https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/index.html en-us News releases provided by the Media Relations office and other campus sources. Fri, 8 May 2026 00:06:20 EDT Cascade CMS https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tuition-and-fees-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Thu, 7 May 2026 19:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tuition-and-fees-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html For Employees Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Presidential Announcements University News IUP Now Academic Programs For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-expanded-capacity-room-rates-in-response-to-increased-housing-demand-on-indiana-campus.html 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. Thu, 7 May 2026 19:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-expanded-capacity-room-rates-in-response-to-increased-housing-demand-on-indiana-campus.html IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/impact-150-4-million-gifted-by-pittsburgh-area-foundation-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Thu, 7 May 2026 19:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/impact-150-4-million-gifted-by-pittsburgh-area-foundation-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine For Students and Advisors Academic Programs For Employees Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-emerging-student-leaders-selected-for-national-leadership-institute-present-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html 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. Thu, 7 May 2026 19:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-emerging-student-leaders-selected-for-national-leadership-institute-present-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html Student Achievements For Employees For Students and Advisors IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/thompson-named-director-of-iup-cook-honors-college.html 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. Wed, 6 May 2026 11:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/thompson-named-director-of-iup-cook-honors-college.html For Employees Academic Programs For Students and Advisors IUP Now Personnel Changes University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/farag-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-2026-27-academic-year.html 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. Wed, 6 May 2026 09:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/farag-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-2026-27-academic-year.html University News Faculty Achievements IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-to-honor-1452-graduates-during-may-9-commencement-ceremonies.html 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. Tue, 5 May 2026 10:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-to-honor-1452-graduates-during-may-9-commencement-ceremonies.html Community For Employees IUP Now University News Events For Students and Advisors Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-fraternity-raises-more-than-30000-for-cancer-foundation.html 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. Tue, 5 May 2026 09:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/iup-fraternity-raises-more-than-30000-for-cancer-foundation.html Student Achievements University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-on-friday-may-1-to-continue-with-abbreviated-schedule.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chalk the Walk sidewalk commentary contest will continue on May 1, but due to expected inclement weather, several of the special sesquicentennial events planned in conjunction with Chalk the Walk—food trucks, yard games, and the bouncy obstacle course—will not be part of the day. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-on-friday-may-1-to-continue-with-abbreviated-schedule.html IUP Now Community For Employees Events Campus News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-justice-research-fellowship-students-present-research-to-indiana-county-officials.html 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-justice-research-fellowship-students-present-research-to-indiana-county-officials.html Student Achievements University News Events Community Research For Students and Advisors IUP Now For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners-faculty-emeriti-and-faculty-achievements-in-scholarship.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti for 2026.  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners-faculty-emeriti-and-faculty-achievements-in-scholarship.html IUP Now Staff Achievements University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine-degree-program-approved-by-pennsylvania-state-system-of-higher-education-chancellor.html 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine-degree-program-approved-by-pennsylvania-state-system-of-higher-education-chancellor.html Academic Programs IUP Now Staff Achievements For Students and Advisors For Employees University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-anonymous-gift-of-325000-will-support-iup-crimson-scholars-circle-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html 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). Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-anonymous-gift-of-325000-will-support-iup-crimson-scholars-circle-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html Student Assistance Student Opportunities Alumni 150th Anniversary University News For Employees IUP Now Impact 150 For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-biology-professor-selected-for-second-fulbright-us-scholar-grant.html 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. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-biology-professor-selected-for-second-fulbright-us-scholar-grant.html Student Opportunities University News Faculty Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-celebrates-international-connections-in-honor-of-university-sesquicentennial.html 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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-celebrates-international-connections-in-honor-of-university-sesquicentennial.html For Students and Advisors IUP Now Student Assistance University News Student Opportunities Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Employees Events Academic Programs Training Opportunities Staff Achievements Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/change-of-date-annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-event-date-changed-to-friday-may-1.html 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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/change-of-date-annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-event-date-changed-to-friday-may-1.html Community For Students and Advisors 150th Anniversary Events Campus News IUP Now University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/from-stress-to-success-managing-finals-week.html 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. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/from-stress-to-success-managing-finals-week.html Student Message For Students and Advisors Pathfinder University News IUP Now Student Opportunities Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/scholars-forum-student-researchers-honored-during-reception-and-awards-program-april-22.html 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. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/scholars-forum-student-researchers-honored-during-reception-and-awards-program-april-22.html IUP Now For Employees For Students and Advisors Student Achievements Student Opportunities University News Research Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-event-expanded-to-include-end-of-semester-sesquicentennial-community-celebration.html 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-chalk-the-walk-event-expanded-to-include-end-of-semester-sesquicentennial-community-celebration.html IUP Now Campus News Community For Students and Advisors 150th Anniversary University News Events For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-students-for-sustainability-celebrating-earth-day-with-events-on-april-24.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Students for Sustainability Club has organized several events for April 24 in celebration of Earth Day. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-students-for-sustainability-celebrating-earth-day-with-events-on-april-24.html For Students and Advisors Community IUP Now University News Events For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-director-of-strategic-partnerships-is-moderator-for-pennsylvania-health-care-cost-containment-conference.html Christina Koren, director of Strategic Partnerships at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was selected to moderate a session for the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment (PHC4) Conference held April 16 in Harrisburg. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-director-of-strategic-partnerships-is-moderator-for-pennsylvania-health-care-cost-containment-conference.html IUP Now Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/faces-of-iup-jeremy-risinger.html As assistant director of Academic and Career Success, Jeremy Risinger guides students through the transition to college life, helping them navigate academic challenges and career planning to ensure a successful journey at IUP. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/faces-of-iup-jeremy-risinger.html "Special Series" Feature IUP Now Faces of IUP https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-education-doctoral-programs-ranked-as-best-in-the-nation-by-us-news-world-report.html 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-education-doctoral-programs-ranked-as-best-in-the-nation-by-us-news-world-report.html University News IUP Now For Students and Advisors Rankings Student Opportunities For Employees Training Opportunities Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-sorority-raises-funds-for-community-regional-organizations.html 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-sorority-raises-funds-for-community-regional-organizations.html University News Community Group Achievements Student Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-continuing-sesquicentennial-celebration-with-tree-dedication-april-22.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will continue its sesquicentennial celebration with a commemorative tree dedication on April 22 at 4:00 p.m. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-continuing-sesquicentennial-celebration-with-tree-dedication-april-22.html Events 150th Anniversary Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-graduates-continue-support-of-iup-with-gift-to-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-graduates-continue-support-of-iup-with-gift-to-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Alumni IUP Now University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-iup-faculty-members-administrators-are-invited-presenters-for-appalachian-regional-commission-conference.html 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. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-iup-faculty-members-administrators-are-invited-presenters-for-appalachian-regional-commission-conference.html Research University News Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html 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. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Events University News Athletics IUP Now Student Achievements Community Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/three-iup-students-part-of-three-minute-thesis-competition-held-during-annual-research-appreciation-week.html 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/three-iup-students-part-of-three-minute-thesis-competition-held-during-annual-research-appreciation-week.html Academic Programs Events IUP Now For Employees For Students and Advisors Student Achievements Research University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:36:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html Group Achievements Community University News For Employees Events Student Achievements For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/more-than-notes-and-rhythms.html IUP student Alistair Horton is bridging the gap between theory and the classroom at Indiana Junior High School. Guided by IUP alumnus Zack Karcher, Alistair is discovering the power of the vast IUP music education network. This collaborative mentorship highlights how IUP prepares future educators with the essential tools and a lifelong professional community, ensuring success from student teaching to a rewarding music career. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/more-than-notes-and-rhythms.html IUP Now Feature Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/sixth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html 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. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/sixth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html Student Assistance University News Student Achievements For Employees Training Opportunities Impact 150 IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-women-in-steam-honors-cynthia-roldan-with-inaugural-dr-theresa-mcdevitt-research-award.html 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. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-women-in-steam-honors-cynthia-roldan-with-inaugural-dr-theresa-mcdevitt-research-award.html Research Student Achievements Events Academic Programs University News IUP Now Community Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-distinguished-alumni-donates-100000-to-support-iup-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics-endowed-faculty-fellowship-program.html 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. Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/impact-150-distinguished-alumni-donates-100000-to-support-iup-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics-endowed-faculty-fellowship-program.html Impact 150 Academic Programs University News Alumni For Students and Advisors IUP Now For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-student-from-indiana-county-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html 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. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-student-from-indiana-county-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html Community University News Research IUP Now Student Assistance Alumni Student Achievements Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/the-human-side-of-data.html Megan Seaman came to IUP unsure of her path. Once she got here, she found her voice, and her passion, in computer science. In the summer of 2025, she participated in the U-SOAR program, where she did research on using artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/the-human-side-of-data.html Alumni Feature Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-day-of-giving-set-for-april-23.html 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. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-day-of-giving-set-for-april-23.html Community IUP Now Student Assistance For Employees University News For Students and Advisors Events Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-includes-annual-scholars-forum-women-in-stem-with-presentation-by-indiana-business-leader-kuzneski-third-annual-artificial-intelligence-summit.html 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 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-includes-annual-scholars-forum-women-in-stem-with-presentation-by-indiana-business-leader-kuzneski-third-annual-artificial-intelligence-summit.html Alumni For Students and Advisors For Employees Research IUP Now University News Community Events Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-offering-one-day-immersive-workshop-passport-to-france.html 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. Wed, 1 Apr 2026 13:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/04/iup-offering-one-day-immersive-workshop-passport-to-france.html University News IUP Now Community For Students and Advisors For Employees Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-president-presents-one-iup-award-to-crimson-core-team-university-celebrates-2250-years-of-employee-service.html 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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-president-presents-one-iup-award-to-crimson-core-team-university-celebrates-2250-years-of-employee-service.html Events Staff Achievements Presidential Announcements IUP Now Faculty Achievements University News Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-prof-sell-receives-255k-grant-for-two-year-study-on-decision-education-and-videogame-design-in-high-school-english-language-arts-classes.html 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-prof-sell-receives-255k-grant-for-two-year-study-on-decision-education-and-videogame-design-in-high-school-english-language-arts-classes.html Academic Programs Faculty Achievements University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/two-iup-students-present-research-during-undergraduate-research-day-at-the-capitol-event.html 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/two-iup-students-present-research-during-undergraduate-research-day-at-the-capitol-event.html University News IUP Now Research Events Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-8.html 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-8.html Campus News University News Community IUP Now Health and Safety Events For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-season-four-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-irmc-school-of-medical-technology.html 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-season-four-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-irmc-school-of-medical-technology.html Research Community University News IUP Now For Employees For Students and Advisors "Special Series" Health and Safety Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/meet-the-fusion-fellows.html 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/meet-the-fusion-fellows.html IUP Now University News Group Achievements Academic Programs Student Achievements Student Opportunities Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-selected-for-silver-status-recognition-by-military-friendly-magazine.html 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. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-selected-for-silver-status-recognition-by-military-friendly-magazine.html University News Student Assistance IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-sharon-regional-health-system-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html 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. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-sharon-regional-health-system-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html Academic Programs IUP Now Health and Safety University News Training Opportunities Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/thank-a-donor-week-to-recognize-donor-impact.html The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity and impact during Thank a Donor Week, April 6–10. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/thank-a-donor-week-to-recognize-donor-impact.html Events Community IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/statler-foundation-continues-support-for-iup-with-grant-for-advanced-hotel-management-software-sixth-stadler-scholarship-of-excellence.html 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/statler-foundation-continues-support-for-iup-with-grant-for-advanced-hotel-management-software-sixth-stadler-scholarship-of-excellence.html IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities Training Opportunities Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/impact-150-graduate-from-johnstown-continues-support-for-iup-veteran-students.html 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/impact-150-graduate-from-johnstown-continues-support-for-iup-veteran-students.html For Students and Advisors University News IUP Now Alumni Impact 150 Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/erin-conlin-on-history-as-a-storymeet-our-faculty.html Meet Erin Conlin, a historian who views the past as a collection of diverse, relevant stories. Discover why she believes historical understanding is vital for our future and learn about her epic 711-mile trek across the Canadian tundra. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/erin-conlin-on-history-as-a-storymeet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/build-on-the-momentum-impact-150-campaign-surpasses-100-million.html Impact 150, the largest campaign in IUP history, has reached an important milestone—more than $100 million raised in support of our students, university, and community. The campaign’s next phase builds on this momentum. See students at work in classrooms, labs, sports venues, and more to get inspired to reach the campaign finish line. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/build-on-the-momentum-impact-150-campaign-surpasses-100-million.html Impact 150 Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-receives-eighth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding-programming-to-focus-on-technology-facilitated-sexual-violence-and-abuse.html 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. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-receives-eighth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding-programming-to-focus-on-technology-facilitated-sexual-violence-and-abuse.html Health and Safety IUP Now For Students and Advisors For Employees Community University News Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/a-message-from-the-indiana-area-collaborative-team.html 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 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/a-message-from-the-indiana-area-collaborative-team.html University News IUP Now Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/stage-of-discovery.html 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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/stage-of-discovery.html IUP Now Academic Programs Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/faces-of-iup-trish-boring.html 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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/faces-of-iup-trish-boring.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Faces of IUP https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/passport-to-france.html 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. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/passport-to-france.html Events Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/annual-service-awards-to-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html 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. Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/annual-service-awards-to-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements University News For Employees Staff Achievements Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-center-for-civil-discourse-and-civic-life-directors-present-to-council-of-trustees.html 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. Fri, 6 Mar 2026 08:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/iup-center-for-civil-discourse-and-civic-life-directors-present-to-council-of-trustees.html Group Achievements Academic Programs University News Student Achievements Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/impact-150-iup-alumnus-donates-1-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-campaign-at-more-than-102-million.html 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 Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/03/impact-150-iup-alumnus-donates-1-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-campaign-at-more-than-102-million.html Academic Programs University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Impact 150 IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/i-got-the-world-out-of-it.html When she came to IUP, Jessica Cochran was unsure of her path, but she found guidance, opportunity, and clarity through supportive faculty, athletic and academic scholarships, and a unique blend of business and science coursework. After graduating with a bachelor’s in marketing and a minor in biomedical science and later earning an MBA, she built a career as a medical device manager in Pittsburgh. Looking back, she says she is grateful for her IUP experience: “I got the world out of it.” Mon, 2 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/i-got-the-world-out-of-it.html Feature Alumni IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/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.html 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. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/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.html Student Assistance Community Events University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-criminology-and-criminal-justice-faculty-member-selected-for-outstanding-mentor-award-by-international-organization.html 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. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-criminology-and-criminal-justice-faculty-member-selected-for-outstanding-mentor-award-by-international-organization.html University News Faculty Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-honored-by-city-state-pennsylvania-as-2026-black-trailblazer.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas C. Segar has been selected by City & State Pennsylvania as a 2026 Black Trailblazer. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-honored-by-city-state-pennsylvania-as-2026-black-trailblazer.html University News Staff Achievements IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/nursing/news/2026/02/iup-partnering-with-scholars-network-for-nursing-graduates-guaranteed-employment-loan-repayment.html IUP has partnered with Scholars Network, a private healthcare talent recruitment and loan repayment platform, to help connect qualified healthcare graduates with partner institutions. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/nursing/news/2026/02/iup-partnering-with-scholars-network-for-nursing-graduates-guaranteed-employment-loan-repayment.html For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/impact-150-iup-graduate-from-blair-county-continues-generosity-with-additional-gift-to-establish-scholarships-iup-programs.html 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. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/impact-150-iup-graduate-from-blair-county-continues-generosity-with-additional-gift-to-establish-scholarships-iup-programs.html Impact 150 Academic Programs IUP Now Alumni For Students and Advisors Student Assistance University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-is-part-of-national-academies-of-sciences-engineering-and-medicine-workshop-on-medical-training-and-education.html 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. