Slippery Rock University

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

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Honor Society - 2016 Feb 17