Category University News

Shippensburg University Tuition Frozen for the Fifth Year in a Row 

The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) voted unanimously to freeze tuition at System universities, including Shippensburg University, for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year.  With the decision, tuition for in-state undergraduate students – nearly 90% of whom are Pennsylvania residents – will be flat for six consecutive years (2018-19–2023-24 academic years). If tuition had kept pace…

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Shippensburg University to host international students through Department of State grant

Tower of Old Main

For the second year in a row, Shippensburg University was selected to host international undergraduate students participating in the U.S. Department of State sponsored Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders program.  Shippensburg will host a cohort of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders from Europe program which provides European…

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Shippensburg University named Military Friendly® school

Shippensburg University was once again named in the Military Friendly® Schools Awards 2023-2024. This designation was determined using public date sources and response from a proprietary survey. Over 1,800 schools participated in the survey with only 530 schools earning the awards in Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Final ratings are determined by combining the institution’s…

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Shippensburg University 150th book available for pre-order

Don’t miss your chance to own a copy of the Shippensburg University 150 book! The Shippensburg University 150 book celebrates the university’s rich history by looking back on the people, places and events that shaped its history. The book starts with the opening Cumberland Valley State Normal School and with the 2021-2022 academic year, making…

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President Patterson named to City & State 2023 Higher Education Power 100

Shippensburg University President Charles E. Patterson was named to City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Higher Education Power 100 list. The leaders profiles on this list were selected for helping their institutions not just “survive but thrive,” through innovation, experience and perseverance. Last year, Patterson’s interim presidency was made permanent at Shippensburg University, where he arrived…

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The Slate lands five Student Keystone Media Awards

Several copies of the Slate newspaper

The Slate, Shippensburg University’s award-winning, student run news outlet was selected for five Student Keystone Media Awards in the 2020 DII competition. Winners include: First place photo story – “2022 Women’s March Gallery” by Allyson Ritchey and Paige Shope Second place for website – www.theslateonline.com; The Slate staff Second place review – “Don’t Worry Darling” by Paige Shope Honorable mentions –…

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Ship to host Annual Children’s Fair

The Shippensburg University Children’s Fair will return on March 25 at Heiges Field House from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is open and free to the public. This year’s theme is fairy tales and fables and will emphasize reading and storytelling. Student, faculty and staff volunteers will host games, crafts and activities that…

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Early Warning Grades due March 3

Early Warning Grades (EWGs) will be due Friday, March 3rd, at 4 PM.  All grades will be processed online.  We will be enabling the ability to submit EWGs for all students on Tuesday, February 21st.  As in the past, we strongly encourage the submission of EWGs for all students.  100-level courses and those 200-level courses that are taken by…

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Ship Be Kind Month

Dear Campus Community, Each February, our campus community joins the greater Shippensburg community to celebrate Ship Be Kind Month. There are no small acts of kindness. Every individual act of kindness can have a big impact on the lives of others and contributes to the sense of belonging that we strive to create at Ship. From holding a door…

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Early Warning Grade due dates

Early Warning Grades (EWGs) will be due Friday, March 3, at 4 p.m. All grades will be processed online. We will be enabling the ability to submit EWGs for all students on Tuesday, February 21st. As in the past, we strongly encourage the submission of EWGs for all students. 100-level courses and those 200-level courses…

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