All students can register for summer session classes starting March 30. Registration for fall classes begins March 30, with veterans registering first, followed by all other student groups in the following days.
The University Museum invites the public to step behind the scenes and explore the hidden craftsmanship of stagecraft in its upcoming exhibition, The Art of Theatre. Running from March 21 through May 2, 2026, this immersive showcase reveals the technical show behind the show that transforms creative vision into theatrical reality.
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.
Professors Mimi Benjamin and John Wesley Lowery represented IUP at the 2026 NASPA Conference in Kansas City, contributing to multiple sessions and leadership efforts at the major student affairs gathering. Benjamin focused on strengthening academic–student affairs partnerships, while Lowery presented on higher education law, NASPA’s history, and campus culture topics, including work tied to an upcoming book.
Three Applied Archaeology MA students presented their thesis research at the Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference, held in March. Abdul Jones won the student paper award.
The following was shared with students on March 17, 2026:
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.
Safety professionals from across the region will gather at the KCAC at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for the Western Pennsylvania ASSP Professional Development Conference, a full-day event focused on advancing workplace safety, health, and risk management practices.
The following was shared with students on March 16, 2026:
As we look forward to increased numbers of people visiting our community and community members outdoors enjoying milder weather and celebratory events, I-ACT, on behalf of the agencies and organizations that we represent, want to remind you of proactive safety measures that can help to keep you, and our community, as safe and secure as possible
As manager of IUP’s Information Desk, Trish Boring ensures no student question goes unanswered. From campus logistics to finding a “special place” in the library, Boring and her team are dedicated to helping students melt away stress.
In just five weeks, students and faculty mounted last month’s premiere of “By the Time We Got to Woodstock.” Selected from 430 submissions, this theatrical production challenged the cast to shape original characters during intense rehearsals—leading to both creative growth and professional-level artistry. Get a backstage look in this multimedia story.
The IUP Physics Club, an official chapter of the Society of Physics Students, has been recognized as a Distinguished SPS Chapter for the 2024–25 academic year by the SPS National Office.
Ever wished you could “test drive” a country before booking the flight? This one-day immersive workshop lets you experience France before you go—from language and culture to food and everyday travel situations.
Congratulations to MaKenzie Daniel for being selected as this year’s ARCO Scholarship recipient. This scholarship highlights MaKenzie’s commitment to excellence and her promising future.
Abdul Jones’ Applied Archaeology thesis research was featured in the 2025 Pennsylvania Archaeology Site Survey Report.
