Warnock Publishes on Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Jonathan Warnock, Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, published with co-authors on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current during the last interglacial.
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Simmons Presents at Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Meeting
Professor Emeritus of Biology Tom Simmons moderated a session and was an invited speaker at the 52nd annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Vector Control Association held in State College from October 20th to 22nd, 2025.
- 27 October 2025
IUP Wind Ensemble Selected to Perform at College Band Directors Conference
Following a blind peer-review process, the IUP Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the conference on March 21, 2026. Among the more than 200 member institutions in the Eastern Division, the IUP Wind Ensemble is one of only five juried ensembles invited to perform at this prestigious event.
- 24 October 2025
Emily Briggs: The Leap That Changed Everything
Emily Briggs is a navigator, and she has a navigator. That’s because, in addition to helping students, she’s a graduate student in the Applied Archaeology master’s program. That’s a destination she never saw for herself, but she’s excited for what’s ahead.
- 20 October 2025
Retired Chemistry Professor Varughese Wins Fifth National Pickleball Title
Retired chemistry professor Pothen Varughese has turned his passion into five gold medals in National Senior Games men’s doubles pickleball. Combining his love of science, sport, and community, he helped build Indiana’s thriving pickleball scene and continues to inspire others to stay active, connected, and lifelong learners.
- 17 October 2025
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Featured on Podcast
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Thomas Barnes is featured on episode 103 of the CAFÉ Talks podcast.
- 16 October 2025
Lowery Is Keynote Speaker at ATIXA-NABITA 2025 Conference
John Wesley Lowery, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, was the opening keynote speaker at the Association of Title IX Administrators and the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment joint annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 14.
- 16 October 2025
Derry and Massey Present at The Global Impact Forum
Art and Design professors Sean Derry and Sharon Massey were invited to present at the upcoming Global Impact Forum: Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI and Automation summit, taking place at the David L. Lawrence convention center in Pittsburgh November 3-5, 2025.
- 13 October 2025
IUP Faculty and Students Help Inaugurate Newly Installed Pipe Organ in Worthington
Christine Clewell, assistant professor of organ at IUP, was featured as a guest performer for the inaugural concert celebrating the installation of a newly relocated Wicks Opus pipe organ at Worthington Lutheran Church in Armstrong County on Sunday, October 12.
- 13 October 2025
PEEC Hosts FLY Friday Pop-Up on Community Standards and Homecoming
The Peer Educator and Engagement Coordinators are making their mark on campus by sparking meaningful conversations in fun, approachable ways. This past week, PEEC held a FLY Friday Pop-Up featuring a Question of the Day focused on community standards and Homecoming.
- Dr. Roger Briscoe II
- 13 October 2025
Branscum and Yu Release New Book
Associate Professor of English John Yu Branscum and former instructor Yi Izzy Yu are releasing their new book, "Stars That Pause: 2,000 Years of Asian UFO Encounters & Lore," on October 15.
- Daniel Weinstein
- 10 October 2025
Student Spotlight: Parker Bradley Publishes in Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Undergraduate student Parker Bradley’s publication on antibacterial photoactive ruthenium complexes in the highly regarded journal Inorganic Chemistry Communications highlights his growing success as a young researcher.
- 09 October 2025
IUP, Warren State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
On October 9, 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Warren State Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 09 October 2025
IUP Receives Funding for Cybersecurity Workforce Development
Among a selected group of 17 national organizations, IUP was awarded a major grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology RAMPS program to address the shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
- 01 October 2025
IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Honored by Educational Policy Leadership Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans has been recognized by the Educational Policy Leadership Center as a 2025 Educational Policy Leadership Program Alumni Award recipient.
- 01 October 2025
IUP Homecoming Celebrating IUP Sesquicentennial: Special Fifth Quarter Concert With the Clarks, Chris Higbee
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 4 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana, including for a special event in celebration of IUP’s sesquicentennial. IUP’s Homecoming celebration will feature a special “Fifth Quarter” concert, featuring Pittsburgh rock favorites—and IUP alumni—the Clarks and special guest Chris Higbee.
- 30 September 2025
From IUP Physics to Aerospace Futures: The Journey of Danijel Babić
Danijel “Dan” Babić, a first-generation college student, has forged an inspiring path from IUP physics to aerospace studies in Barcelona, Spain.
- 24 September 2025
IUP Administrators, Students Attend Eradicate Hate Global Summit
IUP’s Office of Social Equity and Title IX sponsored the attendance of IUP administrators and students at the 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit, held September 15, 16, and 17 in Pittsburgh.
- 22 September 2025
Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Chair Featured on “Building PA Podcast”
Tracey Cekada, chair of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering, is a guest for Building PA Podcast’s latest episode, “From Classroom to Career: The Path of Safety Professionals at IUP.”
- 22 September 2025
AGES Faculty Publish on Workforce Readiness
Applied Archaeology faculty in the Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department joined colleagues from across the nation in an article on archaeology workforce readiness.
- 19 September 2025
John Taylor Contributes to New Study on the Northern Cordillera
Professor Emeritus John Taylor, along with colleagues, published a new study that provides insights into the geologic evolution of central Yukon, Canada, over 500 million years ago.
- 19 September 2025
Poole Publishes on Migration Deterrence and Refugee Decision-Making
Dr. Amanda Poole, Professor of Anthropology, co-authored a peer-reviewed article titled “Smugglers vs. Students: Migration Deterrence and Understandings of Risk Among Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia.”
- 17 September 2025
University Police Supports IUP Food Pantry and Help Center with Food Drive
The Office of Student Inclusion and the IUP community extend heartfelt gratitude to Chief Timothy Stringer and the IUP Police Department for their generous support of the Food Pantry & Help Center.
- Dr. Roger Briscoe II
- 16 September 2025
Another 37 IUP Members Earn ACUE Course Badges
Funded by IUP's Title III grant and organized by the University College's Title III Grant Program, ACUE courses continue to add valuable professional development to the IUP community. Two courses were offered this summer: "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" and "Designing Student-Centered and Equitable Courses."
- 16 September 2025
Another 14 IUP Employees Complete Life Design Studio Training
14 members of the IUP community completed the June Virtual Life Design Studio training this summer, bringing the total to 24. Life Design is being infused into several aspects of IUP students' learning experience, such as the Career and Professional Development Center's programming and our new UNIV 101: First Year Learning course.
