Slippery Rock University’s Stories

SRU welcomes Class of 2022: Great in number, greater in strength

Slippery Rock University is expecting a freshman class of 1,580 students when fall semester classes begin Aug. 27, and although the number may not exceed last year's school-record freshman class of 1,597, SRU officials are thrilled with the types of students arriving.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 27

SRU greets new students with hundreds of open arms

More than 1,500 first-year students, assisted by hundreds of volunteers, moved into residence halls at Slippery Rock University, Aug. 23, kicking off SRU's 11-day "Week of Welcome" event.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 24

SRU music, dance professionals reflect on 45 years of hip-hop music and dance

Music and dance faculty at Slippery Rock University recognize how each year their students' interpretations of hip-hop music and dance have changed. The origin of hip-hop music and dance dates back 45 years and it's alive and well today, especially with groups like JamRock, the hip-hop dance team at SRU.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 23

SRU's student residence life staff learns the ropes

As part of a 10-day training program, more than 60 community and resident assistants at Slippery Rock University completed team-building exercises and a high ropes course, Aug. 20 at the University's Leadership Development Center.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 21

SRU's newest intramural sport offers a new spin on an old game

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Whiffle ball, a perennial backyard favorite, was born Aug. 14, 1953, and like many 65-year olds, is heading into retirement - at least at Slippery Rock University. A new game, Blitzball, which puts a spin on the old game will be introduced next spring as one of the 24 intramural sports offered at SRU's Aebersold Student Recreation Center.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 13