Kayce Cook presents research to support access to advanced coursework

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,…

Abbie Morgan ties for first at national chemistry competition

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…

Brendan Cartin presents research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference

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…

Shippensburg University’s SGA welcomes 2025-26 officers

The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) has announced its new officers for the 2025-26 academic year. The incoming leadership is committed to representing the student body and strengthening engagement across the university. Here is a closer look at the 2025-2025 officers!   Nathan Garber, SGA President Senior accounting major Nathan Garber is the new…

Aiden Gonder and Dr. Dias develop a new product to support Keystone Health team

Senior mechanical engineering major, Aiden Gonder and Dr. Joao Dias, associate professor of mechanical engineering, recently took on a project that would provide an important product to Keystone Health’s pediatrics team.  “I originally wanted to have some sort of extracurricular project to demonstrate the knowledge I gained in the classroom,” Gonder said. “I went to my advisor,…

Ship’s chess team earns fifth place in national championship tournament

On January 2-5, The Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Chess Center,  where 47 chess teams competed across the U1800 Division. Through hard work and dedication, the Shippensburg University chess team impressively earned fifth place in the competition. Ship’s chess team members include captain Nathan Zeigler, Kevin Hemingway,…