Kindness is more than a day, it’s the Raider Way

May 22 marks a Day of Kindness in Pennsylvania, but at Shippensburg University kindness is more than a day, it’s the Raider Way. Each year the campus community records over 50,000 hours of service, spreading kindness and compassion as part of #ShipServes. While some members of the campus community have personal causes they champion, the…

Junior Seth Edwards appointed to Council of Trustees

Seth Edwards, of Bethlehem, was appointed to the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees by Governor Tom Wolf. Edwards will represent his peers as the student member of the council and serve a two-year term. Edwards, a graduate of Liberty High School, is a junior political science and communication/journalism major with a minor in history. An…

Ship named one of nation’s best supply chain management schools

Shippensburg University is one of the best supply chain management schools in the United States. That’s according to Study.com’s recently published 2020 rankings. Ship came in at number two on the list. The website evaluated hundreds of schools based on academic and career resources for supply chain management students, program accessibility, quality of education and…

Lisa (Puchyr) Rhinehart ’01 earns 15th international photography award

Alumna Lisa (Puchyr) Rhinehart ’01 has been awarded her 15th international photography award from Fearless Photographers. Brides.com notes that the Fearless Photography Awards are an artistic honor. “These collections feature stunning wedding photos that excel in redefining wedding photography and combine the art with elements of photojournalism. The site is selective; only about 1 in…

Ship helps graduates from eight State System schools launch careers

While many saw challenges when transitioning to a virtual world, The Career Mentoring and Professional Development Center (CMPDC) at Shippensburg University saw a new opportunity to expand the reach of its services. This expansion includes a collaborative effort with eight other schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education working to help the Class…

Calling high school artists—Submissions open for Scholastic 144

Celebrating student creativity and talent is more important than ever, so Shippensburg University’s Art and Design Department is ensuring that the annual high school Scholastic 144 art exhibit continues in a new virtual space. For the past four years, local high school students submitted artwork for the chance to win up to $1,000 in cash…

SUTV continues broadcasts in a new way amid pandemic

Universities moved to an online format for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19, leaving students to finish their courses online and altering club and organization involvement. SUTV, the student-run, Emmy®-winning television station produces a live news, weather and sports program every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Due to the transition to a virtual…

Student application for emergency aid

Recently, Congress passed the CARES Act, which funds the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The Act requires universities to provide emergency aid to eligible students who are enrolled in the spring 2020 semester and taking face-to-face courses until the pandemic caused the change in delivery method. Shippensburg University has allocated funding to cover emergency…