This February, the It’s On Us organization recognized Shippensburg University among the top sixteen schools nationwide that registered the highest number of campus activities related to sexual violence prevention. The recognition highlights the Pride & Gender Equality (PAGE) Center, and It’s On Us, Ship chapter for their year-round prevention programming, pledge drives and efforts to…
Jahiem Williams graduated this past Winter 2025 semester, and had the honor of having the leadership of his cycling cohort, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, attend his graduation ceremony at Shippensburg University. Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and highlighted the valuable hands-on experience he gained throughout the program. …
This past weekend Ship hosted a series of events in celebration of Homecoming — bringing together the students, alumni and the broader community. From the Homecoming Parade, to the tailgate which featured a photo booth, face painting, an ice cream truck and a dunk tank to dunk the brothers of Kappa Sigma, there were plenty…
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…
“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…
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) has announced its new officers for the 2025-26 academic year. The incoming leadership is committed to representing the student body and strengthening engagement across the university. Here is a closer look at the 2025-2025 officers! Nathan Garber, SGA President Senior accounting major Nathan Garber is the new…
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…
Last September, Shippensburg University competed in the 2024 BAJA SAE Michigan competition at Holly Oaks Offroad Park in Holly, Michigan. The competition brings together teams from around the world to design, build and race single-seat-off-road vehicles, putting Ship students’ mechanical engineering and leadership abilities to the test. Dr. Joao P. Dias, associate professor in the…
Courtney Perkins, a junior education major and member of the Activities Program Board (APB) is an example of what it means to be dedicated to helping others and creating a strong community. Perkins is dual majoring in early childhood education and special education. She felt the most drawn toward early childhood education, “My mom is…