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-is-part-of-national-academies-of-sciences-engineering-and-medicine-workshop-on-medical-training-and-education.html Staff Achievements University News Health and Safety Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/christine-clewell-on-the-power-of-music-meet-our-faculty.html Christine Clewell says music is a cultural force that connects people across time, borders, and emotions. She’s drawn to its power to communicate and to build community between performers and listeners. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/christine-clewell-on-the-power-of-music-meet-our-faculty.html Feature Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-history-featured-on-pcn-college-and-history-series.html 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. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-history-featured-on-pcn-college-and-history-series.html University News IUP Now Community Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/prashanth-bharadwaj-selected-as-dean-for-iup-eberly-college-of-business.html Prashanth Bharadwaj, an experienced faculty member and administrator at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been chosen for the position of dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/prashanth-bharadwaj-selected-as-dean-for-iup-eberly-college-of-business.html University Updates Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-spring-sports-preview.html Experience the excitement of IUP Spring Sports 2026 through our latest photo gallery. See the Crimson Hawks in action across baseball, tennis, and more. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-spring-sports-preview.html IUP Now Feature Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-student-selected-for-appalachian-college-association-faculty-fellowship.html 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. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-student-selected-for-appalachian-college-association-faculty-fellowship.html University News Academic Programs Student Achievements IUP Now Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-total-lunar-eclipse-and-program-on-how-humanity-has-learned-to-live-in-space.html 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. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:32:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-total-lunar-eclipse-and-program-on-how-humanity-has-learned-to-live-in-space.html IUP Now Events University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/top-50-things-to-do-before-graduating-iup.html To help you make the most of your time on campus, we’ve rounded up 50 must-do experiences to check off before graduation. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/top-50-things-to-do-before-graduating-iup.html University News For Students and Advisors Pathfinder Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/iup-cybersecurity-club-takes-third-place-honors-at-hackathon.html 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. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:12:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/iup-cybersecurity-club-takes-third-place-honors-at-hackathon.html University News IUP Now Group Achievements Events Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-to-offer-spring-series.html 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. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-to-offer-spring-series.html Events Community University News IUP Now Student Achievements Faculty Achievements Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/professor-of-anthropology-presents-program-on-medical-anthropology-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-steering-committee-team.html 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. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/professor-of-anthropology-presents-program-on-medical-anthropology-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-steering-committee-team.html University News Research Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs IUP Now Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/three-iup-programs-selected-by-u.s-news-for-best-online-program-rankings.html 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. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/three-iup-programs-selected-by-u.s-news-for-best-online-program-rankings.html IUP Now Academic Programs Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-alumni-donate-funds-to-establish-fusion-fellows-program-inaugural-student-teams-selected.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania students have a unique opportunity to create innovative and multi-disciplinary projects addressing real-world challenges, thanks to the generosity of IUP alumni Tim and Deb Cejka. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-alumni-donate-funds-to-establish-fusion-fellows-program-inaugural-student-teams-selected.html Alumni IUP Now Academic Programs Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-department-awarded-u.s-department-of-labor-osha-training-grant-for-2025.html 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. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/02/iup-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-department-awarded-u.s-department-of-labor-osha-training-grant-for-2025.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-mountains-health-formalize-strategic-collaboration.html 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. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-mountains-health-formalize-strategic-collaboration.html IUP Now Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety Community University News 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/bill-chadwick-on-digging-up-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html Bill Chadwick’s passion for anthropology began with a childhood fascination with archaeology and evolved through hands-on fieldwork and scientific study of landscapes. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/bill-chadwick-on-digging-up-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html Feature IUP Now "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/classes-canceled-january-26-2026.html Due to inclement weather, all in-person classes and events at all IUP campuses and sites are canceled for Monday, January 26. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/classes-canceled-january-26-2026.html University News Student Message Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/john-and-char-kopchick-hall-offering-indiana-glass-exhibition-as-part-of-science-on-display-project.html 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/john-and-char-kopchick-hall-offering-indiana-glass-exhibition-as-part-of-science-on-display-project.html For Employees Community IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/former-iup-coach-wins-national-championship.html 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/former-iup-coach-wins-national-championship.html IUP Now Athletics University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/deans-list-for-fall-2025.html 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.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/deans-list-for-fall-2025.html IUP Now Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/faces-of-iup-betsy-sarneso.html As director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at IUP, Betsy Sarneso guides students in 25 Greek organizations, building leadership, inclusivity, and community. She also organizes the Homecoming parade and Crimson Court. Learn more about her in this Q&A. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/faces-of-iup-betsy-sarneso.html IUP Now Faces of IUP "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-receives-2-295-million-for-project-to-create-constructive-dialogue-and-civic-life-center.html 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. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-receives-2-295-million-for-project-to-create-constructive-dialogue-and-civic-life-center.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic Programs University News For Employees IUP Now For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-earns-best-colleges-best-value-most-affordable-designations-by-researchcom.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-earns-best-colleges-best-value-most-affordable-designations-by-researchcom.html Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-roots-run-deep-in-college-footballs-biggest-game.html 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. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-roots-run-deep-in-college-footballs-biggest-game.html Alumni University News IUP Now Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-associate-dean-recognized-by-national-board-of-osteopathic-medical-examiners.html 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. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-associate-dean-recognized-by-national-board-of-osteopathic-medical-examiners.html University News IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/impact-150-political-science-graduate-gifts-100,000-to-iup-to-support-students.html 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. Wed, 7 Jan 2026 06:52:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/impact-150-political-science-graduate-gifts-100,000-to-iup-to-support-students.html Student Opportunities Impact 150 University News Academic Programs IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-selects-peter-holden-as-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Following a national search, Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll has selected Peter Holden, an administrator with extensive experience in leading administration, facilities, and finance functions as vice president of IUP’s Division of Administration and Finance. Mon, 5 Jan 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/01/iup-selects-peter-holden-as-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html University Updates Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/belinda-nuth-sloboda-on-interior-designs-many-paths-meet-our-faculty.html Belinda Nuth Sloboda, assistant professor of interior design, brings decades of experience—from residential design to creating spaces for special needs—to the classroom. She inspires students to explore diverse career paths while sharing her expertise and industry connections. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/belinda-nuth-sloboda-on-interior-designs-many-paths-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/belinda-nuth-sloboda-on-interior-designs-many-paths-meet-our-faculty.html Belinda Nuth Sloboda, assistant professor of interior design, brings decades of experience—from residential design to creating spaces for special needs—to the classroom. She inspires students to explore diverse career paths while sharing her expertise and industry connections. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/belinda-nuth-sloboda-on-interior-designs-many-paths-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-2025-year-in-review.html Since IUP's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2025. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-2025-year-in-review.html Feature University Updates Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-2025-year-in-review.html Since IUP's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2025. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-2025-year-in-review.html Feature University Updates Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/from-liberal-studies-to-crimson-core.html After 36 years of Liberal Studies, general education got an overhaul. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/from-liberal-studies-to-crimson-core.html Faculty Achievements University News IUP Magazine Academic Programs IUP Now Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/2025-distinguished-alumni-awardees.html See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/2025-distinguished-alumni-awardees.html IUP Magazine Events Alumni IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/a-smash-hit.html Find out why IUP Day at PNC Park has become one of the most anticipated alumni events. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/a-smash-hit.html IUP Magazine IUP Now Alumni Group Achievements Athletics University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/the-future-of-division-ii.html Find out how allowing Division I student-athletes to be paid impacts DII schools like IUP. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/the-future-of-division-ii.html IUP Magazine University News Alumni Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/old-school-when-it-might-be-perry-como-on-the-hallway-phone.html A nostalgic look back at college life in the 1960s at Indiana State College (now IUP), reflecting on dorm life in historic John Sutton Hall, campus traditions, music, fashion, friendships, and the social changes shaping a generation. This personal memoir contrasts the analog world of Baby Boomers with today’s digital campus experience, offering vivid stories of student life, cultural icons, and a rapidly changing America. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/old-school-when-it-might-be-perry-como-on-the-hallway-phone.html Marianne Dougherty Feature IUP Now IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/more-reasons-to-celebrate.html On the day IUP officially began celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its founding as Indiana State Normal School, it also launched its largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, called Impact 150. It was the Saturday before the start of fall classes, and under a hot August sun, the stadium parking lots came alive with a carnival to kick off the celebration. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/more-reasons-to-celebrate.html IUP Now Feature Impact 150 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/winter-commencement-2025.html Nearly 460 new graduates were honored at Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Kovalchick Complex before heading into the next phase of their lives. Check out the moments that make this ceremony special. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/winter-commencement-2025.html Student Achievements IUP Now Alumni Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/greatest-lecture.html Some 60 years have passed, but IUP alumnus Michael Lambert remembers every word of a lecture English professor Maurice Rider gave one warm spring day. Read Lambert’s reminiscence. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/greatest-lecture.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/path-of-a-lifetime.html David Walzak and the former Becky Blocker met in the Oak Grove in September 1968, and 57 years later, they are still together. Learn about their “life’s adventure” that got its start at IUP. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/path-of-a-lifetime.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/from-liberal-studies-to-crimson-core.html After 36 years of Liberal Studies, general education got an overhaul. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/from-liberal-studies-to-crimson-core.html Faculty Achievements University News IUP Magazine Academic Programs IUP Now Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/2025-distinguished-alumni-awardees.html See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/2025-distinguished-alumni-awardees.html IUP Magazine Events Alumni IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/a-smash-hit.html Find out why IUP Day at PNC Park has become one of the most anticipated alumni events. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/a-smash-hit.html IUP Magazine IUP Now Alumni Group Achievements Athletics University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/the-future-of-division-ii.html Find out how allowing Division I student-athletes to be paid impacts DII schools like IUP. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/the-future-of-division-ii.html IUP Magazine University News Alumni Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/old-school-when-it-might-be-perry-como-on-the-hallway-phone.html A nostalgic look back at college life in the 1960s at Indiana State College (now IUP), reflecting on dorm life in historic John Sutton Hall, campus traditions, music, fashion, friendships, and the social changes shaping a generation. This personal memoir contrasts the analog world of Baby Boomers with today’s digital campus experience, offering vivid stories of student life, cultural icons, and a rapidly changing America. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/old-school-when-it-might-be-perry-como-on-the-hallway-phone.html Marianne Dougherty Feature IUP Now IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/more-reasons-to-celebrate.html On the day IUP officially began celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its founding as Indiana State Normal School, it also launched its largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, called Impact 150. It was the Saturday before the start of fall classes, and under a hot August sun, the stadium parking lots came alive with a carnival to kick off the celebration. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/more-reasons-to-celebrate.html IUP Now Feature Impact 150 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/winter-commencement-2025.html Nearly 460 new graduates were honored at Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Kovalchick Complex before heading into the next phase of their lives. Check out the moments that make this ceremony special. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/winter-commencement-2025.html Student Achievements IUP Now Alumni Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/greatest-lecture.html Some 60 years have passed, but IUP alumnus Michael Lambert remembers every word of a lecture English professor Maurice Rider gave one warm spring day. Read Lambert’s reminiscence. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/greatest-lecture.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/path-of-a-lifetime.html David Walzak and the former Becky Blocker met in the Oak Grove in September 1968, and 57 years later, they are still together. Learn about their “life’s adventure” that got its start at IUP. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/path-of-a-lifetime.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/hancox-24-one-of-only-three-american-representatives-selected-for-women-emerging-leadership-platform.html 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. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/hancox-24-one-of-only-three-american-representatives-selected-for-women-emerging-leadership-platform.html Alumni University News IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/hancox-24-one-of-only-three-american-representatives-selected-for-women-emerging-leadership-platform.html 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. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/hancox-24-one-of-only-three-american-representatives-selected-for-women-emerging-leadership-platform.html Alumni University News IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/hospitalityelr/news/2025/12/programs-in-iup-department-of-hospitality-and-employment-relations-receive-unconditional-reaffirmation-of-accreditation.html 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. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/hospitalityelr/news/2025/12/programs-in-iup-department-of-hospitality-and-employment-relations-receive-unconditional-reaffirmation-of-accreditation.html University News Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-consolidation-of-fees-dining-fee-changes.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved a new dining plan option and recommended changes in fees, including a consolidation of fees that will result in a reduction of cost for students. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-consolidation-of-fees-dining-fee-changes.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-doctorate-in-osteopathic-medicine-program-authorize-sending-program-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html 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. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-doctorate-in-osteopathic-medicine-program-authorize-sending-program-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-consolidation-of-fees-dining-fee-changes.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved a new dining plan option and recommended changes in fees, including a consolidation of fees that will result in a reduction of cost for students. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-consolidation-of-fees-dining-fee-changes.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-doctorate-in-osteopathic-medicine-program-authorize-sending-program-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html 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. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-doctorate-in-osteopathic-medicine-program-authorize-sending-program-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/alumna-and-retiree-continues-support-with-impact-150-gift-impact.html 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. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/alumna-and-retiree-continues-support-with-impact-150-gift-impact.html Impact 150 IUP Now University News Alumni Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/alumna-and-retiree-continues-support-with-impact-150-gift-impact.html 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. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/alumna-and-retiree-continues-support-with-impact-150-gift-impact.html Impact 150 IUP Now University News Alumni Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html For Employees University News Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Athletics Community Academic Programs Group Achievements For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html For Employees University News Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Athletics Community Academic Programs Group Achievements For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-indiana-county-coroners-office-announce-pre-clinical-training-agreement-for-future-students-at-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-indiana-county-coroners-office-announce-pre-clinical-training-agreement-for-future-students-at-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-indiana-county-coroners-office-announce-pre-clinical-training-agreement-for-future-students-at-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-indiana-county-coroners-office-announce-pre-clinical-training-agreement-for-future-students-at-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/philadelphia-woman-returns-to-iup-after-four-decades-to-complete-degree.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/philadelphia-woman-returns-to-iup-after-four-decades-to-complete-degree.html Student Achievements Events University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/philadelphia-woman-returns-to-iup-after-four-decades-to-complete-degree.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/philadelphia-woman-returns-to-iup-after-four-decades-to-complete-degree.html Student Achievements Events University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremony-on-dec-13.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremony-on-dec-13.html University News Community IUP Now Student Achievements Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremony-on-dec-13.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremony-on-dec-13.html University News Community IUP Now Student Achievements Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-radio-station-wiup-fm-students-win-top-honors-at-national-student-media-convention.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 08:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-radio-station-wiup-fm-students-win-top-honors-at-national-student-media-convention.html Student Achievements University News IUP Now Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-radio-station-wiup-fm-students-win-top-honors-at-national-student-media-convention.html 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. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 08:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-radio-station-wiup-fm-students-win-top-honors-at-national-student-media-convention.html Student Achievements University News IUP Now Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/distinguished-alumnus-honorary-degree-recipient-honored-by-iup-for-his-military-service-and-valor.html 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. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 10:41:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/distinguished-alumnus-honorary-degree-recipient-honored-by-iup-for-his-military-service-and-valor.html Alumni Student Assistance Student Achievements IUP Now University News Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/distinguished-alumnus-honorary-degree-recipient-honored-by-iup-for-his-military-service-and-valor.html 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. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 10:41:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/distinguished-alumnus-honorary-degree-recipient-honored-by-iup-for-his-military-service-and-valor.html Alumni Student Assistance Student Achievements IUP Now University News Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/faces-of-iup-alexa-zacek.html For Alexa Zacek, Annual Giving coordinator, building a culture of giving is all about empowering students to see their own impact. In her role, she helps show how even small gifts can transform campus life. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/faces-of-iup-alexa-zacek.html Faces of IUP IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/150-years-strong.html In 2025, IUP kicked off its 150th Anniversary, honoring our roots while looking forward to the future, with the launch of IUP Impact 150. This year wasn’t just about looking back; it was about building momentum for the next 150 years. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/150-years-strong.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/faces-of-iup-alexa-zacek.html For Alexa Zacek, Annual Giving coordinator, building a culture of giving is all about empowering students to see their own impact. In her role, she helps show how even small gifts can transform campus life. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/faces-of-iup-alexa-zacek.html Faces of IUP IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/150-years-strong.html In 2025, IUP kicked off its 150th Anniversary, honoring our roots while looking forward to the future, with the launch of IUP Impact 150. This year wasn’t just about looking back; it was about building momentum for the next 150 years. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/150-years-strong.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-receives-1-3-million-for-crimson-hawk-bridge-program-to-serve-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.html 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. Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-receives-1-3-million-for-crimson-hawk-bridge-program-to-serve-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements Student Assistance University News Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-receives-1-3-million-for-crimson-hawk-bridge-program-to-serve-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.html 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. Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-receives-1-3-million-for-crimson-hawk-bridge-program-to-serve-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements Student Assistance University News Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-nursing-program-recognized-as-top-five-in-pennsylvania.html 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. Thu, 4 Dec 2025 09:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-nursing-program-recognized-as-top-five-in-pennsylvania.html University News IUP Now Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-nursing-program-recognized-as-top-five-in-pennsylvania.html 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. Thu, 4 Dec 2025 09:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-nursing-program-recognized-as-top-five-in-pennsylvania.html University News IUP Now Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/impact-150-iup-student-organizations-raise-funds-awareness-during-inaugural-iup-philanthropy-cup-two-alumni-donate-10000.html 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. Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/impact-150-iup-student-organizations-raise-funds-awareness-during-inaugural-iup-philanthropy-cup-two-alumni-donate-10000.html Group Achievements Alumni University News Impact 150 Student Assistance Student Opportunities IUP Now Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/impact-150-iup-student-organizations-raise-funds-awareness-during-inaugural-iup-philanthropy-cup-two-alumni-donate-10000.html 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. Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/impact-150-iup-student-organizations-raise-funds-awareness-during-inaugural-iup-philanthropy-cup-two-alumni-donate-10000.html Group Achievements Alumni University News Impact 150 Student Assistance Student Opportunities IUP Now Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-clarks-summit-state-hospital-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarks Summit State Hospital have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 2 Dec 2025 06:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-clarks-summit-state-hospital-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html IUP Now Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-clarks-summit-state-hospital-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarks Summit State Hospital have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 2 Dec 2025 06:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/iup-clarks-summit-state-hospital-announce-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html IUP Now Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/frame-the-game.html Student photographers who work for IUP Athletics immerse themselves across an array of Crimson Hawks varsity athletic programs, capturing the emotion and split-second turns of events that arise in competition. Tue, 2 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/frame-the-game.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/frame-the-game.html Student photographers who work for IUP Athletics immerse themselves across an array of Crimson Hawks varsity athletic programs, capturing the emotion and split-second turns of events that arise in competition. Tue, 2 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/frame-the-game.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/finals-week-top-study-spots-and-resources.html 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. Mon, 1 Dec 2025 09:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/finals-week-top-study-spots-and-resources.html Events Pathfinder University News Student Opportunities Student Assistance IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/finals-week-top-study-spots-and-resources.html 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. Mon, 1 Dec 2025 09:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/12/finals-week-top-study-spots-and-resources.html Events Pathfinder University News Student Opportunities Student Assistance IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/second-annual-impact-awards-first-mentoring-in-medicine-award-presented-at-iup-irmc-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html 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. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/second-annual-impact-awards-first-mentoring-in-medicine-award-presented-at-iup-irmc-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/jean-louis-dassier-on-the-human-side-of-language-meet-our-faculty.html Foreign languages professor Jean-Louis Dassier sees language learning as a transformative, deeply human experience. At IUP, he helps students find their voice in another language, explore diverse perspectives, and embrace curiosity as the key to growth—inside and outside the classroom. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/jean-louis-dassier-on-the-human-side-of-language-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/indiana-native-iup-alumna-joins-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-as-executive-in-residence.html 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. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/indiana-native-iup-alumna-joins-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-as-executive-in-residence.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Personnel Changes University News Staff Achievements Alumni IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/mark-your-calendars-december-2-is-giving-tuesday.html 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. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/mark-your-calendars-december-2-is-giving-tuesday.html Impact 150 For Employees Community IUP Now Events For Students and Advisors University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-career-and-professional-development-center-recognizes-outstanding-faculty-and-organizational-partners-with-hall-of-fame-awards.html 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:21:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-career-and-professional-development-center-recognizes-outstanding-faculty-and-organizational-partners-with-hall-of-fame-awards.html University News IUP Now Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-computer-science-program-ranked-seventh-in-nation-by-cybersecurity-guide.html 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-computer-science-program-ranked-seventh-in-nation-by-cybersecurity-guide.html Rankings University News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-the-hospital-and-healthsystem-association-of-pennsylvania-president-and-ceo.html 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-the-hospital-and-healthsystem-association-of-pennsylvania-president-and-ceo.html Community Academic Programs Health and Safety IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-tree-featured-in-its-a-wonderful-life-festival.html The Allegheny Arboretum at IUP identified a 40-foot blue spruce located behind Waller Hall, along Oakland Avenue, for display at IRMC Park on North Seventh Street at the center of this year’s holiday festivities in downtown Indiana. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-tree-featured-in-its-a-wonderful-life-festival.html Community University Updates IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/the-penn.html For more than a century, The Penn has been part of IUP’s story. But for the students who run the campus news outlet today, it’s more than a newsroom. It’s a community. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/the-penn.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-students-publish-coauthored-research-paper-with-iup-economics-faculty-jim-jozefowicz.html 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. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:53:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-students-publish-coauthored-research-paper-with-iup-economics-faculty-jim-jozefowicz.html University News Faculty Achievements Student Achievements IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/1.9-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-in-fy26-federal.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine will receive $1.9 million in community project funding through the FY26 federal budget that was just approved by the US Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/1.9-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-in-fy26-federal.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/four-students-selected-for-iup-fourth-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html 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. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/four-students-selected-for-iup-fourth-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html IUP Now Student Achievements Academic Programs Research University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/fall-2025-provost-scholars.html These students have been recognized as Provost Scholars for fall 2025. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/fall-2025-provost-scholars.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-alumni-deb-and-tim-cejka-honored-with-2025-keepers-of-the-flame-award.html 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. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-alumni-deb-and-tim-cejka-honored-with-2025-keepers-of-the-flame-award.html Community IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-student-presents-u-soar-research-to-sociology-class.html 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. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-student-presents-u-soar-research-to-sociology-class.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-student-presents-u-soar-research-to-sociology-class.html 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. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-student-presents-u-soar-research-to-sociology-class.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/from-hesitant-to-home.html When Kamden Boyle came to IUP, he wasn't sure if he’d fit in. But he took a leap and dived into organizations and clubs, and he quickly found that IUP was more than his school—it was his home. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/from-hesitant-to-home.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/faces-of-iup-tedd-cogar.html As director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Tedd Cogar is the go-to person for students using VA benefits to pay for college. He helps them and their families apply for and use these crucial resources. Learn more about him in this Faces of IUP feature. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/faces-of-iup-tedd-cogar.html Faces of IUP Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-selects-five-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2025 IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award. Fri, 7 Nov 2025 13:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-selects-five-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html Events IUP Now Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center-for-third-year.html 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. Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:58:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center-for-third-year.html Homecoming Community Student Assistance IUP Now "Special Series" Student Opportunities Student Achievements Group Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/registration-closing-nov-10-for-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference-on-nov-20.html 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. Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/registration-closing-nov-10-for-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference-on-nov-20.html Community Events For Students and Advisors IUP Now Health and Safety University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-are-invited-presenters-for-state-system-of-higher-education-summit.html 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. Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-team-are-invited-presenters-for-state-system-of-higher-education-summit.html University News Academic Programs Staff Achievements Health and Safety Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-organ-studio-director-students-participate-in-manhattan-pipe-organ-study-crawl.html 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. Mon, 3 Nov 2025 09:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-organ-studio-director-students-participate-in-manhattan-pipe-organ-study-crawl.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements Academic Programs Student Achievements University News Community Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-clinical-psychology-doctoral-program-graduates-have-100-pass-rate-on-psychology-licensing-exam.html 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. Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/iup-clinical-psychology-doctoral-program-graduates-have-100-pass-rate-on-psychology-licensing-exam.html University News IUP Now Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/become-a-leader-iup-rotc.html Train hard. Lead with confidence. IUP Army ROTC builds the leaders of tomorrow. Do you have what it takes? Mon, 3 Nov 2025 02:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/11/become-a-leader-iup-rotc.html Student Opportunities Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/legislators-governors-team-and-health-leaders-to-attend-iupirmc-rural-health-conference-nov-20.html 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. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/legislators-governors-team-and-health-leaders-to-attend-iupirmc-rural-health-conference-nov-20.html IUP Now Health and Safety Events University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-selected-for-princeton-reviews-2026-best-colleges-region-by-region-best-mid-atlantic-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania continues to be recognized by The Princeton Review, this time, in its 2026 “Best Colleges: Region by Region” listing. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-selected-for-princeton-reviews-2026-best-colleges-region-by-region-best-mid-atlantic-listing.html University News Rankings IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/faces-of-iup-jessica-miller.html For Jessica Miller, supporting students goes far beyond Counseling Center walls. As the center’s chair and director of the Haven Project, she’s a steady advocate for emotional wellness, safety, and resilience—especially for those navigating the aftermath of trauma. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/faces-of-iup-jessica-miller.html "Special Series" Faces of IUP Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/emily-briggs-the-leap-that-changed-everything.html Emily Briggs is a navigator, and she has a navigator. That’s because, in addition to helping students, she’s a graduate student in the Applied Archaeology master’s program. That’s a destination she never saw for herself, but she’s excited for what’s ahead. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/emily-briggs-the-leap-that-changed-everything.html IUP Now Staff Achievements Alumni Feature https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/10/your-voice-matters-take-iup-basic-needs-survey.html 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. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/10/your-voice-matters-take-iup-basic-needs-survey.html University News IUP Now Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Pathfinder https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-chef-featured-on-podcast.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Thomas Barnes is featured on episode 103 of the CAFÉ Talks podcast. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-chef-featured-on-podcast.html University News Alumni Academic Programs IUP Now Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-office-of-international-education-celebrates-the-world-with-unity-day-oct-24.html 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. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-office-of-international-education-celebrates-the-world-with-unity-day-oct-24.html Events University News Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors IUP Now For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-warren-state-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html 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. Thu, 9 Oct 2025 15:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-warren-state-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html IUP Now Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Staff Achievements University News Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025.html IUP Homecoming was celebrated October 4, 2025. Check out a gallery of photos from the parade, the Crimson Huddle pregame party, tailgating, the football game and Crimson Court recognition, and the Fifth Quarter concert featuring the Clarks and Chris Higbee. Wed, 8 Oct 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025.html Community Homecoming IUP Now Events Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/impact-150-iup-criminology-graduate-to-gift-more-than-3-million-to-support-education-criminology-seniors-at-iup.html 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. Tue, 7 Oct 2025 04:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/impact-150-iup-criminology-graduate-to-gift-more-than-3-million-to-support-education-criminology-seniors-at-iup.html University News Alumni For Students and Advisors IUP Now Student Assistance Academic Programs Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-sees-highest-retention-on-record-of-new-first-time-bachelors-degree-seeking-students.html 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). Mon, 6 Oct 2025 08:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-sees-highest-retention-on-record-of-new-first-time-bachelors-degree-seeking-students.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/abbie-adams-on-discovering-humanity-meet-our-faculty.html Abbie Adams loves everything about anthropology. She loves the way it explains so much but leaves more to explore. And as a faculty member teaching it, she encourages her students to dive in and see what’s possible. Mon, 6 Oct 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/abbie-adams-on-discovering-humanity-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-on-oct-11.html The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Day on October 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. Fri, 3 Oct 2025 04:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/10/iup-anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-on-oct-11.html Academic Programs Community Events IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-honored-by-educational-policy-leadership-center.html 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. Wed, 1 Oct 2025 06:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-honored-by-educational-policy-leadership-center.html Staff Achievements University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-homecoming-celebrating-iup-sesquicentenial-special-fifth-quarter-concert-with-the-clarks-chris-higbee.html 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. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-homecoming-celebrating-iup-sesquicentenial-special-fifth-quarter-concert-with-the-clarks-chris-higbee.html Homecoming Community IUP Now Campus News University News Events Student Achievements Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-scholar-in-residence-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-wins-international-rd-award-for-breakthrough-in-mass-spectrometry-proof-of-technology-demonstrated-at-iup.html 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. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-scholar-in-residence-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-wins-international-rd-award-for-breakthrough-in-mass-spectrometry-proof-of-technology-demonstrated-at-iup.html Alumni Impact 150 University News IUP Now Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-computer-sciences-languages-and-systems-bachelors-degree-program-earns-full-reaccreditation-by-national-organization.html 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. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-computer-sciences-languages-and-systems-bachelors-degree-program-earns-full-reaccreditation-by-national-organization.html IUP Now Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-selected-for-us-news-world-report-2026-best-colleges-rankings.html 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.” Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-selected-for-us-news-world-report-2026-best-colleges-rankings.html University News Rankings For Employees IUP Now For Students and Advisors Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-programs-about-rubin-telescope-recalling-the-space-race.html 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. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-programs-about-rubin-telescope-recalling-the-space-race.html IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News Events Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/department-of-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-chair-featured-on-building-pa-podcast.html 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.” Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/department-of-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-chair-featured-on-building-pa-podcast.html Community Faculty Achievements Academic Programs University News Health and Safety IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/how-my-art-degree-opened-doors-i-never-imagined-chris-mcginnis-06.html Discover how Chris McGinnis ’06 turned his passion for Pittsburgh’s industrial history into a career with Rivers of Steel through art, grit, and vision. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/how-my-art-degree-opened-doors-i-never-imagined-chris-mcginnis-06.html IUP Now Alumni Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-alumni-donate-500000-to-support-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-alumni-donate-500000-to-support-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html Hundreds of students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be providing service to Indiana organizations and agencies through the fall Into the Streets event on Sept. 20. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html Events University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/nominations-open-for-rural-health-impact-awards-due-sept-30.html Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual Rural Health Impact Awards, which will be presented at the 2025 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Indiana Regional Medical Center’s fourth annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on Nov. 20. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/nominations-open-for-rural-health-impact-awards-due-sept-30.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/aerial-iup.html The Office of Marketing and Communications has created a beautiful tour of IUP that shows off the splendor of the campus and tells some of the stories that have helped shape the last 150 years. Take to the skies and learn more about the university’s history, traditions, and folklore, and see what makes this place so special. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/aerial-iup.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-receives-2-million-from-national-science-foundation-to-support-students-earning-data-science-degrees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2 million from the National Science Foundation to help academically talented and financially challenged students earn data science degrees. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-receives-2-million-from-national-science-foundation-to-support-students-earning-data-science-degrees.html IUP Now Research Faculty Achievements University News Student Opportunities Alumni Academic Programs For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/faces-of-iup-roger-briscoe.html For Roger Briscoe, college is about more than classes and term papers. It’s about finding your people and your places. And as the executive director of Student Inclusion, he makes sure every student has that opportunity. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/faces-of-iup-roger-briscoe.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Faces of IUP https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Mon, 8 Sep 2025 14:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Student Opportunities Athletics Community For Employees Group Achievements For Students and Advisors Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-iup-literature-and-criticism-program-offering-fall-semester-german-lecture-series.html The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with IUP's Literature and Criticism Program, will offer the inaugural fall semester German Lecture Series starting on September 17. Mon, 8 Sep 2025 13:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-iup-literature-and-criticism-program-offering-fall-semester-german-lecture-series.html Community Events Faculty Achievements For Employees University News IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 15 with two events free and open to the community, including the traditional public reading of the Constitution by members of the IUP community in front of Stapleton Library. The opportunity to be a reader is open to all. Mon, 8 Sep 2025 08:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html Community Events IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors For Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on September 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community. Fri, 5 Sep 2025 13:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html For Employees Events For Students and Advisors Community University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-council-of-trustees-accepts-mission-statement-for-proposed-iup-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html At its meeting on September 4, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees accepted the mission statement of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Thu, 4 Sep 2025 19:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-council-of-trustees-accepts-mission-statement-for-proposed-iup-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Staff Achievements IUP Now Health and Safety Presidential Announcements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-graduates-tim-and-deb-cejka-continue-support-for-crimson-scholars-circle-and-promising-scholars-program-as-part-of-impact-150-campaign.html Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, have continued their ongoing impact on IUP student success through a $150,000 gift to IUP’s Crimson Scholars Circle and Promising Scholars Program. Thu, 4 Sep 2025 07:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-graduates-tim-and-deb-cejka-continue-support-for-crimson-scholars-circle-and-promising-scholars-program-as-part-of-impact-150-campaign.html Academic Programs Alumni IUP Now University News Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-police-academy-celebrating-50th-anniversary-with-community-open-house-sept-27.