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Allyson Ritchey earns scholarship and medal from SCOTUS

Student in cap and gown smiles at camera

First-year student, Allyson Ritchey, earned the Horatio Alger National Scholarship – a scholarship with a .27 percent acceptance rate and awarded to only 106 students nationwide.  During Ritchey’s senior year at Northern Bedford County High School, she received an email stating she won the scholarship, which she described as slightly “underwhelming.” Though, Ritchey quickly became shocked after realizing she actually applied for the $25,000 national…

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Connect with community during ShipShape Day

Woman in mask pants the top of table, student in hat in the background

Spring is open to many opportunities to volunteer around campus. One of those is working on the Rail Trail which is what I found myself doing last Friday. If you’re looking for something a little different, Saturday, April 24 is ShipShape Day! This is an opportunity to go out into the community, meet new people…

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Ship alumnus uses humor in men’s health advocacy 

Just Birckbichler

Justin Birckbichler ‘13 is a men’s health activist, testicular cancer survivor and the founder of A Ballsy Sense of Tumor (ABSOT).   Birckbichler’s cancer journey began in 2016 when he noticed a lump during a self-examination. He hesitated to contact a doctor because he was embarrassed about its location, but finally made the call and scheduled an appointment.    Results of an ultrasound led to Birckbichler’s testicular cancer diagnosis, which meant he would need surgery. Shortly after the surgery, Birckbichler’s doctor informed him the cancer spread and chemotherapy became…

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Volunteer with Community Meals program

Three students in masks stand in front of table, boxing food iteams

Spring is finally here! And what better way to welcome in the spring season than to give back to the Shippensburg community. The month of April is open to many great opportunities to serve, including providing meals for the community. Every Friday this semester from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Shippensburg students, staff and faculty have…

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Shippensburg University to welcome interim president, Dr. Charles Patterson 

Dr. Charles Patterson

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced today the selection of Dr. Charles Patterson as interim president of Shippensburg University. Patterson has served as president of Mansfield University, a State System university in Tioga County, since July 2019.   The Shippensburg University Council of Trustees worked collaboratively with State System Chancellor Dan Greenstein and the Board of…

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A message from President Carter: Interim president announcement

  • By Staff
  • April 15, 2021

Dear Campus Community, It is hard to believe that it has been more than a year since we pulled together as a caring and compassionate community to ensure our continued success and commitment to a high-quality education in spite of the challenges presented by the global pandemic. I am grateful to each of you.  Thank you…

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Steam Plant transformed into new home of School of Engineering

Four students stand in front of lab equipment

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Shippensburg University celebrated the opening of the new home for the School of Engineering with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in the remodeled and reimagined Steam Plant at the entrance to campus, the new facility boasts state-of-the-art engineering labs and an eco-friendly and energy efficient design.   Ship launched its first engineering program, computer engineering, in 2011. Software and electrical engineering followed…

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Tyler Takes the Town at Appalachian Brewing Company 

If you are looking for fresh quality food, great service and a beautiful atmosphere, then the Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) is your place. This  restaurant presents original and creative dishes with a beautiful quaint look. Located in downtown Shippensburg on King Street, it is the perfect place to relax, chat and eat.  Before I headed out to ABC, I made sure that I loaded money onto…

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Join the StewardSHIP Week celebration

Shippensburg University is inviting you to join the annual StewardSHIP Week celebration beginning April 17. The week, which educates and encourages the campus community to be good stewards of the environment, kicks off with a forest cleanup project at Michaux State Forest (sign up by April 15). The week-long celebration includes in-person and virtual options.…

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Abigail Koontz finds her place in applied history

In her third and final semester in the Applied History Graduate Program, Abigail Koontz is excited to put what she’s learned to work at the Fashion Archives & Museum at Shippensburg University (FA&M). From fixing garments to preparing an upcoming exhibit, Koontz loves getting to “know the history behind the pieces.” As part of her…

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