- 16 September 2025
Poole Publishes on Migration, Human Rights, and Global Refugee Policy
Amanda Poole, Professor of Anthropology, published a feature article in The Migration Information Source titled “Severe Repression in Eritrea Has Prompted Decades of Exodus.”
- 16 September 2025
IUP Receives $2 Million from National Science Foundation to Support Students Earning Data Science Degrees
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2 million from the National Science Foundation to help academically talented and financially challenged students earn data science degrees.
- 15 September 2025
IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative, IUP Literature and Criticism Program, Offering Fall Semester German Lecture Series
The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with IUP's Literature and Criticism Program, will offer the inaugural fall semester German Lecture Series starting on September 17.
- 08 September 2025
Ford Appointed to Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees
Ben Ford, faculty in the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, was recently sworn in as a member of the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees. He is filling the submerged archaeology position on the board.
- 08 September 2025
CAL Doctoral Student Ionescu Publishes Case Study on Rhizomatic Learning of Peer Embedded Tutors for Composition Classes
Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral student Iwona Ionescu published an article in Praxis 22.3 (2025), titled “Mapping it Out: Rhizomatic Learning of Peer Embedded Tutors for Composition Classes—A Case Study,” exploring how embedded tutors for first-year composition classes develop their expertise outside the formal training sessions.
- 06 September 2025
Zhou Leads Special Issue on Nanomaterials for Sensing
Andrew Zhou is guest editor of a special issue of the international journal Molecules on novel nanomaterials for sensing, showcasing interdisciplinary research that advances chemical, biological, and environmental sensor technologies.
- 05 September 2025
IUP Council of Trustees Accepts Mission Statement for Proposed IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine
At its meeting on September 4, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees accepted the mission statement of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 04 September 2025
Nice Interviewed in Counseling Today Magazine
Matthew Nice was interviewed in the September 2025 issue of Counseling Today Magazine. In the interview, Nice discusses his research on young adult mental health and the implications of the college experience on mental health.
- 03 September 2025
Open Office Hours Available for Student Groups to Brainstorm Goals and Communication Methods
Director of Communications for Student Affairs Caitlin Aiello is offering open office hours via Zoom every week for student groups interested in further promoting their events and achievements.
- 03 September 2025
IUP Police Academy Celebrating 50th Anniversary with Community Open House Sept. 27
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Academy, located in IUP’s Robertshaw building, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary with a special open house event on September 27 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The open house is free and open to the community.
- 03 September 2025
CBP Students Spend Summer Break Pushing Boundaries in Research and Technology
A broad range of research opportunities is available to Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics students, from national laboratories and medical research centers to academic conferences and industry-level training programs. Collectively, their accomplishments underscore the department’s commitment to preparing undergraduates for graduate study, professional careers, and meaningful contributions to science and society.
- 02 September 2025
Honoring IUP Faculty Members Promoted in Academic Rank for 2025
The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effective for the fall 2025 semester.
- 02 September 2025
IUP Students Part of 2025 U-SOAR Summer Research Experience
A total of 33 undergraduate students were selected to participate in IUP’s 2025 Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program, in which selected undergraduate students, working with a faculty mentor, to do original, inquiry-based research or creative endeavors and to participate in enrichment programs related to research success.
- 29 August 2025
How to Get Involved with the CPDC this Fall
The following was shared with students on August 29, 2025:
- 29 August 2025
IUP Students Participate in US-China Youth Program on Health Sciences and Culture
Six students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences participated in an international conference in China on medicine and health through the US-China Youth Program on Health Sciences and Culture, and an IUP faculty member was an invited presenter for the conference.
- 29 August 2025
IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for Panel on Shaping Future of Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Segar was an invited panelist for a state-wide Higher Education Summit, held August 12 in Harrisburg.
- 20 August 2025
Lowery Guest on “More Likely Than Not” Podcast
John Wesley Lowery, professor and SASSDA assistant chair, was a guest on ATIXA’s “More Likely Than Not” podcast.
- John Wesley Lowery
- 19 August 2025
Dean’s List for Summer 2025
Dean’s List recipients for the summer 2025 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- 18 August 2025
Nocco Receives ASSP IH Practice Specialty SPY Award
Congratulations to Robert Nocco for his award recognition from the American Society of Safety Professionals.
- 14 August 2025
Sexton Receives Emerging Professional Leadership Award
Congratulations to IUP Safety Sciences PhD candidate Nicholas Sexton for being recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals with the Kyle B. Dotson Emerging Professional Leadership Award.
- 14 August 2025
Safety Sciences MS Program Receives Graduate Safety Excellence Award
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals recognized the MS in Safety Sciences program at IUP with the Graduate Safety Excellence Award.
- 14 August 2025
IUP Names Sugg as Interim Director of IUP Marching Band and Associate Director of Bands
William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named interim director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band and associate director of Bands.
- 11 August 2025
IUP Inspires Students with GEAR UP Summer Program
In July, IUP hosted students from the Pottstown and Norristown school districts for a summer camp through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program.
- 05 August 2025
IUP Forensic Science Major to Begin Accepting Students for Fall 2025
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will launch a new forensic sciences major for fall 2025.
- 04 August 2025
Wong Doe and Jones Duo Release New Album
IUP piano professor Henry Wong Doe and British cellist Michael Kevin Jones have released their third duo album on HR Recordings, featuring the cello sonatas of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Sergei Prokofiev.
- 17 July 2025
Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Credits IUP Team with Assisting in World War II Pilot Identification
On July 11, the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency distributed a news release about the identification of a World War II soldier who died in December 1944, crediting the work of an Indiana University of Pennsylvania field school in assisting in identifying the late soldier’s remains.
- 14 July 2025
IUP Hosts Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Workshop for High School Teachers
For the second year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is helping area high school teachers learn new ways to help their students fly—both literally and figuratively. From June 23 to 25, IUP hosted a workshop on uncrewed aircraft (drones) for 18 teachers in 16 Pennsylvania school districts and educational organizations
- 08 July 2025
Lowery Presents at ASCA Florida Summer Virtual Conference
John Wesley Lowery presented a keynote address at ASCA’s Florida Summer Virtual Conference on legislative and public policy updates.