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Academy, located in IUP’s Robertshaw building, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary with a special open house event on September 27 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The open house is free and open to the community. Wed, 3 Sep 2025 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/iup-police-academy-celebrating-50th-anniversary-with-community-open-house-sept-27.html Staff Achievements Community Academic Programs Health and Safety Training Opportunities IUP Now Events University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/honoring-iup-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank-for-2025.html The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effective for the fall 2025 semester. Tue, 2 Sep 2025 09:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/honoring-iup-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank-for-2025.html Faculty Achievements IUP Now Personnel Changes University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/francisco-alarcon-on-the-language-of-math-meet-our-faculty.html For Francisco Alarcón, math isn’t just numbers and equations. It’s a language that can solve problems in many ways, and it has infinite possibilities. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 1 Sep 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/09/francisco-alarcon-on-the-language-of-math-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-students-part-of-2025-u-soar-summer-research-experience.html A total of 33 undergraduate students were selected to participate in IUP’s 2025 Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program, in which selected undergraduate students, working with a faculty mentor, to do original, inquiry-based research or creative endeavors and to participate in enrichment programs related to research success. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-students-part-of-2025-u-soar-summer-research-experience.html Student Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now Research University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-students-participate-in-us-china-youth-program-on-health-sciences-and-culture.html Six students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences participated in an international conference in China on medicine and health through the US-China Youth Program on Health Sciences and Culture, and an IUP faculty member was an invited presenter for the conference. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-students-participate-in-us-china-youth-program-on-health-sciences-and-culture.html IUP Now University News Group Achievements Student Opportunities Student Achievements Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/welcome-week-2025.html This past week, we welcomed the Class of 2029 to campus! We’re excited to see how our newest Hawks will make IUP their home over the next four years. Here’s a look at some of the moments that made Welcome Week so special. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/welcome-week-2025.html University News Academic Programs Feature IUP Now Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-conemaugh-miners-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html On August 25, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Conemaugh Miners Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-conemaugh-miners-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-future-students.html IUP Now Training Opportunities Health and Safety Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-student-creates-graphic-for-iup-sesquicentennial-t-shirt.html Luke Leccia, a senior graphic design major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Elizabeth, won IUP’s 150th anniversary T-shirt design contest. Leccia was recognized for his award-winning design during Saturday's IUP 150th Carnival Celebration. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-student-creates-graphic-for-iup-sesquicentennial-t-shirt.html 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-impact-150-make-a-lasting-impact.html Embarking on the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign in IUP's history, Impact 150 is a collective promise to shape the next 150 years of excellence and innovation. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-impact-150-make-a-lasting-impact.html Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-launches-impact-150-comprehensive-campaign.html On Saturday, August 23, following a celebration carnival and in advance of a spectacular fireworks show, Indiana University of Pennsylvania officially launched its Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in the university’s history.  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-launches-impact-150-comprehensive-campaign.html Alumni University News Presidential Announcements IUP Now 150th Anniversary Impact 150 https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-selected-for-panel-on-shaping-future-of-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Segar was an invited panelist for a state-wide Higher Education Summit, held August 12 in Harrisburg. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-selected-for-panel-on-shaping-future-of-education.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now University News Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/middlestates/news/2025/08/iup-receives-reaffirmation-of-accreditation-from-middle-states-commission-on-higher-education.html Following three years of self-study, analysis, and evaluation by a visiting team of educators representing the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, IUP’s accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has been reaffirmed. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/middlestates/news/2025/08/iup-receives-reaffirmation-of-accreditation-from-middle-states-commission-on-higher-education.html University Updates Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/deans-list-for-summer-2025.html Dean’s List recipients for the summer 2025 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/deans-list-for-summer-2025.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-earns-candidate-status-from-accrediting-agency.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has earned “Candidate Status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-earns-candidate-status-from-accrediting-agency.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Based on surveys by students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—which recognized the university for “highly personalized attention and support”—IUP has been selected for The Princeton Review’s “2026 Best Colleges” guidebook. IUP has been included in the guidebook for more than two decades. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html University News Academic Programs IUP Now Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-one-stop-move-in-welcome-week-events-150th-anniversary-celebration.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2025–26 academic year with a number of events in August, including the university’s sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary celebration carnival—which is free and open to the community—on August 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-one-stop-move-in-welcome-week-events-150th-anniversary-celebration.html Student Opportunities IUP Now Events For Employees University News For Students and Advisors Academic Programs Community 150th Anniversary Student Assistance Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/second-annual-iup-college-of-health-sciences-run-for-the-health-of-it-5k-race-set-for-sept-14-donor-covers-registration-for-all-iup-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences’ second annual “Run for the Health of It” fundraising 5K race/one-mile walk will be held September 14, with free registration offered to all IUP students. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/second-annual-iup-college-of-health-sciences-run-for-the-health-of-it-5k-race-set-for-sept-14-donor-covers-registration-for-all-iup-students.html Alumni For Students and Advisors IUP Now University News Health and Safety Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-names-sugg-as-interim-director-of-iup-marching-band-and-associate-director-of-bands.html 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 interim director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band and associate director of Bands. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-names-sugg-as-interim-director-of-iup-marching-band-and-associate-director-of-bands.html Staff Achievements Athletics IUP Now Personnel Changes University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/nationally-known-educator-wife-make-donation-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html John (Jack) and Linda Brose, of Athens, Ohio, gifted $25,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. With this gift, IUP has secured more than $34.3 million in private and government funding for the initiative. Wed, 6 Aug 2025 13:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/nationally-known-educator-wife-make-donation-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-forensic-science-major-to-begin-accepting-students-for-fall-2025.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will launch a new forensic sciences major for fall 2025. Mon, 4 Aug 2025 11:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-forensic-science-major-to-begin-accepting-students-for-fall-2025.html Academic Programs University News Staff Achievements For Students and Advisors Faculty Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-tenth-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will welcome 22 educators from 13 countries August 13 through December 10 as part of the university’s selection as a host for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers. Mon, 4 Aug 2025 11:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/iup-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-tenth-year.html Research IUP Now University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-first-graduating-class-of-irmc-family-medicine-residents.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with a special episode with members of the first graduating class of the IRMC Family Medicine Residency. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-first-graduating-class-of-irmc-family-medicine-residents.html Community Academic Programs IUP Now Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-selected-for-best-on-campus-programs-listing-by-princeton-review.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business Master of Business Administration on-campus program has been selected as one of the top programs in the nation by the Princeton Review. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-selected-for-best-on-campus-programs-listing-by-princeton-review.html Rankings University News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-graduate-from-harrisburg-gifts-50000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html John Ninosky, a 1993 criminology graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Harrisburg, has gifted $50,000 to IUP for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine in honor of his late wife, Tammy Beale Ninosky, a 1993 IUP child development and family relations graduate. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-graduate-from-harrisburg-gifts-50000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now University News Alumni Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-adds-masters-degree-program-in-information-systems-and-management.html Applications are now being accepted for IUP’s master of science degree in Information Systems and Management program, with classes starting in January 2026. The program provides flexibility for students to take classes through either face-to-face or two-way synchronous instruction on video. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-adds-masters-degree-program-in-information-systems-and-management.html Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/department-of-defense-pow-mia-accounting-agency-credits-iup-team-with-assisting-in-world-war-ii-pilot-identification.html On July 11, the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency distributed a news release about the identification of a World War II soldier who died in December 1944, crediting the work of an Indiana University of Pennsylvania field school in assisting in identifying the late soldier’s remains. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/department-of-defense-pow-mia-accounting-agency-credits-iup-team-with-assisting-in-world-war-ii-pilot-identification.html University News IUP Now Faculty Achievements Research Academic Programs Community Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-wayne-memorial-community-health-centers-wayne-memorial-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On July 8, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, and Wayne Memorial Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 8 Jul 2025 15:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-wayne-memorial-community-health-centers-wayne-memorial-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Health and Safety IUP Now Academic Programs University News Training Opportunities Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-hosts-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-workshop-for-high-school-teachers.html For the second year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is helping area high school teachers learn new ways to help their students fly—both literally and figuratively. From June 23 to 25, IUP hosted a workshop on uncrewed aircraft (drones) for 18 teachers in 16 Pennsylvania school districts and educational organizations Tue, 8 Jul 2025 07:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-hosts-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-workshop-for-high-school-teachers.html University News IUP Now Events Training Opportunities Community Faculty Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-alumna-selected-for-fulbright-award.html Kayla Anthony, a recent graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, originally from Johnstown, has been selected for a Fulbright post-graduate study award. Thu, 3 Jul 2025 08:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-alumna-selected-for-fulbright-award.html University News IUP Now Alumni Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-irmc-trauma-program-manager.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues its third season with an episode featuring IRMC Trauma Program Manager Emilea Rippin for “Lifelines in the Region: Inside the IRMC Trauma Program.” Wed, 2 Jul 2025 07:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/07/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-irmc-trauma-program-manager.html Community Health and Safety "Special Series" University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-academic-affairs-committee-recommendations.html On Wednesday, June 25, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved recommendations from the Academic Affairs Committee, including a new Career and Technical Teacher Education post-baccalaureate certification. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-academic-affairs-committee-recommendations.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-graduate-from-blair-county-gifts-50000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Thomas R. Smith, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate who had an almost 40-year career in education and supporting high school students, has gifted $50,000 to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.  Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-graduate-from-blair-county-gifts-50000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Student Assistance For Students and Advisors Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-is-invited-presenter-for-hbcu-criminal-justice-collective-chairs-workshop.html IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas C. Segar was an invited presenter for a national conference sponsored by the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Criminal Justice Collective Chairs’ Workshop. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-is-invited-presenter-for-hbcu-criminal-justice-collective-chairs-workshop.html Staff Achievements Group Achievements Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-chan-soon-shiong-medical-center-at-windber-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On June 16, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-chan-soon-shiong-medical-center-at-windber-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Health and Safety Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now Academic Programs University News Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-anthropologists-conducting-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-wwii-plane-crash.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. to continue its field study in Germany at the site of a December 1944 crash of a World War II B-17 airplane. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-anthropologists-conducting-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-wwii-plane-crash.html University News Community Academic Programs Student Achievements Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-graduates-from-indiana-create-kubala-athletic-fund-for-iup-golf-football-programs.html Larry and Barb Kubala, of Indiana, graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, are continuing their support of IUP with a gift of $25,000 to establish the Kubala Athletic Fund. Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-graduates-from-indiana-create-kubala-athletic-fund-for-iup-golf-football-programs.html Athletics IUP Now University News Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-part-of-healthcare-education-and-learning-pathways-event-for-area-high-school-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for the collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience on June 2 and 3. Thu, 5 Jun 2025 09:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/06/iup-part-of-healthcare-education-and-learning-pathways-event-for-area-high-school-students.html Community Training Opportunities Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Staff Achievements University News Health and Safety IUP Now Events Academic Programs Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-will-be-panelist-for-rural-economic-development-summit-hosted-by-philadelphia-fed.html Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will be a panelist during the Rural Economic Development Summit on June 3, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-will-be-panelist-for-rural-economic-development-summit-hosted-by-philadelphia-fed.html Staff Achievements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/deans-list-for-spring-2025.html Dean’s List recipients for the spring 2025 semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/deans-list-for-spring-2025.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-graduate-from-westmoreland-county-continues-support-for-iup-student-athletes.html Dennis Popovec, a 1977 business and accounting graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, originally from Westmoreland County, has continued his support to IUP through the Popovec Outstanding Student Athlete Scholarship. Tue, 27 May 2025 09:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-graduate-from-westmoreland-county-continues-support-for-iup-student-athletes.html Student Assistance University News IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-conemaugh-meyersdale-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On May 21, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-conemaugh-meyersdale-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Health and Safety Events IUP Now University News Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-150-a-legacy-of-learning.html Indiana State Normal School opened on May 17, 1875, beginning the journey IUP continues today, 150 years later. Watch the video IUP 150: A Legacy of Learning—a warm-up for our sesquicentennial celebration and full year of events. Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-150-a-legacy-of-learning.html 150th Anniversary "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/when-yearbooks-became-history.html If they are valued so much as keepsakes and historical records, why did IUP yearbooks go away? Thu, 15 May 2025 14:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/when-yearbooks-became-history.html IUP Magazine University Updates Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/oh-fudge.html Find out why Roger Haney left hospital administration to get into the chocolate business. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/oh-fudge.html Alumni Community IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/survey-explores-physician-retention-in-rural-areas.html A collaboration between IUP and the Center for Rural Pennsylvania on a study, “Understanding Physician Retention in Rural Pennsylvania,” will survey more than 6,500 physicians in rural practices and, to help with data analysis, 2,000 additional physicians, all in Pennsylvania. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/survey-explores-physician-retention-in-rural-areas.html Academic Programs IUP Magazine Health and Safety Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/welcome-home.html After more than three years in Russian confinement, Marc Fogel is back in the US. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/welcome-home.html Community IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/a-full-circle-moment.html As the first Crimson Scholar to graduate, Victoria Alao leads the way for others who have benefited from the program’s support. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/a-full-circle-moment.html IUP Magazine Student Achievements Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/celebrating-the-150th.html See what the university has planned for this special anniversary. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/celebrating-the-150th.html IUP Magazine 150th Anniversary University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/commencement-spring-2025.html Nearly 1,500 new graduates were honored during three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Kovalchick Complex. Experience Spring 2025 Commencement through the photography of Brian Henry. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/commencement-spring-2025.html Feature Academic Programs IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-indiana-county-commissioner-sherene-hess.html 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. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-indiana-county-commissioner-sherene-hess.html University News Academic Programs Health and Safety IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-graduates-from-mechanicsburg-establish-scholarship-for-iup-education-majors.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni couple from Mechanicsburg who had life-long careers in education has established a scholarship for IUP education majors. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-graduates-from-mechanicsburg-establish-scholarship-for-iup-education-majors.html Student Assistance IUP Now 150th Anniversary For Students and Advisors Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-present-resolution-of-appreciation-to-pickering.html 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. Thu, 8 May 2025 18:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-present-resolution-of-appreciation-to-pickering.html IUP Now Community Presidential Announcements Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/new-iup-dual-enrollment-program-funded-by-pa-department-of-education-will-create-pathway-to-high-priority-occupations-in-health-related-fields.html 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. Thu, 8 May 2025 18:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/new-iup-dual-enrollment-program-funded-by-pa-department-of-education-will-create-pathway-to-high-priority-occupations-in-health-related-fields.html Community University News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-honors-shagufta-haque-for-her-service.html 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.” Thu, 8 May 2025 18:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-honors-shagufta-haque-for-her-service.html IUP Now Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-academy-of-culinary-arts-baking-and-pastry-programs-as-associate-in-applied-science-degree-programs.html 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. Thu, 8 May 2025 18:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-academy-of-culinary-arts-baking-and-pastry-programs-as-associate-in-applied-science-degree-programs.html Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/heckert-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-2025-26-academic-year.html Daniel Alex Heckert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of sociology, has been selected as IUP’s 2025–26 Distinguished University Professor. Thu, 8 May 2025 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/heckert-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-2025-26-academic-year.html Faculty Achievements IUP Now Presidential Announcements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Tue, 6 May 2025 01:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Academic Programs Student Opportunities For Employees University News For Students and Advisors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Group Achievements Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-to-honor-1457-graduates-during-may-10-commencement-ceremonies-including-4.0-graduates.html 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. Mon, 5 May 2025 16:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-to-honor-1457-graduates-during-may-10-commencement-ceremonies-including-4.0-graduates.html Academic Programs Alumni University News Group Achievements Presidential Announcements Events Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-week-of-giving-is-may-12-17.html 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. Mon, 5 May 2025 09:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-week-of-giving-is-may-12-17.html Events 150th Anniversary University News Community Alumni For Employees For Students and Advisors IUP Now Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/mic-check-meet-iups-2025-commencement-speakers.html Each of the three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, 2025, will have a graduate and undergraduate speaker. Find out what they say representing their graduating class means to them. Mon, 5 May 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/mic-check-meet-iups-2025-commencement-speakers.html Feature IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-distinguished-alumnus-gifts-50000-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html 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. