The annual competition, which Millersville has participated in since 2015, highlights creativity on a national level.
Millersville has established agreements with the School District of Lancaster, Penn Manor School District and La Academia Partnership Charter School so that their students may participate in the Dual Enrollment Scholars Academy, comprised of grant-funded summer workshops and dual credit courses taught by Millersville faculty at their schools and at the University.
Since her graduation, international studies alumna Karlee Rice has worked closely with students to expand their opportunities in study abroad programs and to make international education more inclusive and accessible for students of all backgrounds.
Spring Athletics Round-up
Baseball comes up short in the NCAA Super Regionals at Cooper Park. Sarah Hessler ’26 finishes 18th in the women’s hammer throw competition at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Two longtime athletic figures retire, and welcome back to Jennifer Smith ’02.
The two universities are building upon the success of the Millersville/Shippensburg Ed.D., the only joint doctoral program in Pennsylvania.
Cygnus Society Members Recognized
Members embody the EPPIIC values and combine scholarship, integrity and maturity with university-wide awareness, participation and leadership.
Peter Wenzel said it was an honor to compete in the Best Warrior Competition, but the camaraderie built throughout the experience is what truly made it worthwhile.
Meet the Grads: May 2026
Learn more about the futures of some of Millersville University’s May 2026 graduates.
This year’s event marked a strengthened collaboration between the COC, Millersville Borough and the Office of University Relations and Strategic Initiatives.
Each ceremony will feature an address by a Millersville alumnus and a moment of reflection by a graduate.
Counting Penguins and Saving the Earth
“If the goal of habitat restoration is ecosystem resilience, the goal of being a conservation biologist is forming a resilient soul,” says Emily Ritter ’21.
Emma Killmeyer, a biochemistry major, has been appointed as the student trustee to Millersville University’s Council of Trustees.













