Patterson welcomes students back to campus
ByDear members of the Shippensburg University family, Welcome to Fall 2021! It is great to have everyone return to campus for the start of the 2021-2022 academic year.
NEWS
One injured in shooting near campus
By / Editor-in-ChiefA non-fatal shooting in the 200 block of Queen Street was reported at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report.
Masks required when indoors for start of Fall Semester 2021
By / Editor-in-ChiefStarting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, all Shippensburg University students, faculty and staff are required to wear masks when indoors, SU interim President announced yesterday afternoon.
SU to welcome students with familiar in-person campus life
By / Editor-in-ChiefLounges furnished with a handful of couches, plexiglass dividers separating the outside world from workers, half-filled classrooms that felt hollow and smiles that could only be seen in the eyes of masked faces. This is what the Shippensburg University campus looked like to keep its faculty, staff and students safe as they returned for the fall 2020 semester.
Class of 2021 sets sail from SU
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe class of 2021 was greeted with clear skies and a bright sun at its commencement ceremonies Saturday May 15, burning away the pandemic-induced fog that shrouded last year’s graduation ceremonies.
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.
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.