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In the Wild: Helping the Trout Population Grow

With help from faculty and with cooperation from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Nick Christensen, a student in IUP's biology graduate program, is studying the effects under-the-road culverts have on the migration patterns of the fish.

Posted on 7/26/2021 11:26:42 AM

Got Research? Show it Off at the 2021 IUP Scholars Forum!

Scholars Forumis a unique event that allows undergraduate and graduate students to presenttheir research and creative projects. Are you doing high-quality academic orcreative work in your major area of study? Consider presenting your work at the2021 Scholars Forum. Apply online!

Posted on 1/25/2021 1:06:30 PM

SGSR Transitions to iForms

These School of Graduate Studies and Research PDF forms have been converted to iforms: Maximum Credit Load Increase, Request for Exception to Deadlines, and Undergraduate Application for Graduate Coursework.

Posted on 7/29/2020 10:49:48 AM

School of Graduate Studies and Research Announces 2020 Research Award Winners

IUP’s School of Graduate Studies and Research, in conjunction with the Research Institute, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Research Award.

Posted on 5/7/2020 12:48:41 PM

Nursing Doctoral Student Donates Research Prize to Emergency Response Fund

Donald Grimes, the recipient of a 2020 IUP Graduate Student Outstanding Research Award, has chosen to “give back” to students affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by donating his monetary prize to the IUP Emergency Response Fund.

Posted on 5/5/2020 11:45:05 AM

Doctoral Student Wins 2020 Three-Minute Thesis Competition, Donates Winnings to IUP Emergency Response Fund

Brian Sateriale, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s literature and criticism doctoral program, is the winner of the 2020 IUP 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) competition—and is using his win to help other IUP students.

Posted on 4/10/2020 1:42:16 PM

Update and Guidelines for Graduate Students

This message is to provide general guidance for graduate students, but is especially important for graduate students with an anticipated May 2020 graduation date who are writing a thesis/dissertation.

Posted on 3/17/2020 3:18:34 PM

2019 IUP Scholars Forum Scheduled for April 3

Are you doing high-quality academic or creative work in your major area of study? Consider presenting your work at the 2019 Scholars Forum!

Posted on 1/23/2019 1:06:22 PM

Announcing the New Principal Investigators' Handbook

The School of Graduate Studies and Research and the IUP Research Institute have developed the Principal Investigators’ Handbook.

Posted on 12/12/2018 11:15:18 AM

2019 IUP Scholars Forum Now Accepting Applications

Thisyear, the Undergraduate Scholars Forum and the Graduate Scholars Forum are combining into a singleevent that will be held on Wednesday,April 3, 2019.

Posted on 12/7/2018 2:09:42 PM

2018 IUP Scholars Forum Award Winners

The 2018 IUP Scholars Forum was a resounding success with over 300 students presenting their research and creative projects over the course of the two-day event. Students participating in the events were eligible for several awards, and the full list of award winners is now available.

Posted on 4/20/2018 1:27:25 PM

Infrastructure Enhancement and Growth Grant Competition Winners

The Center for Excellence in Scholarship of the School of Graduate Studies and Research announces the six proposals selected for the recent Infrastructure Enhancement and Growth Grant competition.

Posted on 1/31/2018 10:15:12 AM

Infrastructure Enhancement and Growth Grant Competition Closing Soon

The Infrastructure and Growth Grant is a new internal grant competition for all IUP full- or part-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. In support of this new Enhancement and Growth Grant Program, the SGSR has allocated $100,000 this fiscal year for projects requesting $10,000 (minimum) to $25,000 (maximum).

Posted on 11/8/2017 2:16:46 PM

New Infrastructure Enhancement and Growth Grant Competition Now Accepting Proposals

The Center for Excellence in Scholarship of the School of Graduate Studies and Researchannounces a new internal grant competition for all IUP full- or part-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. In support of this new Enhancement and Growth Grant Program, the SGSR has allocated $100,000 this fiscal year for projects requesting $10,000 (minimum) to $25,000 (maximum).

Posted on 10/9/2017 1:53:41 PM

Graduate Student Research Grant Competition Accepting Submissions

The submission system for the fall 2017 Graduate Student Research Grant Competition is now online. The Graduate Student Research Grant Competition is an opportunity for IUP graduate students to request funding for research and creative projects.

Posted on 9/18/2017 10:34:59 AM

Exciting Student Research Opportunities from the Graduate School

Spring break is almost here and time is running out to take advantage of several fantastic research opportunities from the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

Posted on 3/2/2017 1:26:38 PM

Three Minute Thesis Competition for Graduate Students

The School of Graduate Studies and Research is excited to announce an event in conjunction with the annual Research Week events: Three Minute Thesis. Graduate students have exactly three minutes to presenttheir original scholarship with the aid of one static PowerPoint slide.

