Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations

Kayla Kritschil, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Birdsboro, has been selected for the Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.

08 April 2026

IUP Offering One-Day Immersive Workshop Passport to France

On April 17, the Allenwood at IUP, located on the ground floor of Ackerman Hall, will host Passport to France, a one-day immersive travel-readiness workshop, a practical, hands-on session focused on essential travel preparation, including documents, money, transportation, health, culture, and emergency planning. Registration closes April 10.

01 April 2026

IUP Hospitality Students Participate in Pittsburgh FAM Tour with Regional University Partners

Students from IUP, along with partners from regional universities, took part in a Pittsburgh FAM tour to explore major hospitality and event venues and connect with industry professionals. Coordinated with Visit Pittsburgh, the experience provided hands-on learning and career insight within the region’s vibrant hospitality sector.

23 March 2026

Statler Foundation Continues Support for IUP with Grant for Advanced Hotel Management Software, Sixth Stadler Scholarship of Excellence

The Statler Foundation has continued its support for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program with a $100,000 program grant to purchase advanced hotel management software and a sixth $25,000 scholarship for an IUP student in the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program.

23 March 2026

Passport to France

Ever wished you could “test drive” a country before booking the flight? This one-day immersive workshop lets you experience France before you go—from language and culture to food and everyday travel situations.

10 March 2026

Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations
Eberly College of Business
Suite 203
664 Pratt Drive
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-357-2300

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.