Ship’s chess team earns fifth place in national championship tournament

On January 2-5, The Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Chess Center,  where 47 chess teams competed across the U1800 Division. Through hard work and dedication, the Shippensburg University chess team impressively earned fifth place in the competition. Ship’s chess team members include captain Nathan Zeigler, Kevin Hemingway,…

Shippensburg University’s 2024 Homecoming Royalty

On Saturday, October 18, 2024, Shippensburg University announced the homecoming royalty winners during halftime at the Ship vs Kutztown football game, located at Seth Grove Stadium. All proceeds that were raised directly support the SCRC’s Hound’s Pack program. This year, Tymere Harris and Annie Linker took home Homecoming Royalty! Tymere Harris Harris is a mechanical engineering…

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…

Ship announces Raider Success Scholarship opportunity for first-year students in 2025

With the opening of the fall 2025 Shippensburg University undergraduate application, the university just announced the continuation of Raider Success Scholarships for first-year undergraduate students. “These scholarships provide critical financial assistance, ensuring that higher education remains accessible to all students. By recognizing and rewarding high school achievements, the Raider Success Scholarships help pave the way…

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…