- 24 June 2025
IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Is Invited Presenter for HBCU Criminal Justice Collective Chairs’ Workshop
IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas C. Segar was an invited presenter for a national conference sponsored by the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Criminal Justice Collective Chairs’ Workshop.
- 23 June 2025
IUP Anthropologists Conducting Field School in Germany at Site of WWII Plane Crash
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. to continue its field study in Germany at the site of a December 1944 crash of a World War II B-17 airplane.
- 12 June 2025
Benjamin and Segar Present at NASPA Region II Conference in Pittsburgh
Mimi Benjamin, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, and Tom Segar presented “IUP's Crimson Scholars Circle: A Student Affairs/Faculty Partnership for Continued Improvement” at the NASPA Region II conference.
- 10 June 2025
Benjamin Publishes Chapter on Sport Management Themed Living Learning Communities
Mimi Benjamin co-authored the recently published “Sport Management Themed Living Learning Communities: Enhancing the Academic and Social Development of College Students.”
- 05 June 2025
IUP Part of Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways Event for Area High School Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for the collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience on June 2 and 3.
- 05 June 2025
AGES Students Named to Spring 2025 Dean’s List
The Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department congratulates our students for being named to the Dean’s List for spring 2025. Students receive this recognition for each semester in which they earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credits.
- 01 June 2025
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Will Be Panelist for Rural Economic Development Summit, Hosted by Philadelphia Fed
Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will be a panelist during the Rural Economic Development Summit on June 3, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
- 29 May 2025
Dean’s List for Spring 2025
Dean’s List recipients for the spring 2025 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- 28 May 2025
IUP Psychology Major Jones Awarded PA-NOSS Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success awarded Marquice Jones, an IUP psychology major from Harrisburg, a $500 scholarship for academic achievements.
- 23 May 2025
2025 Howard Z. Fitzgerald Philosophy Essay Contest Winners
The winners of the 2025 Howard Z. Fitzgerald Philosophy Essay Contest
- 15 May 2025
‘A Full-Circle Moment’
As the first Crimson Scholar to graduate, Victoria Alao leads the way for others who have benefited from the program’s support.
- 15 May 2025
Spanish Students Earn Global Seal of Biliteracy
Jada Chvilicek, Mason Cymbor, and Veronica Duran-Paramo (Spanish Education Certification, ‘25) have been awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish.
- 14 May 2025
Eberly Best Instructor of the Semester, Spring 2025
The Department of Finance and Economics congratulates James Jozefowicz for being voted the Eberly College of Business’s “Best Instructor of the Semester” for spring 2025. The award recipient is selected on the basis of current student voting.
- 14 May 2025
Commencement Spring 2025
Nearly 1,500 new graduates were honored during three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Kovalchick Complex. Experience Spring 2025 Commencement through the photography of Brian Henry.
- 14 May 2025
Students and Alumna Honored at SAHE Banquet
The Student Affairs in Higher Education program honored graduating students and recognized a graduate and an alumna for exceptional accomplishments and contributions as part of the department’s annual banquet on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, coordinated by Associates for Student Development.
- 13 May 2025
Annual Foreign Language Teaching Conference, Presented by Department of Language, Literature and Writing
The Department of Language, Literature and Writing held the annual IUP Spring Methodology Conference on Foreign Language Teaching on Friday, April 25, 2025.
- Dr. Christina Huhn
- 09 May 2025
Department of Finance and Economics Graduation Awards, Spring 2025
The Department of Finance and Economics congratulates the undergraduate student recipients of the 2024–25 annual FIEC departmental graduation awards.
- 09 May 2025
IUP Council of Trustees Present Resolution of Appreciation to Pickering
On May 8, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees presented a resolution of appreciation to Jerry Pickering for his 25 years of service to and leadership of the Allegheny Arboretum.
- 08 May 2025
IUP Council of Trustees Honors Haque for Her Service
On May 8, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored Shagufta Haque for her service on the Council with a resolution of appreciation and the naming of a seat in IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in her honor “for extraordinary service as a university citizen and student trustee.”
- 08 May 2025
International Student and ALI Instructor Krasova to Speak at Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
International student and American Language Institute instructor Alexandra Krasova spoke at commencement and is the recipient of the Graduate Student Outstanding Research Award, the IUP Outstanding Leader Award, the Promising Future Interdisciplinary Researcher Award, and the Teaching Associate Faculty Recognition Award.
- 08 May 2025
Maicaneanu Publishes Trio of Research Papers
Sanda Andrada Maicaneanu recently published three collaborative research papers exploring the environmental and electrochemical applications of natural materials like clays and zeolites, advancing sustainable solutions in water treatment and sensing technologies.
- 08 May 2025
Heckert Selected as IUP Distinguished University Professor for 2025–26 Academic Year
Daniel Alex Heckert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of sociology, has been selected as IUP’s 2025–26 Distinguished University Professor.
- 08 May 2025
AGES Faculty and Students Represent IUP at Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting
Faculty and students from the Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department traveled to Denver to participate in the Society for American Archaeology annual meeting. They chaired sessions, presented on their ongoing work, participated in the SAA Ethics Bowl, and represented IUP and the Applied Archaeology program at the Cultural Resource Management Expo.
- 06 May 2025
Sigma Delta Pi Induction Ceremony
IUP’s Iota Mu Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Hispanic Honor Society, celebrated its fifty-second initiation ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025.
- 06 May 2025
Economics/Honors Concentration May/August 2025 Graduates
The Department of Finance and Economics wishes to recognize the upcoming May 2025 and August 2025 Economics/Honors concentration anticipated graduates.
- 05 May 2025
Advanced Chemistry Lab Analyzes Students’ Blood for Toxins
Students in an advanced chemistry lab experienced a unique opportunity to sample and analyze their own blood for numerous persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The results, while surprising to the students, are more common than most realize.
- 05 May 2025
Women’s Club Volleyball Earns National Title
IUP’s Women’s Club Volleyball team won its first National Collegiate Volleyball Federation championship at the national tournament in April. This club team is entirely student-run, including raising funds for tournaments and the national competition.
- 05 May 2025
Mic Check: Meet IUP's 2025 Commencement Speakers
Each of the three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, 2025, will have a graduate and undergraduate speaker. Find out what they say representing their graduating class means to them.
