Foreign languages professor Jean-Louis Dassier sees language learning as a transformative, deeply human experience. At IUP, he helps students find their voice in another language, explore diverse perspectives, and embrace curiosity as the key to growth—inside and outside the classroom.
For more than a century, The Penn has been part of IUP’s story. But for the students who run the campus news outlet today, it’s more than a newsroom. It’s a community.
When Kamden Boyle came to IUP, he wasn't sure if he’d fit in. But he took a leap and dived into organizations and clubs, and he quickly found that IUP was more than his school—it was his home.
As director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Tedd Cogar is the go-to person for students using VA benefits to pay for college. He helps them and their families apply for and use these crucial resources. Learn more about him in this Faces of IUP feature.
Train hard. Lead with confidence. IUP Army ROTC builds the leaders of tomorrow. Do you have what it takes?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that world-renowned New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens will perform a free concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theatre-by-the-Grove, a student performance organization in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, proudly presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents,” a bold and fast-paced production celebrating the chaos, humor, and humanity of American democracy. Performances will take place November 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Waller Hall’s Mainstage Theater.
For Jessica Miller, supporting students goes far beyond Counseling Center walls. As the center’s chair and director of the Haven Project, she’s a steady advocate for emotional wellness, safety, and resilience—especially for those navigating the aftermath of trauma.
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.
IUP Homecoming was celebrated October 4, 2025. Check out a gallery of photos from the parade, the Crimson Huddle pregame party, tailgating, the football game and Crimson Court recognition, and the Fifth Quarter concert featuring the Clarks and Chris Higbee.
Abbie Adams loves everything about anthropology. She loves the way it explains so much but leaves more to explore. And as a faculty member teaching it, she encourages her students to dive in and see what’s possible.
Discover how Chris McGinnis ’06 turned his passion for Pittsburgh’s industrial history into a career with Rivers of Steel through art, grit, and vision.
The Office of Marketing and Communications has created a beautiful tour of IUP that shows off the splendor of the campus and tells some of the stories that have helped shape the last 150 years. Take to the skies and learn more about the university’s history, traditions, and folklore, and see what makes this place so special.
For Roger Briscoe, college is about more than classes and term papers. It’s about finding your people and your places. And as the executive director of Student Inclusion, he makes sure every student has that opportunity.
For Francisco Alarcón, math isn’t just numbers and equations. It’s a language that can solve problems in many ways, and it has infinite possibilities. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.
This past week, we welcomed the Class of 2029 to campus! We’re excited to see how our newest Hawks will make IUP their home over the next four years. Here’s a look at some of the moments that made Welcome Week so special.
