Students Selected for 2026 IUP Eugene E. Lepley Memorial Scholarship
Two students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Juliana Simon and Vincent Oddo, have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Dr. Eugene E. Lepley Memorial Scholarship.
News
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Featured on National Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Podcast
Miko Rose, founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, is featured on “D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician’s Journey for Premed & Medical Students.”
- 19 August 2026
Strategic Priorities Update: Looking Ahead
President Driscoll offers additional information about IUP’s Strategic Priorities for the 2026–27 academic year, including the leader for each of the priorities and the executive statement.
- Michael A. Driscoll
- 18 August 2026
2026 Opening of the Academic Year
President Michael A. Driscoll invites the IUP community to the Opening of the Academic Year.
- 17 August 2026
Open Office Hours for Presenting I-9 Documentation
To help make the onboarding process as smooth as possible, Human Resources will be offering open office hours in 358 Sutton Hall for student employees who need to present their I-9 documentation for student employment.
- 14 August 2026
Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Gifts $25,000 to Support Eberly College of Business Students, Initiatives
Patrick R. Wallace, a 1985 management graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has continued his generosity to students at IUP and to the Eberly College of Business with a $25,000 gift to support the Eberly College of Business Dean’s Innovation Fund.
- 12 August 2026
U-SOAR Students to Present Original Research During Aug. 19 Research Symposium
The 52 students selected for the 2026 Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) will present their original research projects during the U-SOAR Research Symposium on August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room.
- 12 August 2026
IUP to Begin New Academic Year with One-Stop Move-In, Welcome Week Events; Fall Classes Begin Aug. 24
Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2026–27 academic year with a number of Welcome Week events starting August 15. The first day of classes for the fall 2026 semester is August 24.
- 11 August 2026
IUP Receives Grant to Address Underage, Dangerous Drinking Behaviors
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Student Wellness has received a two-year, $40,970 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) through the PLCB’s Bureau of Alcohol Education’s Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking initiative.
- 04 August 2026
IUP, IRMC Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on Connections Between Rural Health and Local Farming and Conservation
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with a conversation focused on the connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health.
- 03 August 2026
IUP E-Scooter and Electronic Device Policy for IUP Buildings, Outdoor Spaces Goes Into Effect Aug. 1
Following concerns raised about the safety of pedestrians, drivers, and users of electronic mobile devices, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has adopted a new policy that prohibits electronic personal mobility devices on IUP property, both in all IUP-owned and managed buildings and outdoor spaces on the Indiana and Punxsutawney campuses.
- 31 July 2026
IUP Criminal Justice Training Center Receives Donation of Retired Police Vehicle
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has received a retired police vehicle from the Jim Shorkey Auto Group and Ibis Emergency Vehicles for use in training students studying to become police officers.
- 29 July 2026
Experienced Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Selected for IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team
Joel Bonnaud, who has more than a decade of experience working with students, has been selected to serve as an admissions recruiting specialist and counselor for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- 29 July 2026
IUP Eberly College of Business On-Campus MBA Program Recognized Among Nation’s Best, Named to Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2027
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business has been selected by the education services company Princeton Review for its “Best On-Campus MBA Program” listing. As part of this recognition, IUP’s program is included in the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools for 2027” report.
- 28 July 2026
Sugg Named Director of IUP Marching Band, Associate Director of Bands
William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band and associate director of Bands. Sugg has served as the interim director of the Marching Band since August 2025.
- 24 July 2026
IUP Students Complete Service-Learning Project at Navajo Nation
Ten students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania completed a unique service-learning project at the Navajo Nation in Arizona as part of an anthropology class taught by Abigail Adams and Amanda Poole.
- 21 July 2026
IUP, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Partnership to Offer Triple Degrees in Five Years
IUP and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College have developed a unique partnership to offer an opportunity for eligible students to earn three college degrees in five years. The Triple Degree Program offers students an associate, a bachelor’s, and a master’s degree through seamless pathways and taking advantage of accelerated admission to both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.
- 21 July 2026
Global Accrediting Body Extends IUP Business and Accounting Accreditation
The Board of Directors of AACSB-International, the longest-serving and premier global accrediting body for business schools, has ratified the recommendation of the organization’s peer review team and the accreditation committee to extend Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s business and accounting programs accreditation through the 2031–32 academic year.
- 20 July 2026
IUP Part of Second Annual Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways Event for Area High School Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania joined area healthcare providers in hosting 43 students and seven teachers from six area high schools for the second annual Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience, June 10 and 11.
- 16 July 2026
IUP Alumnus Establishes Scholarship for IUP Eberly College of Business Majors in Honor of His Late Father
Daniel Simoni ’94 has continued his generosity to students at IUP with a $25,000 gift to establish a scholarship in honor of his late father, Wayne Norman Simoni, formerly of Baldwin, Allegheny County.
- 15 July 2026
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team Member Shares Mission at National Pre-Health Advisors Conference
Jamie Murphy, director of Admissions and Student Affairs for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was an invited presenter for the 2026 National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions annual meeting.
- 10 July 2026
Experienced Educator and Administrator Selected as Director of IUP Center for Civic Dialogue
Following a national search, Stephan Schaffrath, who has nearly three decades of experience in higher education, has been selected to serve as the director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Civic Dialogue. Schaffrath will begin his work as director of the Center for Civic Dialogue on July 13.
- 08 July 2026
IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presents First Award During Annual Chalk the Walk Event
Members of the IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Executive Leadership Team selected a drawing by Reese Walters, an art studio graphic design and illustration major from Bellefonte, as the winning entry reflecting the goals and mission of the Center for Civic Dialogue during the 2026 IUP Chalk the Walk sidewalk commentary event.
- 07 July 2026
IUP Selected for Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for 2026
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2026 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers and will welcome 20 international educators from 15 countries during the fall semester.
- 07 July 2026
2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards
See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor.
- 06 July 2026
IUP Student Team Selected for 2026 Innovator Best Stewardship Campaign Award by National Company
A six-member student team in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Division of University Advancement has been recognized with a national award for creativity and success in donor stewardship.
- 30 June 2026
IUP Provost Selected for National Leadership Academy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its Executive Leadership Academy.
- 29 June 2026
Lucas Joining Office of the President
IUP President Michael Driscoll welcomes Tammy Lucas as Senior Executive Assistant to the President, effective June 27.
- 23 June 2026
IUP Director of Strategic Partnerships Selected for Center for Population Health Board of Directors
Christina Koren, director of Strategic Partnerships at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the Center for Population Health.
- 23 June 2026
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.
- 18 June 2026
IUP, Cambria County Sites Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreements for IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Future 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.
- 17 June 2026
IUP Hosts Pennsylvania Economic Association Annual Conference, Featuring First Commonwealth Leader David Reed, IUP Faculty, Students Honored
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.
- 17 June 2026
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Signs First Clinical Training Agreement with Rural Family Medicine Private Practice
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.
- 17 June 2026
IUP Student Affairs Vice President Segar Selected for National Leadership Program
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.
- 16 June 2026
IUP Distinguished University Professor Larkin Selected for National Award
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.
- 11 June 2026
Rossi Selected to Lead IUP College of Health Sciences
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.
- 10 June 2026
Wedding, Hundreds of Years of Marriage Celebrated During Crimson Couples Vow Renewal, Ends Sesquicentennial Celebration
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.
- 08 June 2026
Rutter Selected as Dean for IUP College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs
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.
- 04 June 2026
IUP COM Associate Founding Deans Part of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Regional Research Symposium
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.
- 04 June 2026
IUP Receives $2 Million Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences
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.
- 03 June 2026
IUP Sesquicentennial Celebration Ends with Crimson Couple Vow Renewal
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.
- 02 June 2026
Dean’s List for Spring 2026
Dean’s List recipients for the spring 2026 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- 02 June 2026
IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Luetkehans Invited Presenter for PA Chamber Healthcare Summit
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.
- 29 May 2026
Two IUP Programs Recognized as Best Master’s Program by OnlineMasters.com
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.
- 27 May 2026
Impact 150: IUP Graduate Establishes Scholarship to Help Students Studying to Become Educators
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.
- 26 May 2026
IUP Allied Health Professor Provides Cooking Classes to Homeschooled Children
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.”
- 21 May 2026
Experienced College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Director Selected for IUP COM Team
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.
- 18 May 2026
IUP Secures Funding from McElhattan Foundation to Support Student Research
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.
- 15 May 2026
Local Student Honored for Completing IUP Kopchick College Stem Academy
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).
- 14 May 2026
IUP Receives $349,511 from Pennsylvania Department of Education for Dual Enrollment Program for Students Seeking Teaching Degrees
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.
- 14 May 2026
IUP Computer Science and Cybersecurity Program Ranked 8th in Nation
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.
- 14 May 2026
IUP Student from Juniata County Selected for CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM
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).
- 14 May 2026
IUP Police Receive Camera System Through PA Chiefs of Police Grant
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.
- 14 May 2026
Cumberland County Student Selected for Kopchick Undergraduate Fellowship
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.
- 14 May 2026
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status from Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students
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.
- 11 May 2026
Department of Finance and Economics Graduation Awards, Spring 2026
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.
- Dr. Stephanie Jozefowicz
- 08 May 2026
IUP Council of Trustees Endorse Tuition and Fees for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
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.
- 07 May 2026
IUP Council of Trustees Approve Expanded Capacity Room Rates in Response to Increased Housing Demand on Indiana Campus
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.
- 07 May 2026
Impact 150: $4 Million Gifted by Pittsburgh Area Foundation to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
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.
- 07 May 2026
IUP Emerging Student Leaders Selected for National Leadership Institute Present to IUP Council of Trustees
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.
- 07 May 2026
Thompson Named Director of IUP Cook Honors College
Todd Thompson, a long-time member of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty, has been selected to serve as director of the IUP Cook Honors College.
- 06 May 2026
Farag Selected as IUP Distinguished University Professor for 2026–27 Academic Year
Waleed Farag, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of computer science in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and director of the IUP Institute for Cyber–Security, has been selected as IUP’s 2026–27 Distinguished University Professor.