- 05 May 2025
IUP Places 8th in National CAE-CD Community Outreach Competition Initiative
For its outstanding community outreach work in 2024, IUP’s Institute for Cybersecurity was awarded eighth place in the 2024 national CAE-CD Community Outreach Competition Initiative. The CAE community consists of about 500 institutions of higher education from across the nation.
- 01 May 2025
57th Annual Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Academic Achievement Awards
On Friday, April 25, the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics hosted the fifty-seventh annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony in Kopchick Hall.
- 30 April 2025
Hassan, Schleicher, McNulty Receive Awards from KDP, International Honor Society in Education
The Beta Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, held an initiation ceremony on April 24, 2025. During this ceremony, 19 education majors were initiated, and KDP members recognized faculty with awards.
- 30 April 2025
IUP Recognizes University 2025 Senate Awards Winners, Faculty Emeriti
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti for 2025.
- 30 April 2025
AGES Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Scholarly Activities
During the thirty-first annual Research Awards Reception at IUP, three Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences faculty members were recognized for outstanding scholarly activities.
- 30 April 2025
Geography and Planning Faculty Member and Alumni Receive Governor’s Awards
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence honored public officials at an April 2025 ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, which included multiple authorities with graduates from the IUP Planning program in leadership positions.
- 28 April 2025
Students Selected as Three Minute Thesis Winners
Dakota Dickerson, a student in the applied anthropology master’s program, won the judge’s award, and Ashley Moll, a student in the biology master’s program, won the people’s award during IUP’s Three Minute Thesis event held during IUP’s annual Research Appreciation Week.
- 28 April 2025
2025 Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference Research Award
The Department of Finance and Economics is pleased to recognize economics majors Emily Schumacher and Micaela Jebitsch, who shared the results of their research completed as part of the econometrics course sequence in economics at the 2025 Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference, “Inclusive Leadership in Sports.”
- 25 April 2025
Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management Students Excel in Planning Networking Event for Global Meetings Industry Day
The IUP Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management student chapter of Meeting Professionals International showcased their exceptional skills by organizing a networking event for Global Meetings Industry Day on April 7, 2025.
- 23 April 2025
Yerger Receives 2025 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics
David Yerger has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics. Generous donations from 1981 IUP Distinguished Alumni Award recipient John Kort ’74 and the late Alexander Garvin, economics faculty 1969–98, provide support for faculty research.
- 23 April 2025
Vetter Publishes Article on Dystopian Media Coverage of OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Matt Vetter (Language, Literature, and Writing), with co-authors Brent Lucia and Varshil Patel, published “The Dystopian Imaginaries of ChatGPT: A Designed Cycle of Fear” in Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. The article offers a critical analysis of dystopian narratives that emerged as a response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
- 22 April 2025
Archaeology Graduate Students Win Awards at Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
Five IUP archaeology graduate students from the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences received awards and scholarships at the ninety-fourth annual meeting of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.
- 22 April 2025
IUP Partners with English-Speaking School in Rome to Host Student Teachers
David Wachob, professor and chair of the Career and Wellness Education Department, recently visited the Saint Francis International School in Rome, Italy, to secure a student teaching agreement for IUP students.
- 22 April 2025
Sell, Schiera, and Siddique Publish White Paper on Decision Literacy
IUP Professor Mike Sell and doctoral students Rachel Schiera and Zeeshan Siddique argue that reading, writing about, and talking about great works of literature enables us to improve our ability to make good decisions.
- 21 April 2025
Doctoral Student Miller Publishes Article on Feminist Ethos and Agency in Peitho Journal
Patti Miller (English Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral candidate) recently published an article in Peitho (winter 2025) titled “Nevertheless, She Resisted: Feminist Ethos and Agency in ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh’.”
- 21 April 2025
Geographers Participate in Association of American Geographers Conference
Kevin Patrick and John Benhart, of the Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department, attended the National Association of American Geographers conference in March 2025.
- 18 April 2025
IUP Scholars Forum Showcases Innovative Research of CBP Students
IUP’s twentieth annual Scholars Forum celebrated two decades of student-led research and innovation, highlighting standout projects from the Media Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics—including an award-winning medicinal chemistry study by Justin Fair’s research group.
- 17 April 2025
AGES Students Participate and Win Awards at IUP Scholars Forum
The Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department had 56 students who presented at the twentieth annual IUP Scholars Forum on April 9, 2025. They gave both oral and poster presentations, and two applied archaeology graduate students participated in the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
- 16 April 2025
Yerger Receives Dean’s Award from Eberly College of Business
As part of the 2025 Research Appreciation Week schedule of events, Department of Finance and Economics faculty member David Yerger received the Dean’s Award from the Eberly College of Business.
- 16 April 2025
Archaeology Graduate Students Present Research at Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
IUP archaeology graduate students from the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences traveled to Dubois, Pennsylvania, to present their work at the ninety-fourth annual meeting of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.
- 15 April 2025
It’s Time to Vote in the SGA Election, Crimson Hawks!
The following information was shared with students on April 10, 2025:
- 10 April 2025
Faculty and Students Present at Society for Applied Anthropology Meeting
IUP Anthropology faculty Amanda Poole and Abigail Adams, along with four IUP undergraduate students, participated in an academic panel at the eighty-fifth annual Society for Applied Anthropology Meetings held March 25–29 in Portland, Oregon.
- 10 April 2025
CBP Undergraduate Students Earn Top Honors at CPUB Research Conference
Chemistry majors Nicholas Wright and Camryn Roche received top honors for their exceptional undergraduate research at the fifty-sixth annual Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists Research Conference, held April 5, 2025, at Bloomsburg University.
- 09 April 2025
Women’s Leadership Awards Presented to Staff, Administrators, and Faculty
Four IUP Women’s Leadership Awards were presented to six women staff, administrators, and faculty at the Reception to Celebrate Women and the Women’s Leadership Award Ceremony on April 2, 2025. These awards celebrate the outstanding leadership and accomplishments of women employees to advance gender, sexual, and cultural inclusive excellence at IUP, in the communities, and in their professions.
- Lingyan Yang
- 08 April 2025
IUP Student from Indiana County Selected for Scholarship Established in Honor of Homer City Woman and IUP Graduate
Anna Cutshall, a biology major and business administration minor from Homer City, was selected for the 2025 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student.