Posted on 2/15/2017 1:54:18 PM

2016–17 Graduate Student Outstanding Research Award Now Accepting Submissions

Students whograduated in May, August, or December 2016, or who have finished their projectand will graduate in May 2017, are eligible to be nominated by any departmentoffering graduate courses.

Posted on 2/15/2017 12:53:56 PM

Spring Graduate Student Research Grant Submissions Open

The submission system for the Spring 2017 Graduate Student Research Grant Competition is now online. The competition is an opportunity for IUP graduate students to request funding for research and creative projects.

Posted on 2/13/2017 10:53:29 AM

2017 Student Scholars Forums Now Accepting Submissions

Submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Scholars Forum and Graduate Scholars Forum are now open. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2017.

Posted on 2/9/2017 1:11:43 PM

Spring Graduate Student Research Grant Competition

The School of Graduate Studies and Research is pleased to announce the Spring Graduate Student Research Grant competition. Full competition guidelines are available on our website.

Posted on 2/1/2017 9:19:05 AM

Food Drive for ICCAP Extended

The Graduate Student Association is extending the ICCAP food drive collection until December 9, 2016.

Posted on 11/16/2016 9:34:36 AM

Graduate Student Assembly Food Drive for ICCAP

Now through November 18, 2016, the GSA is collecting nonperishable food items to donate to the Indiana County Community Action Program.

Posted on 10/27/2016 10:12:39 AM

Graduate Student Research Grants Competition

The School of Graduate Studies and Research is pleased to announce our Graduate Student Research Grants competition for academic year 2016-2017. The competition is an opportunity for IUP graduate students to request funding for research and creative projects.

Posted on 10/4/2016 3:01:08 PM

SGSR Selects First Full-Time Applied Research Lab Director

The School of Graduate Studies and Research announces the hiring of Paul Hawkins as director of the Applied Research Lab(ARL). His appointment provides animportant first step towards expanding ARL services to meet the needs offaculty, students, and external clients.

Posted on 7/11/2016 2:23:36 PM

IUP Introduces Three Minute Thesis Competition for Graduate Students

The School of Graduate Studies and Research is excited to announce the new Three Minute Thesis competition, in conjunction for the annual Research Week. Graduate students will have exactly three minutes to present their original scholarship with the aid of one static PowerPoint slide.

Posted on 2/16/2016 2:11:24 PM

Online and In-Person Funding for Graduate Students Workshop

Funding for Graduate Students workshop is offered online on April 9 and in person on April 10, 2015.

Posted on 3/24/2015 11:50:39 AM

Online and In-Person Plagiarism Workshop for Students and Faculty

This workshop will focus on the different types of plagiarism that are often found in theses and dissertations and how students can avoid these problems.

Posted on 3/24/2015 11:45:16 AM

Thesis-Dissertation Formatting Workshop, February 26

Online and in-person Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Workshop scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Posted on 2/11/2015 2:06:00 PM

October 2014 Graduate Student Workshops

Online and in-person workshops for graduate students are scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2014.

Posted on 9/22/2014 8:20:35 AM

School of Graduate Studies and Research Releases 2014 Annual Report

The School of Graduate Studies and Research has completed its 2014 annual report, which is now available for download as a PDF . The School of Graduate Studies and Research works with faculty, staff, students, and the IUP Research Institute to provide strategic leadership for graduate programs and to enhanc

Posted on 7/7/2014 11:11:01 AM

Thesis-Dissertation Formatting Workshop and Finding Funding Workshop, October 24, in Person and Online

New this semester : The workshops will be held both in person on the IUP campus and online in our Blackboard Collaborate Classroom! Want to join us in person? The workshops will be held this Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in Eberly 201. Where is Eberly? It’s on Pratt Drive, near the Kovalch

Posted on 10/23/2013 8:48:39 AM

University Graduate Curriculum Information Meeting: Friday, September 20

The University-Wide Graduate Committee will host an informational meeting to explain the new curriculum process based on the recently revised graduate curriculum handbook, which was approved by the Senate in April 2013.

