As of today, September 17, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 4 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 1 active case currently. Three students have completed their isolation process without complications. 1) ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING: The University is inviting a random selection of students to participate in Asymptomatic Testing every week. These tests will require 48-72 hours for results. If…
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Shippensburg University announce an exciting public-private educational partnership to benefit students and high-growth job market sectors. This week, the two schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing the universities to exploring the development of joint programs that build upon their individual strength with the mutual goal of helping graduates find high-demand employment in the southcentral Pennsylvania workforce. The first industry certificate program focuses on the…
Dr. Alison Dagnes was quoted in a September 17 article on Pennlive titled “Could the return of Big Ten football help President Trump in Pa? Maybe.” Dagnes offered insight into which way the tide might turn for the President in the election based on his support of the return of college football. Read the full…
The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) officially deemed Shippensburg University a Guard Friendly School. PNGAS is a state-wide organization seeking to support and protect the interests of national guardsmen, their families, and veterans. PNGAS also carries significant influence in business and community groups, as well as in state government affairs. Chuck Payne, Coordinator of Veterans…
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your extraordinary efforts as we close out our first month of classes for fall 2020. I am so appreciative of your dedication to our students and your stellar work to meet their needs in spite of the obstacles presented by COVID-19. You have leveraged opportunities this crisis has presented and…
Ship’s latest US News and World Report rankings were featured in an article in The Sentinel. Read the full story.
As of today, September 14, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 4 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 1 active case currently. Three students have completed their isolation process without complications. 1) ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING: The University is inviting a random selection of students to participate in Asymptomatic Testing every week. These tests will require 48-72 hours for results. If…
Stephanie Jirard, will discuss race and policing, as part of a panel discussion, hosted by Dickinson College, on September 15 at 7:00 p.m. You can join the event on a public Youtube livestream. The panel will discuss the way policing at the local, state and federal levels interacts with race on a daily basis and…
Ship’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep campus open were featured in a September 13 article in The Sentinel. The article discusses the challenges universities across the state face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ship’s increased enrollment and retention numbers are highlighted as well. Read the full article.
Jane Cowden’s master’s thesis was mention in a York Daily Record article. The article discusses a visit to Charles Dickens to the York area. Read the full article.