- 08 April 2025
AGES Faculty and Students Present Research at Geological Society of America Meeting
Faculty and students of the IUP Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department traveled to Erie, PA to present at the Northeast-North Central Regional Geological Society of America Meeting. Their talks highlighted their ongoing research and demonstrated the diversity and synergy within the department.
- 08 April 2025
PC4A Hosts State-wide Capture the Flag Competition
On March 28–29, 30 students from the PA Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement (PC4A) competed in a Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag competition, hosted through Hack the Box.
- 07 April 2025
Two IUP Students Selected for Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Event
Two standout undergraduate student researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Parker Bradley and Symia Taimuty-Loomis, were selected to participate in the 2025 Undergraduate Research at the Capitol event.
- 04 April 2025
Machado and Fu present on Use of AI for Learning and Teaching
Crystal Machado from the Department of Professional Studies in Education and Yao Fu from the University of Wisconsin presented a paper titled “AI and Bloom’s Taxonomy: Scaffolding Pre-service and Inservice Teachers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Teaching” at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, on March 20, 2025.
- 03 April 2025
Undergraduate Student Bradley Presents Research at Pennsylvania State Capitol
Chemistry junior Parker Bradley presented his research on anticancer ruthenium-platinum bimetallic complexes at the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania event on March 25, 2025, engaging with legislators and showcasing his work conducted under Avijita Jain in the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
- 03 April 2025
IUP Criminal Justice Training Academy Receives Training Academy Accreditation from National Agency
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has received Training Academy Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
- 01 April 2025
Benjamin and Lowery Present at NASPA
Mimi Benjamin and John Wesley Lowery presented at the 2025 NASPA Conference in New Orleans. Benjamin shared research on peer mentoring for underrepresented students and co-lead a session on research-to practice in student affairs. Lowery copresented on the 75-year partnership between HBCUs and NASPA, highlighting their historical contributions.
- 01 April 2025
IUP Research Appreciation Week Includes Presentation by Indiana Native and Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Anderson, Second Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit, Annual Scholars Forum
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate innovation, student and faculty research, and alumni success during IUP’s 2025 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 7 to 11.
- 01 April 2025
Palmiotto and Students Conduct Archaeological Investigations at South Carolina Indigenous Sites
IUP students, including advanced undergraduate and graduate students, joined Dr. Palmiotto in the field with their archaeological colleagues from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Heritage Trust Program. There the team conducted investigations of sites within Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve in Charleston County, visited the iconic Fig Island Shell Ring complex, and met with representatives of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN).
- 31 March 2025
Undergraduate Researcher Presents Sustainable Water Treatment Study at Pittcon
Riley Sullivan, an undergraduate researcher, presented his study on sustainable activated carbon biochar at Pittcon 2025, showcasing its potential for wastewater treatment.
- 30 March 2025
Kingston’s Legacy at IUP: A Lifelong Commitment to Science and Innovation
H. M. (Skip) Kingston, a distinguished chemist and IUP alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as a scholar in residence. His pioneering research, philanthropic contributions, and mentorship are advancing scientific innovation at IUP, particularly in healthcare diagnostics and rural medicine, while equipping students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge analytical techniques.
- 28 March 2025
IUP Applied Research Lab, Altoona Curve Collaborating on Research Study
IUP’s Applied Research Lab, a research consulting center that assists the IUP research community as part of IUP’s Research and Innovation, was approached by the Altoona Curve’s management team for a research project to analyze attendance rates for Altoona Curve games.
- 28 March 2025
Englestad Presents at 2025 SHE: Festival of Women in Music Conference
Rosemary Engelstad (clarinet professor, IUP) and Amanda Morrison (clarinet professor, Slippery Rock University) were selected to perform a recital at the SHE: Festival of Women in Music. At the festival, they performed a recital of music compositions for two clarinets by Theresa Martin (Appleton, WI), including Paradigm Shift, a work commissioned by Morrison (lead commissioner) and Engelstad in 2024.
- 28 March 2025
Musiime and Machado Present on Faculty Well-being Online
Emmanuella Musiime, a Curriculum and Instruction doctoral candidate, and Crystal Machado from the Department of Professional Studies in Education presented a paper titled “Teaching Online: A Qualitative Exploration of Faculty Wellbeing and the Injustices They Experience in Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Hybrid Courses“ at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education on March 19, 2025.
- 27 March 2025
IUP Presents One IUP Award to Office of Financial Aid, Celebrates 2,405 Years of Employee Service
In celebration of the hard work and dedication of its employees, Indiana University of Pennsylvania presented the first “One IUP” Award to the Office of Financial Aid during IUP’s annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards event held March 26, which also celebrated employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service.
- 27 March 2025
Literature and Criticism Graduate Students Shine at 56th Annual NEMLA Conference
A record-breaking dozen PhD students from IUP’s Literature and Criticism program took center stage at the fifty-sixth annual Northeastern Modern Language Association (NeMLA) conference, held in Philadelphia March 6–9.
- Dr. Dan Weinstein
- 26 March 2025
“Tracking Crime in Pennsylvania” Social Sciences Career Pathways Lecture, April 8
Robert Orth, managing director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center, is the 2025 Social Sciences Career Pathways Speaker.
- 25 March 2025
Taylor Publishes on Nature of Faunal Turnover, Change in Ocean Chemistry Associated with Latest Cambrian Mass Extinction
Professor Emeritus John Taylor and colleagues published a new study based on faunal collections from a 50-meter interval of the Jones Ridge Limestone in easternmost Alaska. The study provided new, detailed faunal range data across the base of the North American Ibexian Series and geochemical data that confirm an associated shift in ocean chemistry.
- 25 March 2025
IUP Alumna Bouchard Advances AI-Driven Chemical Research at Carnegie Mellon
Now a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, Emma Bouchard ’22 focuses on leveraging machine learning to design chemical probes for studying enzyme catalysis, with an emphasis on automation and AI-driven solutions.
- 24 March 2025
Wong Doe Presents at 2025 Music Teachers National Association Conference
IUP piano professor Henry Wong Doe presented a session during the Pedagogy Saturdays portion of the Music Teachers National Association annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 15, 2025.