- 06 May 2026
IUP to Honor 1,452 Graduates During May 9 Commencement Ceremonies, Including 4.0 Graduates
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor 1,452 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 9. IUP will hold three ceremonies, all at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 05 May 2026
IUP Fraternity Raises More Than $30,000 for Cancer Foundation
Indiana University of Pennsylvania fraternity Sigma Chi (Eta Omicron chapter) raised more than $30,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation during its annual “Derby Days” philanthropy initiative.
- 05 May 2026
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, May 7
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 01 May 2026
IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2025–26 Justice Research Fellows—Lauren Connor, Reia Sanchez, Kelly Szolek, and Jackson White—presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.
- 30 April 2026
IUP Recognizes University Senate Award Winners, Faculty Emeriti, and Faculty Achievements in Scholarship
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti for 2026.
- 30 April 2026
IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino.
- 30 April 2026
Impact 150: Anonymous Gift of $325,000 Will Support IUP Crimson Scholars Circle, IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
Two graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have gifted $325,000 to IUP to support IUP’s Crimson Scholars Circle ($270,000) and the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center ($55,000).
- 29 April 2026
IUP Biology Professor Selected for Second Fulbright US Scholar Grant
Josiah Townsend, professor in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Biology, has been selected for his second Fulbright US Scholar Award—this time to conduct research and teach in Costa Rica during the 2026–27 academic year.
- 28 April 2026
IUP Celebrates International Connections in Honor of University Sesquicentennial
As part of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s sesquicentennial, the IUP Office of International Education coordinated a four-day visit to IUP April 14 to 17 for 29 international representatives from IUP’s international partner institutions.
- 27 April 2026
Change of Date: Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Date Changed to Friday, May 1
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest will take place on May 1. Times set for events during the day will remain as scheduled.
- 27 April 2026
From Stress to Success: Managing Finals Week
Finals week can feel overwhelming, but students don’t have to navigate it alone. With a mix of preparation, balance, and campus support, success is within reach.
- 24 April 2026
Scholars Forum Student Researchers Honored During Reception and Awards Program April 22
Outstanding IUP undergraduate and graduate student researchers were honored April 22 during the IUP Scholars Forum Awards Brunch held in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room. The awards event is sponsored by IUP Research and Innovation and the IUP Research Institute.
- 23 April 2026
Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Expanded to Include End-of-Semester Sesquicentennial Community Celebration
This year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest has been expanded to include special events in celebration of IUP’s sesquicentennial, all open to the community. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s “Chalk the Walk” will take place on May 1.
- 22 April 2026
IUP Students for Sustainability Celebrating Earth Day With Events on April 24
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Students for Sustainability Club has organized several events for April 24 in celebration of Earth Day.
- 21 April 2026
IUP Doctoral Education Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s doctoral programs in education have been selected by “U.S. News and World Report” for its 2026 “best graduate schools” rankings.
- 17 April 2026
IUP Sorority Raises Funds for Community, Regional Organizations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Alpha Sigma Tau sorority (Delta chapter) raised more than $3,125 and several needed items for regional and local nonprofit organizations during Philanthropy Week, held during the week of March 14.
- 17 April 2026
Impact 150: Graduates Continue Support of IUP With Gift to Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Two alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jere Cowden and Sharon Tahl Cowden, have continued their long-time support for IUP with a gift to support IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 16 April 2026
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Team, IUP Faculty Members, Administrators are Invited Presenters for Appalachian Regional Commission Conference
Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine leadership team and IUP faculty members Rick Adkins and John Benhart were invited presenters for the Appalachian Regional Commission “Network Appalachia” meeting, showcasing the region’s experts on transportation, robotics, economic development, and emerging technologies.
- 15 April 2026
Cook Honors College to Host 2026 IUP Summer Honors Program in July
The Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer Design, Build, Play as the academic centerpiece of its 2026 Summer Honors Program, July 6–24.
- 14 April 2026
IUP Celebration Weekend Honors Alumni Volunteers, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni and friends were recognized during the university’s annual Celebration Weekend with the annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala on April 11.
- 14 April 2026
Three IUP Students Part of Three Minute Thesis Competition Held During Annual Research Appreciation Week
Lamia Dawood, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Administration and Leadership doctoral program from Indiana; Abdul Jones, a student in the applied archaeology master’s program from Philadelphia; and Amar Mmoud, a student in the Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program from Indiana, were selected as finalists for IUP’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition.
- 13 April 2026
IUP Students to Provide Service to Indiana County Agencies, Organizations Through ‘Into the Streets’
Hundreds of students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania will provide service to seven Indiana County organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 18.
- 13 April 2026
Pennsylvania State Police, PSP Helicopter on Campus April 15
As part of the Pennsylvania State Police “Come Get to Know Us” events to provide communities across the Commonwealth with an inside look at career opportunities and specialized units within PSP, members of the PSP Recruitment Services Section will be in and around the Oak Grove at IUP’s Indiana campus.
- 10 April 2026
Sixth IUP Student Selected for Statler Foundation Scholarship
Kayla Kritschil, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Birdsboro, has been selected for the Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.
- 08 April 2026
IUP Women in STEAM Honors Cynthia Roldan with Inaugural Dr. Theresa McDevitt Research Award
Cynthia Roldan, a Philadelphia native majoring in English and biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was named the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Theresa McDevitt Women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Research Award.
