The IUP Career and Professional Development Center is proud to recognize the dedication and support of faculty members and organizations who demonstrate an exceptional level of partnership with our office.

The family of Dr. P Michael Kosicek

Dr. P. Michael Kosicek (posthumously)

Dr. Kosicek joined the IUP community in 2002, teaching both undergraduate and MBA classes, and he was a longtime coordinator of the PhD in Business program.

Dr. Dawn Smith Sherwood, Fall 2025 CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award Winner

Dr. Dawn Smith-Sherwood

Director of Liberal Studies
Director of First Learning Year
Professor of Spanish

Dawn received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in fall 2025.

Dr. Kelly Heider

Dr. Kelly Heider

Associate Vice Provost for Libraries and Research Support Services

Kelly received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in spring 2025.

Dr. Lisa Newell

Dr. Lisa Newell

Interim Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences

Lisa received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in fall 2024.

Jill Kirsch

Jill Kirsch

Talent Acquisition Manager, Early Career Talent and University Relations at Highmark Health

Jill received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in fall 2024.

Dr. Alida Merlo

Dr. Alida Merlo

Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice Department

Alida received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in spring 2024.

Employees of Enterprise Mobility

Enterprise Mobility

Enterprise Mobility received the IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award in spring 2024.

Pictured: Alycia Baker and Jess Morales