Shippensburg’s chemistry department gains widespread attention in viral video

Shippensburg University’s Chemistry Department recently made headlines on the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) YouTube channel, Reactions. Dr. John Richardson, Dr. Jeb Kegerreis and sophomore chemistry student, Rebekah Feight, were highlighted in the viral video, “Coke Just Revolutioned Coke,“ which reached one million views. Their research investigated the sugar content and chemical composition of different types…

Shippensburg University receives ELO grant and renewed funding from Big Spring

Shippensburg University is increasing its efforts to support students with disabilities and assist future educators. Ship has been awarded a $20,000 Developing Future Special Educators Grant from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) and renewed $72,934 in funding from the Big Spring School District for the William Gillette Postsecondary Inclusive Education Center Program.…

Workforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers

The university’s Center of Career and Workforce Development is thrilled to announce that they have received a PA Smart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a grant that will support the Hispanic community. Tracy Montoro, the director of workforce development, and Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for the center…

Ship awarded grant to spur local grassroots historic preservation

Shippensburg University has received a $12,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy through the South Mountain Partnership. The grant will support a year-long collaboration among the Shippensburg University History Department, Shippensburg University’s Center for Land Use and Sustainability, the Cumberland County Historical Society, the Cumberland County Planning…

Big Red’s Cupboard receives grant from Swipe Out Hunger and The GIANT Company to Fight College Student Hunger 

Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit addressing college student hunger, and The GIANT Company, a leading grocery retailer serving families across the Mid-Atlantic region, announced their partnership to combat college student hunger. Together, they will be awarding a total of $300,000 in grants to more than 60 campuses in the Swipe Out Hunger network, making…