Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts student Nicolas Ramirez has been selected for the 2026 Michael S. Hanni Memorial Scholarship.

22 October 2026

Impact 150: IUP Student Selected for Statler Foundation Scholarship

Shilo Petrilla, a hospitality management major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Boswell, Somerset County, has been selected for the Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.

08 September 2026

Maple Festival Trip Turns Bucket List Dream Into IUP Reunion

A spontaneous visit to Meyersdale’s Maple Festival fulfills a couple’s bucket list dreams while unexpectedly connecting them with multiple Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni. The weekend highlights how shared experiences and chance encounters can transform strangers into lasting friends.

Jeffrey Santicola
27 May 2026

Sixth IUP Student Selected for Statler Foundation Scholarship

Kayla Kritschil, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Birdsboro, has been selected for the Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.

08 April 2026

IUP Offering One-Day Immersive Workshop Passport to France

On April 17, the Allenwood at IUP, located on the ground floor of Ackerman Hall, will host Passport to France, a one-day immersive travel-readiness workshop, a practical, hands-on session focused on essential travel preparation, including documents, money, transportation, health, culture, and emergency planning. Registration closes April 10.

01 April 2026

Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations
Eberly College of Business
Suite 203
664 Pratt Drive
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-357-2300

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.