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Alecedys Clarke Presents Research at PCA Conference

Alecedys Clarke Presents Research at PCA Conference

Alecedys (Cedy) Clarke Cedy Clarke, a graduate student in the counseling program at Ship, presented research at 56th Annual Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference. Her presentation, Cultural Responsiveness in Supervision: Fostering Counselor Identity Development, explained the importance of discussing multicultural issues within counseling supervision.  Clarke presented her research alongside her supervisor, Christopher Cooper, a doctoral…

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Workforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers

Workkforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers

The university’s Center of Career and Workforce Development is thrilled to announce that they have received a PA Smart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a grant that will support the Hispanic community. Tracy Montoro, the director of workforce development, and Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for the center…

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Shippensburg University’s 2024 Homecoming Court Nominees

Shippensburg University's 2024 Homecoming Court Nominees

Homecoming weekend is right around the corner! On Saturday, October 18, 2024, Shippensburg University will be announcing Homecoming Royalty during halftime at the Ship vs Kutztown football game, located at Seth Grove Stadium. Ship is proud to recognize the nine nominees this year, all of which are students who have exemplified a commitment to staying…

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Ship students compete in 2024 BAJA SAE competition

Ship students compete in 2024 BAJA SAE competition

Last September, Shippensburg University competed in the 2024 BAJA SAE Michigan competition at Holly Oaks Offroad Park in Holly, Michigan. The competition brings together teams from around the world to design, build and race single-seat-off-road vehicles, putting Ship students’ mechanical engineering and leadership abilities to the test.  Dr. Joao P. Dias, associate professor in the…

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Sahli and biology students present research at 2024 Botany Conference

Sahli and biology students present research at 2024 Botany Conference

In June 2024, the Botanical Society of America hosted the National Botany Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attendees learned more about a variety of research topics, including endangered species conservation, plant adaptation and environmental stressors.  Heather Sahli, faculty member in the biology department, presented her ongoing research on the Pennsylvania endangered dwarf iris, Iris verna.…

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Hayley Anderson Named Finalist for Rising Star Award

Hayley Anderson Named Finalist for Rising Star Award

On Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2024, Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for Career and Workforce Development, was a finalist for the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) Young Professional Awards. Anderson was also a finalist for the Rising Award. The award recognizes individuals with five years or less experience who demonstrate great potential within…

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Courtney Perkins finds purpose in education and campus involvement

Courtney Perkins finds purpose in education and campus involvement

Courtney Perkins, a junior education major and member of the Activities Program Board (APB) is an example of what it means to be dedicated to helping others and creating a strong community.  Perkins is dual majoring in early childhood education and special education. She felt the most drawn toward early childhood education, “My mom is…

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Political speed dating brings Ship students together

Political speed dating brings Ship students together

During Diversity Week, Shippensburg University students from different backgrounds joined at the CUB for Political Speed Dating. Dr. Alison Dagnes, professor of political science and department chair, established the event four years ago as a way to get students of varying political affiliations to connect and understand one another. The event was inspired by speed…

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