Branscum and Yu Release New Book
Associate Professor of English John Yu Branscum and former instructor Yi Izzy Yu are releasing their new book, "Stars That Pause: 2,000 Years of Asian UFO Encounters & Lore," on October 15.
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Student Spotlight: Parker Bradley Publishes in Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Undergraduate student Parker Bradley’s publication on antibacterial photoactive ruthenium complexes in the highly regarded journal Inorganic Chemistry Communications highlights his growing success as a young researcher.
IUP, Warren State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
On October 9, 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Warren State Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive
As part of IUP’s 150th Anniversary, the Career and Professional Development Center is excited to announce our Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive, running from October 1 to October 30.
Homecoming 2025 in Photos
IUP Homecoming was celebrated October 4, 2025. Check out a gallery of photos from the parade, the Crimson Huddle pregame party, tailgating, the football game and Crimson Court recognition, and the Fifth Quarter concert featuring the Clarks and Chris Higbee.
Impact 150: IUP Criminology Graduate to Gift More Than $3 Million to Support Education, Criminology Seniors at IUP
Arlene Eva Langley-Mendenhall, a 1978 criminology and sociology double major graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will gift more than $3 million to establish the Arlene Eva Langley Memorial Scholarship at IUP.
Campus Notification: Willow Avenue Closure
The following was shared with students on October 6, 2025:
IUP Sees Highest Retention on Record of New, First-Time, Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Students, Increase in Undergraduate Enrollment and New Students, Increase in Persistence Rate
For fall 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania achieved record-breaking retention for new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; increases in both the number of undergraduate degree-seeking students and new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; and an increase of 5 percentage points for continuing student persistence (students continuing for a third year of study).
Abbie Adams on Discovering Humanity—Meet Our Faculty
Abbie Adams loves everything about anthropology. She loves the way it explains so much but leaves more to explore. And as a faculty member teaching it, she encourages her students to dive in and see what’s possible.
Graduate Shares Insights on Securing Competitive REU Opportunities
Alumnus Greg Kenning Jr. ’24 returned to IUP to present “REUs: What They Are and How to Get Them,” sharing insights from his experiences in multiple NSF-funded research programs and offering practical advice for students interested in applying.
Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House on Oct. 11
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Day on October 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day.
Frye, Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction DEd Program, Featured in Pittsburgh Public Source
Denine Frye, a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction DEd program, was featured in an article on the use of AI in the secondary ELA classroom.
Happy Homecoming from SGA and GSA
The following was shared with students on October 2, 2025.
Celebrating IUP Homecoming
The following was shared with students on October 2, 2025:
Parking Lot Restrictions for IUP Homecoming Weekend
The following was shared with students on October 1, 2025:
Cybersecurity and You: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Presentation
IUP's senior security analyst, Jonathan Roumfort, will present “Cybersecurity and You” on Monday, October 6, from 11:30 to noon.