- 08 April 2026
IUP Symphony Orchestra and Altoona Symphony Orchestra Present Selections from The Planets”
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, will present a special performance titled “Cosmic Voyage,” featuring selections from Gustav Holst’s iconic orchestral suite “The Planets” on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 07 April 2026
Impact 150: Distinguished Alumni Donates $100,000 to Support IUP Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Endowed Faculty Fellowship Program
Retired Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes, a 1979 mathematics bachelor’s degree graduate who also earned her master’s in mathematics in 1982 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has continued her support for IUP with a $100,000 gift to IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive campaign.
- 07 April 2026
IUP Student from Indiana County Selected for Scholarship Established in Honor of Homer City Woman and IUP Graduate
Grace Rougeaux, an Indiana County student attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was selected for the 2026 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student.
- 06 April 2026
IUP Day of Giving Set for April 23
IUP’s annual Day of Giving is April 23, 2026. Join our team for a 24-hour online event that brings together alumni, parents, friends, and the entire IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy.
- 02 April 2026
IUP Research Appreciation Week Includes Annual Scholars Forum, Women in STEM with Presentation by Indiana Business Leader Kuzneski, Third Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit
IUP will celebrate innovation through student and faculty research and alumna success during Research Appreciation Week, April 6–10. Research Appreciation Week spotlights the spirit of innovation and collaboration in disciplines throughout the university and recognizes the contributions of IUP’s original research and scholarship
- 01 April 2026
IUP Offering One-Day Immersive Workshop Passport to France
On April 17, the Allenwood at IUP, located on the ground floor of Ackerman Hall, will host Passport to France, a one-day immersive travel-readiness workshop, a practical, hands-on session focused on essential travel preparation, including documents, money, transportation, health, culture, and emergency planning. Registration closes April 10.
- 01 April 2026
IUP President Presents One IUP Award to Crimson Core Team, University Celebrates 2,250 Years of Employee Service
Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated 120 employees who reached milestone years of service in 2025, and IUP President Michael Driscoll presented the second “One IUP” Award to the Crimson Core Team during the annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards event on March 26.
- 31 March 2026
The Moth Brings Acclaimed Storytelling Keynote to IUP on March 31
IUP’s Lively Arts will host a special keynote and live storytelling performance celebrating IUP’s 150th Anniversary featuring The Moth, the internationally renowned storytelling organization, on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. The event will take place on IUP’s campus and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- 30 March 2026
IUP Prof. Sell Receives $255k Grant for Two-Year Study on Decision Education and Videogame Design in High-School English Language Arts Classes
IUP faculty member Mike Sell has received a two-year $255,000 grant from the Alliance for Decision Education to develop and assess an innovative English Language Arts curriculum to improve the decision-making skills of high-school students. Sell will be working with students and teachers at Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville.
- 30 March 2026
Two IUP Students Present Research During Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Event
Two standout undergraduate student researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were selected to participate in the 2026 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event held on March 24.
- 30 March 2026
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 8
The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking. It is free and open to all.
- 30 March 2026
IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on IRMC School of Medical Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with conversations focused on innovation, collaboration, and solutions to challenges facing rural healthcare.
- 30 March 2026
Meet the Fusion Fellows
Meet the IUP Fusion Fellows, four students leading interdisciplinary research to solve complex, real-world problems. By pairing biology with media and archaeology with history, these innovative projects prove that collaboration creates results greater than the sum of their parts.
- 30 March 2026
IUP Police Academy Cadets Participate in Semper Gratus 5K to Support Local Family
Nineteen cadets from IUP’s Police Academy proudly participated in the Semper Gratus 5K (Shamrock Shuffle) on March 21, joining community members in a meaningful effort to raise funds for a local family whose daughter has been diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy.
- 25 March 2026
IUP Selected for Silver Status, Military Spouse Friendly School Recognitions by Military Friendly Magazine
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been honored by Military Friendly Magazine as both a 2026–27 Military Friendly School and 2026–27 Military Spouse Friendly School.
- 25 March 2026
IUP, Sharon Regional Health System Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Sharon Regional Health System have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 24 March 2026
Thank a Donor Week to Recognize Donor Impact
The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity and impact during Thank a Donor Week, April 6–10.
- 24 March 2026
Statler Foundation Continues Support for IUP with Grant for Advanced Hotel Management Software, Sixth Stadler Scholarship of Excellence
The Statler Foundation has continued its support for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program with a $100,000 program grant to purchase advanced hotel management software and a sixth $25,000 scholarship for an IUP student in the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program.
- 23 March 2026
Impact 150: Graduate from Johnstown Continues Support for IUP Veteran Students
Robert Vetock, a lifelong resident of Johnstown who earned his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1992, has continued his support for IUP’s student-athletes and his respect for students and alumni who are veterans with a gift of $25,000, which supports his IUP Alumni Veterans Scholarship for Athletics.
- 23 March 2026
Concert to Highlight Pittsburgh Opera Residency
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.
- Marilyn Kukula
- 17 March 2026
IUP Receives Eighth Year of “It’s On Us Pa” Funding; Programming to Focus on Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Abuse
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.
