The Shippensburg University Foundation, at the direction of the Board of Directors, engages in business ventures as a revenue source to help support the mission of Shippensburg University. Over the years, the SU Foundation has led many projects in the areas surrounding Shippensburg University, including the building of the Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center, the Conference Center at Shippensburg University, the Queen Street Parking lot (for additional student parking), off-campus student housing communities, the Bartos Child and Family Center, the Courtyard by Marriott, the Fashion Archives and Museum at Shippensburg University building.