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Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk the Walk” on Friday, May 1, to Continue with Abbreviated Schedule

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chalk the Walk sidewalk commentary contest will continue on May 1, but due to expected inclement weather, several of the special sesquicentennial events planned in conjunction with Chalk the Walk—food trucks, yard games, and the bouncy obstacle course—will not be part of the day.

IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2025–26 Justice Research Fellows—Lauren Connor, Reia Sanchez, Kelly Szolek, and Jackson White—presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.

IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino.

Sissoko Named 2026 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics Recipient

Yaya Sissoko has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 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. 

Impact 150: Anonymous Gift of $325,000 Will Support IUP Crimson Scholars Circle, IUP Food Pantry and Help Center

Two graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have gifted $325,000 to IUP to support IUP’s Crimson Scholars Circle ($270,000) and the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center ($55,000).

The University Museum Goes Downtown to the Artists Hand Gallery

The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is delighted to return to the Artists Hand Gallery. “The Museum Goes Downtown: Recent Acquisitions” will be on display May 1 through May 16, 2026.

Education Majors Complete Student Teaching Experience in Rome, Italy

Several early childhood/special education majors had the opportunity to spend six weeks student teaching in a small, English-speaking, school in the hills of northern Rome during the spring 2026 semester.

IUP Celebrates International Connections in Honor of University Sesquicentennial

As part of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s sesquicentennial, the IUP Office of International Education coordinated a four-day visit to IUP April 14 to 17 for 29 international representatives from IUP’s international partner institutions.

Change of Date: Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Date Changed to Friday, May 1

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest will take place on May 1. Times set for events during the day will remain as scheduled.

Safety Sciences Ladies of Safety Receive 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization Award

Congratulations to the officers and faculty advisor for Ladies of Safety for winning the 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization  Award.

Rougeaux Recipient of Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations to Grace Rougeaux on winning the distinguished Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship! 

Scholars Forum Student Researchers Honored During Reception and Awards Program April 22

Outstanding IUP undergraduate and graduate student researchers were honored April 22 during the IUP Scholars Forum Awards Brunch held in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room. The awards event is sponsored by IUP Research and Innovation and the IUP Research Institute.

Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Expanded to Include End-of-Semester Sesquicentennial Community Celebration

This year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest has been expanded to include special events in celebration of IUP’s sesquicentennial, all open to the community. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s “Chalk the Walk” will take place on May 1.

IUP Students for Sustainability Celebrating Earth Day With Events on April 24

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Students for Sustainability Club has organized several events for April 24 in celebration of Earth Day.

IUP Doctoral Education Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s doctoral programs in education have been selected by “U.S. News and World Report” for its 2026 “best graduate schools” rankings.

Three IUP Students Part of Three Minute Thesis Competition Held During Annual Research Appreciation Week

Lamia Dawood, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Administration and Leadership doctoral program from Indiana; Abdul Jones, a student in the applied archaeology master’s program from Philadelphia; and Amar Mmoud, a student in the Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program from Indiana, were selected as finalists for IUP’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition.