Shippensburg University is proud to announce Mike Doner as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Seth Grove Stadium. Mike Doner is the president and CEO of Flagger Force, a leading provider of short-term traffic control services across the eastern United States. As co-founder…
This past March, Shippensburg University held several events honoring International Women’s Day. The annual Gero Awards recognized women across campus whose leadership and advocacy efforts have led to measurable change. The event was presented by the Center for Global Education and co-sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies, the PAGE Center, the Office of Inclusion, Belonging…
Communications, Journalism and Media (CJM) alumna Paige Shope’23 spent her years at Ship gaining hands-on communications experience as the former managing editor of The Slate, a world news anchor for SUTV and public relations director at WSYC. Shope remained dedicated to becoming a leader in media, currently serving as the communications and marketing manager for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. …
From Jan. 6-8, Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay, associate professor in the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Media (CJM), was invited to attend a selective three-day “Journalism + AI Accelerator” conference at Arizona State University. The conference gathered 100 leaders across media, technology, medicine, academia and other industries to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into various industries, including newsrooms, classrooms and universities…
As Shippensburg University continues its participation in the America the Entrepreneurial campaign to honor alumni who have built exceptional careers as entrepreneurs, alongside its celebration of Women’s History Month, the university proudly recognizes Julie Cropp Gareleck, a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author and AI innovator whose work is shaping the future of people-first leadership in the…
The 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show took place from January 10 to 17, 2026. The Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the United States, attracting millions of visitors across the country, and showcases everything from livestock competitions to cooking demos featuring products from local farms. This year’s theme at the Farm Show was…
Assistant Professor of Communication, Journalism, and Media (CJM) and Internship Coordinator, Stephanie Anderson Witmer, was recently awarded two gold Digital Health Awards for her contributions to women’s health journalism and health journalism. Witmer has been a professional journalist for nearly 30 years and has contributed to health journalism for over a decade, during which she…
“We show up, ask questions and most importantly, we do it as a team,” Rylee Swails, former chapter president of Shippensburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), said regarding its recognition as a star chapter for the sixth year in a row. The PRSSA Star Chapter recognition is awarded to groups that meet…
Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay, associate CJM professor and director of ethnic studies, signed a contract with Routledge for his third academic book and first textbook, Journalism for Social Change, co-authored with Dr. Deb Aikat of UNC Chapel Hill. The book explores how journalism can encourage social reform. Professor Stephanie Witmer, assistant professor and internship coordinator, was…
In honor of Women's History Month, on March 1, SUTV's call-female production team will be broadcasting in Lady Raiders basketball game.