Shippensburg University is pleased to report an increase in enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year. With an overall increase in headcount, the university also reported a 20 percent increase in new graduate students, a two percent increase in first-time in college students and a record 35 percent increase in the university’s dual enrollment program, Ship Start. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Human Health and Services, presented a $125,000 grant renewal to the “Healthy Shippensburg Coalition SCRC Drug Free Community.” The grant, originally received in 2022, was renewed for the 2023-2024 school year, and will continue to be renewed each year until 2027 when…
Dear Campus Community, Welcome back, Raiders! It’s hard to believe the fall semester is already upon us, and we are so excited to have our campus community back together again. While we call it “summer break,” I know that many of you have been hard at work with research, internships, service projects and more. There’s…
MARK YOUR CALENDARS On September 5th the Old Main Fountain will be lit purple to highlight Recovery Month to honor those who have overcome Substance Use Disorder, those we have lost to Substance Use Disorder, allies / loved ones / supporters, and those in living in recovery. We will have music, games, resources, and food.…
In keeping with his commitment to expand workforce development efforts across the Commonwealth, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a new public-private partnership between Google and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) that makes industry-recognized Google Career Certificates available to students and the public to help them secure jobs in high-growth fields. This new public-private…
Campus Community , New Student Move-In will take place on Thursday, August 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To ensure adequate parking for these students and their families, the following lots will be used to assist with this process: F/S-15 (rear of Reisner) F/S-7 (read of Huber) R-1 (rear of Kriner) F/S/C-4 (Robb Sports Complex) C-3…
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…
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…
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…
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…