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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
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Shippensburg University lands HUD grant to boost student-run businesses
Shippensburg University has received a $700,000 grant to transform Kriner Hall into an entrepreneurial hub, according to an announcement. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with support from Congressman John Joyce, will support the renovation of the former dining hall into a center for entrepreneurship and innovation. The revamped space will house the Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Mr. and Mrs. Milton K. Morgan III Makerspace and the Small Business Development Center. 'By co-locating these three initiatives at Shippensburg University, we create a synergistic ecosystem that significantly enhances our ability to support students as they turn their ideas into successful businesses,' said Charles Patterson, president of Shippensburg University, in the announcement. 'With an emphasis on adaptability, resilience and strategic thinking, this space will ensure its impact extends far beyond the businesses it helps launch, by shaping individuals who are prepared to lead in any context.' The Diller Center aims to foster creative thinking and collaboration, while the Morgan Makerspace will provide a space for prototyping and experimentation. The SBDC will offer business expertise, mentorship and resources to help navigate the complexities of launching and scaling a company. The hub will also include the newly established Small Business Internship Initiative, which will connect small businesses with college students throughout the region. 'Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and Shippensburg University's Small Business Internship Initiative will provide our next generation of business leaders with a path toward the American dream,' Joyce said in the announcement. 'The Shippensburg SBII will offer students valuable, real-world experience while building the critical skills needed to succeed in the business world. This partnership with local small businesses will also boost economic growth and support our community so that prosperity can continue for future generations. I was proud to champion the Shippensburg SBII in Congress and look forward to its future success.' The project is expected to be a vital contributor to the university's mission and the broader region's economic well-being. The $700,000 grant represents 12.7% of the total project cost. 'We are grateful for the continued support of our legislators, like Representative Joyce, benefactors and business leaders who continue to see the value in our vision for the future of Kriner Hall,' Patterson said in the announcement. 'We look forward to starting this project and continuing to serve the future of Pennsylvania.' This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: A $700K grant is helping Shippensburg students launch businesses
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Science
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Shippensburg Class of '25 celebrated at commencement
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Class of 2025 at Shippensburg University was honored Saturday at Seth Grove Stadium. Around 500 now-graduates received their degrees from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Human Services and Education. 'I wouldn't change a thing,' Ashley Moore, a psychology graduate, told abc27 News. 'I love everyone here and all my friends that I made, the professors that have helped me. I wouldn't choose another college to go to. I'm just excited right now, I'll get the tears later probably.' 'I mean, it's kind of a mix of anxiety and happiness,' Brandon Sidoli, an economics graduate, said. 'I'm really anxious to be out in the real world. I have no social net behind me, but I'm also excited that I can do whatever I want now and I have the world ahead of me and I can do what it is that I like. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Families and friends looked on as the graduates were celebrated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
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Shippensburg University Foundation selling large property
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Shippensburg University Foundation has listed an approximately 14-acre, mixed-use property for sale. The Shippensburg University Foundation has officially listed a 14.59-acre property, located at 273-275 North Queen Street, for sale for $2.3 million. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the listing, this property, which is broken up into two parcels and/or tracts, is situated next to Shippensburg University and the Cumberland County Rail Trail. It's important to note that of the 14.59 acres listed for sale, 6.79 acres are currently used as parking for students. These students will need to vacate the lot after it is sold. Joan Jett to perform at Shippensburg University in 2025 Listing agent Bill Shearer of Shearer24 Real Estate says the zoning for the property would allow for a variety of uses, such as retail, commercial, or residential development; however, the Shippensburg University Foundation will not allow student housing to be constructed on the lot. 'Shippensburg University Foundation would consider a joint venture with a developer with the proper terms,' the listing description says. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The Shippensburg University Foundation was founded in 1977 and works to support Shippensburg University through the Annual Fund and entrepreneurial outlook. They own and operate off-campus student housing, the Bartos Child and Family Center, and the Courtyard by Marriott. abc27 has reached out to the Shippensburg University Foundation for additional information on this listing. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Four charged in armed robbery during Shippensburg University fraternity party
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A fraternity nearby Shippensburg University was robbed during a party by four people, one of who had a pistol, after a fight, court documents state. The charges filed by State Police at Carlisle state, the following four people — Carter Brindle, 23, Jishaun Statum, 19, Leevon Plank, 20, all of Chambersburg, and Nyson Keepler, 21, of Shippensburg — burglarized the Theta Xi fraternity, located in the 40 block of Sunbeam Court in Shippensburg. According to State Police, a party was in the process of being shut down because it was 'getting out of hand' just before 5 a.m. Saturday morning when a fight broke out. The fight carried from inside the residence to the parking lot. Brindle, Plank, and Keepler allegedly met up after getting kicked out and tried to break in through a rear door on the deck of the home that led to a bedroom. A firearm was also allegedly brandished during the break-in. A gaming PC, console, AirPod Pros, and a Macbook were discovered to be missing after the fraternity members barricaded in a bathroom during the incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Surveillance video footage that captured three of the suspects kicking and breaking the door was provided to State Police. A fraternity member was able to identify the suspects through a PennDOT query. Plank and Keepler were found in Chambersburg Borough after the stolen Macbook pinged. Inside the home the duo was at, Troopers found the same type of gaming PC and console that were stolen, along with a black handgun, and a clear plastic bag that had 182 grams of marijuana inside. Three of the suspects — Statum, Plank and Keepler — were interviewed by State Police. Statum allegedly admitted that they went up the back deck to kick the door in, but not him. Keepler also denied taking anything or going back into the residence, while Plank admitted to stealing a Macbook and PC tower from a bedroom before leaving. Brindle was not interviewed because he was not able to be located before charges were filed. Charges including robbery, theft, trespassing, receiving stolen property, burglary and riot were filed against the four suspects, court records show. Keepler, Statum, Plank and Brindle are all locked up in Cumberland County Prison. Keepler, Statum and Plank;'s bails are set at $50,000 each, and they have preliminary hearings scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12. Brindle's bail is set at $40,000 and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 19. According to Shippensburg University, Theta Xi recently came off probation that stemmed from multiple violations including furnishing alcohol to minors, violating policies, and a safety hazard. In March the fraternity was placed on probation through December 31, 2024, and lost privileges to host a social function until November 1, 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
