Graduation: What to know for the big day
By / Editor-in-ChiefMembers of the class of 2021 will walk the stage Saturday to mark the end of their college journey.
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Lavender Graduation to celebrate work and experience of LGBTQ+ students
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe Pride Center will hold the Lavender Graduation ceremony on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium to celebrate LGBTQ+ students in the class of 2021. A reception will follow in the Academic Quad from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2021-22 SGA presents awards to faculty, staff
The Student Government Association 2021-22 leadership held its first meeting Thursday in Memorial Auditorium.
Women’s Center reveals winners
ByThe Shippensburg University Women’s Center held an award ceremony to honor faculty and students dedicated to serving women on the Shippensburg campus April 30.
Carter reflects on time and experience at SU
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University is preparing to say “goodbye” to its 17th president, Laurie Carter.
Your World Today Commentary: The Slate looks back at a year of reporting
By / Managing EditorWhat a year!
Shippensburg University Fashion Archives & Museum opens exhibit
ByLast month, the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives & Museum (FA&M) opened its first exhibit since it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your World Today Commentary: Thank you and (almost) goodbye
By / Managing EditorMy time at Shippensburg University is quickly wrapping up. With graduation looming and only one more print edition of The Slate hitting newsstands next week, I am about to leave the place I called home for the past three-and-a-half years. I find myself sitting and reflecting as I begin to write the final lines in this chapter of my life.
Your World Today Commentary: Thank you and (almost) goodbye
By / Managing EditorMy time at Shippensburg University is quickly wrapping up. With graduation looming and only one more print edition of The Slate hitting newsstands next week, I am about to leave the place I called home for the past three-and-a-half years. I find myself sitting and reflecting as I begin to write the final lines in this chapter of my life.
PASSHE votes to merge 6 universities
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe plans to consolidate six universities into two were approved at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) Board of Governors meeting last Wednesday according to a PASSHE press release.
SGA/SUSSI budget saves student activity fee increase, reduces most student group budgets 6%
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University students will not see a rise in student activity fees for the 2021-22 academic year, but almost all student group organizations will experience a minimum of a 6% reduction in budget allocations for next year.
SU to have in-person classes, experiences for fall 2021
ByShippensburg University announced it will be offering in-person experiences on campus for the fall 2021 semester.
SGA welcomes new 2021-22 executive leadership
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) held its annual Transition of Power ceremony in-person Thursday April 22 to inaugurate the 60th SGA Executive Leadership Committee (ELC).
First-year receives national $25,000 scholarship
ByAllyson Ritchey, a Shippensburg University first-year communication/journalism student, won the Horatio Alger Scholarship during her senior year of high school in 2020.
Earth Day grows awareness for environment and climate issues
ByThe annual Earth Day celebration returned to the Shippensburg University campus April 22 to spread some eco-friendly activities and ideas among students.
R3 Testing resumes with new lab, nasal swab testing
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe Raider Rapid Response (R3) Testing center reopened and resumed weekly testing for Shippensburg University students, according to an email from the SU COVID office.
Your World Today Commentary: An eventful Board of Governors meeting for SU
By / Managing EditorI spent all day Thursday covering the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors’ meeting. Most students have no desire to sit through the hours-long meeting, but this particular meeting’s agenda was quite eventful for students — Shippensburg University students specifically.
SGA to hold in-person transition ceremony, Thursday in CUB
ByThe Student Government Association (SGA) will hold its 2021 transition ceremony on April 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multi-purpose room.
Patterson talks with SU student media
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University Interim President Charles Patterson spoke with SU student media hours after his appointment on Thursday.
Campus leaders react to Patterson appointment
By / Managing EditorThe Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors appointed Charles Patterson as Shippensburg University’s interim president Thursday. Patterson is the current Mansfield University preside