These are the students who assist the Admissions Office with a variety of programs throughout the year. We’re proud of our Crimson Guides, who provide tours of campus and share their love of the university with prospective students and their families. Learn more about their experiences as students at IUP.
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Alexa
Hometown: Washington, PA
Major: Marketing
Activities/Organizations: Women’s Club Soccer Treasurer, Women in Business Vice President
Future Plans: To be a marketing manager for a sports team
Ava
Hometown: Sandy Ridge, PA
Major: Nursing
Activities/Organizations: The Lettuce Eating Club, Future Business Leaders of America, IUP Ambassadors, Student Team for MARCOM (Marketing and Communications)
Future Plans: Work as a nursery or NICU nurse, then attend grad school or become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Caileigh
Hometown: Ringtown, PA
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
Minor: Forensic Biosciences/Chemistry
Activities/Organizations: Biology Club, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, Women in STEAM
Future Plans: I would like to work in a forensics laboratory.
Caylyn
Hometown: Spring Grove, PA
Major/Minor: Psychology Honors/Human Development and Family Studies
Activities/Organizations: Psychology Club, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Crimson Chords, Alpha Psi Omega, Welcome Week Leader
Future Plans: To get my graduate degree and become a school psychologist!
Chrissy
Hometown: Marion Center, PA
Major: Health and Physical Education, MEd
Activities/Organizations: IUP Ambassadors (President), Residence Hall Council (President), STATIC (Executive Board member), National Council of Teachers of English (Secretary), model and cashier for the Co-Op Store, Co-Op Board Student Representative, Andale Spanish Club, Welcome Week (Head Leader), Valladolid Spain study abroad program 2023, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, IUP Homecoming Court member 2023.
Future Plans: Graduate from the master's program, pursue a doctorate in education, and continue being a high school teacher in Indiana county.
Elise
Hometown: Conneaut Lake, PA
Major: Graphic Design & Illustration
Activities/Organizations: Marching Band (color guard), Graphic Design Student Association (GDSA)
Future Plans: I would like to improve upon my art skills and find a career in the graphic design field after I graduate from IUP. While still at IUP, I plan to stay involved in the IUP Color Guard and GDSA, and try more new activities!
Emily
Hometown: Indiana, PA
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Middle Level Mathematics
Activities/Organizations: Creative Writing Club, Crimson Guide, Kappa Delta Pi
Future Plans: To become either a classroom teacher or a middle school math teacher.
Emily
Hometown: Armagh, PA
Majors: Biology and Psychology
Certificate: Secondary Science Education
Activities/Organizations: Biology Club, Head Resident Assistant (RA), Women in STEAM (Science Chair), Rho Alpha Sigma (Marketing Coordinator)
Future Plans: My future plans consist of earning a masters in School Psychology and teach biology, and later practice as a School Psychologist.
Emily
Hometown: Gibsonia, PA
Majors: Marketing
Activities/Organizations: Women in Business, American Marketing Association
Future Plans: Get a job after college
Grace
Hometown: Mertztown, PA
Major: Natural Sciences/Pre-Chiropractic
Activities/Organizations: Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO)
Future Plans: Attend chiropractic school and become a chiropractor
Greg
Hometown: Plum, PA
Major: English Education
Activities/Organizations: IUP Radio
Future Plans: Become an English Teacher
Hayley
Hometown: Elizabethtown, PA
Majors: International Studies and Fashion Studies
Activities/Organizations: YoungLife, Fashion Association, Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO), Honors College
Future Plans: Work for an international IGO
Jadyn
Hometown: Indiana, PA
Major: Nursing
Activities/Organizations: Supplemental Instructor, Nurses Christian Fellowship Vice President, Alpha Tau Delta Philanthropy Chair, Cook Honors College
Future Plans: Work as an ICU nurse for a few years and then go to CRNA school
Jovana
Hometown: King of Prussia, PA
Majors: International Studies/Political Science
Minor: French
Activities/Organizations: LaSO, Best Buddies, French Club, DEI Aliance, Pre-Law Society
Future Plans: Attend law school and become a legal consultant
Kamden
Hometown: Ligonier, PA
Major: Master’s in Public Affairs
Graduate Assistantships: Office of Alumni and Friends, IUP Housing
Activities/Organizations: IUP Ambassadors (Graduate Advisor), Rho Alpha Sigma, Parking Authority Review Board, IUP 150th Anniversary Steering Committee, 2025 Homecoming Comittee
Future Plans: I will likely pursue a career doing something in the realm of Higher Education and eventually would like to obtain a doctoral degree.
Katherine
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major/Minor: Biology/Spanish
Activities/Organizations: Latino Student Organization (LaSO), IUP Ambassadors
Future Plans: I would like to work in conservation to help better the Earth and protect endangered species. I hope to travel and help ensure that future generations get a chance at experiencing wildlife. I also hope to have my own farm and greenhouse so I can sell some plants!
