Students Cole Pearson and Mady Bihun present at national symposium

Cole Pearson, a Wood Honors College student and chemistry major, Mady Bihun, a mathematics major, recently showcased their research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS), hosted by Rice University.  Pearson presented an ongoing research project that he has been working on for over a year, ‘Development of a Computational Tool for Kombucha Titration…

Johanna Baker and Sean David contribute to Michaux State Forest

Senior geoenvironmental science majors Johanna Baker and Sean David are contributing to outdoor recreation in Michaux State Forest, one of Pennsylvania’s most visited state parks. Working alongside associate professor of geography and earth science Russell Hedberg, Baker and David are in the final phase of completing the Michaux Southern Trails Assessment through a contract with…

Professor Carlos Rojas-Gaona and Arelys Hernandez Madero celebrate U.S. citizenship

“I am a firm believer that the strongest foundation of this wonderful country is its democracy,” said Madero.   Shippensburg University criminal justice professors Carlos Rojas and Arelys Madero were recently sworn in as United States citizens. Both Rojas and Madero are originally from Venezuela and completed their naturalization process this fall. The pathway to citizenship required many years of perseverance and dedication, and now,…

Feeney and Hawkins earn FAA drone certifications to enhance student research opportunities

This summer, professors of Geography and Earth Science, Dr. Alison Feeney and Dr. Timothy Hawkins, earned their FAA Part 107 drone pilot certifications. Obtaining this license allows them to operate drones equipped with advanced LiDAR and thermal imaging cameras for both research and classroom instruction, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in…

Dr. Hamblin’s open-source materials cut costs for students and raise course outcomes

Shippensburg University professor of mathematics, Dr. James Hamblin, has spent the past several years replacing Elementary Linear Algebra textbook materials with free, fully integrated open-source resources: free online text, MyOpenMath exercises, and video lectures. According to Hamblin, the goal was to bridge the gap between a heavily theoretical approach favored by math majors and the…

Shippensburg University’s September & October 2025 Faculty Kudos

Dr. Jennifer Clements, MSW Program Director and Professor of Social Work and Gerontology Dr. Jen Clements was accepted and received a scholarship to the 2025 WeCOACH – NCAA Women Coaches Academy in Indianapolis. This is a multi-day growth and development program available to collegiate women coaches in sports. This program is designed for women who…

Dr. Christine Royce Awarded Fulbright to Advance STEM Education in Egypt

“Being selected as a Fulbright Awardee is both a profound honor and a humbling recognition of my commitment to education,” said Dr. Christine Royce, professor of teacher education. “This opportunity represents the power of international collaboration and transcends borders to engage in shared learning.”  Professor Royce has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar. The prestigious…

Shannon Shoemaker recognized with national award named in her honor

Shippensburg University faculty member Dr. Shannon Shoemaker has been named the inaugural recipient of the Shannon Shoemaker Emerging Professional Award, an honor established by the Association for Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW). The award, named in Shoemaker’s honor, celebrates emerging professionals who exemplify innovation, inclusivity and courage in advancing sexology. Shoemaker served as ACSSW…

Chief of Police graduates from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command

Shippensburg University is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Shippensburg University Police Department Chief Patrick Taylor from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Taylor successfully completed the 22-week Staff and Command online program from August 3, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in…

Shippensburg University’s August 2025 faculty research (kudos)

This past summer, Shippensburg faculty members published high-quality research and were selected for competitive programs, such as the AEJMC Jennifer McGill fellowship. Ship is proud to recognize the following faculty members who published research this summer 2025:   Viet Dao, Accounting and Information Systems & Analytics Dr. Dao presented a paper titled “Extracting and Coding…