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-distinguished-alumnus-gifts-50000-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News IUP Now Alumni Presidential Announcements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-recognizes-university-2025-senate-awards-winners-faculty-emeriti.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti for 2025.  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/05/iup-recognizes-university-2025-senate-awards-winners-faculty-emeriti.html IUP Now University News Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/150th-anniversary-celebration-student-organization-fundraiser-opportunity.html 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. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/150th-anniversary-celebration-student-organization-fundraiser-opportunity.html 150th Anniversary Pathfinder Events For Students and Advisors University News Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-hosting-annual-healing-garden-memorial-service-may-5.html 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. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-hosting-annual-healing-garden-memorial-service-may-5.html Events University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Campus News Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/students-selected-as-three-minute-thesis-winners.html 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. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/students-selected-as-three-minute-thesis-winners.html University News Events IUP Now Student Achievements Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/karen-scarton-on-problem-solving-through-design-meet-our-faculty.html For Karen Scarton, interior design isn’t just about making a space look nice. It’s about the feelings and emotions that result from good design. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/karen-scarton-on-problem-solving-through-design-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-swim-club-student-organization-profile.html The IUP Swim Club is for both casual and competitive swimmers. Most members swam in high school but didn’t want to compete at the varsity level. Being in the Swim Club is a great way to make friends, get exercise, and just have that time in the pool that swimmers love. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-swim-club-student-organization-profile.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-honors-student-researchers-during-research-appreciation-awards-event.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-honors-student-researchers-during-research-appreciation-awards-event.html Student Achievements IUP Now Events Research Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-april-30.html The annual IUP Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as “Chalk the Walk,” will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the IUP Oak Grove. The contest offers students or student groups the opportunity to express their political and social views through chalk drawings across the Oak Grove. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-april-30.html Community University News Student Opportunities Campus News Events IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-recognized-for-graduates-earning-higher-salaries-than-peers-and-access-and-opportunity-by-national-organization.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates are earning higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-recognized-for-graduates-earning-higher-salaries-than-peers-and-access-and-opportunity-by-national-organization.html Rankings University News 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-alumna-from-torrance-establishes-scholarship-to-honor-mother.html Gwen Miller, a 1960 elementary education graduate who was raised in Torrance, Westmoreland County, has established a scholarship for IUP students to honor her late mother. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-alumna-from-torrance-establishes-scholarship-to-honor-mother.html 150th Anniversary Alumni Student Assistance University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-earth-day-celebration-includes-presentations-plant-walk-dig-into-spring-event.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Earth Day on April 25 with “Dig Into Earth Day” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., sponsored by the IUP Students for Sustainability in collaboration with IUP Navigators. Events will be centered in the Oak Grove, with presentations by faculty planned for the IUP Performing Arts Fisher Auditorium patio. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-earth-day-celebration-includes-presentations-plant-walk-dig-into-spring-event.html IUP Now Community University Updates Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/seizing-the-opportunity-to-succeed-grad-student-learning-on-the-job-in-iup-athletics.html Because the IUP Athletics Office has not had a permanent director of strategic communications and ideation since last summer, graduate student Lauren Sutton was asked to take on some of the position’s duties, giving her a real-world, hands-on learning experience. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/seizing-the-opportunity-to-succeed-grad-student-learning-on-the-job-in-iup-athletics.html Academic Programs Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/tanya-heflin-on-the-value-of-storytelling-meet-our-faculty.html If you have a story, Tanya Heflin would like to hear it. As a faculty member in the Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, she loves to exchange stories. Learn more about her in the week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/tanya-heflin-on-the-value-of-storytelling-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Meet Our Faculty Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-hosts-first-regional-rural-health-summit-on-april-16-iup-president-announces-1-million-gift-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-during-event.html During the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16, hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, IUP President Michael Driscoll announced that an anonymous donor who is a first-generation college graduate of IUP from Indiana County has gifted $1 million to IUP for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-hosts-first-regional-rural-health-summit-on-april-16-iup-president-announces-1-million-gift-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-during-event.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/survive-and-thrive-finals-resources-are-here.html Our finals week resources provide students with essential tools and support to succeed during finals week, including study methods, tutoring, and stress-relief activities. Take a look at our resources to find new tips and tricks to surviving finals week! Good luck, Hawks! Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/survive-and-thrive-finals-resources-are-here.html Academic Programs Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Student Assistance IUP Now University News Pathfinder https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/holly-branthoover-on-counseling-as-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html Had Holly Branthoover stayed in law school, her life certainly would have taken a different turn. Instead, she found her true passion in counseling and has never looked back. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/holly-branthoover-on-counseling-as-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-offering-accelerated-program-for-special-education-teaching-certification-applications-invited.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is offering a special accelerated program for individuals interested in obtaining a special education teaching certification. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-offering-accelerated-program-for-special-education-teaching-certification-applications-invited.html Academic Programs For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-selected-for-u.s-news-world-report-2025-best-graduate-schools-ranking.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, with IUP’s graduate criminology program ranked in the top 34 programs in the nation. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-selected-for-u.s-news-world-report-2025-best-graduate-schools-ranking.html Rankings https://www.iup.edu/natsciandmath/news/2025/04/iup-american-medical-student-association-tours-area-medical-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s American Medical Student Association (AMSA) recently visited LECOM Seton Hill Medical School in Greensburg. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/natsciandmath/news/2025/04/iup-american-medical-student-association-tours-area-medical-school.html Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-student-from-indiana-county-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html Anna Cutshall, a biology major and business administration minor from Homer City, was selected for the 2025 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-student-from-indiana-county-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html University News Student Achievements Community Student Assistance IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni and friends were recognized during the university’s annual Celebration Weekend with two events on April 5. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Events Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/weaving-a-perfect-memory.html Alan Luckey ’87, M’89 and his wife, longtime IUP administrator Rhonda Luckey, wanted to do something to honor their decades-long connection to IUP. Find out how they transformed a hand-crafted tool that Alan had invented for Rhonda, an avid weaver, into a gift to complement the university’s celebration of its 150th anniversary. Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/weaving-a-perfect-memory.html Feature IUP Now Alumni 150th Anniversary https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/curt-porter-on-languages-lasting-impact-meet-our-faculty.html What amazes Curt Porter the most about English, and languages in general, is how they are critical to every facet of human life. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/curt-porter-on-languages-lasting-impact-meet-our-faculty.html Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/two-iup-students-selected-for-undergraduate-research-at-the-capitol-event.html Two standout undergraduate student researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Parker Bradley and Symia Taimuty-Loomis, were selected to participate in the 2025 Undergraduate Research at the Capitol event. Fri, 4 Apr 2025 13:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/two-iup-students-selected-for-undergraduate-research-at-the-capitol-event.html IUP Now Student Achievements University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/date-change-for-iup-into-the-streets-day-of-service.html Due to forecasted inclement weather, four projects planned for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Into the Streets event on April 5 have been postponed until April 12. Thu, 3 Apr 2025 13:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/date-change-for-iup-into-the-streets-day-of-service.html Events Community IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-9.html The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 9 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. Thu, 3 Apr 2025 09:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-9.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Student Assistance IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors Health and Safety For Employees Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-receives-25000-gift-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html An anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Thu, 3 Apr 2025 04:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-receives-25000-gift-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Presidential Announcements IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs Health and Safety University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-facilities-project-moving-forward-building-demolition-to-begin.html Work to raze six unoccupied buildings on West Mahoning Street in downtown Punxsutawney, part of Indiana University’s Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts long-range facilities plan, is underway with today’s installation of fencing around the demolition area. Wed, 2 Apr 2025 15:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-facilities-project-moving-forward-building-demolition-to-begin.html University Updates Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-swift-studies-group-planning-taylor-evermore-a-swift-symposium.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Swift Studies, a group of English graduate students, will present “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” on April 25 and 26 in McVitty Auditorium in Sprowls Hall at IUP. Tue, 1 Apr 2025 14:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-swift-studies-group-planning-taylor-evermore-a-swift-symposium.html Community University Updates Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-receives-training-academy-accreditation-from-national-agency.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has received Training Academy Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Tue, 1 Apr 2025 11:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-receives-training-academy-accreditation-from-national-agency.html Staff Achievements IUP Now Academic Programs University News Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-includes-presentation-by-indiana-native-and-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-anderson-second-annual-artificial-intelligence-summit-annual-scholars-forum.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate innovation, student and faculty research, and alumni success during IUP’s 2025 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 7 to 11. Tue, 1 Apr 2025 09:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-includes-presentation-by-indiana-native-and-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-anderson-second-annual-artificial-intelligence-summit-annual-scholars-forum.html IUP Now Events University News Student Achievements None Community Research Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/avijita-jain-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-chemistry-meet-our-faculty.html Chemistry explains a lot of the mysteries of our world, and that’s one of the things Avijita Jain likes most about it. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/avijita-jain-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-chemistry-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Feature Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-applied-research-lab-altoona-curve-collaborating-on-research-study.html IUP’s Applied Research Lab, a research consulting center that assists the IUP research community as part of IUP’s Research and Innovation, was approached by the Altoona Curve’s management team for a research project to analyze attendance rates for Altoona Curve games. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-applied-research-lab-altoona-curve-collaborating-on-research-study.html Student Achievements University News IUP Now Research Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-presents-one-iup-award-to-office-of-financial-aid-celebrates-2405-years-of-employee-service.html In celebration of the hard work and dedication of its employees, Indiana University of Pennsylvania presented the first “One IUP” Award to the Office of Financial Aid during IUP’s annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards event held March 26, which also celebrated employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-presents-one-iup-award-to-office-of-financial-aid-celebrates-2405-years-of-employee-service.html University News IUP Now Faculty Achievements Staff Achievements Presidential Announcements Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-torrance-state-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On March 25, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Torrance State Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-torrance-state-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Academic Programs University News Health and Safety Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/social-sciences-career-pathways-lecture-presented-by-director-of-iup-administration-and-leadership-studies-research-and-training-center-april-8.html Robert Orth, managing director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center, is the 2025 Social Sciences Career Pathways Speaker. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/social-sciences-career-pathways-lecture-presented-by-director-of-iup-administration-and-leadership-studies-research-and-training-center-april-8.html IUP Now University News Events Staff Achievements Academic Programs Research Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html Hundreds of students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be providing service to Indiana organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 5. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-students-to-provide-service-to-indiana-county-agencies-organizations-through-into-the-streets.html Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/sean-mcdaniel-on-taking-a-chance-on-the-unknown-meet-our-faculty.html When Sean McDaniel graduated from college, he didn’t know what he didn’t know. But a chance to teach English in Spain led him down a path he never expected to travel. Learn more in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/sean-mcdaniel-on-taking-a-chance-on-the-unknown-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-highway-safety-project-sponsoring-car-seat-collection-with-iup-public-health-interns.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Indiana County Highway Safety Project and the IUP Public Health Program in the Department of Allied and Public Health are sponsoring a car seat “take back” on April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at IUP’s Zink Hall parking lot. The event is designed to collect unsafe car seats. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-highway-safety-project-sponsoring-car-seat-collection-with-iup-public-health-interns.html University News Health and Safety Events IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-chair-of-department-of-nursing-and-allied-health.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues its third season with an episode featuring Theresa Gropelli, professor and chair of the IUP Department of Nursing and Allied Health. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-chair-of-department-of-nursing-and-allied-health.html Academic Programs IUP Now University News Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-selects-larry-wakefield-as-interim-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Larry Wakefield has been selected to serve as the interim vice president for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Administration and Finance. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-selects-larry-wakefield-as-interim-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Presidential Announcements Campus News Personnel Changes University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-president-founding-dean-of-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-appear-on-our-regions-business.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll and IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose are featured on “Our Region’s Business,” a news show jointly produced by the Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-president-founding-dean-of-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-appear-on-our-regions-business.html Staff Achievements Health and Safety Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/sean-derry-on-problem-solving-through-art-meet-our-faculty.html For IUP faculty member Sean Derry, finding innovative ways of making things is part of the challenge and the appeal of art. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/sean-derry-on-problem-solving-through-art-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-planning-sesquicentennial-celebration-iup-150-website-launched.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate 150 years of excellence and impact during the 2025–26 academic year as it marks its sesquicentennial. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-planning-sesquicentennial-celebration-iup-150-website-launched.html For Employees Events University News For Students and Advisors Community 150th Anniversary IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-graduate-student-organization-offering-landscapes-of-literature-and-language-conference.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, “Landscapes of Language and Literature,” on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in IUP’s Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-graduate-student-organization-offering-landscapes-of-literature-and-language-conference.html Community For Students and Advisors University News Faculty Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html IUP will celebrate employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards brunch in the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements University News Group Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-collaborating-with-center-for-rural-pennsylvania-on-survey-to-increase-retention-of-physicians-practicing-in-rural-pennsylvania.html The Center is funding the distribution of the state-wide research study “Understanding Physician Retention in Rural Pennsylvania: A Collaborative Research Study by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, IUP, and AHEC (Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)” to more than 6,500 physicians in rural practices in the Commonwealth. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-collaborating-with-center-for-rural-pennsylvania-on-survey-to-increase-retention-of-physicians-practicing-in-rural-pennsylvania.html Community Health and Safety University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Research IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-to-honor-distinguished-alumnus-with-honorary-degree.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania plans to honor Lt. Col. Barry D. Gasdek, US Army retired, a 1964 graduate and 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, with the award of a Doctor of Public Service honorary degree at its May 10 commencement ceremonies. Thu, 6 Mar 2025 11:11:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-to-honor-distinguished-alumnus-with-honorary-degree.html University News IUP Now Alumni Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-college-of-health-sciences-organizing-5k-race-fundraiser-to-support-students-in-healthcare-fields.html IUP’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first “Run for the Health of It” 5K race on April 5. The event, planned to be held annually, will raise funds to directly support students in the IUP College of Health Sciences programs, with a different fundraising focus each year. Thu, 6 Mar 2025 10:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-college-of-health-sciences-organizing-5k-race-fundraiser-to-support-students-in-healthcare-fields.html For Employees IUP Now For Students and Advisors Academic Programs Community Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-abel-continues-decades-of-support-for-iup-students.html IUP 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Col. Stephen G. Abel, US Army (retired), is continuing a 29-year tradition of supporting IUP students by gifting $32,500 to IUP; to date, he has provided more than $200,000 in financial support to IUP. Thu, 6 Mar 2025 10:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-abel-continues-decades-of-support-for-iup-students.html IUP Now Alumni University News Academic Programs Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/president-presents-points-of-pride.html For Employees Academic Programs Group Achievements University News Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/im-just-a-bill-event-to-examine-the-constitution-executive-orders-and-separation-of-powers.html IUP’s Department of History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies; the IUP Free Speech Project; and the Social Equity and Title IX Office will present “I’m Just a Bill: The Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers” on March 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Stouffer Auditorium. The program is free and open to the community. Wed, 5 Mar 2025 11:12:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/im-just-a-bill-event-to-examine-the-constitution-executive-orders-and-separation-of-powers.html For Students and Advisors IUP Now University News For Employees Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/jana-villemains-curious-nature-meet-our-faculty.html Because of the technology and further exploration it involves, Jana Villemain has never lost interest in biochemistry. As a faculty member at IUP, she enjoys sharing that passion. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/jana-villemains-curious-nature-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/spring-sports-preview.html Want to cheer on the Crimson Hawks this spring? Find competition schedules, rosters, stats, and more for our spring sports teams. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/03/spring-sports-preview.html "Special Series" Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/council-of-trustees-public-meeting-march-6.html President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/council-of-trustees-public-meeting-march-6.html IUP Now Community University News Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-hosting-programs-about-venus-full-moon-star-party-and-centennial-of-the-planetarium.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will present three free programs during the spring semester: “Back to Venus” on March 6, Telescope Display and Full Moon Star Party on April 12, and “Centennial of the Planetarium!” on May 7. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:44:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-hosting-programs-about-venus-full-moon-star-party-and-centennial-of-the-planetarium.html Community IUP Now Events University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-conemaugh-nason-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Conemaugh Nason Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-conemaugh-nason-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at IUP has organized a smoothie sale, a mac and cheese crockpot charity cook-off, and a program with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with experience in functional health training to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html For Employees Events University News For Students and Advisors Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/dance-team-student-organization-profile.html The IUP Dance Team is the perfect group for experienced dancers who love performing. The group dances at basketball games, football games, parades, and competitions. