Shippensburg University is proud to announce Michele L. Kluk, JD, ‘24M as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Graduate Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Kluk, is an accomplished attorney, educator, and community leader dedicated to advancing justice, advocacy and lifelong learning. She…
Shippensburg University is proud to announce Mike Doner as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Seth Grove Stadium. Mike Doner is the president and CEO of Flagger Force, a leading provider of short-term traffic control services across the eastern United States. As co-founder…
It’s that time of year when Shippensburg University brings students, student-athletes, faculty and staff together for a night of fun competition at Gatorade Fest, a pong tournament and campus-wide fundraiser. Gatorade Fest is planned and staffed by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Connection AOD Program and Wellness Center, the PAGE…
On September 6, 2025, the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity at Shippensburg University will host the Fun Run for Health at the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. The event will begin at 9 a.m., with races starting between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Members of the community are encouraged to participate in the 1-mile,…
On July 24, the Academic Success Program (ASP) held an alumni and employer networking event focused on building connections and career readiness. ASP helps high-potential students who are underprepared for college transition to Ship through academic support and professional development. More than 20 professionals across various fields, including business, education, government and nonprofit leadership, participated…
For nearly two decades, Shippensburg University has been an avid supporter of Ship Shape Day, a community event that encourages volunteers to clean up local spaces and waterways. Ship has partnered with the Shippensburg Downtown Organizations Investing Together (DOIT) group and the greater community for the event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30 a.m.…
On April 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the pavilion near the hockey rink, Shippensburg University will hold its annual Arbor Day tree planting event, as a part of StewardSHIP Week. This event is led by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) in collaboration wih the university’s grounds crew. “Planting trees has been…
On April 22, Shippensburg University will celebrate the annual Minds@Work Conference, where undergraduate and graduate students can highlight their research. The event will showcase 71 poster presentations (4:00 – 6:00 p.m., CUB MPR) and 16 department and oral presentations (3:30-8:00 p.m., CUB 1st and 2nd floors). From literary and cultural critiques to new findings in…
The Fashion Archives & Museum of Shippensburg University, in collaboration with the Central Penn Doll Collectors Club, will open its latest exhibit, All Dolled Up!, on Wednesday, April 9. The exhibit will be open from 4 to 7 p.m., with free admission for all guests. The exhibit showcases a wide variety of dolls from the…
Shippensburg University’s Sailing into Success Fashion Show, held on Thursday, March 20, showcased professional work attire available through the Career Center’s Professional Dress Closet. The event started in 2021 and has remained a fun Ship tradition. The show featured 23 student and staff models and was supported by First Lady Colleen Patterson. Big Red, Shippo…