Achievements
Lowery Publishes on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision
John Wesley Lowery, professor in the Department of Student Affairs in Higher Education, published an article, “The Supreme Court Prohibits Race-Conscious Admissions,” in the fall 2023 issue of Developments, the online magazine of ACPA (American College Personnel Association).
Media Releases
Geoscience Professor Has New Book on Bennu Asteroid
IUP’s Ken Coles has coauthored Bennu 3-D: Anatomy of an Asteroid, a newly released book about NASA’s mission to collect samples from the asteroid and return them to Earth. Joining Coles on the writing team was Queen guitarist Brian May.
Campus Bulletins
Silent Witnesses on Display Starting Next Week
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, watch for the Silent Witness display in various campus locations. It will start in Eberly on Tuesday, will move to Leonard Hall in mid-October, and will finish the month in the Oak Grove.
Rural Health Pulse
A collaboration between Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) on the topic of rural health care, focusing on issues and stories impacting the health of the region and programs and initiatives designed to improve healthcare and wellness.

Discussing Rural Health Care Models and Challenges
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, Rural Health Pulse, concludes season one with Katie Donald, marketing and public relations specialist at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, discussing rural healthcare models and challenges.