Chemistry major Cole Pearson earns Trish Baisden Award at Nuclear Chemistry Summer School
Chemistry major Cole Pearson earns Trish Baisden Award at Nuclear Chemistry Summer School
Category Student Awards and Accolades
Nathan Zeigler wins international chess tournament in Czech Republic
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…
Edward Barrett selected as 2025-26 PCAOB Scholar
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…
Shippensburg University announces 2025 Homecoming Court nominees
Shippensburg University is proud to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court nominees. Each candidate exemplifies academic excellence, service and honorable character. This year the court will engage in service projects and will raise funds for Big Red’s cupboard. Here are this year’s nominees: Riley Kendall (Senior) – Student Admissions Ambassadors “Over the past four years here…
Shippensburg PRSSA celebrates sixth consecutive year as a star chapter
“We show up, ask questions and most importantly, we do it as a team,” Rylee Swails, former chapter president of Shippensburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), said regarding its recognition as a star chapter for the sixth year in a row. The PRSSA Star Chapter recognition is awarded to groups that meet…
Ship Baja SAE team makes strides in 2025 competition
Ship's Baja SAE team competed in the 2025 competition in Michigan -- reaching new milestones while continuously finding ways to improve.
Shippensburg University announces Spring 2025 Deans’ Lists
Shippensburg University is proud to announce the Spring 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 better. The lists are released from each student’s respective college. View the Spring 2025 Dean’s Lists for each college here: College of…
College of Business students outperform the S&P 500 Index
“The IMP is a great opportunity that may only come around once. It is such a crucial experience being able to invest and operate a $500,000 portfolio,” said Ryan Wolfe. Shippensburg University’s John L. Grove College of Business celebrated its annual Investment Management Program (IMP) Dinner. In 2024, the student-managed portfolio achieved an impressive 36…
Malu Takashashi honored with Raider Legacy Award at Student Leadership Gala
“Shippensburg University has awarded me with endless opportunities to grow as a person and student. Receiving this award is an honor and recognition that I will always be grateful for,” said Malu Takashashi. On April 30, 2025, Takahashi, among many other students, was recognized at Ship’s annual Student Leadership Gala and Award ceremony, hosted by…
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,…