Shippensburg University is proud to celebrate Veterans’ Day, honoring those who have dedicated their lives to serving the country. At Ship, student veterans across majors contribute to the campus community through their leadership and dedication to service. Here are a few of the many veterans who continuously inspire the Ship community: Natalie Konchar Konchar is…
October 28-30, 2025, President Charles E. Patterson of Shippensburg University, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing Dr. Megan Luft, and student representatives attended the 2025 REP4 Gathering in Chicago, representing the university’s commitment to ‘student-led innovation’ in higher education. REP4, short for Rapid Education Prototyping for Change, Learners, Community and Equity, is a national…
On November 6, 2025, the 2025 Juvenile Court Judges Commission (JCJC) 45th Annual Awards Banquet recognized the talents and efforts of professionals and youth dedicated to improving the justice system. The Center for Juvenile Justice Training & Research (CJJT&R) has been located at Shippensburg University since 1982. The CJJT&R was created as an education and…
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiative at Shippensburg University is gaining momentum—creating meaningful opportunities for students to apply classroom learning to real-world experiences before graduation. Within its first-year pilot, over 1,202 unique students participated in over 59 opportunities through networking events, career panels, site visits and mock interviews that were embedded into courses. A spotlight on…
Shippensburg University student Marlon Aristy has been named the university’s 2025 Keepers of the Flame recipient, recognizing his dedication to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion across the university. Aristy, a Class of 2026 double-major in political science and international studies, has made a lasting impact through his leadership in the Student Government Association (SGA) and…
“My love for community service and connecting with others is what fuels me. While the relationships I have built through Ship, ROTC and Miss Lancaster County are what help me stay grounded and inspired,” Davis shared. On September 27, 2025, Shippensburg University student Kathryn Davis was crowned Miss Lancaster County 2026 through the Miss America…
This past weekend Ship hosted a series of events in celebration of Homecoming — bringing together the students, alumni and the broader community. From the Homecoming Parade, to the tailgate which featured a photo booth, face painting, an ice cream truck and a dunk tank to dunk the brothers of Kappa Sigma, there were plenty…
Chemistry major Cole Pearson earns Trish Baisden Award at Nuclear Chemistry Summer School
This past August, the Shippensburg University Chess Club competed in the FIDE Open B tournament at the chess festival in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. Representing Ship were students Nathan Ziegler, Akit Murugan, Adolfo Alvarez and Alan Eisenhour, alongside faculty advisor Dave Kennedy. The nine-day event brought together 61 players from around the world. Recent graduate…
John L. Grove College of Business student Edward Barrett has been selected to receive a $15,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholars Program, a prestigious national award that recognizes high-achieving accounting students who demonstrate integrity, leadership and a strong commitment to the ethical standards of the accounting profession. The PCAOB Scholars…