“If I can share some words of wisdom and somehow make an impression on how drunk driving can change your life, I certainly want to do that,” said Richard Ocker. Richard Ocker, an alumnus and member of the Shippensburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and the PA South Central Hall of Fame, is on a…
Shippensburg University is proud to announce the Spring 2025 Deans’ Lists! This is an honor roll of students who have achieved academic excellence by earning a semester quality point average of 3.50 or better. The lists are released from each student’s respective college. View the Spring 2025 Dean’s Lists for each college here: College of…
“I just want to impact one person a day in a positive way, said Ryan Orr. “In the end, that’s really all that matters.” Ryan Orr recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and was a part of the Shippensburg University football team for three and a half years. This summer and…
“By sharing my lived experiences, I contributed to a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment, one that recognizes the value of diverse life paths and the strength that comes from resilience and determination,” said Robert Taylor. Robert Taylor, who graduated this past winter with a Bachelor of Social Work from Ship, is now making a…
“The IMP is a great opportunity that may only come around once. It is such a crucial experience being able to invest and operate a $500,000 portfolio,” said Ryan Wolfe. Shippensburg University’s John L. Grove College of Business celebrated its annual Investment Management Program (IMP) Dinner. In 2024, the student-managed portfolio achieved an impressive 36…
Biology graduate student Molly Brown was awarded the Outstanding Biology Student Award from Shippensburg University and presented research at the Commonwealth of PA Biologists (CPUB) annual meeting. Molly Brown conducted research alongside Bailey Schwartz and Kornilow. Their presentation explored the effects of light availability on salt spray tolerance in Monarda punctata, most widely known as…
“I’ve always been interested in brand marketing and PR, and with NIL now playing a major role for athletes, it was valuable to learn how professionals guide athletes through media relations and collaborations,” Jada Lee said. Communications, journalism and media (CJM) major Jada Lee, recently attended the PRSSA Mid-Atlantic District Conference at Temple University and…
Junior communication, journalism and media major (CJM) Megan Sawka recently earned first place in the Stukent Social Media Simternship. She was also named the new managing editor of The Slate, the university’s student-run news outlet. The Student Social Media Simternship is a competition within Professor Mohammad Rhaman’s social media marketing course. The competition was hosted…
“I’m grateful for everything Shippensburg offered me,” Caleb Smith ’25 said. “Every challenge and opportunity has brought me closer to the leader I want to become.” Caleb Smith graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science in economics with a concentration in business and a minor in military science. Throughout his time at Ship,…
“I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” Marie Rodriguez expressed. On May 9-10, students graduated from Shippensburg University and are moving on to pursue their career paths, further their education and service to their communities. One of the many spring graduates who serves as an example of success is Marie Rodriguez, who will…