Dance into the new exhibit at the Fashion Archives and Museum

The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University (FA&M) is pleased to announce the  opening of its newest exhibit “Fashionable Dances and Dancing Fashions.” The exhibit features outfits commonly worn to perform dances, ranging from the waltz to disco, and gives visitors a look into the history of American social dance. “The steps, crazes and fads may…

Kauffman Gallery hosts New York City gallery exhibit

The Kauffman Gallery at Shippensburg University is hosting an exhibition of contemporary prints from Pace Prints, New York City, NY. The exhibit features a diversity of prints produced using traditional and new approaches of printmaking. Large prints, small prints, black and white prints and prints in color, all express unique vision by the artist. “Staging…

Students job shadow to connect with future employers

Shippensburg University students stepped out of the classroom and into their future careers for a day over winter break thanks to the job shadow program offered through the Career, Mentoring and Professional Development Center. The Bureau of Labor and Industry reports that over 70% of employers hire candidates they have met through networking connections. This…

Student-athletes outpace national graduation rate

Shippensburg University student-athletes are standing out in the classroom and on the field! In 2019, Shippensburg University student-athletes surpassed the NCAA Division II national four-year graduation rate by more than 10 percent. The Shippensburg University Raiders boasted a 69 percent graduation rate for student-athletes who received athletic aid. The national four-year graduation rate for Division…

Students promote sustainable farming at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Shippensburg University faculty and students made their mark at the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week in Harrisburg. Students and faculty from the Geography/Earth Science Department and the Center for Land Use and Sustainability used an interactive display to promote sustainable farming practices. Farm show participants of all ages were able to get their hands dirty…