Shippensburg University News
On this page, you’ll find articles focused on college life and leadership. The first covers a powerful talk by Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton, who shared practical advice for young adults on how to navigate difficult conversations in today’s divided world. The second highlights the 2025-2026 Student Government Association election speeches, giving a glimpse into the goals, promises, and priorities of students stepping up to lead their campus community.
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2/25/2025
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Insight from Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton
By: Taja Colbert
Stacey Pearson-Wharton, Ph.D., gave an interactive presentation titled “Difficult Dialogue in a Divided World” at the CUB on Monday night.
During her talk, Pearson-Wharton shared valuable tools for engaging in authentic, healthy conversations about controversial or "scary" topics.
Candidates outline their visions for Student Government
By:Taja Colbert
Speeches for the 2025-2026 Student Government Association leadership election took place this past Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. Four SGA candidates delivered speeches at McFeely’s in hopes of securing an elected position.