- 17 March 2026
A Message from the Indiana Area Collaborative Team
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
- 16 March 2026
Annual Service Awards to Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service
During Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Employee Service and Leadership Awards on March 26, 2026, in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room, the university will celebrate employees who completed milestone years of service in 2025.
- 09 March 2026
IUP Center for Civil Discourse and Civic Life Directors Present to Council Of Trustees
IUP’s Council of Trustees heard an update about IUP’s Center for Civil Discourse and Civic Life from codirectors Gwen Torges, Adam Jones, and Elise Glenn and from students Dominick Ditoro, Elizabeth Fox, and Monserrat Lopez Villagomez.
- 06 March 2026
Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More than $102 Million
Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh, has gifted IUP $1 million for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine
- 05 March 2026
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, March 5
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 27 February 2026
Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrating National Nutrition Month With Smoothie Sale, Mac and Cheese Cookoff to Benefit IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has organized a smoothie sale and mac and cheese crockpot charity cookoff to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. The mac and cheese crockpot cook-off, which is open to the community, will be held March 25.
- 26 February 2026
IUP Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Member Selected for Outstanding Mentor Award by International Organization
Daniel Lee, professor in IUP’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been selected by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for the 2026 Outstanding Mentors Award.
- 25 February 2026
IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Honored by City & State Pennsylvania as 2026 Black Trailblazer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas C. Segar has been selected by City & State Pennsylvania as a 2026 Black Trailblazer.
- 24 February 2026
IUP Partnering With Scholars Network for Nursing Graduates Guaranteed Employment, Loan Repayment
IUP has partnered with Scholars Network, a private healthcare talent recruitment and loan repayment platform, to help connect qualified healthcare graduates with partner institutions.
- 24 February 2026
Impact 150: IUP Graduate from Blair County Continues Generosity With Additional Gift to Establish Scholarships, IUP Programs
Following a June 2025 gift to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine, IUP alumni Thomas R. Smith has continued his generosity to IUP with an additional gift to create three scholarships and support a number of IUP initiatives.
- 23 February 2026
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Is Part of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Workshop on Medical Training and Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose recently served as a member of the planning committee on healthcare training and affordability for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
- 23 February 2026
IUP History Featured on PCN College and History Series
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 150 years of history and impact, and its present and future, are the subjects of a history and culture profile produced by the Pennsylvania Cable News network.
- 19 February 2026
IUP Student Selected for Appalachian College Association Faculty Fellowship
Natalie Holt, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral program, has been selected for a faculty fellowship through the Appalachian College Association.
- 17 February 2026
Theresa McDevitt Women in STEAM Research Award
The IUP Women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) student organization invites applications for the first annual Theresa McDevitt Women in STEAM Research Award. This award recognizes an outstanding woman whose research demonstrates excellence, innovation, and impact across the STEAM fields.
- 16 February 2026
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Program About Total Lunar Eclipse and Program on How Humanity Has Learned to Live in Space
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host a program about the next total lunar eclipse on February 24, “Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse,” and a presentation titled “Working from the Final Frontier: How Humanity has Learned to Live in Space” on March 25.
- 16 February 2026
Top 50 Things to Do Before Graduating IUP
To help you make the most of your time on campus, we’ve rounded up 50 must-do experiences to check off before graduation.
- 16 February 2026
Theater-by-the-Grove Opens Premiere Production of New Play “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”
IUP Theatre’s performance ensemble company, Theater-by-the-Grove, is proud to announce the opening of their developmental premiere of a new play, “By The Time We Got To Woodstock,” written by notable playwright John Spellos.
- 13 February 2026
IUP Cybersecurity Club Takes Third-Place Honors at Hackathon
Students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cybersecurity Club took third place in a regional “Hackathon” competition sponsored by the National Center of Academic Excellence-Northeast Cyber Competition.
- 12 February 2026
IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative to Offer Spring Series
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative will offer a spring lecture series starting February 18, all free and open to the community.
- 11 February 2026
Professor of Anthropology Presents Program on Medical Anthropology to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Steering Committee, Team
Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of anthropology Abigail Adams presented a program on medical anthropology, disease theory systems, and the Appalachian region, of which Indiana is included, to the leadership team and steering committee of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 11 February 2026
Three IUP Programs Selected by U.S. News for Best Online Program Rankings
Three graduate programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—criminology, nursing, and education—have been selected by U.S. News & World Report for its 2026 Best Online Programs ranking.
- 11 February 2026
Test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5
IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
- 04 February 2026
Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department Awarded US Department of Labor OSHA Training Grant for 2025
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $950,000 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Grant from the US Department of Labor to deliver critical workplace safety training to small businesses and workers across Pennsylvania.
- 04 February 2026
IUP, Mountains Health Formalize Strategic Collaboration
On January 30, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Mountains Health formalized the establishment of a collaboration designed to advance the health and wellness of the region, focusing on addressing rural healthcare needs.
- 30 January 2026
Classes Canceled January 26, 2026
Due to inclement weather, all in-person classes and events at all IUP campuses and sites are canceled for Monday, January 26.
