Ship honors its 2024 spring undergraduates

On Saturday, May 11th, Shippensburg University hosted its 2024 spring undergraduate commencement ceremony, proudly awarding  diplomas to 718 candidates. *This listing is not an official indication of graduation. The SU diploma or an official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers,  is the official testimony of the conferring of a degree.   Name Degree Home…

Ship announces 2024 Graduate School graduates

On May 10th, The Graduate School at Shippensburg University held its commencement ceremony. Congratulations to the 230 students who are joining Ship’s alumni network of more than 70,000 Raiders! *This listing is not an official indication of graduation. The SU diploma or an official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers,  is the official…

Ali Sina Sharifi appointed to PASSHE Board of Governors

Shippensburg University sophomore Ali Sina Sharifi is the newest member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors. Appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro, the 20-member board establishes broad educational, fiscal and personnel policies and oversees the efficient management of the State System. At Ship, Sharifi is a member of the Wood Honors College…

Colin Arnold appointed to Shippensburg University Council of Trustees

Shippensburg University sophomore Colin D. Arnold has been selected to serve as the student representative on the Shippensburg University of Trustees by Governor Josh Shapiro. A graduate of Gettysburg Area High School, Arnold is a majoring in history with minors in political science and military science at Shippensburg University. In addition to his studies, he…

Shippensburg University brings home nine Keystone Student Press Awards

Students from the Communication, Journalism and Media department recently received nine Keystone Student Press Awards for 2024. According to Pennsylvania News Media Association, the Keystone Student Press Awards “recognizes high school and college journalism that provides relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers.” Every year, students involved in student media on the campus of SU…

Small Business and Development Center work recognized with renewed funding

The Shippensburg University Small Business and Development Center (SU SBDC) received renewed grants to continue its ongoing work providing no-cost confidential consulting and low-cost training to small business owners and potential entrepreneurs in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties. The US Small Business Administration partially awarded funding to the SU SBDC at the total of…

K’Nya Holmes finds MentorShip in the Communication Studies Department

K’Nya Holmes ’24 transformed “pain into purpose” with the help of the Shippensburg University faculty and staff.  Holmes began her education at Shippensburg University in 2019 through the Academic Success Program, which acts as an extended orientation to college and is designed to enhance a student’s college readiness.  After successful completion of the summer program,…

Ship students represent at Governor’s College Day of Action

Four students, Allyson Ritchey ’24 Aidan Piper ’24 Ethan Bauman ’24 and Harun Pacavar SGA President ’24 attended the Governor’s College Day of Action on January 22. The event was designed to welcome college leaders and Pennsylvania influencers to the Governor’s Mansion. During the event, guest speakers and panels discussed what they have done on…