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/dance-team-student-organization-profile.html Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-names-reilly-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-services.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has named Edel Reilly to the position of dean of the College of Education and Human Services. She transitioned to this role on February 8. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-names-reilly-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-services.html Staff Achievements Personnel Changes IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-rotc-conducting-training-event-feb-22.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Army ROTC program will conduct a training event on Saturday, February 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cadets and members of the ROTC faculty will be carrying unloaded weapons, including rifles and machine guns, during this training exercise. The weapons will not have ammunition or blanks. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:45:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-rotc-conducting-training-event-feb-22.html For Employees Academic Programs For Students and Advisors Campus News Community Health and Safety University News Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/matthew-vetter-on-the-power-of-languagemeet-our-faculty.html For Matthew Vetter, reading and writing are about more than the words on the page. They’re about the impact those words have on our lives and our world. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/matthew-vetter-on-the-power-of-languagemeet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Feature Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-psyd-graduate-student-organization-receives-funds-for-relaxation-room.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s PsyD (doctoral psychology program) Graduate Student Organization is using funding received from a Pennsylvania Department of Education MASLOW grant of $1,000 to support student mental health. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-psyd-graduate-student-organization-receives-funds-for-relaxation-room.html Academic Programs Student Opportunities Student Assistance University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-penn-highlands-healthcare-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn Highlands Healthcare formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-penn-highlands-healthcare-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now University News Health and Safety Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-continues-ranking-as-r2-doctoral-university-in-2025-carnegie-classification.html In recognition of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s ongoing research commitment and doctoral student success, IUP has earned an R2 Doctoral University–High Spending and Doctorate Production classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Research Activity designations. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-continues-ranking-as-r2-doctoral-university-in-2025-carnegie-classification.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs Rankings Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/cuong-diep-on-studying-what-you-cant-see-meet-our-faculty.html For Cuong Diep, studying molecules and proteins is where it’s at. It’s not only given him a career, but also has led to the kind of research that changes lives. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/cuong-diep-on-studying-what-you-cant-see-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/fairman-family-foundation-gifts-250000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:48:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/fairman-family-foundation-gifts-250000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now University News Health and Safety Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/president-driscoll-reacts-to-russias-release-of-iup-graduate-marc-fogel.html IUP President Michael Driscoll issued a statement in response to Russia’s release of 1984 IUP graduate Marc Fogel, who had been jailed in the country since 2021. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/president-driscoll-reacts-to-russias-release-of-iup-graduate-marc-fogel.html University News IUP Now Community Alumni Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-clarion-psychiatric-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On February 11, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-clarion-psychiatric-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Training Opportunities Health and Safety Academic Programs University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/white-to-serve-in-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Jackson White, a political science and economics honors double major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was approved to serve as a student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors at its meeting on February 6. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/white-to-serve-in-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Presidential Announcements IUP Now Personnel Changes Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-indiana-county-center-for-economic-operations-executive-director-stauffer.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues its third season with an episode featuring Byron Stauffer, executive director of the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations. The episode is a discussion about the intersection of economic and workforce development with rural health in Indiana County. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/iup-irmc-continue-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-indiana-county-center-for-economic-operations-executive-director-stauffer.html Health and Safety Community IUP Now "Special Series" Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/celebrate-donor-generosity-during-thank-a-donor-week.html The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 24–28. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an IUP donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/celebrate-donor-generosity-during-thank-a-donor-week.html Student Opportunities For Employees University News For Students and Advisors Community Student Assistance Alumni IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/john-benhart-on-the-evolution-of-knowledge-meet-our-faculty.html There are laws of science, but true science changes. That’s what excites John Benhart, a professor in IUP’s Department of Anthropology, Geospatial, and Earth Sciences. Learn more about him in this Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/john-benhart-on-the-evolution-of-knowledge-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/donor-gifts-250000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor. Mon, 3 Feb 2025 12:17:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/02/donor-gifts-250000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News Community IUP Now Health and Safety Academic Programs Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/rosemary-engelstad-on-the-power-of-music-meet-our-faculty.html As a faculty member in IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Rosemary Engelstad sees every day how her life’s work impacts her students. It’s something she holds sacred. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Mon, 3 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/rosemary-engelstad-on-the-power-of-music-meet-our-faculty.html Feature "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/punxsutawney-phil-and-gobblers-knob-to-be-on-ice.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts Ice Carving Club will be creating its annual tribute to Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day with an ice carving of Phil on Gobbler’s Knob as part of the community Groundhog Day celebration. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/punxsutawney-phil-and-gobblers-knob-to-be-on-ice.html Community Events IUP Now Student Achievements University News Group Achievements Internships or Jobs Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-armstrong-county-memorial-hospital-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-armstrong-county-memorial-hospital-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance-accepts-new-position.html Following six years of “exemplary service to Indiana University of Pennsylvania,” Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra L. Fitzsimons has accepted the position of chief financial officer at Allegheny College in Meadville, IUP President Michael Driscoll said. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance-accepts-new-position.html Personnel Changes Staff Achievements University News IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/registrations-open-for-iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-crisis-intervention-team-training-for-emergency-responders.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Academy, part of the IUP’s Criminal Justice Training Academy, has partnered with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program to develop and offer Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/registrations-open-for-iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-crisis-intervention-team-training-for-emergency-responders.html Academic Programs University News Community Training Opportunities IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/jonathan-warnocks-rockstar-life-meet-our-faculty.html Jonathan Warnock has always been into rocks. But that interest led him to a curiosity about the Earth, what affects it, and why it is how it is. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/jonathan-warnocks-rockstar-life-meet-our-faculty.html Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-computer-science-program-ranked-in-top-25-programs-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s computer science program has been ranked in the top 25 programs in the nation as a “best computer science with cybersecurity emphasis” program by Cybersecurity Guide. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-computer-science-program-ranked-in-top-25-programs-in-the-nation.html Academic Programs IUP Now Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-graduates-establish-scholarship-for-education-majors.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates Primo and P. Suzanne (Sue) Kurtz Toccafondi and IUP graduate Rolando Toccafondi and his wife, Barbara Micks Toccafondi, have made a donation to IUP to establish a scholarship for full-time students pursuing an education degree or teaching certificate. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-graduates-establish-scholarship-for-education-majors.html Student Assistance University News IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/jackie-heisler-on-helping-people-breathe-easier-meet-our-faculty.html From a young age, Jackie Heisler wanted to help people, and, having a sister with asthma, she found the best way to do it. Now, as a member of IUP’s Allied and Public Health Department, she shares that passion for helping. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/jackie-heisler-on-helping-people-breathe-easier-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/us-news-world-report-selects-iup-criminal-justice-program-for-best-online-programs-recognition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s program in criminal justice is ranked in the top 21 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/us-news-world-report-selects-iup-criminal-justice-program-for-best-online-programs-recognition.html Rankings Academic Programs University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/a-full-circle-career.html Bryant Pinder came to IUP unprepared, and he didn’t last. He came back a few years later, got the help he needed, and earned his degree. Today, he works as an IUP navigator, providing the kind of support he could have used when he first came to IUP. Learn more about him in this alumni profile. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/a-full-circle-career.html Alumni IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/padasak-selected-as-iup-environmental-health-and-safety-director.html Carly Padasak, a safety professional experienced in both the private and education sectors, has been selected to serve as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s environmental health and safety director. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/padasak-selected-as-iup-environmental-health-and-safety-director.html IUP Now University News Personnel Changes Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-department-ranked-number-one-in-state-second-in-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree in safety, health, and environmental applied sciences has been ranked first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation by Universities.com. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-safety-sciences-and-environmental-engineering-department-ranked-number-one-in-state-second-in-nation.html University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Health and Safety Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/owner-and-founder-of-aestique-plastic-surgery-establishes-scholarship-for-iup-students-studying-in-healthcare-professions.html Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/owner-and-founder-of-aestique-plastic-surgery-establishes-scholarship-for-iup-students-studying-in-healthcare-professions.html Academic Programs Community Student Assistance Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News IUP Now Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-criminal-justice-training-program-partnering-with-cnx-resources-as-satellite-training-center.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has finalized an agreement with CNX Resources in Canonsburg to serve as the Pittsburgh region’s satellite site for the Center’s municipal police academy (Act 120) training. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-criminal-justice-training-program-partnering-with-cnx-resources-as-satellite-training-center.html Academic Programs Staff Achievements University News Internships or Jobs Community Training Opportunities IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/retired-iup-administrator-gifts-funds-to-support-student-success-initiative.html Michele Norwood, a retired administrator from Indiana University of Pennsylvania who focused her nearly three-decades-long career fostering student success, has gifted $30,000 to IUP for its ongoing student success initiatives. Thu, 9 Jan 2025 09:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/retired-iup-administrator-gifts-funds-to-support-student-success-initiative.html For Students and Advisors Alumni Student Assistance University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/deans-list-for-fall-2024.html 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.  Mon, 6 Jan 2025 09:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/deans-list-for-fall-2024.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-armstrong-indiana-behavioral-and-developmental-health-program-administrator.html In this episode, we explore the mental and behavioral health challenges faced by rural communities with guest Tammy Calderone, administrator for the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program. Together, we discuss the growing demand for services, barriers to accessing care, and the collaborative efforts of agencies and organizations working to address these critical needs. Mon, 6 Jan 2025 09:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2025/01/iup-irmc-continues-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-armstrong-indiana-behavioral-and-developmental-health-program-administrator.html University News Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-to-support-research-experiences-for-chemistry-biochemistry-students.html Thomas Baker ’05, a graduate of IUP’s Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-to-support-research-experiences-for-chemistry-biochemistry-students.html Alumni Student Assistance University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-to-support-research-experiences-for-chemistry-biochemistry-students.html Thomas Baker ’05, a graduate of IUP’s Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-to-support-research-experiences-for-chemistry-biochemistry-students.html Alumni Student Assistance University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/retired-iup-food-and-nutrition-professor-establishes-scholarship.html Rita Johnson, who retired from IUP in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at IUP. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/retired-iup-food-and-nutrition-professor-establishes-scholarship.html University News Student Assistance Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/retired-iup-food-and-nutrition-professor-establishes-scholarship.html Rita Johnson, who retired from IUP in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at IUP. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/retired-iup-food-and-nutrition-professor-establishes-scholarship.html University News Student Assistance Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-university-police-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Department raised $250 for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center during the months of November and December—simply by putting away their razors. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-university-police-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html IUP Now Student Assistance Group Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-university-police-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Department raised $250 for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center during the months of November and December—simply by putting away their razors. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-university-police-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html IUP Now Student Assistance Group Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-receives-seventh-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-receives-seventh-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html IUP Now Health and Safety Community University News For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-receives-seventh-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-receives-seventh-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html IUP Now Health and Safety Community University News For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-moving-forward.html Since IUP's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts: the founding dean and founding associate deans are in place; seven medical center and health agencies have inked clinical training affiliation agreements; and the initiative has generated some $30 million in support from federal, state, and private donors. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2024. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-moving-forward.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/winter-commencement-2024.html Celebrate the achievements of our graduates with a photo gallery capturing memorable moments from our Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Relive the joy, pride, and excitement of this special day! Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/winter-commencement-2024.html Feature Student Achievements Community IUP Now Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-moving-forward.html Since IUP's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts: the founding dean and founding associate deans are in place; seven medical center and health agencies have inked clinical training affiliation agreements; and the initiative has generated some $30 million in support from federal, state, and private donors. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2024. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-moving-forward.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/winter-commencement-2024.html Celebrate the achievements of our graduates with a photo gallery capturing memorable moments from our Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Relive the joy, pride, and excitement of this special day! Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/winter-commencement-2024.html Feature Student Achievements Community IUP Now Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/capturing-moments-in-2024.html Explore IUP's highlights from 2024 with photos showcasing major events, achievements, and unforgettable moments. Celebrate a year of success and community in one collection. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/capturing-moments-in-2024.html IUP Now Community Events Homecoming Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/capturing-moments-in-2024.html Explore IUP's highlights from 2024 with photos showcasing major events, achievements, and unforgettable moments. Celebrate a year of success and community in one collection. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/capturing-moments-in-2024.html IUP Now Community Events Homecoming Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-selected-for-2024-educational-award-by-pennsylvania-drone-association.html The Pennsylvania Drone Association selected Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its 2024 Ellie Education Award, recognizing IUP as “an educational institution that has helped to elevate the drone industry in our commonwealth in a meaningful and significant way. “ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-selected-for-2024-educational-award-by-pennsylvania-drone-association.html Internships or Jobs Academic Programs Community University News Faculty Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-selected-for-2024-educational-award-by-pennsylvania-drone-association.html The Pennsylvania Drone Association selected Indiana University of Pennsylvania for its 2024 Ellie Education Award, recognizing IUP as “an educational institution that has helped to elevate the drone industry in our commonwealth in a meaningful and significant way. “ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-selected-for-2024-educational-award-by-pennsylvania-drone-association.html Internships or Jobs Academic Programs Community University News Faculty Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/eye-on-the-future.html IUP’s ongoing work to meet the changing needs of students and to ensure a sustainable future has involved intense planning over the last two years. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/eye-on-the-future.html IUP Magazine University News IUP Now University Updates Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/a-season-to-remember.html In a jaw-dropping about-face that saw a once-downtrodden program rise to national prominence, coach Steve Kline led the Crimson Hawks to a school-record 41 victories and a berth in the NCAA Division II College World Series, where his team finished third after beating both the defending national champion and the top seed. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/a-season-to-remember.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/2024-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards were honored in April at a gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/2024-distinguished-alumni-awards.html IUP Magazine Events Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/honors-college-evolution.html In 1996, the Cook Honors College was established at IUP with a bold objective: to carve out a space on campus in which several hundred students at a time could immerse themselves in a rigorous, communal learning experience. More than a quarter-century later, CHC’s mission is thriving. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/honors-college-evolution.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/the-juggler.html Kerry Green was inducted into the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame in May, an acknowledgment of his lifetime achievements as a distance runner. But long before that, Green had gained acclaim far beyond western Pennsylvania, not so much for his running, but for what he did while running. He juggled. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/the-juggler.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/visit-of-discovery.html In an office and laboratories on the upper floors of Kopchick Hall, Skip Kingston ’73, M’75 occupies a unique place in the life of IUP. Kingston is a visiting scientist, or scientist in residence, continuing his work on various projects relating to analytical chemistry. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/visit-of-discovery.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/connecting-by-design.html In April, IUP’s Graphic Design and Illustration program held a three-day event celebrating the alumni-student connections that have made the program successful. Called Slenkfest, the celebration honors the late Robert Slenker, an IUP professor emeritus of art whose name often comes up in discussions about why the program and its graduates have thrived. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/connecting-by-design.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/eye-on-the-future.html IUP’s ongoing work to meet the changing needs of students and to ensure a sustainable future has involved intense planning over the last two years. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/eye-on-the-future.html IUP Magazine University News IUP Now University Updates Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/a-season-to-remember.html In a jaw-dropping about-face that saw a once-downtrodden program rise to national prominence, coach Steve Kline led the Crimson Hawks to a school-record 41 victories and a berth in the NCAA Division II College World Series, where his team finished third after beating both the defending national champion and the top seed. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/a-season-to-remember.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/2024-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards were honored in April at a gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/2024-distinguished-alumni-awards.html IUP Magazine Events Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/honors-college-evolution.html In 1996, the Cook Honors College was established at IUP with a bold objective: to carve out a space on campus in which several hundred students at a time could immerse themselves in a rigorous, communal learning experience. More than a quarter-century later, CHC’s mission is thriving. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/honors-college-evolution.