Dr. Charles E. Patterson, president of Shippensburg University, was named to the 2025 Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ) Power 100 list. This annual list, compiled by the journal’s editorial staff and leadership team, along with help from readers, features people who shape our communities and influence the quality of life in our region. Those on…
Sociology major and Wood Honors College student Kayce Cook, presented research at the 2025 Minds@Work conference, where she examined how neighborhood demographics impact access to advanced high school coursework like AP, IB and dual enrollment options. Cook, a junior, plans to pursue a master’s in higher education and student affairs. She is an honors ambassador,…
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…
Senior chemistry major and mathematics minor Abbie Morgan recently presented her research on kombucha fermentation and analytical chemistry at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) National Meeting in San Diego, California. Morgan tied in first place alongside two students from the University of California-Davis and the University of Massachusetts in the Division of Agriculture and Food…
“One of the biggest mottos I live by is to ‘never say no to an opportunity,’” said alumnus Riley Bemis’24. “There have been many times when I have been presented with a new opportunity or challenge that might not seem beneficial to me in the short term but proved to be the best decision I…
The Wood Honors College at Shippensburg University has been named to the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, joining institutions from around the world in the initiative developed by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center. The program recognizes NCHC institutions that design and implement curricular and co-curricular projects that…
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…
“This started as a simple idea that has turned into an awesome collaboration,” Emily Javitt, the director of campus life, said. Shippensburg University is proud to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on Wednesday, April 2, with an event that raises funds and awareness for college student food insecurity. Javitt stated that the event’s…
Shippensburg University is annually named a Military Friendly® School. This year, the university was named a silver status Military Friendly® School for the 2024-2025 cycle. The Military Friendly® distinction aims to facilitate positive outcomes for veterans. Ship is proud to align with the mission of setting a standard for veterans, promoting it and providing positive…
Senior psychology major Brendan Cartin presented his research at the 96th annual conference for the Eastern Psychological Association. His study explores how to increase student motivation through preparing of coursework and provides data into how goal-setting and motivation strategies help students succeed academically. “I would like to thank Dr. Hatvany and Shippensburg University for making…