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State Agency Releases IUP-Authored Crime Report

April 21, 2026

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania recently released “Analysis of Pennsylvania Crime Trends: An Updated Rural/Urban Comparison,” authored by an IUP team. The study examines crime trends across Pennsylvania’s rural and urban counties from 2013 through 2023. Read the report.

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Summer Honors Program Offers Dual-Enrollment Credits

April 14, 2026

The Cook Honors College will offer its Design, Build, Play course as the centerpiece of its 2026 Summer Honors Program. With tuition and fees covered by a state grant, the course will include a unit on games and storytelling and on use of the STEAMSHOP. Learn more.

Media Releases

Sorority Helps Area Agencies During Philanthropy Week

April 17, 2026

Alpha Sigma Tau sorority (Delta chapter) recently raised $3,125 and collected food items, hygiene products, and business casual outfits for four community organizations. Learn more about members’ efforts and which groups they helped.

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Solving Rural Workforce Shortages: IRMC Medical Technology School

This episode of Rural Health Pulse highlights a powerful example of rural innovation: the creation of the IRMC School of Medical Technology. With medical laboratory scientists in critically short supply nationwide, Indiana Regional Medical Center partnered with IUP to build a pipeline of highly skilled clinical laboratory professionals. Jim Kinneer is joined by four guests: Jackie Sansig, Connie Zitterbart, Chris Baum, and recent program graduate Rebecca Hollobaugh, who share the story behind the program’s development, the evolution of laboratory science roles, and the impact this initiative is already having on the community and the healthcare workforce.