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/the-juggler.html Kerry Green was inducted into the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame in May, an acknowledgment of his lifetime achievements as a distance runner. But long before that, Green had gained acclaim far beyond western Pennsylvania, not so much for his running, but for what he did while running. He juggled. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/the-juggler.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/visit-of-discovery.html In an office and laboratories on the upper floors of Kopchick Hall, Skip Kingston ’73, M’75 occupies a unique place in the life of IUP. Kingston is a visiting scientist, or scientist in residence, continuing his work on various projects relating to analytical chemistry. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/visit-of-discovery.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/connecting-by-design.html In April, IUP’s Graphic Design and Illustration program held a three-day event celebrating the alumni-student connections that have made the program successful. Called Slenkfest, the celebration honors the late Robert Slenker, an IUP professor emeritus of art whose name often comes up in discussions about why the program and its graduates have thrived. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/connecting-by-design.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-recommendation-from-tuition-model-and-pricing-workgroup-for-dining-plan-rates.html At its meeting today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved a recommendation to revise dining plan rates. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-recommendation-from-tuition-model-and-pricing-workgroup-for-dining-plan-rates.html IUP Now University Updates University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tiered-increase-in-housing-scholarships.html At its meeting today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed a tiered residential housing scholarship for students choosing to live in on-campus housing, increasing the housing scholarship for some students by $1,000. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tiered-increase-in-housing-scholarships.html IUP Now University News University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-recommendation-from-tuition-model-and-pricing-workgroup-for-dining-plan-rates.html At its meeting today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved a recommendation to revise dining plan rates. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-recommendation-from-tuition-model-and-pricing-workgroup-for-dining-plan-rates.html IUP Now University Updates University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tiered-increase-in-housing-scholarships.html At its meeting today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed a tiered residential housing scholarship for students choosing to live in on-campus housing, increasing the housing scholarship for some students by $1,000. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-council-of-trustees-endorse-tiered-increase-in-housing-scholarships.html IUP Now University News University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/nate-heuer-on-the-evolving-world-of-design-meet-our-faculty.html On one hand, Nate Heuer loves how the world of art never stays the same. On the other, he loves its core principles that took root centuries ago. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/nate-heuer-on-the-evolving-world-of-design-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/nate-heuer-on-the-evolving-world-of-design-meet-our-faculty.html On one hand, Nate Heuer loves how the world of art never stays the same. On the other, he loves its core principles that took root centuries ago. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/nate-heuer-on-the-evolving-world-of-design-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Academic Programs Community Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors Group Achievements For Employees University News Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Academic Programs Community Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors Group Achievements For Employees University News Athletics https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2024/12/happy-holidays-from-iup.html Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season with a special holiday from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, featuring the IUP Marching Band. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2024/12/happy-holidays-from-iup.html For Employees University News Presidential Announcements Alumni Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-planet-nine-as-final-show-for-fall-semester.html IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host the final show for the fall semester on December 16 at 7:00 p.m., “How Many Are There? Planet Nine.” The program is free and open to the community. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 16:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-planet-nine-as-final-show-for-fall-semester.html Events Community IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-planet-nine-as-final-show-for-fall-semester.html IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host the final show for the fall semester on December 16 at 7:00 p.m., “How Many Are There? Planet Nine.” The program is free and open to the community. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 16:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-program-about-planet-nine-as-final-show-for-fall-semester.html Events Community IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Kristopher Marinas, 32, will be honored during IUP’s December commencement for graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average—all while working as a full-time night shift custodian in the university’s Administration and Finance Division. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Kristopher Marinas, 32, will be honored during IUP’s December commencement for graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average—all while working as a full-time night shift custodian in the university’s Administration and Finance Division. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Kristopher Marinas, 32, will be honored during IUP’s December commencement for graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average—all while working as a full-time night shift custodian in the university’s Administration and Finance Division. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:15:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/local-man-juggles-academics-full-time-employment-graduating-with-perfect-4-0-from-iup.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold a commencement ceremony on December 14 for 563 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2025. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 08:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html University News IUP Now Community Student Achievements Events Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold a commencement ceremony on December 14 for 563 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2025. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 08:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html University News IUP Now Community Student Achievements Events Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold a commencement ceremony on December 14 for 563 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2025. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 08:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-14.html University News IUP Now Community Student Achievements Events Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/get-ready-for-pancakes.html Get your belly full for Finals Week at IUP’s annual Late-Night Pancake Event at North Dining on Monday beginning at 10:30 p.m. It’s free for all IUP students, and you don’t need a meal plan to dig in. See you there! Mon, 9 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/get-ready-for-pancakes.html IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/get-ready-for-pancakes.html Get your belly full for Finals Week at IUP’s annual Late-Night Pancake Event at North Dining on Monday beginning at 10:30 p.m. It’s free for all IUP students, and you don’t need a meal plan to dig in. See you there! Mon, 9 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/get-ready-for-pancakes.html IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/three-students-selected-for-iup-third-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html Three students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for IUP’s Justice Research Fellowship program offered through the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center. Fri, 6 Dec 2024 14:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/three-students-selected-for-iup-third-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html IUP Now Academic Programs University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/three-students-selected-for-iup-third-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html Three students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for IUP’s Justice Research Fellowship program offered through the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center. Fri, 6 Dec 2024 14:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/three-students-selected-for-iup-third-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html IUP Now Academic Programs University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-conemaugh-memorial-medical-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On December 4, 2024, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-conemaugh-memorial-medical-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-conemaugh-memorial-medical-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html On December 4, 2024, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-conemaugh-memorial-medical-center-ink-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html In conjunction with IUP’s Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, IUP Ambassadors donated $800 from the group’s Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html IUP Now Homecoming University News Community Student Achievements For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html In conjunction with IUP’s Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, IUP Ambassadors donated $800 from the group’s Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-ambassadors-student-alumni-association-continues-support-for-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html IUP Now Homecoming University News Community Student Achievements For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/tracey-cekada-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-safety-meet-our-faculty.html One of the things Tracey Cekada loves about safety sciences is that jobs in the field are everywhere, and she has helped put IUP graduates in many of them. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/tracey-cekada-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-safety-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/tracey-cekada-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-safety-meet-our-faculty.html One of the things Tracey Cekada loves about safety sciences is that jobs in the field are everywhere, and she has helped put IUP graduates in many of them. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/tracey-cekada-on-the-ubiquitousness-of-safety-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 13:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 13:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-2024-provost-scholars.html Students who were recognized as IUP Provost Scholars for fall 2024. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 08:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-2024-provost-scholars.html IUP Now Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-2024-provost-scholars.html Students who were recognized as IUP Provost Scholars for fall 2024. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 08:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/fall-2024-provost-scholars.html IUP Now Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-international-student-selected-for-international-education-emergency-fund-scholarship.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education has been successful in helping a fifteenth international student—Sylvia Mukasa, from Nairobi, Kenya—secure an Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund. Mon, 2 Dec 2024 11:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-international-student-selected-for-international-education-emergency-fund-scholarship.html Academic Programs University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Opportunities IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-international-student-selected-for-international-education-emergency-fund-scholarship.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education has been successful in helping a fifteenth international student—Sylvia Mukasa, from Nairobi, Kenya—secure an Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund. Mon, 2 Dec 2024 11:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/12/iup-international-student-selected-for-international-education-emergency-fund-scholarship.html Academic Programs University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Opportunities IUP Now Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-director-of-strategic-partnership-selected-for-top-100-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren has been selected for the Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Foremost Under 40 2024.” Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:17:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-director-of-strategic-partnership-selected-for-top-100-listing.html University News Staff Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/supportiup/news/2024/11/make-your-mark-during-iups-month-of-giving-and-giving-tuesday.html The IUP community is joining together for the 2024 Month of Giving, which culminates during the global fundraising Giving Tuesday campaign on Tuesday, December 3. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/supportiup/news/2024/11/make-your-mark-during-iups-month-of-giving-and-giving-tuesday.html IUP Now University News Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-founding-dean-of-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-to-be-guest-on-kdka-the-big-k-morning-show.html Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will join KDKA Newsradio host Larry Richert and Rich Fitzgerald on The Big K Morning Show on Wednesday, November 27. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-founding-dean-of-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-to-be-guest-on-kdka-the-big-k-morning-show.html IUP Now Academic Programs University News Staff Achievements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/end-of-semester-advice-from-your-navigators.html Have questions about how to finish the semester strong? Our navigators got you. Here are some tips to help you manage finals and your classes. Oh, and look for a cameo from a couple furry friends. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/end-of-semester-advice-from-your-navigators.html Student Message IUP Now Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-irmc-launch-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” begins its third season with the episode “A Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.” Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:53:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-irmc-launch-season-three-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast.html For Employees Health and Safety Community IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/four-health-providers-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreements-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Four Pennsylvania-based health providers formalized clinical training affiliation agreements for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/four-health-providers-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreements-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html IUP Now Academic Programs Health and Safety University News Community Presidential Announcements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/four-leaders-in-community-health-honored-during-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html Four members of the community were recognized with the inaugural Rural Health Impact Awards during Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Indiana Regional Medical Center’s third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, “Cultivating Wellness—Advancing Rural Mental Health Awareness, Research, Services, and Careers.” Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/four-leaders-in-community-health-honored-during-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html University News IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety Events Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-develops-crisis-intervention-team-training-for-emergency-responders.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Police Academy, part of the IUP Criminal Justice Training Center, has partnered with the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program to provide Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-criminal-justice-training-academy-develops-crisis-intervention-team-training-for-emergency-responders.html IUP Now Community Training Opportunities Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-recognized-by-all-in-as-2024-most-engaged-campus-for-college-student-voting.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been recognized by the All In Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-recognized-by-all-in-as-2024-most-engaged-campus-for-college-student-voting.html University News IUP Now Student Achievements Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-indiana-county-highway-safety-project-working-with-jefferson-county-on-holiday-safe-driving-campaign.html The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Jefferson County officials on an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-indiana-county-highway-safety-project-working-with-jefferson-county-on-holiday-safe-driving-campaign.html University News Health and Safety Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/brittany-pollard-kosidowski-on-hitting-the-jackpot-meet-our-faculty.html As a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, Brittany Pollard-Kosidowski loves everything about her job—from the creativity required to the commitment to helping. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty Feature. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/brittany-pollard-kosidowski-on-hitting-the-jackpot-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-honored-for-75-years-of-international-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has earned the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence for its 75 years of collaboration with the international Open Doors program. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-honored-for-75-years-of-international-education.html IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Opportunities Community Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/a-second-home-across-the-globe-shehrin-anjum.html When Shehrin Anjum came to IUP from Bangladesh to work on her MBA, she wasn’t sure she would find a welcoming place where she felt safe and cared for. It turned out IUP was more than she had hoped for. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/a-second-home-across-the-globe-shehrin-anjum.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/some-300-participants-expected-for-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html Spots are still available for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21. The day-long conference will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Breakfast and lunch are included as part of the conference registration. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/some-300-participants-expected-for-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine For Employees For Students and Advisors Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/gwen-torges-on-the-path-to-her-profession-meet-our-faculty.html When Gwen Torges was an undergrad, going after a master’s degree and teaching at the college level seemed like pursuits for someone else. But then she tried them both, and her life changed direction. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/gwen-torges-on-the-path-to-her-profession-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-winter-sports-preview.html Here’s how you can cheer on the Crimson Hawks throughout the winter. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-winter-sports-preview.html Athletics IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-selects-four-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html Four graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2024 IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award: Brianne Lenhart, Donte Palmer, Casey Ryan, and Mark Smith. Wed, 6 Nov 2024 14:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-selects-four-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html Alumni University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/state-secretary-of-department-of-human-services-to-present-keynote-address-during-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh will present the keynote address for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21. Wed, 6 Nov 2024 13:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/state-secretary-of-department-of-human-services-to-present-keynote-address-during-iup-irmcs-pennsylvania-mountains-rural-health-conference.html Community Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/waleed-farag-on-the-noble-profession-meet-our-faculty.html Waleed Farag’s career can be compared to a quote from Mark Twain: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/waleed-farag-on-the-noble-profession-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-part-two-of-episodes-highlighting-2023-iup-irmc-conference-on-rural-health.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)’s joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues with part two of the three-part series highlighting the 2023 IUP and IRMC Second Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference. Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-part-two-of-episodes-highlighting-2023-iup-irmc-conference-on-rural-health.html Community University News Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/sweet-reeds-desserts-chosen-as-best-in-national-competition.html Erin Reed, a chef instructor at IUP's Academy of Culinary Arts, recently took top honors at the American Culinary Federation's Pastry Chef of the Year competition, in Phoenix, Arizona. Each of the three finalists were tasked with entering two plated desserts in the competition, and the judges picked Reed's as the best. Learn more about Chef Reed and her big win in this video. Mon, 4 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/sweet-reeds-desserts-chosen-as-best-in-national-competition.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-continuing-housing-scholarships-for-new-students-increasing-housing-scholarship-amounts-for-continuing-on-campus-residents.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is making a “suite” deal even more “suite” for degree-seeking students choosing to live in university housing on the Indiana campus.  Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-continuing-housing-scholarships-for-new-students-increasing-housing-scholarship-amounts-for-continuing-on-campus-residents.html University News IUP Now Student Assistance For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/suneel-maheshwari-on-inherited-interest-meet-our-faculty.html Suneel Maheshwari always knew his father was someone special. A leading academic in the accounting and finance field, S. N. Maheshwari passed along his expertise to his son, who is now sharing it in the Eberly College of Business. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/suneel-maheshwari-on-inherited-interest-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/founding-dean-of-iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-honored-by-city-state-as-one-of-pennsylvanias-top-leaders.html Miko Rose, founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been named one of Pennsylvania’s Fifty Over 50 by "City & State Pennsylvania." Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/founding-dean-of-iups-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-honored-by-city-state-as-one-of-pennsylvanias-top-leaders.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now Staff Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-keepers-of-the-flame.html Kevin W. Bailey, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and vice chancellor for student affairs at UNC Charlotte, was honored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education with the Keepers of the Flame Award for his longstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts during the 2024 PASSHE Summit: Uniting for Inclusive Student Success. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-keepers-of-the-flame.html Alumni IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/making-broadcast-history.html A pair of communications media majors, Emily Marines and Riley Yonchiuk, joined a rare club when they handled the play-by-play and color commentary duties for the streaming broadcast of the IUP vs. Clarion football game at Miller Stadium. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/making-broadcast-history.html Student Achievements Feature Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-programs-about-stars-and-planet-nine.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host two programs during the fall semester: “Magical Lights: Stars” and “How Many Are There? Planet Nine.” These programs are free and open to the community. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-cejka-planetarium-offering-programs-about-stars-and-planet-nine.html Community IUP Now University News Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-cybersecurity-day-set-for-oct-29.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the PC4A Project and Information Technology Support Center, will host the seventeenth annual Cyber Security Day on October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the IUP Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-cybersecurity-day-set-for-oct-29.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs For Employees Research Events For Students and Advisors Community https://www.iup.edu/alumni/news/2024/10/three-named-to-iup-alumni-association-board-of-directors.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed three new members to the Board during its October meeting: Morgan Huey, Stephen Mihalacki, and Valerie Sutton. