Foundation News
Happy Holidays!
December 20, 2024Our office will be closed Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, December 25. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26 for your year-end giving convenience. Read More »
Dedication of the new Rob Lieblein and Alera Group Forum
April 9, 2024On April 8, 2024, the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees, in recognition of Rob Lieblein’s outstanding philanthropy and commitment to Shippensburg University and its students, named the former Grove Forum, the Rob Lieblein and Alera Group Forum. Rob, a 1983 Ship grad wit … Read More »
ShipGives Happy Hour!
March 21, 2024Join the Shippensburg University Foundation and Alumni Relations on April 9 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Appalachian Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg to celebrate ShipGives! Make a gift of $50 or more and pick up your socks! Register at: tinyurl.com/ShipGivesHAPPY Read More »
Preserve your SHIP Memories!
July 7, 2023July 31, 2023 is the last day to purchase a personalized brick that will be placed on the Stewart Hall Plaza before Alumni Weekend 2023. And did you know? If you already purchased a brick – you can find it through our easy-to-use Find My Brick feature. Read More »
2023 ShipGives Happy Hour
March 29, 2023Tuesday, April 4: 5:30-7:30 Appalachian Brewing Company 6462 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA All members of the SHIP Family are invited to enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar. Come socialize and celebrate your ShipGives impact! Make a gift of $35 or more to the fund of your … Read More »
Transformational Gift Impacts Current and Future Engineering Students
September 27, 2022Shippensburg University and the Shippensburg University Foundation are pleased to announce the newly named Milton and Doreen Morgan School of Engineering and Laboratory. The naming, announced during a ceremony on September 27, honors the couple’s transformational gift that will i … Read More »
Ship Students would love to talk to you!
February 14, 2022Every gift matters! Any way it is measured—by participation or by dollars, —giving to support SHIP matters. It matters to our students, who benefit from expanded opportunities for scholarships, research funds, text books, and more. SU Foundation phonathon callers, who are current … Read More »
Scholarship Established for Dr. Blaine F. Shover
January 21, 2022Dr. Blaine F. Shover, beloved Shippensburg University music professor passed away on January 13th, 2022. He will be dearly missed by his colleagues, students, friends, family, and musicians. Dr. Shover recently retired as the conductor of the Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers, … Read More »
Morgans honored at ribbon cutting for SU’s Centers for Excellence
May 6, 2021Shippensburg University unveiled the new downtown location for its Centers for Excellence, located at 29 E. King Street, on April 30. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked another step in Ship’s efforts to enhance the connection between the university and the local community. The new … Read More »
Kathryn Seaber Honored
April 12, 2021Shippensburg University celebrated the Kathryn Huhges Seaber Raiders Academic Center for Student-Athletes (RAC) with a socially distanced ribbon cutting on April 8. The center began operating in late 2019, but a formal opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Located in … Read More »
ShipGives April 7 & 8
April 7, 2021Join us for #ShipGives 2021 by making your gift, challenging your friends, & sharing on social! Make a real impact on students at Ship by joining members of the Ship Family as we all come together for 24-Hours of #ShipGives! Come together to celebrate Shippensburg University … Read More »
September 28: Jane Goss Memorial Golf Tournament
May 27, 2020The 2020 Jane Goss Memorial Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Monday, September 28. Proceeds from this annual golf tournament benefit the Women’s Athletics program at Ship. Sponsorships are available. Learn more or sign up to sponsor or attend here. Read More »
2020 Financial and Estate Planning Seminar postponed
April 7, 2020Shippensburg University has postponed the Alumni Weekend festivities on May 29-30, 2020. This includes the SU Foundation’s Annual Finance and Estate Planning Seminar on May 29, 2020. We continue to follow the guidance of state and federal officials in support of efforts to mitiga … Read More »
Ship Students Need Our Help
March 21, 2020Dear Fellow Ship Alumni and Friends: In light of current events and these uncertain times, one thing we do know is that our Ship family comes together and supports one another. In that spirit, we will get through these difficult times together. Ship students are now transitioning … Read More »
SU Foundation Events Cancelled
March 17, 2020The SU Foundation regrets that it is necessary to cancel the following Spring events: March 19: Spirit of Generosity Scholarship Dinner April 21: Founder’s Circle Dinner April 25: Circle of Friends Gala May 2: IMP Dinner Ship Gives originally scheduled for April 7 and 8 will be r … Read More »
FREE SHIP ALUMNI Financial Planning Workshop
September 5, 2019Homecoming Weekend | Saturday, October 19 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Courtyard by Marriott – adjacent to Campus and Seth Grove Stadium – 503 Newburg Road, Shippensburg Hosted by the Shippensburg University Foundation Interested in financial tips for your 30s, 40s, or 50s? This semin … Read More »
Thank you for making SHIP GIVES a success!
