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…
Chemistry major Cole Pearson earns Trish Baisden Award at Nuclear Chemistry Summer School
A graduate of the John L. Grove College of Business’s accounting and finance program, Sierra Overmoyer ‘23 was named a 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient, an honor given to the top scorers on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Overmoyer now works as a senior associate CPA at SEK, CPAs & Advisors. Her recognition…
“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…
This past August, the Shippensburg University Chess Club competed in the FIDE Open B tournament at the chess festival in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. Representing Ship were students Nathan Ziegler, Akit Murugan, Adolfo Alvarez and Alan Eisenhour, alongside faculty advisor Dave Kennedy. The nine-day event brought together 61 players from around the world. Recent graduate…
John L. Grove College of Business student Edward Barrett has been selected to receive a $15,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholars Program, a prestigious national award that recognizes high-achieving accounting students who demonstrate integrity, leadership and a strong commitment to the ethical standards of the accounting profession. The PCAOB Scholars…
Last week, Shippensburg University proudly served as one of the organizers for the inaugural Historic Preservation Workforce Summit, held in Harrisburg. The event brought together academic institutions, government agencies and private sectors to explore careers in archaeology, anthropology, public history and cultural resource management. The summit was developed through a partnership between Ship, the Pennsylvania…
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…
Shippensburg University is proud to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court nominees. Each candidate exemplifies academic excellence, service and honorable character. This year the court will engage in service projects and will raise funds for Big Red’s cupboard. Here are this year’s nominees: Riley Kendall (Senior) – Student Admissions Ambassadors “Over the past four years here…
On behalf of Shippensburg University’s Women and Gender Studies (WMST) program, and in partnership with the Psychology Department and admissions, Iyanna Burton, Emma Fasnacht, Em Matlock, Riley Mazzie, Madi Shively, Jean Stinchfield, alongside Dr. Misty Knight, the director the of the WMST program, attended the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia. The conference…