Awards and Scholarships

"Shippensburg's English Department is where I grew into the leader I am today with the guidance and instruction of my amazing professors. They helped me develop my writing, public speaking, and leadership skills so I could follow my dreams of becoming a teacher. I'll never forget the impact Ship's had on me and I truly appreciate the time I spent there."

- Angela Neil, '21

Department Awards 2023

Minnick Award, granted to a Sophomore Secondary Education Major: Annikka Stangil

Heiges Award, granted to a Junior: Theresa Weber

Steck Award, granted to a Freshman: Tomi May

Departmental APSCUF Award, granted to an outstanding English major: Alaina Conaway

SU Teacher Education Award - Secondary, granted to a Secondary Ed. Major: Megan Gardenhour

Campus Reflector Award, granted to a Senior: Alaina Conaway

Lindner Award, granted to an English Major who excels in creative writing or prose: Kimberly Braet

Wagner Excellence in Humanities Award, granted to a student that has demonstrated academic success and professional commitment in their field of study: Piper Kull

CAS Dean's Award for the Arts and Humanities, granted to an accomplished student in the area of scholarship and service: Megan Gardenhour

Outstanding English Major

At the conclusion of every academic year, one student in the English department is chosen to receive the Outstanding English Major (OEM) recognition award. This award is given to a student that has demonstrated excellent academic endeavors and achievements within the English major.  

Academy of American Poets Poetry Contest

Each Spring, our department hosts an Academy of American Poets Poetry Contest, titled the Laura A. Rice Poetry Prize.