Shippensburg University Social Work and Gerontology Department

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026!

We admire your level of enthusiasm, dedication, and resilience that you have shown the past few years.

Here are a few pictures from last weeks events! Dr. Jayleen Galarza Patterson was chosen to speak at Lavender Graduation and Dr. Jen Clements was the speaker for the Graduate Commencement Ceremony. Professor Masgalas' daughter also graduated this Spring from Shippensburg University!

Congrats again to all the graduating students of 2026 and we wish you good luck!

SU News recently published an article about SCRC Coordinator, Emily Fox. The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition is a university center for excellence and affiliated with the Department of Social Work and Gerontology.

New SCRC Coordinator Emily Fox highlights the coalition’s local impact Emily Fox, the SCRC's new coordinator, along with other members of the SCRC highlight its programs and initiatives.

We are so lucky to have Emily and Tiffany at the SCRC!

New SCRC Coordinator Emily Fox highlights the coalition’s local impact

Emily Fox, the new coordinator at the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition(SCRC), brings a mix of nonprofit leadership, community organizing and macro social work expertise to the SCRC of Shippensburg University.

The coalition strives to provide quality social services and youth programs that are accessible, safe and recognize the dignity and worth of every person. By providing university resources and community partnerships, the coalition addresses food and housing insecurity, as well as youth mental-health concerns.

Read more in the comments below.

Learn how Living Unlimited uses music to improve the lives of people living with dementia!

🗓 Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍Shippen Hall 380

We’re on the clock! Support the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition and help SU students give back. Donate now! https://shipgives.sufoundation.org/campaigns/shippensburg-community-resource-coalition-scrc

We’re on the clock! Support the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition and help SU students give back. Donate now!

https://shipgives.sufoundation.org/campaigns/shippensburg-community-resource-coalition-scrc

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From March 25–April 3: let’s stock Big Red’s Cupboard!

🚨 Mark your calendars!

Social Work Career Information Day is happening on March 24th in collaboration with the Criminal Justice Department's Advising Blitz.

💼 Learn about career paths, internships, and opportunities in social work!
🤝 Connect directly with agency representatives and ask questions about entering the field.
📍 Agency information tables will be in the hallways and extra classrooms.
📄 Bring your resume if you're looking for a job or internship!

📅 March 24
📍 Shippen Hall – 3rd Floor
⏰ 9:30am-3:15pm

All students are welcome!

For questions or more information:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Meet Dr. Samuel R. Benbow!

Dr. Benbow brings over 25 years of dedication to Ship and a passion for student growth and development.

His advice to students: “Be mindful of the choices you make and own the choices you make.”