Kathleen
Hometown: Clymer, PA
Major: Communications Media/Media Marketing
Minor: Marketing
Activities/Organizations: IUP “Legend” Marching Band, Photography Club, IUP Ambassadors, Lettuce Eating Club
Future Plans: Considering a career in agricultural marketing
Katie
Hometown: Bangor, ME
Majors: Criminology, Anthropology
Minor: Political Science
Activities/Organizations: Alpha Phi Sigma Crim Honors Society, IUP Ambassador, Panhellenic President, Sigma Kappa
Future Plans: Attend law school
Keagan
Hometown: Venetia, PA
Major/Minor: Cybersecurity/Criminology
Activities/Organizations: IUP Ambassadors, Student Giving Committee, PTX, CHC Eboard, Cybersecurity Club
Future Plans: Attend Law School and work from anywhere in the world
Kennedy
Hometown: Hastings, PA
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Minor: Psychology/Neurobiology
Activities/Organizations: Women’s Ice Hockey, American Medical Student Association, Theta Phi Alpha, Alpha Chi Sigma, Student Managed Investment Portfolio
Future Plans: Attend medical school, work in pediatrics or orthopedics
Lex
Hometown: Jonestown, PA
Major: Family Consumer Science Education
Activities/Organizations: Coalition for Christian Outreach, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student Association, Saving Grace Church Young Adults, University College Peer Mentor, Crimson Guide
Future Plans: Become a high school FCS teacher
Lucas
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Major/Minor: Supply Chain Management/Human Resources Management
Activities/Organizations: Association for Supply Chain Management, Eberly Honors Program
Future Plans: Work within the supply chain and warehousing industry
Luke
Hometown: Schellsburg, PA
Major: Spanish Education
Activities/Organizations: Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA), Theatre by the Oak Grove, Musical Theatre, Andale Spanish Club, Student Government Association
Future Plans: Go to Spain, travel the world, teach Spanish
Maggie
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
Major: Finance/Accounting
Minor: Spanish
Activities/Organizations: IUP Ambassador, Ctholic Student Association, Management Association, Women in Business, Holistic Health Club
Future Plans: As of right now, I'd like to graduate and join a rotational program either in a bank or other company then go back to school to get my MBA. In the future, I'd love to open my own business.
Maricruz
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major: Natural Sciences
Clubs/Organizations: Latino Student Organization (LaSO) Belonging Chair, IUP Ambassadors Historian, Amercan Chemical Society, Biology Club, Promising Scholars Program
Future Plans: My long-term goals are to work in the healthcare field, and ideally, start my own practice.
Marisol
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major/Minor: Criminology and Geoscience
Clubs/Organizations: Latino Student Organization (LaSO), IUP Ambassadors President, Geological Society of IUP, Promising Scholar, Cook Honors College
Future Plans: Pursue a career in science policy and environmental justice
Marisol
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major: Political Science/Pre-Law
Minor: Homeland Security
Clubs/Organizations: IUP Ambassador, Treasurer of the Latino Student Organization (LaSO), Honors College, Promising Scholar
Future Plans: Go to law school
Monserrat
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major/Minor: Political Science/Pre-Law
Clubs/Organizations: Latino Student Organization (LaSO), IUP Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Rho Alpha Sigma, Cook Honors College, Promising Scholar, Crimson Guide
Future Plans: I aspire to pursue a career in the legal field, with a particular interest in immigration law. My goal is to become a paralegal or work in a related role.
Naftali
Hometown: Roselle, NJ
Major: Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management
Minor: Music
Activities/Organizations: The Residence Hall Association, IUP Ambassadors, National Residence Hall Honorary, Rho Alpha Sigma, IUP Ultimate Frisbee
Future Plans: I plan to attend grad school to study Student Affairs and Higher Education. My ideal job is to work as a Wedding and Social Events Planner.
Rachel
Hometown: York, PA
Major: English Studies + Secondary English Education
Activities/Organizations: Young Life, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
Future Plans: I would like to teach middle school English!
Rafael
Hometown: Kennett Square, PA
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Activities/Organizations: Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., UBORA Men of IUP, Latino Student Organization, NAACP
Future Plans: Get my master’s degree!
Reia
Hometown: Northampton, PA
Majors: Sociology/Spanish
Minor: Psychology
Activities/Organizations: Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Student Government, Cook Honors College
Future Plans: Work as a Community Outreach Coordinator
Rose
Hometown: DuBois, PA
Major/Minor: Kinesiology/Pre-Athletic Training
Activities/Organizations: Athletic Training Club, Cook Honors College, Women in STEAM, Theta Phi Alpha, Phi Epsilon Kappa
Future plans: To become an athletic trainer for the MLB, and possibly coach softball or basketball
Taylor
Hometown: Washington, PA
Major: Nursing
Activities/Organizations: Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) president, IUP women’s club soccer, supplemental instructor, senior nursing class Vice President
Future Plans: Labor and delivery nurse
Ty
Hometown: Birdsboro, PA
Major: Health and Physical Education (Graduate Early Admission)
Minor: Community Health
Activities/Organizations: Cook Honors College, Health and Physical Education Club, Welcome Week Leader, Former Resident Assistant
Future Plans: Become a Health/Sex-Ed teacher