William Gindlesperger appointed to second term on Shippensburg University Council of Trustees

The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed the gubernatorial reappointment of Shippensburg University Council of Trustee member William Gindlesperger. This begins his second term as a trustee.  “I am greatly appreciative of the opportunity afforded me by the Governor and the Pennsylvania Senate to continue my service for a second term to Shippensburg University,” said Gindlesperger. “These are difficult…

Planning for fall and beyond: A Message from the President

Dear Ship Campus Community, I have said it before, but it bears repeating: thank you for all you have done and are doing to carry out the work of our university during this time. I recognize that you face challenges beyond your work life, yet you remain dedicated to the success of our students and our…

ProSight Global, Inc. adds chief claims officer, Donna (Morgan) Biondich ’82, to senior management team

ProSight Global, Inc. (NYSE: PROS), specialty insurance group based in Morristown, NJ, has announced the addition of three new members to its senior management team, including Ship alumna and chief claims officer, Donna (Morgan) Biondich ’82. Donna brings over 30 years of claims experience to ProSight, having held leadership roles at Maxum Specialty Insurance Group,…

Claire Jantz named 2020 Campus Sustainability Champion

Dr. Claire Jantz, Geography-Earth Science, was named a 2020 Campus Sustainability Champion by the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Coalition. This title is awarded to students, faculty, administrators and staff of Pennsylvania colleges and universities who make meaningful contributions benefiting social, economic and/or environmental sustainability on their campus, in their community, or in society at large. Read…

Emergency Student Funding- Updated

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is federal legislation that provides a variety of financial support to individuals and organizations affected by the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. [learn_more caption=”Details of the The CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund “] The CARES Act includes a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that…

ROTC cadet prints 3D face shields for community

Dedicating himself to his country and community, Shippensburg University ROTC Cadet William Lamont is making the most of his time in quarantine by manufacturing 3D printed face shields for health care workers and first responders. As a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and now supply chain management major at Ship, Lamont always has been…

Art alumnus shares joy, one cartoon at a time

How do you spread positivity during a national pandemic? Cartoons! Mike Bennett ’12 spends his time creating life-sized cartoons that he hides in public spaces. Bennett is a full-time illustrator, but his hobby is no joke. His idea started when he moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2016 and began painting watercolors of bystanders with their…

Trever Famulare highlights SUMB on PA high school band panel

The passion and excitement of the Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB) made its way in front of 500 high school band directors last week when Trever Famulare, SUMB director, proudly represented Ship on a panel discussion. The panel discussion covered topics such as institutional classifications, rehearsals, audition processes, band camp, pre-game preparations, traveling, and recruiting.…

ROTC cadet featured in 5 stories including WFMZ-TV

Junior supply chain management and ROTC cadet William Lamont was featured on WFMZ-TV, CBS21, FOX43 and the Record Herald for the 3D printed face shields he made and donated to healthcare workers and first responders. Lamont, a Phoenixville native and Perkiomen Valley High School graduate, donated over 300 shields Reading Hospital, Reading police and fire…