On November 6, 2025, the 2025 Juvenile Court Judges Commission (JCJC) 45th Annual Awards Banquet recognized the talents and efforts of professionals and youth dedicated to improving the justice system. The Center for Juvenile Justice Training & Research (CJJT&R) has been located at Shippensburg University since 1982. The CJJT&R was created as an education and…
A graduate of the John L. Grove College of Business’s accounting and finance program, Sierra Overmoyer ‘23 was named a 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient, an honor given to the top scorers on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Overmoyer now works as a senior associate CPA at SEK, CPAs & Advisors. Her recognition…
This past August, the Shippensburg University Chess Club competed in the FIDE Open B tournament at the chess festival in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. Representing Ship were students Nathan Ziegler, Akit Murugan, Adolfo Alvarez and Alan Eisenhour, alongside faculty advisor Dave Kennedy. The nine-day event brought together 61 players from around the world. Recent graduate…
With over 70,000 alumni living across the country and internationally, one can imagine the successes achieved and the impacts being made by graduates of Shippensburg University every day in their professional fields, in their lives and in their communities. The Shippensburg University Alumni Awards are presented annually to alumni in the categories of Distinguished Alumni,…
“There is a wealth of knowledge and insight given our understanding of processes that occurred throughout Earth’s history, and I think we [geologists] can help find solutions to many of the issues that affect both humans and the natural environment both today and, in the future,” said Teddy Them. Them, a Shippensburg University alumnus and…
Adam Oldham, a two-time alumnus of Shippensburg University, earned his Bachelor of Arts in 2010 and his Master of Education in School Counseling in 2013. In 2023, completed his Doctorate of Education at Immaculata University. Oldham serves as a school counselor at Big Spring High School, an adjunct professor in Ship’s counseling department, and as…
Every year, the Shippensburg University Alumni Association presents the Alumni Awards of Distinction to honor individuals who exemplify excellence within their professional fields, communities and the university. The awards include Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni, Lifetime Achievement, Cultural Impact and Exceptional Service. For 2024, the university is proud to celebrate nine outstanding alumni for their…
Shippensburg University's alumnus, Logan Kane, earns the resolute man of honor at the the 2024 Theta Chi Fraternity Convention.
Dr. Randall A. Pellow, professor emeritus of Teacher Education has received two prestigious awards. In October 2022, he received an Alumni Excellence Award by Penn State University’s College of Education. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a graduate of the university. In June, 2023, he received a Lifetime Award of Merit from State…