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IUP Celebrates 15th Annual Day on Writing!
For the fifteenth year, the campus will come together to celebrate the IUP Day on Writing on November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
URBN: Student Organization Profile
If you like dancing, URBN is for you! URBN is a student organization at IUP for students who love dancing, supporting each other, and having a great time!
The Role of a Lifetime
Tyreese Roselle was told he’d never succeed as an actor. IUP helped him find the community, the confidence, and the voice to prove everyone wrong.
Lorraine Guth on the Ripple Effect of Healing—Meet Our Faculty
While she teaches counseling, not math, Lorraine Guth fully appreciates the “geometric good” of preparing future counselors—each of whom will improve hundreds of lives during their careers. Learn about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty.
IUP Wellness Week
As part of IUP's ongoing commitment to employee well-being, engagement, and a healthy campus community, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Wellness Week beginning September 22 through September 24, 2026.
Fall 2026 Sports Preview
The Crimson Hawks are back. Here’s how to follow along this fall.
Welcome Week 2026
This past week, we welcomed the Class of 2030 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.
IUP Night at PNC Park
On a warm August evening, PNC Park once again became a gathering place for generations of the IUP community.
A Look Back at IUP’s 150th
The university celebrated its 150th anniversary and looked to the future with a number of events—from the sesquicentennial kickoff carnival in August to Chalk the Walk and Spring Commencement in May. Check out a photo gallery that chronicles this year of celebration.
Commencement Spring 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, more than a thousand May and August graduates were recognized during three commencement ceremonies in the Kovalchick Complex. See scenes of these students marking the start of the next phase of their lives.
Faces of IUP: Jeremy Risinger
As assistant director of Academic and Career Success, Jeremy Risinger guides students through the transition to college life, helping them navigate academic challenges and career planning to ensure a successful journey at IUP.
More than Notes and Rhythms
IUP student Alistair Horton is bridging the gap between theory and the classroom at Indiana Junior High School. Guided by IUP alumnus Zack Karcher, Alistair is discovering the power of the vast IUP music education network. This collaborative mentorship highlights how IUP prepares future educators with the essential tools and a lifelong professional community, ensuring success from student teaching to a rewarding music career.
The Human Side of Data
Megan Seaman came to IUP unsure of her path. Once she got here, she found her voice, and her passion, in computer science. In the summer of 2025, she participated in the U-SOAR program, where she did research on using artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer.
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.
Erin Conlin on History as a Story—Meet Our Faculty
Meet Erin Conlin, a historian who views the past as a collection of diverse, relevant stories. Discover why she believes historical understanding is vital for our future and learn about her epic 711-mile trek across the Canadian tundra.
