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…
Shippensburg University sophomore Henry Mohl has been selected to serve as the student representative on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. His appointment was approved by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors on April 15, 2026. Mohl, a political science major with a minor in military science is a native of the…
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…
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,…
As senior Emily Calamia prepares to wrap up her coursework for her Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, she is also preparing to launch her career as soon as she graduates in May. Calamia has already accepted a position with Woolpert Engineering as a structural designer. But that’s not all she has planned. “Once I…
This past Fall/Winter 2025, Shippensburg University students Dominic Vizza and Olivia Frey studied abroad in Italy and Argentina.
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…
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. …