Island Creamery Seeks Ideas for SU Centennial Ice Cream Flavor

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Salisbury, MD —What happens when one of the nation’s “Best Colleges” partners with the “Best Ice Cream Place in America”? A once-in-a-century opportunity to make history! 

Salisbury University, ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges in the U.S.” for more than two decades, is teaming up with Island Creamery — named the “Best Ice Cream Place in America” by USA Today — to create a new ice cream flavor in honor of SU’s 100th anniversary.
To bring this sweet centennial celebration to life, SU is inviting input from the public to participate in a contest to choose the special flavor.

From now until Tuesday, April 1, members of the campus and the community can submit their most creative ice cream flavor and name ideas at https://salisbury.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81CuDuKEbCuFbzU. The most promising flavors will be created in small batches for an exclusive tasting event this spring. The winning flavor will be featured at Island Creamery locations throughout SU’s Centennial celebration, from September 2025 to May 2026.

“With a location adjacent to SU, Island Creamery is a favorite among students and other members of the University community,” said Jason Curtin, SU vice president of advancement, executive director of the SU Foundation, Inc., and SU Centennial chair. “Like SU, its ice cream is a longstanding tradition on the Delmarva Peninsula. We are excited to work together on this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.”

“Island Creamery has always been about crafting unique, high-quality flavors that bring people together. Partnering with Salisbury University to create a special Centennial flavor is an exciting opportunity to celebrate a milestone in our community,” said Kelly Conklin, owner of Island Creamery. “We can’t wait to see the creative ideas that come from SU students, alumni and the greater community!”

Whether entrants dream of a bold, adventurous new taste or a nostalgic flavor that captures the essence of SU, this is an opportunity for the public to make their mark on SU and Eastern Shore history — and win some sweet prizes along the way. Each person whose flavor is selected as a finalist will receive an Island Creamery gift card.
Additional details about the SU Centennial will be announced later this spring.
For more information about Island Creamery, visit www.islandcreamery.net. Learn more about the SU Centennial celebration and opportunities to Make Tomorrow Yours at www.salisbury.edu.