SU in the Media

U.S. universities are anchors for democracy, responsible for producing citizens who can participate in advocacy and governance, in political and civic life. Salisbury University is a leader in integrating civic learning into its curricula and ensuring that all students have multiple opportunities to grow civically throughout their academic career. University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman recently spotlighted SU's efforts in this area in his May "Chancellor's Message." Read More

Salisbury University's delegation of students attending the 2024 Model United Nations Conference earned an Honorable Mention Delegation Award, recognizing the students' strong work across the board. Students represented the nation of Guyana during the event. Read More

A $100 million Salisbury University performing arts center may be on the horizon for downtown Salisbury, pending approval by the Wicomico County Council. Expected to open within four to five years, the new center would feature an auditorium with seating for up to 1,000. Other planned amenities include a music and theatre space with seating for up to 450, a convertible dance studio, scenic and costume design facilities, and dressing rooms, as well as classroom and rehearsal space. Read More

In the wake of Haiti's political turmoil, the already sizeable Haitian population in Salisbury is growing at a rapid rate. Dr. Eric Rittinger, chair of Salisbury University's Political Science Department, noted that "There's a real political vacuum. And into that vacuum comes gangs, so there's been a real explosion in gang violence," raising concerns in that nation. Read More

Logan Lankford is the first Salisbury University student to receive the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Award. The honor will allow her to spend three weeks this summer studying Scottish history at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. 47 ABC recently spotlighted the sophormore health science major and her accomplishments as part of its "Emerging Leaders" series. Read More

A troubled FAFSA rollout has seen a decline of 30 percent in submissions across the Eastern Shore by seniors planning to start college in the fall. While FAFSA submissions are down 16% at Salisbury University, the institution is expecting an 8% increase in enrolled students compared to last fall. "We were excited to be the first in the University System of Maryland to start sending financial aid offers to our new students," said Allen Koehler, SU associate vice preisdent for enrollment management. Read More

Salisbury University students and members of the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) can now partner for educational benefits thanks to a recent mutual support and collaboration agreement. The agreement centers on the development of an enduring academic and mentorship partnership program with SU’s College of Health and Human Services. Read More

Salisbury University is always working to meet students where they are, literally and figuratively. To meet the growing demand from teachers for an all-virtual master’s program, SU’s Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education recently announced that it will begin offering an online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership leading to the Maryland Administrator I license. Read More