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…
Alumnus Devon Heberlig, Agency Representative at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services and a graduate of Shippensburg University’s Master of Public Administration program, is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities across Pennsylvania. Heberlig started Ship’s MPA program while working at the Department of Human Services. He shared that the program…
Millersville University (MU) and Shippensburg University (Ship) have entered an exciting new partnership that will expand pathways for students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Administration. Students who have completed MU’s Pennsylvania Certified Public Manager® program, a nationally accredited noncredit professional development program, can transfer prior learning credits from MU’s PA CPM® program into nine credits…
Pennsylvania Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver announced new benefits to foster professional development for Commonwealth employees. Shippensburg University (Ship) will now grant full-time Commonwealth employees who have gained relevant professional experience through their public service with graduate credits toward a Master of Public Administration. Employees with one year of experience may be eligible for three…