Ship’s Math and Computer Science Day had over 180 high school students attend, with over 70 competing in a math contest coordinated by faculty and students. Mathematics major Mady Bihun presented her work at EPADEL, the Eastern PA and Delaware section of the Mathematical Association of America. Luis Melera, assistant director of the Wood Honors…
Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward will receive the Education Award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation in recognition of his book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania, which examines the state’s pioneering role in the conservation movement.
Cristina Rhodes was elected VP/President-Elect of the Children’s Literature Association, becoming the first Latina to hold the position in the organization’s 50+ year history. Her leadership begins in summer 2-25 and continues into the presidency in 2026. Alongside Thomas Crochunis, Rhodes co-hosted a visit from acclaimed author Torrey Maldonado, who spoke at both Shippensburg University…
Communication studies students: Alexis Calderon, Theo Campomanes, Sarah Nicholl, Trey Saylor and Alivia Snyder were inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society of the National Communication Association. Selection is based on academic excellence in communication and overall GPA, placing inductees in the top 35% of their class. Five communication studies students — Alexis…
Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay, associate CJM professor and director of ethnic studies, signed a contract with Routledge for his third academic book and first textbook, Journalism for Social Change, co-authored with Dr. Deb Aikat of UNC Chapel Hill. The book explores how journalism can encourage social reform. Professor Stephanie Witmer, assistant professor and internship coordinator, was…
Dr. Dudley Girard, associate professor of computer science and director of the school of engineering, presented his paper “Training a Neural Network to Kick a Ball in Rocket League” at the 40th PACISE Conference held at West Chester University April 4-5. He also led a “birds-of-a-feather” session on shared course planning within PASSHE. Christian Honicker,…
Dr. Chattopadhyay was recently invited to serve on the Advisory Board of Bhavan College’s soon-to-be-launched Management School of Events, Entertainment & Design (MSEED). The college is part of one of India’s largest public universities – the University of Mumbai. Dr. Chattopadhyay who recently returned from a month-long trip to India is also an invited speaker…
Dr. Ramsey’s new research study, “The humor paradox and identity in professional stand-up comedy: humor enactment as a predictor of personal-relational and enacted-relational identity gaps in the comedian–audience relationship,” was published in Communication Research Reports (https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2025.2464707). Dr. Ramsey is also scheduled to present his original humor research in April at the Southern States Communication Association meeting in…
Dr. Dave Kennedy coached the SU Chess Team at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship in Charlotte, NC. The team placed 5th in the U1800 Division, believed to be the highest finish ever for a PASSHE school. Shippensburg was undefeated in six matches, including wins over Ohio State and U. Mass Amherst. Congratulations to Dr. Kennedy and…
Dr. Horner’s book chapter entitled “Saints’ Lives: Bodies, Texts, and Readers in Medieval Lives of Female Saints” was recently published in Women in Christianity in the Medieval Age, 1000-1500, edited by Laura Kalas and Roberta Magnani, Routledge, 2025, pp. 86-109. Here’s the link to the book: https://www.routledge.com/Women-in-Christianity-in-the-Medieval-Age-1000-1500/Kalas-Magnani/p/book/9781032080802