Joseph D’Ambrosio’s dedication to government advocacy

Joseph D'Ambrosio, a political science major at Shippensburg University, is dedicated to government advocacy and has a bright future ahead. He interns at the PA Municipality League, is a member of the honors college, president of the political science club and is on track to earn his masters in public administration.

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…

K’Nya Holmes finds MentorShip in the Communication Studies Department

K’Nya Holmes ’24 transformed “pain into purpose” with the help of the Shippensburg University faculty and staff.  Holmes began her education at Shippensburg University in 2019 through the Academic Success Program, which acts as an extended orientation to college and is designed to enhance a student’s college readiness.  After successful completion of the summer program,…

Ship students represent at Governor’s College Day of Action

Four students, Allyson Ritchey ’24 Aidan Piper ’24 Ethan Bauman ’24 and Harun Pacavar SGA President ’24 attended the Governor’s College Day of Action on January 22. The event was designed to welcome college leaders and Pennsylvania influencers to the Governor’s Mansion. During the event, guest speakers and panels discussed what they have done on…

Meet Ship’s New Frederick Douglass Communications Teaching Fellow

Dr. Colin Campbell is a teaching fellow from the Frederick Douglass Teaching Fellowship,  affiliated with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. He has been assigned to teach at Shippensburg University for 1 year. According to Dr. Campbell, he will be teaching the class “Introduction to Communication Studies,” which involves speech theory and public speaking…