- 21 March 2025
Professor Emeritus Taylor Publishes New Insights Into Fossil Record from Northern Laurentia
Professor Emeritus John Taylor published a new study on the taxonomy and stratigraphic distribution of Lotagnostus (Agnostida: Agnostidae) and associated trilobites and conodonts with IUP alumni James D. Loch ’83 and John E. Repetski ’69.
- 21 March 2025
Fostering Cross-Cultural Dialogue Through Facebook: A Collaborative Study
Two professors published a study on using a Facebook group to connect college students from the US and Israel. The group helped students have cross-cultural conversations, learn from each other, and grow professionally. The study shows that social media can be a useful tool for learning beyond the classroom.
- 21 March 2025
Exploring TPACK in Higher Education: Huang Presents at EERA 2025
At the 2025 Eastern Educational Research Association Conference, Chin-Yi Huang, a doctoral student in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, presented their research on “A Bibliometric Analysis of TPACK Research in Higher Education: Mapping Trends, Themes, and Applications (2014–2024).”
- 20 March 2025
Flores Honored as National Hispanic Institute’s College Student of the Year
The National Hispanic Institute has recognized IUP student Marisol Gonzalez Flores as one of its College Students of the Year 2024.
- 20 March 2025
IUP President, Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, Appear on “Our Region’s Business”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll and IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose are featured on “Our Region’s Business,” a news show jointly produced by the Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV.
- 19 March 2025
Art and Design Professor Derry Exhibits “From Always Until Now”
For the past two summers, artist Sean Derry has lived on the south side of Kachemak Bay while carefully deconstructing a homesteading cabin dating from Alaska’s statehood. Sean’s exhibition “From Always Until Now” opened at Bunnell Street Arts Center on March 7 and will remain on display until April 2.
- 17 March 2025
IUP Graduate Student Organization Offering “Landscapes of Literature and Language” Conference March 21, 22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, “Landscapes of Language and Literature,” on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in IUP’s Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community.
- 14 March 2025
Annual Service Awards Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service
IUP will celebrate employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards brunch in the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
- 13 March 2025
Vetter Publishes Article on Wikipedia’s Role in Training Large Languages Models
Matt Vetter, with co-authors Jialei Jiang and Zachary McDowell, recently published an article titled “An Endangered Species: How LLMs Threaten Wikipedia’s Sustainability” in the journal AI & Society.
- 12 March 2025
ASD Completes 2025 Résumé Project Submissions
The Associates for Student Development 2025 Résumé Project has officially wrapped up, and ASD has received all final submissions.
- 04 March 2025
IUP Hackathon Team Competes in National CAE-NE Hackathon
On February 15, 2025, the IUP Hackathon Team participated in the Nation Center of Academic Excellence – Northeast Cyber Competition. The team secured a first-place finish in the CTF section and ninth place overall against 12 other cyber teams from US colleges and universities.
- 28 February 2025
IUP Names Reilly as Dean of College of Education and Human Services
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has named Edel Reilly to the position of dean of the College of Education and Human Services. She transitioned to this role on February 8.
- 21 February 2025
Keystone Wind Ensemble Invited to Perform at Texas Bandmasters Association Conference
The Keystone Wind Ensemble received an invitation to perform at the 2025 Texas Bandmasters Association Conference, July 24–26 in San Antonio, Texas. It is anticipated that over 6,500 people will attend the conference, including 2,400 band directors and more than 600 industry-related exhibitors.
- 11 February 2025
White to Serve in Student Trustee Position at IUP
Jackson White, a political science and economics honors double major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was approved to serve as a student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors at its meeting on February 6.
- 10 February 2025
Lowery Presents at ASCA Annual Conference, Receives Legacy of Excellence Award
John Wesley Lowery presented legislative and public policy updates at the ASCA annual conference in Portland. He received the inaugural Legacy of Excellence Award for his significant contributions to student conduct. A long-time ASCA member, he has received multiple awards and presented policy updates over 20 times
- 10 February 2025
IUP Partners with Robinson School in Puerto Rico
David Wachob, professor and chair of the Department of Career and Wellness Education, recently visited the Robinson School in San Juan, PR, to secure a student teaching agreement for IUP students.
- 10 February 2025
Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management Students and Professor Volunteer on Gobbler’s Knob
Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management students Jade Peffer, Sky Eakin-Irwin, Sarah Johnson, and Ben Salvo, with faculty member Stephen B. Shiring, volunteered to work the information booth on Gobbler’s Knob for Groundhog’s Day 2025.
- 06 February 2025
Keystone Wind Ensemble Presents Second Annual Performance
Following an eight-year hiatus, the Keystone Wind Ensemble returned to IUP in November 2023 to present a reunion concert. Based on the success of that performance, the ensemble returned in November 2024 for a second performance. Approximately 60 musicians returned to IUP for a series of rehearsals that culminated in a performance on November 3, 2024.
- 06 February 2025
AGES Students Named Provost Scholars
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences congratulates our students named as Provost Scholars. To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student’s time of study at IUP.
- 04 February 2025
AGES Students Named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences congratulates our students for being named to the Dean’s List for fall 2024. Students receive this recognition for each semester in which they earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credits.
- 04 February 2025
Benjamin Publishes International Study on Peer Mentoring
Mimi Benjamin, Claire Hamshire, and Alan Soong Swee Kit published a study in Teaching and Learning Inquiry on peer mentoring for underrepresented students in the UK, USA, and Singapore. They developed a model highlighting social connections, shared experiences, and trust as key to belonging
- 03 February 2025
IUP Student Team Wins CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Stock Picker Challenge
Ronnie Fleck and Evan Sala were the top performers in the fall 2024 CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Stock Picker Challenge session, beating out 191 students from more than 15 local universities in the largest competition to date.
- 30 January 2025
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts Attends the Pennsylvania Farm Show
On January 11, Culinary Academy faculty Chef Thomas Barnes and Chef Erin Reed attended the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA, accompanied by select culinary and baking students.
- 30 January 2025
Punxsutawney Phil and Gobbler’s Knob to be “On Ice”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts Ice Carving Club will be creating its annual tribute to Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day with an ice carving of Phil on Gobbler’s Knob as part of the community Groundhog Day celebration.
