Impact 150: Former IUP Employee Honored with Scholarship for Students in Healthcare Programs
A long-time employee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Joyce Flinko has been honored with the establishment of a scholarship for IUP students.
A long-time employee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Joyce Flinko has been honored with the establishment of a scholarship for IUP students.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and four healthcare providers in Cambria County, including a solo private family medicine practice, celebrated the signing of clinical training affiliation agreements for future students at IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on June 15 and 16.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors of economics Jim Jozefowicz and Stephanie Jozefowicz, members of the IUP Department of Finance and Economics, hosted the fortieth annual Pennsylvania Economic Association Conference at IUP on May 28–30, featuring First Commonwealth executive and former state representative David Reed ’00.
On June 16, IUP signed an agreement with Matthew Dvorchak, MD, Family Medicine Practice in Hastings, the first signing event formalizing an agreement between the IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine and a solo practice family medicine practice physician.
Curt Scheib’s love of music shapes his outlook on retiring just as it shaped his long, successful career – from opera singer to dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As he leaves the role this month, he takes a fond look back at what IUP means to him.
Vice President for Student Affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Thomas C. Segar has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative cohort.
The Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department congratulates our students for being named to the Dean’s List for spring 2026.
The American Ornithological Society has honored IUP Distinguished University Professor Jeff Larkin, a faculty member in IUP’s Department of Biology, with its Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award.
The documentary “Goalie,” directed by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Communications Media faculty member Jeremy Waltman, has earned a prestigious Telly Award in the Sports category.
Following a national search, Stephen Rossi, an experienced faculty member and health science administrator, has been selected to lead IUP’s College of Health Sciences. He will begin his work at IUP on July 13, 2026.
Hundreds of years of love and marriage were celebrated today at Indiana University of Pennsylvania with the Crimson Couple Vow Renewal Ceremony in IUP’s Oak Grove.
Erin Conlin engaged with students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School during the school’s Celebrate America250! Fair.
Following a national search, Emily Ruth Rutter—an experienced faculty member, administrator, and scholar—has been selected to serve as the dean of the IUP College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. Rutter will begin her work at IUP on June 29.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine associate deans Luke H. Mortensen and Ryan Smith were invited participants for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s 2026 Regional Research Symposium.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and IUP’s College of Health Sciences healthcare education programs. This is the first time that IUP has been the recipient of an ARC POWER grant.
Mimi Benjamin, professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, and Hunter Bash, 2026 graduate of the Student Affairs in Higher Education program both were honored at the 2026 NASPA Region II conference.
IUP will end its sesquicentennial year on June 6 with a Crimson Couple Vow Renewal Ceremony in the IUP Oak Grove. The event, which begins at 2:00 p.m., will include 130 “Crimson Couples” (couples who met at IUP) who are celebrating between three and 66 years of marriage and one local Crimson Couple who will begin their marriage.
Dean’s List recipients for the spring 2026 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans was an invited presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s Healthcare Summit held May 20 in Harrisburg.
A spontaneous visit to Meyersdale’s Maple Festival fulfills a couple’s bucket list dreams while unexpectedly connecting them with multiple Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni. The weekend highlights how shared experiences and chance encounters can transform strangers into lasting friends.
Two of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s degree programs have been recognized as “best in the country” by OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education.
The following was shared with students on May 26, 2026:
Diane Taylor McGeehan, a 1972 English education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has made a gift to create the Diane Taylor McGeehan Scholarship to provide financial support for IUP students planning to become teachers.
This spring, registered dietitian and food and nutrition professor Pao Ying Hsiao conducted a four-part cooking series for a group of 12 homeschooled students from Indiana County, mostly ages 10 to 12 years old, with one eight-year-old, for “Little Hands, Big Impact: A Pilot Study Exploring How Teaching Kids to Cook Influences Family Food Practices.”
The Crimson Scholars Circle is a scholarship program that provides community and extra support to students who need it on their path to graduation. In this video, hear from the scholars themselves about the friendships and opportunities they’ve found through the program.
Jamie Murphy, an experienced administrator for colleges of osteopathic medicine and health care organizations, has been selected to fill the position of director of admissions and student affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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.
The Student Finance Association sincerely appreciates the guest speakers who generously shared their time and expertise with our members during the spring 2026 semester. Each speaker, whether in person or via Zoom, provided valuable insights into career paths within the finance profession.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering has been selected by the McElhattan Foundation to receive an $88,000 grant to support graduate student research and the public dissemination of that research to make workplaces safer.
The IUP Voice Area earned top awards at Susquehanna University for the Eastern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference in March 2026. Of the six competing students from IUP, five advanced to the semifinals, and four competed in the final rounds and placed in the top three of their categories.
Indiana student Bailey Schoenfelt has been honored for successful completion of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $349,511 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program, with a goal of addressing the Commonwealth’s teacher shortage.
Catalyst Connection and the Consortium for Public Education are hosting the Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy for educators to learn emerging technologies and to provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s computer science with cybersecurity emphasis program has been ranked eighth in the nation by Programs.com. IUP’s program, the only program at a Pennsylvania public university selected in the top 10 programs in the nation, was recognized for both excellence and affordability.
Leah Stuck, a chemistry pre-pharmacy major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Newport, Juniata County, has been selected for the IUP’s Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Safety and University Police received a camera system through a grant from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. The camera system will be used to assist in crime scene processing.
Isabella Wolszczenski, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania safety, health, and environmental applied sciences major in the Cook Honors College from Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was selected as the 2026 recipient of Dr. John J. and Char Kopchick Unique Undergraduate Student Fellowship.
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.
The following was shared with students on May 12, 2026:
IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned “pre-accreditation status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Pre-accreditation status means that IUP can begin recruiting and admitting students to its College of Osteopathic Medicine and begin medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum.
On Saturday, May 9, the Department of History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies held its annual departmental graduation. The ceremony honored 43 undergraduate students and two graduate students who earned degrees and certificates across the department’s eight degree programs.
The IUP Economics Club wishes to thank the alumni who met with students during the spring 2026 semester! Students learned valuable insights about career pathways, tips for greater academic success, and networking suggestions.
The Department of Finance and Economics is pleased to announce its departmental graduation award recipients. Eligible for consideration were IUP undergraduates who have a declared major in finance or economics and who will have graduated in December 2025, January 2026, May 2026, or August 2026.
On May 7, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees reviewed three expanded capacity housing styles and approved adjusted rates for the expanded capacity housing. The housing styles and rates will be available for students for fall 2026.
A Pittsburgh area foundation has gifted $4 million to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine—bringing IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign to more than $114.5 million, or 76.34 percent of its $150 million goal.
Two emerging student leaders at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who have been selected to participate in a national leadership program by members of the IUP Division of Student Affairs leadership team were introduced to the IUP Council of Trustees at its meeting on May 7.
On May 7, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed IUP President Michael Driscoll’s recommendation for tuition and fees for students enrolling in IUP’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Several IUP students, faculty, and alumni attended the Society for American Archaeology Annual Conference last week in San Francisco, CA. Nine current faculty and students presented their research, and a team of graduate and undergraduate students competed in the Ethics Bowl.