Student Co-op Proposition Update
The following was shared with students on October 2, 2026:
News
So, What is Lounge?
Starting with the fall 2026 semester, IUP implemented Lounge as its student engagement platform. Lounge, a more mobile-friendly platform than the previously used Crimson Connect, is for students, clubs and organizations, and campus departments to promote their events.
IUP Violinist Acord to Present Recital Featuring Women Composers
IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present a faculty recital by violinist Kaleigh Acord on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, on the second floor of Sutton Hall. Admission is free, and the public is invited.
Digital Trust Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Digital Trust Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for awards in January and February 2027. This scholarship is open to students worldwide who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to IT audit, risk, cybersecurity, governance, or assurance.
IUP to Welcome Gillian and John Riesen for Sims Guest Artist Recital
IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will welcome mezzo-soprano Gillian Riesen and tenor John Riesen for a Sims Guest Artist recital on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Internship Applications Now Open at Guidepoint Security
Guidepoint Security is currently accepting applications for its spring 2026 internship program.
IUP Hosting Cyber Competitions for High School and College Students
IUP is offering two Capture the Flag cyber competitions in fall 2026. These events are sponsored by federally funded programs through the IUP Institute for Cyber Security. Compete against your peers for a chance to win great prizes!
IUP Celebrates 15th Annual Day on Writing!
For the fifteenth year, the campus will come together to celebrate the IUP Day on Writing on November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
IUP Sees Third Consecutive Increase in Overall Enrollment, New Student Enrollment, and Highest Persistence Rate Since 2015
For the third consecutive year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania increased both overall student enrollment and enrollment of new, first-time degree-seeking students, while recording a 10-year high persistence rate (students entering in fall 2024 and continuing for a third year of study for fall 2026).
Winter and Spring 2027 Registration Information
The following was shared with students on October 1, 2026:
2026 IUP Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Now Available
The following was shared with students on September 30, 2026:
IUP Health Sciences Students Share Research, Explore Chinese Culture Through Bridge 2026 Exchange Program
Four Indiana University of Pennsylvania students and Lei Hao, associate professor in the Department of Allied Health, traveled to Henan and Shanghai, China, in August as part of BRIDGE 2026: US-China Health Sciences and Culture Exchange Program (Building Relationships, Innovation, Development, Global Health, and Education).
IUP Selected for U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s “2027 Best Colleges” national universities ranking, and the undergraduate business, computer science, psychology, and nursing programs were selected for “best undergraduate programs” rankings.
IUP Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House Oct. 10
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Fair on October 10 from noon to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. All events are free and open to the community.
Vice President for Student Affairs Joins LaRoche Foundation Executive Director for Professional Speaker Series Presentation
IUP Vice President Tom Segar joined LaRoche Foundation Founder and Executive Director Gregory Turlington for a live Zoom event on September 25 as part of the LaRoche Foundation’s Professional Speakers Series, “Real People, Real Journeys, A Brighter Tomorrow.”
University Museum Hosts Live Artist Talk: Unveiling the "Dual Vision" Behind Visio Duplex
Beth Yoe Fiddler and Janice Trusky Clay to speak at the University Museum on Thursday, October 1, at 5:00 p.m.
