“I just want to impact one person a day in a positive way, said Ryan Orr. “In the end, that’s really all that matters.” Ryan Orr recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and was a part of the Shippensburg University football team for three and a half years. This summer and…
“I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” Marie Rodriguez expressed. On May 9-10, students graduated from Shippensburg University and are moving on to pursue their career paths, further their education and service to their communities. One of the many spring graduates who serves as an example of success is Marie Rodriguez, who will…
“Financial topics learned in high school give students a foundation for when they become adults,” Steven Novosel said. Steven Novosel’09 is helping students learn crucial financial literacy skills. Novosel is an applied mathematics alumnus and a former student assistant men’s basketball coach at Ship. He earned his master’s in education from Eastern University in 2014…
“One of the biggest mottos I live by is to ‘never say no to an opportunity,’” said alumnus Riley Bemis’24. “There have been many times when I have been presented with a new opportunity or challenge that might not seem beneficial to me in the short term but proved to be the best decision I…
Ship alum Pete Miele and his team at SNHA will soon be opening a new Underground Railroad site in York County, PA.
Student Moses Kimotho is interning at Burnside America, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders.
Shippensburg University alumnus and former women’s tennis team member transitioned from being a student-athlete to an intern at NASA. Her time as an biology student, Wood Honors College student and a key player on the women’s tennis team was an incredibly formative experience for her. “Tennis was definitely the group I spent the most time…
Tom Phillips ’07 and Jaron Nalewak ’08 and their business partner Joseph McDevitt. are set to pitch their product, Bro Glo, on Shark Tank.
Shippensburg University alumna Emma Halsey’23 shared her experience working at WITF, a public media organization in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As an audio producer, sound engineer, radio host and event staff member, Halsey wears many different hats. “When I was first trying to figure out what I wanted to do for my career, I knew I wanted…
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…