IUP Magazine
Spring 2016
Vol. XXXIV, No. 1
Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education: Frank Brogan
Chairman of the State System Board of Governors: Guido Pichini
President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Michael Driscoll
Vice President for University Advancement: William Speidel
Editor: Elaine Jacobs Smith
Records Editor: Susan Kirchner
Contributing Editors: Regan Houser, Bob Fulton, Karen Gresh
Namedroppers Editor: Mirza Zukic
Design: David Raymond
Production Assistance: Meghan McMeans
Photographer: Keith Boyer (
University Photographer)
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The recently redesigned IUP website shows off the campus with two new features: a set of virtual tours and an interactive map.