Shippensburg University senior Stephen L. Washington Jr. is the newest member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors. Appointed by Governor Tom Wolf, the board establishes broad educational, fiscal and personnel policies and oversees the efficient management of the State System. “It is an honor to assist the Pennsylvania State System of…
This Independence Day, enjoy a patriotic performance of God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner from internationally acclaimed operatic tenor and Ship alumnus, Richard Troxell ’83. Baltimore Orioles fans have had the opportunity to hear Troxell ’83 sing the national anthem for over a decade at the opening day ceremonies at Camden Yards. Troxell’s…
A Message to Faculty from Provost Tom Ormond. Throughout the month of July, my office will send weekly updates on relevant information to help you prepare for the Fall 2020 semester. What follows is the first rendition for your information: Faculty Technology and Pedagogical Training and Support: Instructional Design (ID), Information Technology (IT), Professional, Continuing…
Faculty Technology and Pedagogical Training and Support– Fall 2020 July 6-16- Instruction Design and Technology 1-on-1 training and support July 6-31 – CETL- one on one pedagogy mentoring appointments July 28, 29, 30 @ 10am, 1pm 3pm – Owl Meeting equipment Faculty training Days: Faculty can pick and choose which sessions they are interested in attending on one day or…
On May 29, 2020, Governor Wolf signed into law legislation (House Bill 2510) allocating the commonwealth’s federally funded Coronavirus Relief Fund to various programs across the state. The legislation included the creation of a dedicated rent and mortgage assistance program to help those whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Renters and homeowners…
On behalf of Scott Barton, Senior Vice President, Administration & Finance. First and foremost, I want to take a moment to thank you for your willingness to go above and beyond to accomplish all we have done over the last several months. Your continued hard work has ensured that our university continues to move forward…
Incoming students for the 2020-2021 academic year, their high schools and their sports teams were busy throughout June announcing their commitments to Shippensburg University on social media. See some of the future faces of Ship below:
The Shippensburg University community is invited to “A Town Hall Against Racism” at noon on Friday, July 10, via Zoom. During the town hall, six speakers from the university will each discuss their views and hopes of anti-racism at Ship. Those attending the town hall are encouraged to provide recommendations and steps the university can…
The announcement of Ship’s drive-in style commencement, celebrating the Class of 2020, was highlighted this week on ABC27 and in a Pennlive article. The three ceremonies are planned for July 31 and August 1.
Shippensburg University is pleased to announce commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. The three small drive-in style ceremonies, scheduled for July 31 and August 1, will celebrate the graduates, while abiding by social distancing and health and well-being guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the State of Pennsylvania, the State System and federal…