Students Cole Pearson and Mady Bihun present at national symposium

Cole Pearson, a Wood Honors College student and chemistry major, Mady Bihun, a mathematics major, recently showcased their research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS), hosted by Rice University.  Pearson presented an ongoing research project that he has been working on for over a year, ‘Development of a Computational Tool for Kombucha Titration…

Johanna Baker and Sean David contribute to Michaux State Forest

Senior geoenvironmental science majors Johanna Baker and Sean David are contributing to outdoor recreation in Michaux State Forest, one of Pennsylvania’s most visited state parks. Working alongside associate professor of geography and earth science Russell Hedberg, Baker and David are in the final phase of completing the Michaux Southern Trails Assessment through a contract with…

Ship Celebrates Veterans’ Day by honoring student veterans

Shippensburg University is proud to celebrate Veterans’ Day, honoring those who have dedicated their lives to serving the country. At Ship, student veterans across majors contribute to the campus community through their leadership and dedication to service. Here are a few of the many veterans who continuously inspire the Ship community: Natalie Konchar Konchar is…

ROTC cadet Kathryn Davis crowned Miss Lancaster County 2026

“My love for community service and connecting with others is what fuels me. While the relationships I have built through Ship, ROTC and Miss Lancaster County are what help me stay grounded and inspired,” Davis shared.  On September 27, 2025, Shippensburg University student Kathryn Davis was crowned Miss Lancaster County 2026 through the Miss America…

Chandler Garrett gains global business experience in Portugal

Chandler Garrett, a senior majoring in entrepreneurship at Shippensburg University, spent part of his summer in Porto, Portugal, gaining global business experience while exploring the culture of one of Europe’s oldest cities. “My work involved a three-week program to design and build a business plan,” Garrett said. “This was an extremely insightful course because it…

Henry Tushek spends the summer abroad in Taiwan

Finance and accounting major Henry Tushek spent three months this summer in Taipei, Taiwan, where he was enrolled in a full-immersion Mandarin course at the National Taiwan University (NTU). After studying Mandarin on his own for a year, he decided to enroll in the program and found a host family that kindly welcomed him into…

Graduate student Sierra Harvey explores historical fashion in Alaska

Applied history graduate student Sierra Harvey spent the summer all the way in Fairbanks, Alaska, working as an intern at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum. This experience not only strengthened her interest in museum studies but also broadened her understanding of preservation work and public history.  Harvey’s interest in museum studies started in the classroom.…

Shippensburg students conduct complex research through SURE Grants

Shippensburg University students spent the summer completing complex and detailed research. From analyzing wireless communication systems to exploring potential cancer treatments, the Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE) program has enabled students to collaborate with faculty and mentors to uncover solutions to real-world problems and ideas.  SURE grants are highly competitive and allow undergraduate students to collaborate…