NEWS


8/8/2013, 10:07am

It's Shark Week, should we be worried?

Almost 100 years after the famous New Jersey shark attacks that inspired Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster “Jaws” and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week instilling fear in people, there has been a fascination with sharks and shark attacks in recent years.


7/22/2013, 9:57pm

Tuition increases nearly $200

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors approved a $194 tuition increase for the 2013-14 academic year for a new rate of $6,622 per year for full-time resident undergraduate students before added fees. That means $97 more per semester.


5/21/2013, 2:55pm

Pi Alpha Alpha inducts new members

In early May the Shippensburg University Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, the national public administration and affairs honor society, held its inaugural induction ceremony as a part of the Celebration of Public Service Excellence event.


5/6/2013, 10:58pm

'Looking ahead' to the future

How far science has come throughout the 21st century is beyond exhilarating and remarkable, especially with smart phones and other electronic commodities.


5/6/2013, 12:27pm

APB holds fourth annual campus life awards

Shippensburg University’s Activities Program Board (APB) hosted its fourth annual Campus Life Awards Program Wednesday, May 1 in the Tuscarora Room. The purpose of the ceremony is to recognize individuals as well as student groups for their achievements.


4/29/2013, 9:54pm

The Slate welcomes new Managing Editor Sarah Eyd

Dear Slate readers, First, I want to give a big shout-out to all of my colleagues. Every editor, photographer, designer, staff member and writer on this team has played a critical role in The Slate’s success.


4/29/2013, 9:47pm

Financial Aid FAQs - Budgets

_This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211.


4/29/2013, 9:46pm

SU student cannot afford to replace broken windshield

At a Shippensburg University home baseball game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 2, a fly ball flew right out of the field and into the windshield of a student’s car that was parked in commuter Lot 6. Marquita Johnson arrived at her car later that day to find her windshield badly shattered by a baseball. After talking to the sports director at the game and campus police, a report was filed and Johnson’s case was dismissed. After sending in a letter from her insurance company stating they would not pay for the damages along with a bill for the repairs, the state notified Johnson she would not be reimbursed.


4/29/2013, 9:43pm

SU professor wins award for innovative teaching

There are numerous educators at Shippensburg University who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching. A recent addition to the faculty of the communication/journalism department has been recognized for his teaching, research and service.


4/22/2013, 9:07pm

Dr. Harpster announced as interim president of SU

Acting as the new resident director for the men’s dormitory in the Balmar House, the young Juniata College alumnus was set to enter the classroom again to obtain his master’s degree in college student personnel administration/counseling.


4/22/2013, 9:02pm

Financial Aid FAQs

Q: I have a “Pell eligibility” coded to the MyShip portal for my record. What is that? A: For the 2012-2013 year and forward, the government has made adjustments to the Pell Grant policy.