- 30 January 2025
Vetter Publishes Article on Generative AI and the Writing Process
Matt Vetter, with co-authors Jialei Jiang and Brent Lucia, published a new article titled “From Hype to Practice: Reinterpreting the Writing Process Through Technical Writing Students’ Engagement with ChatGPT” in the journal Technical Communication Quarterly.
- 29 January 2025
IUP Vice President for Administration and Finance Accepts New Position
Following six years of “exemplary service to Indiana University of Pennsylvania,” Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra L. Fitzsimons has accepted the position of chief financial officer at Allegheny College in Meadville, IUP President Michael Driscoll said.
- 29 January 2025
IUP Students Present at the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative Conference in Washington, D.C.
A team of IUP students presented their research at the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI), a grant-funded program of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The 2024 ACRI conference, held December 6–7 in Washington, D.C., featured projects from students representing 15 colleges and universities. These projects addressed a range of pressing regional issues, from economic revitalization to environmental sustainability, showcasing innovative, community-centered solutions.
- 27 January 2025
Poole Presents at African Studies Association Annual Meeting
Dr. Amanda Poole, Professor of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, recently participated in the 66th African Studies Association (ASA) Annual Meeting, held in Chicago, Illinois, from December 12–14, 2024. The ASA Annual Meeting, the largest gathering of Africanist scholars in the world, is the flagship event of the association and brought together over 2,000 scholars and professionals under the theme Global Africa.
- 27 January 2025
SMIP Thanks Fall 2024 Alumni Speaker and Student Leadership Team
The Student Managed Investment Portfolio organization just wrapped up another successful semester in fall 2024. The club welcomed numerous new members as analysts, many of them first-semester freshmen, who brought renewed energy to the organization.
- 15 January 2025
Economics Club Thanks Featured Fall 2024 Alumni Speakers
The IUP Economics Club wishes to thank the alumni and other guest speakers who met with students during the fall 2024 semester! From each one, students learned valuable insights about career pathways, tips for greater academic success, and networking suggestions.
- 13 January 2025
IUP Criminal Justice Training Program Partnering With CNX Resources as Satellite Training Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has finalized an agreement with CNX Resources in Canonsburg to serve as the Pittsburgh region’s satellite site for the Center’s municipal police academy (Act 120) training.
- 10 January 2025
Future Business Leaders of America Region 3 Leadership Conference
IUP alumnus Dominic Rocco ’23 and Department of Finance and Economics student Gabe Kengersky presented breakout sessions as part of the Future Business Leaders of America Region 3 Leadership Conference held at IUP for high school students on December 16, 2024.
- 10 January 2025
Shirley’s Story: How a Penn State NMT Capstone Program Transformed Me Into a PhD Candidate
Treylor Shirley ’21 successfully concluded the 12-week NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State while he was at IUP. This life-altering experience kindled his enthusiasm for nanotechnology, prompting him to strive for a master’s degree and presently a PhD at Penn State.
- 07 January 2025
Mueller to Receive Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award from ACPA
John A. Mueller, SAHE professor emeritus, will receive ACPA’s 2025 Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award at the association’s annual convention in February 2025.
- 07 January 2025
IUP Police Welcomes New Patrol Officer
Officer Brayden Bumgardner was recently sworn into service by Indiana County Magisterial District Judge Anthony Sottile III.
- 07 January 2025
Dean’s List for Fall 2024
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.
- 06 January 2025
Siegel Finer Selected as Co-editor of “Peitho”
Bryna Siegel Finer, Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, has been selected as the incoming co-editor of the journal “Peitho.”
- 02 January 2025
Siegel Finer Publishes New Book on Toxic Rhetoric
Bryna Siegel Finer, Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, published a new book with Peter Lang, “Confronting Toxic Rhetoric: Writing Teachers’ Experiences of Rupture, Resistance, and Resilience.”
- 02 January 2025
Behind the Scenes: Teamwork and Commitment Lead to National Championships
The IUP Men’s Rugby Club, a significant part of IUP’s sports legacy, recently added another feather to its cap by winning its fourth national championship. Head Coach Seth Erwin was asked about the sport, its history at IUP, and the team.
- Caitlin Aiello
- 19 December 2024
Winter Commencement 2024
Celebrate the achievements of our graduates with a photo gallery capturing memorable moments from our Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Relive the joy, pride, and excitement of this special day!
- 18 December 2024
IUP Selected for 2024 Educational Award by Pennsylvania Drone Association
The Pennsylvania Drone Association selected Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its 2024 Ellie Education Award, recognizing IUP as “an educational institution that has helped to elevate the drone industry in our commonwealth in a meaningful and significant way. “
- 13 December 2024
Rokosky and Delaney Share Insights from Kopchick Summer Internship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Caleb Rokosky and Jessica Delaney shared their experiences from the Kopchick Summer Internship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at a November 1 presentation, highlighting how it boosted their academic and professional development. Funded by John and Char Kopchick, the internship offers valuable research opportunities for IUP students in relevant programs.
- 09 December 2024
Local Man Juggles Academics, Full-Time Employment, Graduating With Perfect 4.0 from IUP
Kristopher Marinas, 32, will be honored during IUP’s December commencement for graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average—all while working as a full-time night shift custodian in the university’s Administration and Finance Division.
- 09 December 2024
IUP to Celebrate Graduates With Ceremonies on Dec. 14
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold a commencement ceremony on December 14 for 563 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2025.
- 09 December 2024
Three Students Selected for IUP Third Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program
Three students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for IUP’s Justice Research Fellowship program offered through the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center.
- 06 December 2024
IUP Ambassadors Student Alumni Association Continues Support for IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
In conjunction with IUP’s Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, IUP Ambassadors donated $800 from the group’s Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
- 04 December 2024
Fall 2024 Provost Scholars
Students who were recognized as IUP Provost Scholars for fall 2024.
- 03 December 2024
IUP International Student Selected for International Education Emergency Fund Scholarship
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education has been successful in helping a fifteenth international student—Sylvia Mukasa, from Nairobi, Kenya—secure an Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund.
- 02 December 2024
IUP Director of Strategic Partnership Selected for “Top 100” Listing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren has been selected for the Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Foremost Under 40 2024.”
- 27 November 2024
Zhou Edits Book on 1D and 2D Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications
Edited by Andrew Zhou and his colleague, the newly published book “1D and 2D Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications” showcases breakthroughs in the use of advanced one- and two-dimensional nanomaterials for sensor technologies.