- 25 January 2026
IUP’s John and Char Kopchick Hall Offering Indiana Glass Exhibition as Part of Science on Display Project
Kopchick Hall’s “Science on Display”—featuring skeletons of prehistoric animals, the Charles Darwin Collection, a flight suit of the late IUP alumna and astronaut Patricia Hilliard Robertson, and a student-created DNA Bunsen Burner sculpture—features more than 100 pieces of decorative and carnival glassware produced by the Indiana Glass Company, which operated in Indiana between 1892 and 1931.
- 21 January 2026
Former IUP Coach Wins National Championship
Curt Cignetti, IUP’s head football coach from 2011 to 2016, led the Indiana Hoosiers to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes on January 19, 2026.
- 21 January 2026
Dean’s List for Fall 2025
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.
- 16 January 2026
IUP Receives $2.295 Million for Project to Create Constructive Dialogue and Civic Life Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2,295,315 from the United States Department of Education to create a Center for Dialogue and Civic Life at IUP.
- 15 January 2026
IUP Roots Run Deep in College Football’s Biggest Game
Monday night’s College Football Playoffs championship game, between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes, will feature some men who spent formative parts of their careers here at IUP.
- 13 January 2026
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Associate Dean Recognized by National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Ryan Smith, a member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine administrative team, has been honored by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
- 13 January 2026
Impact 150: Political Science Graduate Gifts $100,000 to IUP to Support Students
Cynthia Vallina, a 1982 political science graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has gifted $100,000 to support students interested in study abroad, students in the Political Science program, and IUP’s women’s rugby club.
- 07 January 2026
The Future of Division II
Find out how allowing Division I student-athletes to be paid impacts DII schools like IUP.
- 17 December 2025
A Smash Hit
Find out why IUP Day at PNC Park has become one of the most anticipated alumni events.
- 17 December 2025
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor.
- 17 December 2025
From Liberal Studies to Crimson Core
After 36 years of Liberal Studies, general education got an overhaul.
- 17 December 2025
Hancox ’24 Selected as Only American Representative of Women Emerging Leadership Platform
Abigail Hancox, a 2024 graduate of IUP, is one of only two students in the PASSHE System and one of only three United States representatives for the latest cohort of Women Emerging, a global leadership platform.
- 16 December 2025
Programs in IUP Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations Receive Unconditional Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Programs in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations have received unconditional reaffirmation of accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.
- 12 December 2025
IUP Council of Trustees Approve Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine Program, Authorize Sending Program to State System Chancellor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved the Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine program, which would be offered through IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 11 December 2025
Alumna and Retiree Continues Support With Impact 150 Gift; Impact 150 Comprehensive Campaign at 65% of Goal
Ruth Riesenman, of Indiana, a 1964 alumna of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, retired IUP administrator, long-time IUP supporter and volunteer, and community leader, has gifted $25,000 to support IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive campaign.
- 11 December 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 11 December 2025
IUP, Indiana County Coroner’s Office Announce Pre-Clinical Training Agreement for Future Students at IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
On Wednesday, December 10, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana County Coroner’s Office formalized a pre-clinical training agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 10 December 2025
Philadelphia Woman Returns to IUP After Four Decades to Complete Degree
On Saturday, December 13, Aretha Swift’s “incomplete” list will be one major item shorter. Swift, 65, of Abington, will receive her bachelor’s degree in general studies during IUP’s mid-year commencement ceremony—47 years after coming to IUP as a freshman.
- 09 December 2025
IUP Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance to Present Premiere of New Play
Theater-by-the-Grove, the theatrical performance ensemble at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, is proud to announce the workshop premiere production of John Spellos’ “By the Time We Got to Woodstock,” scheduled to perform in the Waller Hall Theatre on February 26–28 at 7:00 p.m. and March 1 at 2:00 p.m.
- 09 December 2025
IUP to Celebrate Graduates With Ceremony on Dec. 13; Jefferson, Montgomery County Students to Offer Remarks, 4.0 Graduates to Be Recognized
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold a commencement ceremony on December 13 for 459 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2026.
- 09 December 2025
IUP Radio Station WIUP-FM Students Win Top Honors at National Student Media Convention
Indiana University of Pennsylvania students from WIUP-FM, IUP’s student-operated radio station, won top honors and national recognition for their broadcasting work at the fall National Student Media Convention.
- 09 December 2025
Auditions for Premiere of New, Full-Length Play by John Spellos
Theater-by-the-Grove, the performance ensemble at the IUP Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, is excited to announce auditions for the workshop premiere of a new, previously unproduced full-length play, “By the Time We Got to Woodstock,” from the incredible John Spellos. Auditions will be held in the Waller Hall Main Theatre on Wednesday, December 10.
- 08 December 2025
Distinguished Alumnus, Honorary Degree Recipient, Honored by IUP for His Military Service and Valor
IUP graduate Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, the recipient of awards for heroism and military service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, was the keynote speaker for IUP’s 2025 Veterans Day dinner, which included the unveiling of a portrait commissioned in his honor on display at IUP. The annual event included the presentation of the Theta Chi Heroes Scholarship.
- 08 December 2025
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Dec. 11
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 05 December 2025
IUP Receives $1.3 Million for Crimson Hawk Bridge Program to Serve Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $1.34 million from the US Department of Education to develop the Crimson Hawks Bridge, a multi-year program to help individuals with intellectual disabilities gain skills, experience, and credentials to live independently and successfully transition to the workforce.
