Navigate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IUP
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By the Numbers

804

military-affiliated students

403

international students

24%

of students are from minority groups

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IUP Offices and Commissions

See which IUP groups are making a difference in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Student Organizations

IUP has more than 200 student groups, including several that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Find a group that suits your interests or create your own.
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Events and Programs

Find things to do that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Connect with others who share your interests.
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Indiana Community Organizations

Connect with a group beyond campus that supports causes you care about. See a list of community groups, including religious organizations.

Upcoming Events

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News and Features

Find the latest IUP news and feature stories on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Disability Services Major Wins Coppler Award

Learn about this year’s winner of the Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award. Named for its first student recipient, the award recognizes exemplary and creative contributions to disability awareness, advocacy, accessibility, support, and/or education.

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Black Student Groups: A History of Building Community at IUP

Black students in the ’70s and ’80s often formed groups around like interests—from the arts to political action to service through fraternities and sororities. See how these groups built community at IUP, paving the way for future Black students.

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“A Mentor for Life”

See how an IUP assistant vice president changed a graduate student’s life and how their relationship grew from mentor and mentee to colleagues in the video “A Mentor for Life” from the Connections video series.

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IUP Chosen for International Research Program

The International Research and Exchange Board chose IUP and the IUP Research Institute to host two international visitors as part of the University Administration Support Program Fellowships in Research Management.

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Voices of Experience: Black Alumni Helping Black Students

More than a dozen Black alumni, some of whom attended IUP 40 years apart, are working with their alma mater to improve the college experience for current Black students, putting them on a path to success.

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News

Social Equity and Title IX Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available

The Social Equity and Title IX Office is pleased to share its latest newsletter, which highlights the important programming offered by campus colleagues this semester.

  • 21 April 2025

Women’s Leadership Awards Presented to Staff, Administrators, and Faculty

Four IUP Women’s Leadership Awards were presented to six women staff, administrators, and faculty at the Reception to Celebrate Women and the Women’s Leadership Award Ceremony on April 2, 2025. These awards celebrate the outstanding leadership and accomplishments of women employees to advance gender, sexual, and cultural inclusive excellence at IUP, in the communities, and in their professions.

  • Lingyan Yang
  • 08 April 2025

“What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit on Display for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The display is available at the Stapleton Library from April 21 through April 25 and is dedicated to dispelling the myth that survivors provoke their assault based on how they were dressed.

  • 08 April 2025

IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 9

The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.

  • 03 April 2025

Flores Honored as National Hispanic Institute’s College Student of the Year

The National Hispanic Institute has recognized IUP student Marisol Gonzalez Flores as one of its College Students of the Year 2024.

  • 20 March 2025

Peking Acrobats Take the Stage at IUP

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Lively Arts will present The Peking Acrobats for one night only on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Their performance will take place on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Fisher Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now by phone and online.

  • 19 March 2025

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Incident Reporting and Protections

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Report an Incident of Concern

These incidents may involve bias/discrimination, sexual misconduct, student conduct, cheating and other academic-integrity issues, student crises, and more. Different types of incidents are reported in different ways. Report them here.

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How IUP Responds to Incidents of Bias and Hate

See the procedure IUP follows to (1) assess the threat to safety, (2) investigate the incident, (3) work with the offending individual to educate and restore, (4) support the victims and affected community, and (5) communicate what is being done.

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DEI Policies

Find IUP policies that offer protection related to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues—from preferred first names to hazing to course scheduling for veterans.

Support Following an Incident

Find helpful services on campus after reporting an incident of concern.

 

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Support

See how to get help for your academic, research, health and wellness, technology, and career-planning needs. Also, find scholarships and scholars programs of special interest to students from diverse backgrounds.

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On-Campus Access

The campus provides these physical features and spaces to meet students’ diverse needs:

Diversity across the Curriculum

Make diversity, equity, and inclusion the focus of your studies by taking up one of these majors, minors, or certificate programs.

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American Language Institute

Students from around the world can improve their English language skills and their understanding of US academic culture.

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Education

Community Health, Counseling, Deaf Studies, Urban Education, and more

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Healthcare

Global Health, Speech-Language Pathology, and more

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Social Sciences and Research

Anthropology, Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions, Criminology, Cultural Competencies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-law, Sociology, and more

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Art, Design, and Performance

Programs include Dance Leadership and Women’s and Gender Studies.

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Community Impact/Public Engagement

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies; Women’s and Gender Studies

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Languages and International Studies

Asian Studies, Foreign Languages, English, International Studies, Pan-African Studies, and more.

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Get Involved, Get Trained, Be Part of the Solution

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Trainings and Programs

Find a selection of trainings and programs IUP offers its students, faculty, and staff on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Events

Find upcoming events through which you can get involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at IUP.
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Student Organizations

Get involved in the DEI efforts of groups such as the IUP NAACP chapter, Students Against Racism, the Black Student League, Pride Alliance, UBORA Men of IUP, the Latino Student Organization, Creating Higher Standards, and more.
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Books, Films, Music, and More

Find resources recommended by the President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion that can serve as a starting point for learning about anti-racism and intersectionality.

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Syllabus Bank

Use language in your course syllabus to reflect the diverse and inclusive classroom environment you want to foster. Find model statements you can use for your course, department, or professional organization’s guidelines.
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President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion

Learn about this group and its charge to examine and improve diversity and inclusion practices at IUP. Also, see its Diversity Action Plan from 2018, which had 34 recommendations for action.
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Community Standards

Join this board, and help promote positive behavioral changes in students while protecting the rights of all members of the university community.
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Awards

See how IUP recognizes members of the university community for their work to advance, elevate, and advocate for diverse groups.