Category Student Life

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

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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…

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Shippensburg’s chemistry department gains widespread attention in viral video

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…

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Cameron Bowser’s study abroad experience in Bilbao, Spain

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,…

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

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…

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Gatorade Fest unites campus in friendly pong competition while supporting charity

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…

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Press Interns gain hands-on experience at 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show

Press Interns gain hands-on experience at 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show

The 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show took place from January 10 to 17, 2026. The Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the United States, attracting millions of visitors across the country, and showcases everything from livestock competitions to cooking demos featuring products from local farms. This year’s theme at the Farm Show was…

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Shippensburg University announces Winter 2025 Deans’ Lists

Shippensburg University is proud to announce the Winter 2025 Deans’ Lists! This is an honor roll of students who have achieved academic excellence by earning a semester quality point average of 3.50 or higher. The lists are released from each student’s respective college. View the Winter 2025 Dean’s Lists for each college here:

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Jahiem Williams celebrates graduation with his BCYC cohort

Jahiem Williams celebrates graduation with his cycling cohort

Jahiem Williams graduated this past Winter 2025 semester, and had the honor of having the leadership of his cycling cohort, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, attend his graduation ceremony at Shippensburg University.  Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and highlighted the valuable hands-on experience he gained throughout the program. …

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