Written by Brianna Webb, senior communication/journalism major Shippensburg University celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with it’s 34th annual March For Humanity on January 27. Hosted by Shippensburg University’s African American Organization and the Multicultural Student Affairs office, over 100 people marched through campus, united against racial injustice and discrimination. Several members…
Alumna Colleen Falicki is making a dent in climate change by offering a compost program for the Colonial School District’s Adult Evening School. Her work was featured in The Mercury. Read the full article.
Lawrence Eppard‘s third book, “On Inequality and Freedom,” is available for pre-order on Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Inequality-Freedom-Lawrence-M-Eppard-dp-0197583024/dp/0197583024/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1643381764
Sociology major Theresa Ward published an academic article in a peer-reviewed journal that she co-wrote with Dr. Lawrence Eppard. Their study examined social and economic costs of inequality in the state of Virginia, including its impact on things like social mobility and homicide. https://journals.uwyo.edu/index.php/workingclassstudies/article/view/6837/5707
By Katie (Paxson) Hammaker ‘93 Shippensburg University’s African American Organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. But the real cause for celebration comes from each student participant who succeeded, in college and in life, and has changed our world as capable leaders and bridge-builders. The organization, originally known as Afro Am, provides a vital source of social,…
Sophomore marketing major Jenna Hernandez is the winner of the $5000 vaccination/scholarship incentive provided by the Shippensburg University Foundation. “I am beyond thrilled to be chosen for the $5,000 vaccination scholarship. In the pandemic world that we live in today, being vaccinated is the one way we can all do our part to keep ourselves…
The Kauffman Gallery in Huber Art Center is honored to present the black and white photography of the American photographer Chester Higgins. The exhibit runs from January 26 to February 23. Represented exclusively by the Bruce Silverstein Gallery, NYC, Chester Higgins’ photography is included in the permanent collections of The Museum of Modern Art, NY;…
Dear Colleagues, Beginning February 15, Shippensburg University will be implementing Duo Two-Factor Authentication for all access to Microsoft 365. Duo Two-Factor Authentication will be required during first time setup and will be required occasionally when logging into a Microsoft 365 application on or off campus. This important safeguard is being implemented to protect not only the university, but you and your personal information…
The John L. Grove College of Business’s online MBA program is a 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Online MBA Program. The list of 326 schools highlights programs that have strong traditional academic foundations based on the excellence of entering students, graduation rates and instructor credentials. They also excel at educating distance learners while…
Senior Seth Edwards is honored to serve as the student trustee on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. He is mindful of the important leadership experience the role provides him, but it’s what he can do for his fellow students he is most focused on. “I bring an incredibly unique voice to the table, the…