Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain

Emily Spencer, who earned both her B.A. in psychology and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg, is now a doctoral student in Counselor Education Supervision presented a 60-minute session at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference in Seville, Spain.  Spencer’s session, “From Crisis to Connection: Addressing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Clinical…

Henry Mohl appointed to Council of Trustees

Shippensburg University sophomore Henry Mohl has been selected to serve as the student representative on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. His appointment was approved by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors on April 15, 2026. Mohl, a political science major with a minor in military science is a native of the…

Malu Takahashi and Sammy Lerario advance women and gender equality initiatives at Ship

This past March, Shippensburg University held several events honoring International Women’s Day. The annual Gero Awards recognized women across campus whose leadership and advocacy efforts have led to measurable change. The event was presented by the Center for Global Education and co-sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies, the PAGE Center, the Office of Inclusion, Belonging…

Shapiro Administration recognizes Ship as the Commonwealth’s first state-owned university to serve as an overdose prevention partner

On March 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced its Overdose Prevention Program has reached a key milestone of 100 partner organizations now distributing naloxone and drug testing strips across all counties to help prevent overdoses, particularly those that could be fatal. “The Overdose Prevention Program demonstrates DDAP’s commitment to reducing…

Shippensburg’s chemistry department gains widespread attention in viral video

Shippensburg University’s Chemistry Department recently made headlines on the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) YouTube channel, Reactions. Dr. John Richardson, Dr. Jeb Kegerreis and sophomore chemistry student, Rebekah Feight, were highlighted in the viral video, “Coke Just Revolutioned Coke,“ which reached one million views. Their research investigated the sugar content and chemical composition of different types…

Cameron Bowser’s study abroad experience in Bilbao, Spain

Through study abroad programs and partnerships, Shippensburg University allows students to broaden their perspective of the world and experience different cultures, all while earning academic credit and professional growth.  Over the Fall/Winter 2025 semester, senior business management major with a concentration in international business, Cameron Bowser, studied abroad at the Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao,…

Shippensburg’s It’s On Us chapter earns nationwide recognition

This February, the It’s On Us organization recognized Shippensburg University among the top sixteen schools nationwide that registered the highest number of campus activities related to sexual violence prevention. The recognition highlights the Pride & Gender Equality (PAGE) Center, and It’s On Us, Ship chapter for their year-round prevention programming, pledge drives and efforts to…

Gatorade Fest unites campus in friendly pong competition while supporting charity

It’s that time of year when Shippensburg University brings students, student-athletes, faculty and staff together for a night of fun competition at Gatorade Fest, a pong tournament and campus-wide fundraiser.  Gatorade Fest is planned and staffed by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Connection AOD Program and Wellness Center, the PAGE…