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Dean Advises on Scientific Ocean Drilling

October 23, 2026

Steve Hovan, dean of the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has been appointed to the US Scientific Ocean Drilling Advisory Committee. He has conducted research on 16 ocean expeditions, some of which involved IUP students. Learn more.

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Explore Fore-Edge Painting with IUP Archivist

October 26, 2026

This type of painting is on the outer edge of a book, opposite the spine. Some are visible only if the pages are fanned. IUP archivist Harrison Wick will show and discuss both historical and modern fore-edge paintings during a Six O’Clock Series program November 2. Learn more.

October 01, 2026

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Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program Continues

October 19, 2026

The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded IUP more than $300,000 to continue a loan forgiveness program for students in nursing graduate programs who commit to serving as nurse educators. Learn more.

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Conversations in Conservation

In this month’s episode of the Rural Health Pulse podcast, Jim Kinneer sits down with Alexis “Lexi” Shank to explore the important connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health. Lexi discusses how healthy soils, sustainable farming practices, and local conservation initiatives contribute to healthier communities while highlighting programs and projects led by the Indiana County Conservation District that support both farmers and residents.