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.
The following was shared with students on May 27, 2026:
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.
