President’s Announcements - President

President Atwater Selects Williams as Vice President: President Tony Atwater has selected G. Patrick Williams as vice president for University Relations and executive director for the Foundation for IUP. Williams brings thirty-one years of experience in the fundraising, development, and advancement field. He will begin work at IUP on September 21, 2009.
English Department’s Pagnucci Named University Professor: Dr. Gian Pagnucci, interim chair of the Department of English, has been selected as IUP’s 2009–2010 University Professor, an honor presented to a faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly activity and service.
IUP to Receive $2.5 Million in Support of Cook Honors College: Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, announced today that the university has received a $2.5 million gift from Robert E. Cook in support of the Robert E. Cook Honors College.
IUP Mine Mapping Institute Receives $95,000 in Federal Funding: Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Mine Mapping, Archival Procedures, and Safety has received $95,000 in federal funding to continue its work of archiving, digitally recording, and geographically referencing historical coal mine maps. U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, ranking member of the Senate Approp

IUP Receives $1-Million Gift for Kovalchick Complex From Area Businessman: Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, announced today that the university has received a $1-million gift from Edward K. Bratton, of Indiana, for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
IUP to Launch Correctional Education Clearinghouse and Educational Program: Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $1.1 million in federal funding for its Correctional Education Clearinghouse and Educational Program.
IUP President Selects Nancy J. Newkerk for 2009 President’s Medal of Distinction: President Tony Atwater will present the 2009 President’s Medal of Distinction for Professional Achievement to Nancy J. Newkerk, a former IUP administrator, at the annual Leader’s Circle event on March 19.