Category Events

Ship and Community College of Philadelphia partnership creates pathways to success

President Carter sits at desk and signs agreement

Shippensburg University (SU) and Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) forged a partnership, creating new opportunities for students in the Philadelphia region. The dual admissions transfer agreement, signed by SU President Laurie A. Carter and CCP President Dr. Donald Guy Generals, provides students a timely, cost-effective and deliberate path to increasing their educational attainment and employability…

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Alumni events announced for Homecoming 2020

Alumni, Ship is bringing the Homecoming spirit to you this fall with a StayHomecoming on November 12-14! To do our part to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Homecoming will be celebrated with a vibrant array of activities and events you can participate in from the comfort of your home*.  Opportunities to participate include virtual…

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Week-long First-Generation Celebration highlights alumni and student resources

President and students stand together

Shippensburg University will highlight the accomplishments of first-generation students, alumni, faculty, and staff with a week-long celebration beginning on Sunday, November 1, and concluding on National First-Generation College Celebration Day, Sunday, November 8. Every day, an event will be held to recognize and elevate the incredible feats of Ship men and women who set out…

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International flag display to kick off International Education Week

International flags on display in Quad.

Shippensburg University will join the global community in celebrating International Education Week starting on October 26.  International Education Week (IEW) advocates for and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. “This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that…

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SGA raises money with GBLUES T-shirt fundraiser

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Peace Corps Volunteers join MSW program; bring a world perspective to the classroom

Shippensburg University takes pride in a continuing partnership with the Peace Corps to implement the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program. The Peace Corps founded the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program in 1985, which, “provides a great opportunity for returned Peace Corps Volunteers to continue their service to underserved communities while also pursuing graduate studies at…

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Message from SU COVID Office: October 22 update

  • By Staff
  • October 23, 2020

As of today, October 22, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 65 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 30 active cases currently.  GETTING READY FOR HALLOWEEN: As the University prepares for Halloween, we ask that all students, faculty and staff take a few things into consideration this holiday: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/halloween.html Wear your masks! (cloth masks in…

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