Shawnee State University News and Announcements

X Close

menu
Jeff Hamilton
Jeff Hamilton Named Dean of Students at Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University’s Office of the Provost has appointed Jeff Hamilton as Dean of Students, following his interim appointment. 

Read more
SSU Bears logo
Rhodes Athletic Center to Charge for Athletic Event Parking Starting in 2026

Beginning January 3, 2026, Shawnee State University will charge for parking during Shawnee State athletic events held at Rhodes Athletic Center.

Read more
Shawnee State University student leaders at National Conference on Student Life
Shawnee State Student Leaders Attend National Conference on Student Life

A group of Shawnee State University student leaders recently traveled to Atlanta to attend the National Conference on Student Life (NCSL).

Read more
Amanda Hedrick
SSU’s Dr. Amanda Hedrick accepts BB2C Partner of the Year award 

Shawnee State University has been named the 2025 Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) Partner of the Year in recognition of its support for workforce pathways for students.

Read more
group of people holding shovels at SSU Softball ground breaking ceremony
Shawnee State University Breaks Ground on New Softball Field at Labold Park

Shawnee State University broke ground Tuesday, Dec. 16, on its new softball field at Labold Park.

Read more
From left: Shawnee State University Athletic Director Gerald Cadogan; Head Softball Coach Kristen Bradshaw; Director of Planning, Construction and Facilities John Temponeras; and President Eric Andrew Braun gather to celebrate the launch of new softball facilities on campus.
Shawnee State University Announces Construction of New Softball Field

Shawnee State University is moving forward with a major enhancement to its athletic facilities, announcing construction of a new softball field that will give SSU Softball a dedicated home at Labold Park.

Read more
SSU President Eric Andrew Braun
SSU President Eric Braun Appointed to Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) national Board of Directors

Shawnee State University President Eric Andrew Braun has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), a national nonprofit organization that partners with leaders across the country to build tech economies that support entrepreneurship and lead to more tech jobs in rural America. 

Read more
Logo
Amended Notice – Shawnee State University Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting

The Shawnee State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Howland Recital Hall, located on the Shawnee State University campus.

Read more
Gene Burns
Preparing Tomorrow’s Doctors at Shawnee State

Dr. Eugene Burns has had the privilege of teaching biology to numerous students since 1999.

Read more
Graphic announcing Shawnee State met its $40,000 Day of Giving goal with a thank-you message.
Shawnee State University Day of Giving raises $51,633 

The Shawnee State University Foundation raised $51,633 during Day of Giving, thanks to the support of 90 campus and community donors.

Read more

I Am a...

Schedule a Visit

Apply