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Thank a Donor Week to Recognize Donor Impact

The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity and impact during Thank a Donor Week, April 6–10.

IUP Hospitality Students Participate in Pittsburgh FAM Tour with Regional University Partners

Students from IUP, along with partners from regional universities, took part in a Pittsburgh FAM tour to explore major hospitality and event venues and connect with industry professionals. Coordinated with Visit Pittsburgh, the experience provided hands-on learning and career insight within the region’s vibrant hospitality sector.

Concert to Highlight Pittsburgh Opera Residency

A concert of opera selections performed by students and IUP faculty will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in IUP’s Gorell Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the community.

IUP Receives Eighth Year of “It’s On Us Pa” Funding; Programming to Focus on Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Abuse

IUP has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA initiative to continue the university’s work to combat campus sexual assault. IUP will use this year’s grant funds for implementation of a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative to address sexual violence with a specific and intentional focus on technology-facilitated abuse.

Annual Service Awards to Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service

During Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Employee Service and Leadership Awards on March 26, 2026, in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room, the university will celebrate employees who completed milestone years of service in 2025.

Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff

If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions in March. Registration for a time slot is required.

Creating Accessible Emails

When drafting an email, follow these tips to ensure your message meets accessibility standards.

New Softdocs Central End User Experience, March 9

Softdocs Support New Central End User Experience was postponed earlier this year, but will now officially be the default starting on March 9, 2026.

IUP Libraries Trial Access to JoVE Starts March 2

The IUP Libraries will offer trial access to JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) starting on March 2. Access will be open to all IUP students, faculty, and staff.

Title II Digital Accessibility Rules Going into Effect in April 2026

On April 24, 2026, the new Title II digital accessibility rules will take effect. Title II covers digital content, including, but not limited to: electronic documents; emails; videos and audio-only formats; social media; digital signage; mobile apps; website content; third-party vendors; LMS and educational materials; and more.

All Lines Technology Hosting Microsoft Defender XDR Webinar

All Lines Technology is hosting a Microsoft Defender Webinar on March 11. Participants will learn how Defender XDR unifies security across endpoints.

CMS and Web Accessibility Trainings Available

Online training for the Cascade CMS and web accessibility are available through the spring semester.

IUP’s John and Char Kopchick Hall Offering Indiana Glass Exhibition as Part of Science on Display Project

Kopchick Hall’s “Science on Display”—featuring skeletons of prehistoric animals, the Charles Darwin Collection, a flight suit of the late IUP alumna and astronaut Patricia Hilliard Robertson, and a student-created DNA Bunsen Burner sculpture—features more than 100 pieces of decorative and carnival glassware produced by the Indiana Glass Company, which operated in Indiana between 1892 and 1931.

Winter Weather Safety Reminders

As the winter weather continues, IUP Emergency Management encourages the campus community to use caution, slow down, and remain alert, especially during snow squalls, freezing rain, or periods of low visibility. 

Introducing Qtrak Notification Service for Mail and Packages at the IUP Post Office

The IUP Post Office announces the launch of Qtrak, a new service that streamlines package delivery and notifications at IUP. This system will provide timely updates on package arrivals and pickup availability.

IUP Receives $2.295 Million for Project to Create Constructive Dialogue and Civic Life Center

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2,295,315 from the United States Department of Education to create a Center for Dialogue and Civic Life at IUP.