Posted on 9/16/2013 1:21:41 PM

Important Changes for Graduate Students Writing Theses or Dissertations

The School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR) has posted a revised Thesis/Dissertation Manual describing several key changes for graduate students effective immediately. A new Thesis/Dissertation Manual summarizing the changes is available now. These changes were reviewed and approved by the Universit

Posted on 8/1/2013 1:52:55 PM

School of Graduate Studies and Research Annual Report

The School of Graduate Studies and Research has completed its latest annual report, which is available online . The 2011–2012 report is listed first on this webpage, and the link will download the report to your desktop as a PDF. The report has information on graduate enrollment, graduate academic programs, mark

Posted on 7/11/2012 5:32:29 PM

Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions Video Presentation, Part 4

The fourth video is now available in the “Dean’s Presentations: Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions” multimedia series. The series is presented by Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. In this fourth video , Dean Mack discusses how to effectively market your graduate program, a

Posted on 3/2/2012 10:00:32 AM

Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions Video Presentation, Part 3

The third video is now available in the “Dean’s Presentations: Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions” multimedia series. The series is presented by Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. In this third video , Dean Mack discusses performance of graduate programs, enrollment management.

Posted on 1/24/2012 4:40:40 PM

Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions Video Presentation, Part 2

The second video is now available in the “Dean’s Presentations: Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions” multimedia series. The series is presented by Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. In this second video , Dean Mack discusses how graduate assistantships are allocated, assis

Posted on 1/9/2012 2:45:47 PM

Graduate Enrollment Issues and Solutions Video Presentation, Part 1

This video discussing graduate education is the first in a series of online video presentations by Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Our goal is to communicate current issues and solutions regarding graduate education. This and future presentations from this series will be availab

Posted on 12/15/2011 3:51:15 PM

Another Accolade for IUP’s Doctoral Programs

IUP is ranked 119th in the nation in producing doctoral graduates in the Center for Measuring University Performance’s 2010 Top American Research Universities Report. IUP is ranked above well-regarded institutions, including Old Dominion University, Lehigh University, Dartmouth College, and East Carolina Universi

Posted on 8/3/2011 11:19:15 AM

Graduate Tuition and Fee Changes

Speradsheets that show the impact of the graduate tuition and fee changes which are effective Fall 2011.

Posted on 7/11/2011 4:07:14 PM

Graduate Tuition Update

In February, we informed you of a change in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) graduate tuition assessment policy. This is an update. This new policy, which takes effect this fall, means that graduate students will not have a flat full-time tuition rate. Instead, each university will be re

Posted on 6/8/2011 2:52:14 PM

M.Ed. in Education Information Session at IUP Monroeville

Learn more about IUP’s M.Ed. in Education program offered at the IUP Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center by attending an information session on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Crystal Machado will present information about the benefits of earning your

Posted on 3/21/2011 1:49:13 PM

Graduate Counseling Programs in Monroeville: January Information Session

Attend an information session at the IUP Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center to learn more about IUP’s master’s programs in Community Counseling and School Counseling with Certification. M.A., Community Counseling The M.A. in Community Counseling program prepares students to work in a variety of men

Posted on 1/10/2011 11:56:30 AM

Fall 2010 Information Sessions for Graduate Programs in Monroeville

Attend an information session at the IUP Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center to learn more about IUP’s master's programs in Community Counseling, Employment and Labor Relations, and School Counseling with Certification. M.A., Community Counseling The M.A. in Community Counseling program prepares stu

Posted on 11/2/2010 10:45:24 AM

Summer Information Sessions for Graduate Programs at Monroeville

Attend an information session at IUP at Monroeville in June or July 2010 to learn more about IUP’s graduate programs in Business Administration, Education, and Criminology. MBA, Executive Track The MBA, Executive Track, program is offered Saturdays, enabling working professionals to complete their MBA in six

Posted on 6/24/2010 10:56:51 AM

Dean of Libraries Fourth Candidate Interview, June 16–17

The fourth and final candidate for the dean of Libraries position, Anita Cook, will interview on campus June 16 and 17, 2010. Cook will give a thirty-minute presentation titled “The Twenty-First-Century Library at a Doctoral Research University,” with a sixty-minute question-and-answer session. The presentatio

Posted on 6/14/2010 10:54:04 AM

Dean of Libraries Third Candidate Interview, June 14–15

The third candidate for the dean of Libraries position, Matthew Simon, will interview on campus June 14 and 15, 2010. Simon will give a thirty-minute presentation titled “The Twenty-First-Century Library at a Doctoral Research University,” with a sixty-minute question-and-answer session. The presentation will

Posted on 6/10/2010 12:23:57 PM

Dean of Libraries Candidate Interview, June 10–11

The next candidate for the dean of Libraries position will be on campus June 10 and June 11, 2010. The second finalist for the dean of Libraries position is Mr. James Young. He will be on campus Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11, 2010. Mr. Young will give a thirty-minute presentation entitled “The Twenty-fir

Posted on 6/8/2010 11:08:23 AM

Dean of Libraries Candidate Interview

The first candidate for the dean of Libraries position, Mr. Luis Gonzalez, will visit IUP on Thursday, May 27, and Friday, May 28, 2010.