April 18, 2019Thank you for your participation in our first-ever giving day – Ship Gives! YOU, and many others in the Ship Family, MADE AN IMPACT on Ship Students and for that, we are grateful. Here’s SHIP GIVES by the numbers! Read More »
2019 Financial Planning Seminar: May 31
April 10, 2019YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN BUILT TO LAST Friday, May 31, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Conference Center at Shippensburg University John E. Clinton Building 500 Newburg Road, Shippensburg, PA KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Linda Duessel, CFA, CPA, and CFP – Senior Equity Strategist/Senior Vice Preside … Read More »
SU Foundation publishes 2017-2018 Annual Report
February 4, 2019The SU Foundation recently published its 2017-2018 Annual Report. Take a moment to see the impact that your gifts make on current and future Shippensburg University Students. View here. Read More »
SU Foundation hosts reception to share impact of giving
September 13, 2018On Saturday, September 8, the Shippensburg University Foundation hosted a reception for members of three Annual Fund Gift Clubs; the Presidents Club, the Fountain Society, and the Friend of Old Main. We said farewell to two-year National Annual Fund Co-Chairs Judy Foglesonger ’82 … Read More »
New Scholarship Recipient Reception
September 11, 2018The SU Foundation is hosting a reception celebrating new SU Foundation and Board of Governor scholarship recipients. The event will be held in the Orrstown Bank Lobby of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Thursday, September 13. Because of generous donors who have establi … Read More »
2018 Financial Planning Seminar
September 11, 2018Are you in your 30’s, 40’s or 50’s. The SU Foundation is hosting a free, informative financial planning seminar for you! Homecoming Weekend | Saturday, October 20, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Courtyard by Marriott – 503 Newburg Road, Shippensburg PA Sessions include: How to Define … Read More »
2018 Scholarship Dinner Rescheduled
April 2, 2018The SU Foundation’s Celebration of the Spirit of Generosity Scholarship Dinner has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 11. If you sent an RSVP for the March 20 dinner, please RSVP for the April 11 dinner as well. Read More »
OFFICE OPENING AT 10AM
March 21, 2018The Shippensburg University Foundation will open at 10am today, April 2, 2018 Read More »
2016-2017 SU Foundation Annual Report
January 2, 2018The SU Foundation’s 2016-2017 Annual Report is now availabable online. Please take a moment to review the report. We’re sharing just a few of the many stories of how your gifts to SU Foundation benefit students, faculty, and programs at Shippensburg University. Thank you for your … Read More »
#GivingTuesday: Help us reach our goal!
November 28, 2017Today, November 28, is #GivingTuesday. Please take this opportunity to show your support by visiting our crowdfunding website and making a gift to support current and future students. While you’re there check out the student projects that need critical funding. Your gift matters. Read More »
Shippensburg University student receives Goldwater Scholarship
May 23, 2017SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Shippensburg University student and mathematics major Tristan Phillips recently received a Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Scholarship. Phillips, a sophomore in the honors program, is the university’s first Goldwater recipien … Read More »
Laurie A. Carter named 17th President of Shippensburg University
May 18, 2017The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education selected Laurie A. Carter to be the next president of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, effective Aug. 7. Carter is executive vice president and university counsel for Eastern Kentucky University, a … Read More »
Scholarships Make a Difference
April 20, 2017Thank you Mr. Gindlesberger for the heartfelt comments below about the Shippensburg University Foundation’s most recent Scholarship Dinner and the talented and deserving SU students who receive our scholarships! Scholarships truly make a difference for Shippensburg Univeristy stu … Read More »
Financial and Estate Planning Seminar
March 21, 2017This year’s Financial & Estate Planning Seminar titled, “Mid-Year Check-Up: Update and potential changes to healthcare, taxes and estate planning” will be held Friday, June 2 at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University. The Keynote speaker, Ryotaro Tashiro, Economics … Read More »
Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Dedication
February 9, 2017On February 9, the SU Foundation and Shippensburg University celebrated the dedication of the new Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation. The Center is the result of a gift made by Mr. Charles H. Jr. and Mrs. Jane E. Diller to Charting the Cour … Read More »
Changing of the Guards in the Annual Fund Leadership
November 10, 2016During the Leadership Benefactors’ Celebration Dinner, outgoing National Annual Fund Co-Chairs, alumni Rich ‘88 and Lori ’95 Pizzarro, welcomed the incoming chairs, Judy Fogelsonger ‘82M and Forbes Borthwick. A highlight of the Pizzarro’s term as co-chairs was a $100,000 challen … Read More »
Alumni Couple Honored for Challenge Gift
September 10, 2016Rich Pizzarro ’88 and Lori Baker Pizzarro ’95 love their alma mater and have supported it with their time, talent, and treasure since they graduated. In 1995, Rich received the Outstanding Young Alumnus award and since 2000 has been a valued member of the SU Foundation Board of … Read More »