Shippensburg University biology students Robert Long and Alissa Dorsey, and chemistry students Kate Tarbert and Landon Herzog, spent the summer of 2026 conducting research through Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, supported by the SU Foundation. “REU programs provide an excellent opportunity for our undergraduates to work in…
For junior criminal justice major Madeline Sentman, completing the 15-week-long Pennsylvania State Police Law and Leadership Program tested more than just her physical endurance. The program proved her ability to meet the demands of working in law enforcement and ultimately achieve her goal of becoming a Pennsylvania State Trooper. “What motivated me to participate in…
Exercise Science major Nora Braun first began teaching Pilates at Shippensburg University’s Recreation Center, where she developed a strong passion for the exercise and turned her love for Pilates into a career path. When Braun started teaching at the Rec Center, she never expected that her classes would regularly fill up 45 minutes before they…
Criminal justice major, Decker Murray, recently earned the Commandant’s distinction as the second-best soldier in his Advanced Individual Training (AIT) class. He was awarded this honor based on his performance on 74D CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) tests, physical fitness and leadership. Murray completed Basic Combat Training and AIT as part of his preparation…
Study abroad opportunities have taken Ship students around the world — from Europe to down under in Australia, students have immersed themselves in new ways of life and cultures, learned from experts in the classroom, gained experience in their selected fields of study and gained valuable internship opportunities. Spring 2026 study abroad undergraduate students: …
As she walked into the Nitterhouse Concrete Products plant, senior civil engineering major Emily Calamia was dressed for the occasion in a hard hat, jeans, and a Nitterhouse Concrete Products hoodie. “Aren’t they sweet? Mr. Mark gave them to us,” she said of the hoodie. It was a simple moment, but one that really drove…
April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world. The group of students not only participated as attendees,…
On Saturday, May 9, Shippensburg University celebrated 14 graduating ROTC cadets during the annual Army ROTC Commissioning ceremony in the Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Major General John A. Munera, USA (Ret.), an alumnus of the university, served as the keynote speaker during the ceremony prior to the cadets commissioning, oath of office, and first salutes.…
Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. “Distracted learning is defined as multitasking during learning, or learning while something else is going on,” said Schaeffer. “By definition, at least…
Emily Spencer, who earned both her B.A. in psychology and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg, is now a doctoral student in Counselor Education Supervision presented a 60-minute session at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference in Seville, Spain. Spencer’s session, “From Crisis to Connection: Addressing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Clinical…