Shippensburg University’s September & October 2025 Faculty Kudos

Dr. Jennifer Clements, MSW Program Director and Professor of Social Work and Gerontology Dr. Jen Clements was accepted and received a scholarship to the 2025 WeCOACH – NCAA Women Coaches Academy in Indianapolis. This is a multi-day growth and development program available to collegiate women coaches in sports. This program is designed for women who…

Dr. Christine Royce Awarded Fulbright to Advance STEM Education in Egypt

“Being selected as a Fulbright Awardee is both a profound honor and a humbling recognition of my commitment to education,” said Dr. Christine Royce, professor of teacher education. “This opportunity represents the power of international collaboration and transcends borders to engage in shared learning.”  Professor Royce has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar. The prestigious…

Alumnus Adam Oldham named the 2024 PA Counselor of the Year

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…

Melissa L. Ricketts develops podcasts for Randi’s House of Angels

  In her service to Randi’s House of Angels, an organization dedicated to helping children and their loved ones who are exposed to and/or who are victims/survivors of intimate partner violence, Dr. Melissa Rickets, criminal justice, helped to develop a series of podcasts (beginning in October) entitled, “Randi’s House of Angels the Podcast: Fostering Healthy Relationships.”  …

Tune in to Mark Sachleben on Shark Jazz and Blues Radio Show

Dr. Mark Sachleben, professor of political science, is known for his research and expertise in international relations, but did you know he hosts a radio show every Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on 88.7 WSYC-FM Shippensburg?  Shark Jazz and Blues is an hour-long program of jazz and blues, with a little bit of reggae.…

Get to Know Criminal Justice’s Dr. Madero

Dr. Arelys Madero, associate professor of Criminal Justice, was born and raised in Venezuela and came to the United States to pursue a graduate degree with the dream of teaching at the college level in her home country. When she completed a master’s and doctoral program at the University of Cincinnati, her plans to return…