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IUP Part of ‘Network Appalachia’ Conference

April 15, 2026

Faculty members and administrators presented “Powering Appalachia’s Future: IUP’s Leadership in Drones, Safety Science, AI-Enabled Robotics, and Healthcare” at the Appalachian Regional Commission’s recent “Network Appalachia” meeting in Pittsburgh. Learn more.

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Summer Honors Program Offers Dual-Enrollment Credits

April 14, 2026

The Cook Honors College will offer its Design, Build, Play course as the centerpiece of its 2026 Summer Honors Program. With tuition and fees covered by a state grant, the course will include a unit on games and storytelling and on use of the STEAMSHOP. Learn more.

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Alumni Couple Supports Proposed Medical College

April 16, 2026

IUP graduates Jere Cowden and Sharon Tahl Cowden, of Sewickley, recently donated $50,000 to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Learn why they’re lending their support and find an update on gifts to the proposed college.

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Solving Rural Workforce Shortages: IRMC Medical Technology School

This episode of Rural Health Pulse highlights a powerful example of rural innovation: the creation of the IRMC School of Medical Technology. With medical laboratory scientists in critically short supply nationwide, Indiana Regional Medical Center partnered with IUP to build a pipeline of highly skilled clinical laboratory professionals. Jim Kinneer is joined by four guests: Jackie Sansig, Connie Zitterbart, Chris Baum, and recent program graduate Rebecca Hollobaugh, who share the story behind the program’s development, the evolution of laboratory science roles, and the impact this initiative is already having on the community and the healthcare workforce.