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Software engineering students launch ‘Ship N Seek’
Shippensburg University is excited to bring its campus community, “Ship N’ Seek”, an augmented reality (AR) app designed as a fun way to help guide students. The app will be displayed at the university’s open house on Saturday, November 9. Created by software engineering students, the app celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ship’s Computer Science…
Workforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers
The university’s Center of Career and Workforce Development is thrilled to announce that they have received a PA Smart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a grant that will support the Hispanic community. Tracy Montoro, the director of workforce development, and Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for the center…
SCRC receives renewed federal funding, continues powerful work in the community
The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) is thrilled to announce that it has entered its third year of renewed funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant will allow the SCRC to continue addressing the risk factors of youth substance use while focusing on resilience. Dr. Liz Fisher, professor of social…
Shippensburg University Reports Continued Stabilization and Areas of Growth in Enrollment
Shippensburg University is pleased to report continued gains in enrollment stabilization efforts for the 2024-2025 academic year. The university reported no decrease in first-time in college student enrollment, despite ongoing challenges created by changes to the FAFSA process. “It was a confusing and complicated year for students across the country as we adjusted to changes…
First Lady Lori Shapiro visits Ship to Highlight Free Period Products Intiative
Pennsylvania’s First Lady Lori Shapiro visited Shippensburg University on September 16 to highlight the university’s new program that offers free period products across campus. She met with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to discuss the importance of the program and learn more about student needs. “We know period products are a basic hygiene necessity for students all…
Civil and Mechanical Engineering Programs Earn ABET Accreditation
Shippensburg University is honored to announce that all six programs within the Milton and Doreen Morgan School of Engineering are now ABET accredited. With the announcement of the accreditation of the civil and mechanical engineering programs, Ship now offers accredited programs in computer science and civil, computer, electrical, mechanical and software engineering. ABET (Accreditation Board…
Ship awarded federal grant by SBA as part of collaborative to serve low-income microentrepreneurs
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced 28 awardees for the 2024 Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) grant awards, totaling $7 million. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across America that are advancing the Biden-Harris…
Shippensburg University launches free period products program on campus
Shippensburg University is pleased to announce that free period products will be available in women’s and all gender-neutral restrooms across campus beginning the fall 2024 semester. This initiative is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the Raider community. The need for these products can be unexpected…
Governor Shapiro Leads Major Higher Education Reform with Ceremonial Bill Signing at Shippensburg University
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin were joined by higher education leaders and students at Shippensburg University for a ceremonial bill signing of the higher education reforms that Governor Shapiro signed into law last week as part of the 2024-25 budget.