Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence and Impact at IUP
Welcome to the official hub for IUP’s 150th Anniversary! Explore our rich history, upcoming events, and ways to join the celebration. Be part of this milestone as we honor IUP’s legacy and future!
Key Anniversary Events
Highlights from Recent Key Events
IUP Day at PNC Park
See a recap of the August 10, 2025 event.
Opening of the Academic Year
See a recap of the August 22, 2025, event.
150th Anniversary Celebration
Watch the student reporter recap of the IUP 150th Anniversary Carnival Celebration.
IUP Sesquicentennial Story
News
History of IUP Exhibit Opens University Museum Season
To open the upcoming 2025–26 season at the IUP University Museum, join us for “IUP@150: Let’s Meet in the Oak Grove,” featuring the history of Indiana University of Pennsylvania since the doors to John Sutton Hall, the first campus building, opened on May 17, 1875.
IUP Student Creates Graphic for IUP Sesquicentennial T-shirt
Luke Leccia, a senior graphic design major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Elizabeth, won IUP’s 150th anniversary T-shirt design contest. Leccia was recognized for his award-winning design during Saturday's IUP 150th Carnival Celebration.
IUP Launches Impact 150 Comprehensive Campaign
On Saturday, August 23, following a celebration carnival and in advance of a spectacular fireworks show, Indiana University of Pennsylvania officially launched its Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in the university’s history.
You Are Invited to IUP’s 150th Anniversary Kickoff Carnival!
The following was shared with students on August 20, 2025:
IUP to Begin New Academic Year With One-Stop Move-In, Welcome Week Events, 150th Anniversary Celebration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2025–26 academic year with a number of events in August, including the university’s sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary celebration carnival—which is free and open to the community—on August 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Stories
150 Volunteer Hour Challenge
Student groups, departments, offices, alumni groups, or individuals can pledge to volunteer 150 hours in our 150th year. Volunteer dates are May 17, 2025, to May 16, 2026.
For general inquiries about anniversary events or website issues, please email us at IUP-150@iup.edu.
