SU MSA director Diane Jefferson passes away at 72
(06/27/25 6:32pm)
The Rev. Diane Jefferson, director of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) at Shippensburg University, died Saturday, June 21, at age 72 .
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The Rev. Diane Jefferson, director of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) at Shippensburg University, died Saturday, June 21, at age 72 .
Shippensburg University student Tavian Gill, 24, was charged with aggravated assault following an incident in which he allegedly attacked a woman in a residence hall.
Continuing a campaign of spending cuts in the federal government, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) placed around 85 percent of the AmeriCorps programs federal staff on paid administrative leave in April.
Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its final meeting for the 2024-2025 academic year in the CUB MPR on May 1.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) brought his nationwide “Fighting Oligarchy” tour to Harrisburg on May 2, delivering a speech that attacked corporate influence on politics and called for working class solidarity.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Michaux State Forest on May 2 to meet with firefighters and other first responders to speak about the state’s response to the South Mountain wildfires.
U.S. Army War College research professor John R. Deni gave a lecture on the future of German national security policy in the Grove Hall Forum from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23.
Hundreds made their way to the Shippensburg Fairgrounds earlier this month for the Pennsylvania Chainsaw Carvers Festival.
A message from next year’s SGA leadership:
After 20 years of service at Shippensburg University, José Ricardo-Osorio is preparing for a new chapter.
Wednesday, April 30, will mark the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Since taking office, Trump has unleashed a flurry of executive orders and actions aimed at fulfilling his campaign promises, which have many critics warning of future authoritarianism.
Before I was born, The Slate was producing quality work for Shippensburg University’s community. For over 60 years, there have been hundreds of people who have created content for The Slate. It is now 2025, and all I have been able to tell myself lately is how lucky I am to be one of those hundreds.
Unlike many of my colleagues here at The Slate, I am not a communication, journalism and media major. When I walk the stage next Saturday, I will be receiving a degree in political science (well, an empty folder with an IOU for one).
This article is a companion piece to the regular "Your World Today" commentary. As the academic year nears its end, The Slate transitions from one Editor-in-Chief to another. Read 2024-2025 EIC Connor Niszczak's piece here.
This article is a companion piece to the regular "Your World Today" commentary. As the academic year nears its end, The Slate transitions from one Editor-in-Chief to another. Read incoming 2025-2026 EIC Jayden Pohlman's piece here.
Despite a six-fold increase in turnout for the spring 2025 SGA officer elections, turnout for last week’s senator elections did not recover from last-year’s record low.
Shippensburg University’s Department of Art & Design is preparing for a major transition — all four of its tenured faculty members are retiring at the end of the semester.
Shippensburg University faculty are navigating a period of administrative and academic uncertainty as the university faces budgetary challenges, potential department mergers and the departure of Provost Darrell Newton earlier this month.
UPDATE: As of 8:47 a.m. on May 2, the Thompson Hollow Fire is 80% contained and the Hammonds Rocks Fire 100% contained, according to the Commonwealth.
Update (April 26 at 4:30 p.m.):