Today's message regarding snow removal from parking lots
The following was shared with students on January 30, 2026:
The following was shared with students on January 30, 2026:
On January 30, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Mountains Health formalized the establishment of a collaboration designed to advance the health and wellness of the region, focusing on addressing rural healthcare needs.
During the fall 2025 CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Stock Picker Challenge, IUP’s Brayden Landherr placed among the Top 10 for individual student returns.
The following was shared with students on January 30. 2026:
The following was shared with students on January 30, 2026:
Jen Ferrell (SAHE ’05), associate vice president of student engagement at Keene State College, has been named a recipient of ACPA’s 2026 Annuit Coeptis Senior Professional Award in recognition of her impactful leadership and commitment to mentorship.
Be smart and stay safe from the dangers of extreme cold. Frostbite and hypothermia are real and can develop quickly when your body and skin are exposed to extremely cold temperatures.
The following was shared with students on January 28, 2026:
From the nostalgic glow of vintage holiday decor to the intricate engineering of a Lego set, the objects we treasure tell a story of curiosity and passion. The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites the public to explore these personal narratives in the upcoming exhibition “What Do You Collect?” on display from January 31 through March 6.
The following was shared with students on January 27, 2026:
The following was shared with students on January 27, 2026:
IUP’s Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department has been awarded a $950,000 US Department of Labor OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant to provide free safety training on critical workplace safety topics, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, and Inhalation and Absorption Hazards, to small businesses in Pennsylvania.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved former secretary, Jolene Campbell. Jolene was the heart of our office—someone who naturally brought people together and made everyone feel welcome.
Bill Chadwick’s passion for anthropology began with a childhood fascination with archaeology and evolved through hands-on fieldwork and scientific study of landscapes. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty.
Due to inclement weather, all in-person classes and events at all IUP campuses and sites are canceled for Monday, January 26.
Listen to IUP Safety Sciences senior Makenzie Daniel on the Building PA Podcast as she talks about “The Future of Safety from a College Student’s Perspective.”
Due to the inclement weather, we will not be able to open the IUP Libraries today (Sunday, January 25).
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, through 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24. Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach -12°F.
Please be advised: due to the impending winter storm warnings, Parking Services requests that residential students leave their vehicles in the Long-Term Robertshaw parking lot this weekend.
The following was shared with students on January 23, 2026:
President Driscoll offers condolences on the death of of Juan Esteban Riano Guayara, a senior finance major from Fredonia.
The following was shared with students on January 22, 2026:
The following was shared with students on January 21, 2026:
Kopchick Hall’s “Science on Display”—featuring skeletons of prehistoric animals, the Charles Darwin Collection, a flight suit of the late IUP alumna and astronaut Patricia Hilliard Robertson, and a student-created DNA Bunsen Burner sculpture—features more than 100 pieces of decorative and carnival glassware produced by the Indiana Glass Company, which operated in Indiana between 1892 and 1931.
The following was shared with students on January 21, 2026:
As the winter weather continues, IUP Emergency Management encourages the campus community to use caution, slow down, and remain alert, especially during snow squalls, freezing rain, or periods of low visibility.
The Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department congratulates our students for being named to the Dean’s List for fall 2025. Students receive this recognition for each semester in which they earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credits.
AGES faculty and students presented recent research at the Society for Historical Archaeology and the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology annual meetings in Detroit.
The IUP Post Office announces the launch of Qtrak, a new service that streamlines package delivery and notifications at IUP. This system will provide timely updates on package arrivals and pickup availability.
Curt Cignetti, IUP’s head football coach from 2011 to 2016, led the Indiana Hoosiers to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes on January 19, 2026.
The following was shared with students on January 19, 2026:
The following was shared with students on January, 20, 2026:
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, through noon Tuesday, January 20. Wind chill temperatures may reach -17°F.
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.
As director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at IUP, Betsy Sarneso guides students in 25 Greek organizations, building leadership, inclusivity, and community. She also organizes the Homecoming parade and Crimson Court. Learn more about her in this Q&A.
The following was shared with students on January 15, 2026:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2,295,315 from the United States Department of Education to create a Center for Dialogue and Civic Life at IUP.
The IUP CPDC supports students at every stage of their career journey, from exploring majors and career paths to applying for internships, jobs, and graduate programs.
Monday night’s College Football Playoffs championship game, between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes, will feature some men who spent formative parts of their careers here at IUP.
Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Ryan Smith, a member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine administrative team, has been honored by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
Cynthia Vallina, a 1982 political science graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has gifted $100,000 to support students interested in study abroad, students in the Political Science program, and IUP’s women’s rugby club.
The Department of Finance and Economics thanks alumni and guest speakers for fall 2025
FIEC Student Finance Club wishes to thank their fall 2025 guest speakers.
IT Services will perform firmware upgrades on our core networking infrastructure on Saturday, January 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. Verification testing of the new firmware will continue throughout the morning. During this period, you may experience intermittent connectivity loss on both wired and wireless IUP networks, as well as temporary interruptions of services hosted by IUP.
Finance and Economics faculty who have published articles in fall 2025
Following a national search, Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll has selected Peter Holden, an administrator with extensive experience in leading administration, facilities, and finance functions as vice president of IUP’s Division of Administration and Finance.
The US Department of War Cyber Service Academy is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–27 academic year. All students who are interested in receiving a generous financial package to support their cybersecurity education are encouraged to apply.
The Finance and Economics Department recognizes the December 2025 Economics Honors students
The Finance and Economics Department Economics Club thanks the fall 2025 guest speakers.