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Celebrating the 150th

See what the university has planned for this special anniversary.

IUP, IRMC Continue Season Three of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with County Commissioner Sherene Hess

Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s (IRMC) joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues its third season with an episode featuring Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess.

IUP Council of Trustees Present Resolution of Appreciation to Pickering

On May 8, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees presented a resolution of appreciation to Jerry Pickering for his 25 years of service to and leadership of the Allegheny Arboretum.

New IUP Dual Enrollment Program Funded by PA Department of Education Will Create Pathway to High-Priority Occupations in Health-Related Fields

On May 8, members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees heard a presentation about a new dual enrollment program designed to support pathways to high-priority occupations in a health-related field.

IUP Council of Trustees Honors Haque for Her Service

On May 8, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored Shagufta Haque for her service on the Council with a resolution of appreciation and the naming of a seat in IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in her honor “for extraordinary service as a university citizen and student trustee.”

IUP Council of Trustees Approve Academy of Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Programs as Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

On May 8, IUP’s Council of Trustees approved a proposal to shift IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts and the Academy’s Baking and Pastry Arts programs from clock-hour to credit-bearing programs. This approval allows students who successfully complete the Culinary Arts or the Baking and Pastry Arts program to receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Heckert Selected as IUP Distinguished University Professor for 2025–26 Academic Year

Daniel Alex Heckert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of sociology, has been selected as IUP’s 2025–26 Distinguished University Professor.

President Presents “Points of Pride”

“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.

IUP to Honor 1,457 Graduates During May 10 Commencement Ceremonies, Including 4.0 Graduates

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor 1,457 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 10 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. and will honor Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, a 1964 graduate of IUP and 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, with an honorary Doctor of Public Services degree.

IUP Week of Giving Is May 12–17

IUP is expanding its popular Day of Giving into a Week of Giving, set for May 12 to 17. This online event brings together alumni, parents, friends, and the entire IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy. The 2025 Week of Giving concludes on the university’s official 150th birthday, May 17.

Council of Trustees' Public Meeting, May 8

President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.

IUP Distinguished Alumnus Gifts $50,000 for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

An Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate is continuing his decades of support to the university and a lifetime of service to others with a gift to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, US Army (retired), a 1964 education and distinguished military graduate of IUP, has donated $50,000 to the project.

IUP Recognizes University 2025 Senate Awards Winners, Faculty Emeriti

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti for 2025. 

150th Anniversary Celebration: Student Organization Fundraiser Opportunity

Are you in a leadership role for a student organization on campus? Step right up! Sign up your club today for the IUP 150 carnival fundraiser—spots are limited, so don’t miss the fun and the chance to generate funding for your club.

IUP Hosting Annual Healing Garden Memorial Service May 5

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life will host the annual Healing Garden Memorial Service at the Healing Garden on May 5 at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.

Students Selected as Three Minute Thesis Winners

Dakota Dickerson, a student in the applied anthropology master’s program, won the judge’s award, and Ashley Moll, a student in the biology master’s program, won the people’s award during IUP’s Three Minute Thesis event held during IUP’s annual Research Appreciation Week.