- 26 November 2024
IUP Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine to be Guest on KDKA “The Big K Morning Show”
Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will join KDKA Newsradio host Larry Richert and Rich Fitzgerald on The Big K Morning Show on Wednesday, November 27.
- 26 November 2024
Lattanzio Publishes Book on “Essential Linear Algebra”
John Lattanzio, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, published a mathematical text titled "Essential Linear Algebra." The 824-page textbook is adaptable for use in both introductory and advanced courses and serves as an invaluable resource for the fundamental aspects of linear algebra.
- 25 November 2024
IUP Recognized by All In as 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been recognized by the All In Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
- 21 November 2024
Newkerk Scholarship Presented to Updyke
Mattie Updyke, a second-year Student Affairs in Higher Education student, received the 2024 Nancy Newkerk Scholarship for outstanding contributions to student advocacy, especially supporting LGBTQIA students. The award was presented during the annual SAHE Thanksgiving celebration, recognizing Mattie’s commitment to student growth, inclusion, and collaboration in higher education
- 20 November 2024
Bradley, Jain Earn Recognition at ACS Central Regional Meeting
Parker Bradley, an undergraduate from the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, earned recognition as one of the Top 10 Undergraduate Poster Presenters at the American Chemical Society's Central Regional Meeting.
- 17 November 2024
Allard Awarded Research Grant for Foreign Scholars, Gives Invited Lecture
Francis Allard has been awarded a Research Grant for Foreign Scholars by the Center for Chinese Studies in Taiwan.
- 15 November 2024
Health and Physical Education Major Receives State Award
Kalynne Ziegler, a senior undergraduate student in the Health and Physical Education Teacher Education program, was recognized as the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Future Professional Award.
- 13 November 2024
Alumnus Skiles Presents Research on Microtubule Dynamics and REU Experiences at UC Merced
Asher Skiles '24 presented his innovative research on chiral active matter, using hexbug chains to model microtubule dynamics, and shared insights on REU applications and his transfer experience to the University of Pittsburgh at a recent event hosted by the Pre-Engineering and Physics Clubs.
- 08 November 2024
Sell Interviewed on "Dungeons + Drama Nerds" Podcast
Mike Sell shared his thoughts on the role of intertextual reference, collaborative dramaturgy, and tabletop roleplaying games on the most recent "Dungeons + Drama Nerds" podcast.
- 06 November 2024
Local Musical Cast and Orchestra Feature IUP Talent
A local performance of "Fiddler on the Roof," produced by the Hope Springs Eternal Holocaust Project, featured several people with IUP connections.
- 06 November 2024
Two IUP Students Present During 2024 PASSHE Summit
Indiana University of Pennsylvania students Erika Jackson and Monserrat Lopez Villagomez, president of the IUP Latino Student Organization, presented “Uniting Through Culture: How Student-Led Programming Led to 200+ Attendees” at the 2024 PASSHE Summit: Uniting for Inclusive Student Success.
- 05 November 2024
Driscoll and Farag Publish on Writing Center’s Graduate Editing Service
Dana Driscoll (professor of writing, Department of Language, Literatures, and Writing; director of the Center for Scholarly Communication) and Islam Farag (doctoral candidate, Composition and Applied Linguistics PhD program) published about the Jones White Writing Center's Graduate Editing Service in the latest issue of The Peer Review.
- 04 November 2024
Sweet! Reed's Desserts Chosen as Best in National Competition
Erin Reed, a chef instructor at IUP's Academy of Culinary Arts, recently took top honors at the American Culinary Federation's Pastry Chef of the Year competition, in Phoenix, Arizona. Each of the three finalists were tasked with entering two plated desserts in the competition, and the judges picked Reed's as the best. Learn more about Chef Reed and her big win in this video.
- 04 November 2024
Simmons Presents on Blacklegged Ticks and Lyme Disease at Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Meeting
Recently retired biology professor and university volunteer Tom Simmons moderated a session and gave two talks at the fiftieth anniversary Pennsylvania Vector Control Association meeting.
- 31 October 2024
English Lit and Crit Program Represents at Monster Studies Conference
The IUP Literature and Criticism program was well-represented at the recent Festival of Monsters conference hosted by the University of California Santa Cruz’s Center for Monster Studies, October 16–18.
- 30 October 2024
Founding Dean of IUP’s Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Honored by City, State as One of Pennsylvania’s Top Leaders
Miko Rose, founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been named one of Pennsylvania’s Fifty Over 50 by "City & State Pennsylvania."
- 29 October 2024
Wong Doe performs at Beckwith Recital Series, North Carolina
IUP piano professor Henry Wong Doe performed a solo recital at the Beckwith Recital Series, University of North Carolina Wilmington, on Friday, October 25, 2024.
- 28 October 2024
Day of Service with IUP Anthropology
Twelve IUP archeologists participated in service events at Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County and at the historic Lebanon Cemetery in York, PA, on Saturday, October 26.
- 28 October 2024
SAHE Student Serving on PASSHE Chancellor Search Committee
Abigail Hancox, a first-year student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, has been appointed to the PASSHE Chancellor Search Committee. She also serves on the Board of Governors and studies public affairs at the master's level.
- 28 October 2024
Making Broadcast History
A pair of communications media majors, Emily Marines and Riley Yonchiuk, joined a rare club when they handled the play-by-play and color commentary duties for the streaming broadcast of the IUP vs. Clarion football game at Miller Stadium.
- 28 October 2024
"Untold Stories of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests" Launched
"Untold Stories of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests" launched with a new website and presentations at the Pennsylvania Historical Association annual meeting.
- 23 October 2024
Poole Discusses New Book at Emerging Scholars and Scholarship on Eritrea Event
Amanda Poole, Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, joined colleagues around the world for a virtual panel discussion on October 16 focused on her cowritten ethnography, "Hosting States and Unsettled Guests: Eritrean Refugees in a Time of Migration Deterrence."
- 22 October 2024
Student and IUP Council of Trustees Chairman Reappointed to State System of Higher Education Board of Governors
An Indiana University of Pennsylvania student has been named to the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors, the chairman of the IUP Council of Trustees has been reappointed to the Board, and an IUP alumnus has been appointed to complete an unexpired term on the Board.
- 21 October 2024