Communications and Marketing

Media Relations is a news and information resource for local, national and international media outlets. Sharing timely, topical story ideas with all forms of media–from print to podcast–is a top priority for the media relations person. By monitoring and forecasting news trends and staying on top of media needs, journalists get story ideas audiences will find compelling, and experts who provide context and viewpoints on topics.

Members of the media should contact Megan Silverstrim, by calling (717) 477-1201 or e-mailing mmsilverstrim@ship.edu.

Megan Silverstrim, Director of Communications and Marketing
Old Main 302
mmsilverstrim@ship.edu

In addition to many university projects that require creative services, this team manages university licensing, brand management, and produces a wide-range of print publications including the Shippensburg University Magazine. View our Publications on Issuu.

Kim Hess, Creative Services Manager
Old Main 302
kghess@ship.edu

Jessica Kline, Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Manager
Old Main 302
jskline@ship.edu

HOURS: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM–3:00PM.

Provides economical, high-quality copying and printing services for university departments, faculty, and staff. The Print Shop complies with the University’s identity guide (including the standardization of University stationery); copyrighted material; and general quality requirements for materials being produced. Services are limited to projects that are university-affiliated.

Consult the Print Shop on timelines for large print orders. For a full list of Print Shop Services, visit the Print Shop page.

Joe Amsler, Print Shop Supervisor
Reed Operations Center
jeamsl@ship.edu

Ship News serves as the university's official source for news and information. Visit news.ship.edu. Many Ship News stories are also published on ship.edu website program pages and ship.edu website department pages to highlight students, faculty, staff, and alumni and help market Shippensburg University. 

To submit a story idea, please contact Emma Durnin.

Emma Durnin, Editorial Content Writer
Old Main 302
ERDurnin@ship.edu

The Shippensburg social media guidelines offer support for anyone starting or maintaining a social media presence on behalf of the University.

Individuals who manage social media on behalf of Shippensburg University, departments, groups, organizations or centers are responsible for following all normal expectations for professional behavior. Remember that what you post on social media, even if you later delete it, can be stored and shared with millions of people and ultimately reflects on the University.

The Office of Communications and Marketing can provide support to faculty, staff and students who are considering establishing or are already managing a social media presence affiliated with the University. 

We can help by:

• Recommending a social media strategy.
• Identifying your audience.
• Selecting the appropriate platform or platforms to execute your plan.
• Learning the “do's and don’ts” of various social media platforms.
• Promoting your social media presence.

Ryan Cleary, Social Media and Content Manager
Old Main 302
WRCleary@ship.edu

The Sports Media & Information Office records all statistical information for its athletes while also documenting photos procured from games, and editorial story content about all of the teams at Shippensburg. The staff is also in charge of updating the Athletics website and social media channels with new content including athlete spotlights and news and events. 

Bill Morgal, Sports Information Director
Old Main 302
(717) 477-1206
wjmorgal@ship.edu 
Shippensburg '06, '10M

Andrew Miller, Assistant Sports Information & Digital Media Management Specialist
Old Main 302
ADMiller@ship.edu

The Office of Communications and Marketing photographs major University events and also takes professional headshots for faculty and staff.

For event photography, contact:

Ryan Cleary, Social Media and Content Manager
Old Main 302
WRCleary@ship.edu

To schedule a headshot, contact:

Andrew Miller, Assistant Sports Information & Digital Media Management Specialist
Old Main 302
ADMiller@ship.edu

Our office produces high-quality video productions exclusively for student recruitment and university promotion. We require a three-day minimum notice to book a video shoot. Videos take approximately 6-8 weeks to record, edit and distribute. If we can accommodate your request, we will schedule an appointment to meet and discuss the video and schedule the shoot. 

We offer both Program Profile as well as Student/Faculty profile videos and Voice Over Only videos. Visit our guide to Video Storytelling before making a video request.

David Oliver, Videographer/Producer
Old Main 203
dloliver@ship.edu

The Office of Communications and Marketing is responsible for all content (copy, photography, graphics, video, and ADA compliance) and navigation structure of the public website, ship.edu, as well as web marketing strategy, web best practices, web analytics, and SEO. Website Policy Statement is available here.

Esme Diez, Web Content Manager
Old Main 302B
EBDiez@ship.edu