Welcome to Shippensburg University
Welcome
to the Shippensburg University web site. We appreciate that you are taking time
to browse our website and to learn about Ship, its exciting future and the many
opportunities we offer our students and others throughout our region and
beyond. When you look at our site, you will find that:
- Shippensburg continues to be ranked among the
top universities in the North by several national publications, including
U.S. News & World Report. These honors reflect the commitment by all
members of the university community to support our students as they
strive to reach their academic and personal dreams.
- Work is progressing on our academic master plan,
another opportunity for the campus community to look at our academic
programming and to determine ways to enhance our already outstanding
educational programs and services. Once completed, this will help guide
the university to help meet the needs of our students and to meet the
ever-changing demands of the Commonwealth and our nation.
- Our programs continue to be recognized for their
individual and collective excellence. Recently, the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE) reaffirmed our bachelor of social work program accreditation
for eight years. In addition, the John. L. Grove College of Business recently
received reaccreditation from AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business. This, and other
program accreditations, are important validation of the quality of our programs
and ensures that our students receive an education that will enable them to
meet their professional goals. They are a testament to the outstanding work by
faculty and their commitment to the program and their students.
- We are also proud that our student athletes find
success in their respective competitions regionally and nationally. That
success resulted in the university earning a record sixth Dixon Trophy, the
annual award that honors the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's most
successful athletic program, and set a record for most points in the process.
Shippensburg finished last year with five PSAC championships.
- Progress is also seen in the various renovation and
construction projects throughout campus. Work is nearly complete on Huber Art
Center and continues on the Ceddia Union building, with planning continuing for
complete replacement of all our residence halls in the next several years.
These projects allow us to provide students with the facilities they need as
part of their educational and personal pursuits on campus.
- The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center continues to
be the premier cultural arts facility in the region. I hope you will be able
join us at any of these outstanding programs.
We
take pride in that Shippensburg is unique, a place where everything we do is
geared to helping our students. While our website can give you information, the
best way to learn about us is to visit and experience first hand the Ship
spirit. Shippensburg is a fabulous place for your great future to start.
Best wishes and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
William N. Ruud, Ph.D.
President
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
wnruud@ship.edu
717-477-1301
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