Joseph Zume appointed to Cumberland County Planning Commission

Joseph Zume, Geography and Earth Science – Zume has been appointed to the Cumberland County Planning Commission (CCPC) for a 4-year term. The CCPC works with the County’s Planning Division to implement plans that promote economic development, provide more housing and transportation choices, and protect clean air, land, and water throughout the County.

Kathryn Newton developed curriculum for post-masters certificate

Kathryn Newton, Counseling & College Student Personnel, developed curriculum for a 9-credit hour post-masters advanced clinical skills certificate in complex trauma which will address the impact of childhood trauma across the lifespan. The courses are suitable to masters-level professionals providing direct services in counseling, psychology, social work, education and corrections. The courses also serve as…

University Update

Dear Campus Community, As news reports have indicated, the Novel Coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan, Hubel Province in China last year, is causing much concern worldwide. At this time, we are aware of no individuals at Shippensburg University to be affected or exposed to the Wuhan virus. However, it is important that we are…

Dr. Santalucia set to release new book

Shippensburg University’s Dr. Nicole Santalucia, professor of English, is set to release her latest book “The Book of Dirt.” Her new book highlights surrealism to slapstick that chronicle outrage, love and fear wed to the terrain and culture of south-central Pennsylvania. The book is described as timely poems of resistance that celebrate marriage, sobriety and…

Three members begin new terms on Shippensburg University Council of Trustees

The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed gubernatorial appointments for three members of the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees; George McElwee ’98, Douglas Harbach ’82, and Glen R. Grell. McElwee begins his first six-year term. He is a founding member and managing partner of Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP), a bipartisan public policy firm. Prior to forming CSP, George…

Ship awarded more than $150,000 in support of students

Shippensburg University is gearing up efforts to support high school students in low-income communities. Thirty students and their families in Title 1 high schools will get services to help them better prepare for post-secondary education. Shippensburg University was awarded a $154,000 Pennsylvania GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to carry out the program through spring…

Ship named to top master’s in science education programs list

Intelligent.com has included Shippensburg University on its 2020 list for best online Master’s in Science Education Degree Programs. Ship is noted as having the best research focused program among the 35 public institutions listed. It is thirteenth overall. This ranking is following the assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Programs on the list are…