiday and semester breaks. Read the full article.

Shippensburg University 2017 Jesse S. Heiges Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, Michele (Gross) Buck ’82, was named number 41 on a list of the Most Powerful Women for 2020. Buck is the first female chairman, president, and CEO of the Hershey Company. She is highlighted for her efforts during COVID-19 as she, “redeployed store workers to…

Julie Jackson ’92 was featured in the Washington Post article “A teacher’s unusual method to motivate students: Sitting with them at lunch.” In the article Jackson shares her path to becoming a teacher and how she finds unique ways to motivate each unique student.  Read the full article.

Alison Dagnes appeared on Chicago’s WGN9 on November 14 with tips for navigating politics over the holidays. “The truth is that we are more alike than different, and if we stop disliking each other because of our politics, we can find common ground,” Dagnes explained. Check out Alison’s tips.