- 04 December 2025
IUP Nursing Program Recognized as Top Five Program in Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online nursing program has been ranked as a top-five program in Pennsylvania by EduMed. This year’s ranking focused on value, recognizing institutions that blend affordability and academic quality with the flexibility and student support services necessary to foster success both during school and after graduation.
- 04 December 2025
Impact 150: IUP Student Organizations Raise Funds, Awareness During Inaugural IUP Philanthropy Cup; Two Alumni Donate $10,000
Six student organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania participated in the first IUP Philanthropy Cup event, raising funds to support the Student Assistance Fund and creating initiatives to inspire students to “give back” and engage in creative fundraising.
- 03 December 2025
Finals Week: Top Study Spots and Resources
Finals week is here, so find a seat at your favorite study spot, take advantage of support services, and make this your strongest finish yet! We wish you the best of luck this finals week.
- 01 December 2025
Second Annual Impact Awards, First Mentoring in Medicine Award, Presented at IUP-IRMC Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
More than 420 people attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Fourth Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, “Healthcare Innovation” held Nov. 20 at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 25 November 2025
Indiana Native, IUP Alumna, Joins IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Team as Executive in Residence
Indiana native and Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate Lisa Estrada, a nationally recognized healthcare executive, risk and compliance leader, attorney, and strategic advisor, has joined IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine team as an executive in residence.
- 21 November 2025
Mark Your Calendars: December 2 is Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 2, the IUP community is joining together for the global fundraising and generosity campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your opportunity to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future. We invite our alumni, family, and friends to join our efforts in supporting IUP students who need it the most.
- 20 November 2025
IUP Career and Professional Development Center Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Organizational Partners With Hall of Fame Awards
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Career and Professional Development Center has announced its fall 2025 Outstanding Organizational Partners, who join the CPDC’s Partner Hall of Fame.
- 19 November 2025
IUP Computer Science Program Ranked Seventh in Nation by Cybersecurity Guide
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s computer science program has been ranked seventh in the nation by Cybersecurity Guide in its 2026 Cybersecurity Guide. IUP’s program is the only program at a Pennsylvania college or university selected for the ranking of “best computer science with cybersecurity emphasis” program.
- 19 November 2025
IUP, IRMC Launch Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast With Episode on IRMC Stroke Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” launches season four in conjunction with National Rural Health Day and IUP-IRMC’s annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 20.
- 19 November 2025
IUP Students Publish Coauthored Research Paper With IUP Economics Faculty Jim Jozefowicz
A research paper coauthored by two Indiana University of Pennsylvania students, Micaela Jebitsch and Emily Schumacher, with IUP economics faculty member James Jozefowicz has been selected for publication in an international economics journal.
- 17 November 2025
Four Students Selected for IUP Fourth Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program
Four IUP students in the Cook Honors College from the Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology and the Department of Finance and Economics have been selected from a pool of exemplary nominees to be the fourth cohort of the IUP Justice Research Fellows at the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center.
- 13 November 2025
IUP Alumni Deb and Tim Cejka Honored With 2025 Keepers of the Flame Award
Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni Tim and Deb Cejka were honored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education with the 2025 Keepers of the Flame Award for their sustained leadership, vision, and generosity.
- 12 November 2025
IUP Student Presents U-SOAR Research to Sociology Class
Eric Crawford, an IUP psychology major and sociology minor who has completed two years of research through IUP’s Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program, was invited to present his U-SOAR research to an upper-level sociology class.
- 11 November 2025
IUP Selects Five Alumni for Young Alumni Achievement Award
Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2025 IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award.
- 07 November 2025
Campus-Wide Food Drive
The IUP Food Pantry and Help Center, in collaboration with various departments, organizations, clubs, and programs across campus, is launching a campus-wide food drive from November 10 through December 12 to support students in need.
- Dr. Roger Briscoe II
- 06 November 2025
IUP Ambassadors Student Alumni Association Continues Support for IUP Food Pantry and Help Center for Third Year
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s student alumni association, the IUP Ambassadors, is turning its winning streak into an opportunity to help IUP students facing food insecurity. For the third consecutive year, the IUP Ambassadors donated its Homecoming parade first-place float prize of $800 to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
- 06 November 2025
Registration Closing Nov. 10 for IUP, IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on Nov. 20
Registration remains open until November 10 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s 2025 Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, “Healthcare Innovation,” on November 20. Open to the community, the day-long event will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 06 November 2025
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Team Are Invited Presenters for State System of Higher Education Summit
Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine leadership team were invited presenters for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s 2025 Summit, “Together We Thrive, Building Inclusive Excellence Across the State System,” held virtually and at PennWest Clarion on October 29 and 30.
- 04 November 2025
IUP Organ Studio Director, Students Participate in Manhattan Pipe Organ Study Crawl
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of Organ and Keyboard and Director of IUP’s Organ Studio Christine Clewell and six IUP Organ Studio students were invited performers at First Presbyterian Church in Stamford, Connecticut, on October 20, followed by a Manhattan Pipe Organ Study and Crawl on October 21 and 22.
- 03 November 2025
IUP Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Graduates Have 100% Pass Rate on Psychology Licensing Exam
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Clinical Psychology Doctor of Psychology program graduates taking the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology from January 2020 through December 2024—required for licensure and certification in the United States—have achieved a 100 percent passing rate.