Posted on 5/25/2010 8:55:58 AM

MBA–Executive Track Information Session at IUP Monroeville

Learn more about IUP’s MBA, Executive Track program offered at IUP’s Monroeville site by attending an information session on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Krish Krishnan will present information about the benefits of earning your MBA from IUP, program curriculum

Posted on 5/11/2010 11:45:34 AM

M.A. in Adult and Community Education Information Sessions

Learn more about IUP’s M.A. in Adult and Community Education (ACE) program offered at IUP’s Monroeville site by attending an information session on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Gary Dean will present information about the benefits of earning your graduate degree

Posted on 5/5/2010 1:57:47 PM

M.Ed. in Education April Information Sessions

Learn more about IUP’s M.Ed. in Education program offered at IUP’s Monroeville site by attending an information session on Monday, April 12, or Monday, April 19, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Crystal Machado will present information about the benefits of earning the M.Ed. in Edu

Posted on 4/2/2010 10:41:40 AM

MBA, Executive Track Information Sessions in April

Learn more about IUP’s MBA, Executive Track program offered at IUP at Monroeville by attending an information session on Wednesday, April 7, or Monday, April 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Krish Krishnan will present information about the benefits of earning your MBA from IUP

Posted on 4/2/2010 10:24:07 AM

MBA, Executive Track Information Session

Learn more about IUP’s MBA, Executive Track program offered at IUP at Monroeville by attending an information session on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Krish Krishnan will present information about the benefits of earning your MBA from IUP, program curriculum

Posted on 3/19/2010 9:45:15 AM

Graduate Counseling Programs Information Session at IUP’s Monroeville Site

Learn more about IUP’s graduate Counseling programs offered at IUP’s Monroeville site by attending an information session on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Robert Witchel will present information about the benefits of earning a graduate degree in Counseling

Posted on 2/10/2010 12:30:35 PM

Reminder: “Enhance Research and Scholarship” Work Session

Academic Affairs is in the process of creating a strategic plan. One of the themes in this document is to “Enhance Research and Scholarship.” This involves both undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty members. In an effort to create a plan that accurately reflects your views, we need your input. Yo

Posted on 1/27/2010 9:13:46 AM

Enhance Research and Scholarship: Work Sessions

Academic Affairs is in the process of creating a strategic plan. One of the themes in this document is to Enhance Research and Scholarship. This involves both undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty. In an effort to create a plan that accurately reflects your views, we need your input.

Posted on 1/22/2010 9:54:53 AM

Graduate Counseling Program Information Session at IUP Monroeville

Learn more about IUP’s graduate Counseling programs offered at IUP Monroeville by attending an information session on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. During the session, program coordinator Dr. Robert Witchel will present information about the benefits of earning a graduate degree in Counseling from IUP

Posted on 1/20/2010 10:37:42 AM

Workshop: “Pros and Cons of Online Learning”

Dr. Timothy Mack, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research , will discuss trends in on-line learning, how universities typically support this activity, and how it is assessed during the workshop “Pros and Cons of Online Learning.” It will be held Friday, December 11, 2009, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Ebe

Posted on 12/8/2009 11:41:09 AM

Workshop: Pros and Cons of On-line Learning

Learn about trends in on-line learning, how universities typically support this activity, and how it is assessed. The workshop is presented by Dr. Timothy P. Mack, who has taught over three thousand students on line; has been a featured speaker for EDUCAUSE, ELI, and EDUCOMM; and has won a national award from A*DEC

Posted on 11/17/2009 10:48:55 AM

School of Graduate Studies Newsletter On Line

The first School of Graduate Studies and Research newsletter, Crimson Chronicle , is available on line (PDF file). Learn more about graduate education, research, reminders, and more!

Posted on 11/16/2009 10:21:39 AM

Finding Job Listings and Resources Online

The School of Graduate Studies and Research has created a web page designed to help graduate students find employment after graduation. Resources include listings by discipline, employer, and major, and also moving and cost of living information. Visit the Job Listings webpage .

Posted on 11/9/2009 11:36:41 AM

Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships

Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship applications are now available. The Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship program awards $330,000 annually to sixty fellowship recipients.

Posted on 10/21/2009 12:50:38 PM

Correction to Graduate Student Orientation Date

New Graduate Student Orientation will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009. This is a correction to the Saturday, August 28, date that was previously posted. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the Hadley Union Building (HUB) Ohio Room. Orientation takes place from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Lunch with program coo

Posted on 6/24/2009 9:18:08 AM

Graduate Student Orientation

The date of this event has been corrected in this news post. The School of Graduate Studies and Research will hold new student orientation on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Learn about student services, health services, financial aid, library services, and more from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Hadley Union Building (

Posted on 6/23/2009 2:37:19 PM

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