- 03 November 2025
IUP’s Music Theater Present’s Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”
IUP’s Music Theater is proud to announce its upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro).” This beloved opera buffa, filled with wit, romance, and social intrigue, will be sung mostly in English with English dialogue featuring a contemporary twist. The production runs November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 31 October 2025
Legendary New Orleans Clarinetist Ketchens to Perform Free Concert at IUP, Nov. 15
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that world-renowned New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens will perform a free concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center.
- 31 October 2025
Legislators, Governor’s Team, and Health Leaders to Attend IUP/IRMC Rural Health Conference Nov. 20
Members of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet, Pennsylvania senators and representatives, and key healthcare and industry leaders, including the president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, will come together for IUP and IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 20.
- 30 October 2025
Theatre-by-the-Grove Presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theatre-by-the-Grove, a student performance organization in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, proudly presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents,” a bold and fast-paced production celebrating the chaos, humor, and humanity of American democracy. Performances will take place November 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Waller Hall’s Mainstage Theater.
- 29 October 2025
IUP Selected for Princeton Review’s 2026 Best Colleges: Region by Region Best Mid-Atlantic Listing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania continues to be recognized by The Princeton Review, this time, in its 2026 “Best Colleges: Region by Region” listing.
- 27 October 2025
Your Voice Matters: Take the Basic Needs Survey
A new survey is now open, asking about your basic needs as a student—things like food access, housing stability, emotional well-being, and other essentials that impact your success.
- 17 October 2025
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Featured on Podcast
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Thomas Barnes is featured on episode 103 of the CAFÉ Talks podcast.
- 16 October 2025
IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World With Unity Day, Oct. 24
The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all.
- 16 October 2025
Important Details Regarding Upcoming Spring and Winter Class Registration
All students can register for winter session classes starting October 27. Registration begins October 27 for spring classes, with veterans registering first, and all other student groups in the following days.
- 15 October 2025
IUP, Warren State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
On October 9, 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Warren State Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 09 October 2025
Impact 150: IUP Criminology Graduate to Gift More Than $3 Million to Support Education, Criminology Seniors at IUP
Arlene Eva Langley-Mendenhall, a 1978 criminology and sociology double major graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will gift more than $3 million to establish the Arlene Eva Langley Memorial Scholarship at IUP.
- 07 October 2025
IUP Sees Highest Retention on Record of New, First-Time, Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Students, Increase in Undergraduate Enrollment and New Students, Increase in Persistence Rate
For fall 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania achieved record-breaking retention for new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; increases in both the number of undergraduate degree-seeking students and new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; and an increase of 5 percentage points for continuing student persistence (students continuing for a third year of study).
- 06 October 2025
Cybersecurity and You: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Presentation
IUP's senior security analyst, Jonathan Roumfort, will present “Cybersecurity and You” on Monday, October 6, from 11:30 to noon.
- 01 October 2025
IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Honored by Educational Policy Leadership Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans has been recognized by the Educational Policy Leadership Center as a 2025 Educational Policy Leadership Program Alumni Award recipient.
- 01 October 2025
IUP Homecoming Celebrating IUP Sesquicentennial: Special Fifth Quarter Concert With the Clarks, Chris Higbee
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 4 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana, including for a special event in celebration of IUP’s sesquicentennial. IUP’s Homecoming celebration will feature a special “Fifth Quarter” concert, featuring Pittsburgh rock favorites—and IUP alumni—the Clarks and special guest Chris Higbee.
- 30 September 2025
IUP Scholar in Residence, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, Wins International R&D Award for Breakthrough in Mass Spectrometry; Proof of Technology Demonstrated at IUP
Howard M. “Skip” Kingston, a scholar in residence at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, IUP, and the IUP Research Institute has won a 2025 R&D 100 Award for a breakthrough that has the potential to advance precision medicine and rural healthcare.
- 29 September 2025
IUP Computer Sciences/Languages and Systems Bachelor’s Degree Program Earns Full Reaccreditation by National Organization
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree program in Computer Sciences/Languages and Systems has earned full reaccreditation from ABET, the world’s leading accreditation body for programs in applied and natural science, engineering, and engineering technology.
- 23 September 2025
IUP Selected for U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s “2026 Best Colleges” national universities ranking, and the undergraduate business, computer science, psychology, and nursing programs were selected for listing of “Top Public Schools.”
- 23 September 2025
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Programs About Rubin Telescope, Recalling the Space Race
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host two programs during the fall semester: “A New Eye: The Rubin Telescope” on September 29 and “Recalling the Space Race” on October 29. Both programs will begin at 7:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the community.
- 22 September 2025
Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Chair Featured on “Building PA Podcast”
Tracey Cekada, chair of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering, is a guest for Building PA Podcast’s latest episode, “From Classroom to Career: The Path of Safety Professionals at IUP.”
- 22 September 2025
IUP Alumni Donate $500,000 to Support IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates David and Becky Walzak’s appreciation of IUP “as the place it all started” has led them to a gift that will make an impact for the future of IUP and for rural Pennsylvania.
- 17 September 2025