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/alumni/news/2024/10/three-named-to-iup-alumni-association-board-of-directors.html University News IUP Now Alumni Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/janis-barner-on-caring-as-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html Before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Nursing, Janis Barner worked in the field. Now she shares her experiences with her students, helping them get into one of the country’s most needed professions. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/janis-barner-on-caring-as-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/office-of-international-education-celebrates-cultural-diversity-during-unity-day-oct-25.html The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual International Unity Day on October 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. This event is free and open to the community. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/office-of-international-education-celebrates-cultural-diversity-during-unity-day-oct-25.html For Employees For Students and Advisors Events University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/student-and-iup-council-of-trustees-chairman-reappointed-to-state-system-of-higher-education-board-of-governors.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania student has been named to the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors, the chairman of the IUP Council of Trustees has been reappointed to the Board, and an IUP alumnus has been appointed to complete an unexpired term on the Board. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/student-and-iup-council-of-trustees-chairman-reappointed-to-state-system-of-higher-education-board-of-governors.html Personnel Changes Student Achievements Alumni Staff Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-holistic-health-club-hosting-rocky-bleier-for-overcoming-obstacles-and-becoming-your-best-self-on-oct-24.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Holistic Health Club is hosting former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier for a program on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall 126. The program, “Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self,” is free and open to the community. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-holistic-health-club-hosting-rocky-bleier-for-overcoming-obstacles-and-becoming-your-best-self-on-oct-24.html For Employees Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News Events https://www.iup.edu/honors/news/2024/10/parent-of-cook-honors-college-student-author-of-book-in-honor-of-late-son-to-present-program-at-iup-on-oct-23.html The father of a late Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2020 Cook Honors College graduate will be at IUP on October 23 to talk about his book, "What’s Good About TODAY? A Purpose Driven Life," written to honor his son, Christian Cochran. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/honors/news/2024/10/parent-of-cook-honors-college-student-author-of-book-in-honor-of-late-son-to-present-program-at-iup-on-oct-23.html IUP Now University News Alumni Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-invited-presenter-for-osteopathic-medical-education-conference.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, was an invited presenter for the 2024 Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, the world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-invited-presenter-for-osteopathic-medical-education-conference.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Staff Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-programs-selected-for-intelligent-com-2025-best-programs-ranking.html Five IUP graduate programs have been ranked as best in the nation by Intelligent.com, an independent, national platform designed to provide students with informed resources on rankings and career guides. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-programs-selected-for-intelligent-com-2025-best-programs-ranking.html Academic Programs Rankings IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/gian-pagnuccis-lucky-break-meet-our-faculty.html Of all the things that could have sent him in his life’s direction, getting hit by a car when he was a kid did the trick for Gian Pagnucci. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/gian-pagnuccis-lucky-break-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-womens-rugby-student-organization-profile.html Interested in trying something new? Something physical that also lets you make friends and be part of a winning team? The IUP women’s rugby club team might be the perfect place for you. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-womens-rugby-student-organization-profile.html Student Opportunities Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/funding-for-iup-health-sciences-cluster-design-academy-of-culinary-arts-facility-construction-approved-by-passhe-board-of-governors.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $2.5 million in funding for two capital projects as part of the 2024–25 State System of Higher Education capital allocations budget, approved on October 10 by the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/funding-for-iup-health-sciences-cluster-design-academy-of-culinary-arts-facility-construction-approved-by-passhe-board-of-governors.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/tamara-whited-on-finding-truth-in-history-meet-our-faculty.html It’s said that the truth often changes over time, but facts remain. When Tamara Whited first understood this, she made a career chasing the elusive historical truth. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/tamara-whited-on-finding-truth-in-history-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/homecoming-2024.html Find photos from Homecoming on October 5, 2024—from the parade to the Crimson Huddle pregame party to the football game. Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/homecoming-2024.html Events Homecoming IUP Now Feature Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-celebrating-international-education-week-with-naturalization-ceremony.html A total of 100 new American citizens will be welcomed during an October 11 naturalization ceremony at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tue, 8 Oct 2024 12:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-celebrating-international-education-week-with-naturalization-ceremony.html Community Events IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-on-oct-12.html The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Day on October 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. All Archaeology Day events are free and open to the community. Fri, 4 Oct 2024 09:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-on-oct-12.html Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors Events University News Academic Programs For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-six-oclock-series-to-feature-discussion-on-aerospace-nursing-with-local-man.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will continue its Six O’Clock Series on October 7 with Scott Rhoades, an Indiana County native, discussing “Aerospace Nursing: Preserving Our Past, Advancing Our Future.” The Six O’Clock Series is free and open to the community. Wed, 2 Oct 2024 12:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/iup-six-oclock-series-to-feature-discussion-on-aerospace-nursing-with-local-man.html IUP Now Alumni University News Campus News "Special Series" Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-sees-increase-in-retention-of-new-first-time-students-for-fall-2024-record-breaking-increase-in-dual-enrollment-increases-in-career-preparation-programs.html Following a nearly five percent increase in overall student enrollment for fall 2023 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, retention of new, first-time, full-time, bachelor’s degree seeking students from fall 2023 to fall 2024 has climbed to 75.3 percent, a more than four percentage point increase from fall 2022 to fall 2023 retention of that group. Wed, 2 Oct 2024 11:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-sees-increase-in-retention-of-new-first-time-students-for-fall-2024-record-breaking-increase-in-dual-enrollment-increases-in-career-preparation-programs.html IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/deanna-laverick-on-the-circle-of-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html A former kindergarten teacher, DeAnna Laverick realized the impact teachers can have when some of her former students enrolled at IUP to become teachers. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Wed, 2 Oct 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/10/deanna-laverick-on-the-circle-of-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html Feature Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 5 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html For Employees Alumni University Updates Community IUP Now Homecoming For Students and Advisors University News Events Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/recipe-for-success-rosie-and-dylan-moot.html After graduating from IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Dylan and Rosie Moot knew two things: they wanted to open a restaurant, and they were prepared to do it. They now own one of the hottest restaurants on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/recipe-for-success-rosie-and-dylan-moot.html Alumni IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/cunningham-named-iup-chief-information-officer.html Todd Cunningham, who has nearly three decades of experience in higher education information technology, most recently as executive director of Information Technology Services at IUP, has been named IUP’s chief information officer. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/cunningham-named-iup-chief-information-officer.html University News Personnel Changes Staff Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/six-oclock-series-to-feature-proposed-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will continue its Six O’Clock Series on September 30 with a presentation by Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The Six O’Clock Series is free and open to the community. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/six-oclock-series-to-feature-proposed-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean.html IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Academic Programs University News University Updates "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-selected-for-us-news-world-report-2025-best-colleges-rankings.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s “2025 Best Colleges” ranking and for the magazine’s “Top Public Schools” listing. IUP has been included in the ranking for more than 25 years. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-selected-for-us-news-world-report-2025-best-colleges-rankings.html University News IUP Now Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/chris-schaney-is-hooked-on-geography-meet-our-faculty.html Chris Schaney went to graduate school and landed in the world of geographic information systems. He now shares his passion as a member of the IUP faculty. Learn more about him in this week’s installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/chris-schaney-is-hooked-on-geography-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana community will welcome hundreds of families for the 2024 Family Weekend celebration on September 27 and 28. The weekend’s programming is designed to appeal to all ages. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html Events University News Community IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/nurhaya-muchtar-on-storytelling-in-the-media-meet-our-faculty.html Like many people, Nurhaya Muchtar was on a career path that ended up leading her elsewhere, and she found a career she never expected. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/nurhaya-muchtar-on-storytelling-in-the-media-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-students-to-offer-service-to-community-organizations-sept-21-for-fall-into-the-streets-event.html On September 21, Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will provide volunteer service for six nonprofit community agencies and organizations for IUP’s fall Into the Streets event. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-students-to-offer-service-to-community-organizations-sept-21-for-fall-into-the-streets-event.html Events University News Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/associate-vice-president-for-international-education-and-global-engagement-selected-for-award-for-excellence.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Associate Vice President for International Education and Global Engagement and Executive Director of the American Language Institute Michele Petrucci has been honored for excellence by the Pennsylvania Council for International Education. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/associate-vice-president-for-international-education-and-global-engagement-selected-for-award-for-excellence.html Faculty Achievements Staff Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/friendship-by-design.html Anna Dinger and Lauren Summers knew of each other when they were students at IUP. But it's when they found themselves working together as interior designers that their friendship started to grow. Learn about them in this IUP alumni video. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/friendship-by-design.html Alumni "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-earns-silver-seal-from-all-in-campus-democracy-challenge.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been recognized by a national nonpartisan organization for its campus voting rate. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-earns-silver-seal-from-all-in-campus-democracy-challenge.html University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Area Regional Medical Center (IRMC) signed a clinical training affiliation agreement on September 10, 2024, for students in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-students.html Community Academic Programs IUP Now University News Presidential Announcements Health and Safety Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/john-lowery-on-thriving-in-higher-ed-meet-our-faculty.html Getting involved as an undergraduate helped show John Lowery what the world of higher education has to offer. He’s now sharing those lessons with his students. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/john-lowery-on-thriving-in-higher-ed-meet-our-faculty.html Feature IUP Now "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 17 with two events free and open to the community. Mon, 9 Sep 2024 15:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-recognized-as-one-of-americas-best-colleges-2025-by-wall-street-journal-and-college-pulse.html The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse have selected IUP as one of America’s Best Colleges 2025. Mon, 9 Sep 2024 10:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-recognized-as-one-of-americas-best-colleges-2025-by-wall-street-journal-and-college-pulse.html University News Academic Programs Rankings IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/six-oclock-series-to-feature-proposed-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-discussion-on-aerospace-nursing-with-local-man-film-about-local-history-panel-on-voting-program-on-rare-books-voices-of-pride.html IUP will continue its Six O’Clock Series this fall with a film about northwestern Pennsylvania, a presentation by the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, a program by a former local man about aerospace nursing, a “Voices of Pride” event during National Coming Out Week, a panel on voting, and a program on the IUP Archives and its rare books. Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/six-oclock-series-to-feature-proposed-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-discussion-on-aerospace-nursing-with-local-man-film-about-local-history-panel-on-voting-program-on-rare-books-voices-of-pride.html Community "Special Series" Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors IUP Now Campus News University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/a-shot-at-success.html The difference between a goal and a plan is the details. As a child, Ashley Stoner made a plan to become a lawyer, and when she started looking at colleges she found that IUP fit her plan. Mon, 9 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/a-shot-at-success.html IUP Now Academic Programs Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-senior-completes-second-year-of-usoar-program-selected-to-present-at-national-conference.html The Force is definitely with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Thomas Oraskovich, a senior sociology and political science major from Homer City. Oraskovich completed his second year in IUP’s Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (USOAR) program with his research project, “Rebels vs. Terrorists: Star Wars Rebels and Political Implications.” Wed, 4 Sep 2024 08:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-senior-completes-second-year-of-usoar-program-selected-to-present-at-national-conference.html University News Research Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-student-from-pittsburgh-completes-internship-with-senator-fetterman.html A social studies education major and political science minor from Pittsburgh had the experience of a lifetime this summer as an intern in the office of Senator John Fetterman in Washington, DC. Wed, 4 Sep 2024 08:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-student-from-pittsburgh-completes-internship-with-senator-fetterman.html IUP Now University News Student Achievements Internships or Jobs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the twenty-third anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on September 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community. Wed, 4 Sep 2024 08:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Events University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/erin-reed-on-experiencing-food-meet-our-faculty.html When Erin Reed learned how a good meal can positively affect people, she knew she had found her career path. Learn more about this Academy of Culinary Arts chef instructor in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/erin-reed-on-experiencing-food-meet-our-faculty.html Feature "Special Series" IUP Now Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/above-and-beyond-professor-student-study-shoreline-erosion-with-drones.html Faculty member Chris Schaney and graduate student Lilee Lux spent part of their summer researching the effects and pace of erosion on Saxis, Virginia, a tiny fishing village along the Chesapeake Bay. Mon, 2 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/above-and-beyond-professor-student-study-shoreline-erosion-with-drones.html Academic Programs IUP Now Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-freshwater-ecosystems-and-conservation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)’s joint podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode featuring IUP biology faculty member David Janetski discussing the critical role that freshwater ecosystems play in every community. Mon, 2 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/09/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-freshwater-ecosystems-and-conservation.html Health and Safety Community University News https://www.iup.edu/supportiup/news/2024/08/first-generation-college-graduates-establish-scholarship-at-iup-for-students-studying-social-studies-education.html Thomas and Virginia Schott of DuBois, first-generation college graduates and alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarion University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest Clarion), respectively, have gifted IUP $25,000 to establish the Thomas and Virginia Schott Social Studies Scholarship at IUP. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/supportiup/news/2024/08/first-generation-college-graduates-establish-scholarship-at-iup-for-students-studying-social-studies-education.html Student Assistance Alumni University News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/fifth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html Silas Gesser, a senior in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management bachelor’s degree program from Westmoreland County, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/fifth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html University News Student Assistance Student Achievements Academic Programs IUP Now Internships or Jobs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/josiah-townsend-on-learning-about-life-meet-our-faculty.html Since he was little, Josiah Townsend has been curious about anything that lives and breathes. He took that curiosity and made a career for himself. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/josiah-townsend-on-learning-about-life-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Based on surveys by students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—which recognized the university for “highly personalized attention and support”—IUP has been selected for The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges” guidebook. IUP has been included in the guidebook for more than two decades. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Academic Programs IUP Now University News Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/qa-president-michael-driscoll.html Mike Driscoll is not a university president by design. In high school, he took an interest in engineering and computers, so he went off to college to be an electrical engineer. But as it often does, life took another turn. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/qa-president-michael-driscoll.html IUP Now Feature Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-ninth-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomed 21 educators from 14 countries, who will complete professional development coursework at IUP and be guest teachers in the Indiana Area School District and in the Pittsburgh Public School system, as part of the university’s selection as a host for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-ninth-year.html Community Group Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/deans-list-for-summer-2024.html 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. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/deans-list-for-summer-2024.html Student Achievements University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-names-nalepa-to-direct-the-legend-marching-band.html Cassidy Nalepa, a 2003 Indiana University of Pennsylvania music education graduate, has been selected to serve as the interim director of “The Legend,” the IUP Marching Band, and as interim associate director of Bands in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-names-nalepa-to-direct-the-legend-marching-band.html Alumni Personnel Changes University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-doctoral-candidate-publishes-anthology-of-poems-inspired-by-taylor-swift-songs.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania doctoral candidate Kristie Frederick Daugherty’s “flash” on the night of the 2024 Grammy Awards has resulted in 113 contemporary and nationally acclaimed poets—including six Pulitzer Prize writers—coming together for an anthology of poems based on songs by musician Taylor Swift. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-doctoral-candidate-publishes-anthology-of-poems-inspired-by-taylor-swift-songs.html University News Academic Programs Community Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/a-q-and-a-with-dean-of-students-adam-jones.html Dean of Students Adam Jones answers questions about his position, his experience, and why a student may reach out to him. He also provides valuable advice to students about getting the most out of their college experience. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/a-q-and-a-with-dean-of-students-adam-jones.html Feature IUP Now Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-one-stop-move-in-welcome-week-events-beginning-aug-18.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2024–25 academic year with a number of events in August, including an Early Immersion Experience for students in the Crimson Scholars Circle August 10 through August 16; on-campus “move-in” for new students on August 17 and 18; and Welcome Week events for new students August 18 to 23. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-one-stop-move-in-welcome-week-events-beginning-aug-18.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors Events Student Opportunities Student Assistance Academic Programs University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/pnc-bank-branch-grand-opening-event-in-crimson-cafe.html Stop by the Crimson Café between August 26 and August 30 for the grand opening of PNC Bank’s new branch. In addition to free giveaways (like cookies, a prize wheel, coffee mugs, notebooks, and so much more), IUP students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to take advantage of PNC professionals’ advice for financial planning and banking. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/pnc-bank-branch-grand-opening-event-in-crimson-cafe.html Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors University Updates For Employees https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2024/08/2024-opening-of-the-academic-year.html President Michael A. Driscoll invites the IUP community to the Opening of the Academic Year. Fri, 9 Aug 2024 09:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2024/08/2024-opening-of-the-academic-year.html For Employees Presidential Announcements Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Events Community Academic Programs For Students and Advisors IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/mortensen-named-founding-associate-dean-of-pre-clinical-affairs-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Luke H. Mortensen, a nationally known leader in osteopathic medical education with more than three decades of experience, has been selected as the founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Thu, 8 Aug 2024 08:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/mortensen-named-founding-associate-dean-of-pre-clinical-affairs-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Academic Programs University News IUP Now Personnel Changes Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-graduate-from-johnstown-gifts-1-million-to-establish-scholarship.html A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, originally from the Johnstown area, has gifted IUP $1 million to establish a scholarship for IUP education students. Wed, 7 Aug 2024 14:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/08/iup-graduate-from-johnstown-gifts-1-million-to-establish-scholarship.html University News Student Assistance Alumni IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-state-of-emergency-medical-services-and-possible-solutions.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode on Pennsylvania's evolution and current state of emergency medical services with B.J. Pino and Reba Johnson of Citizens' Ambulance. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-state-of-emergency-medical-services-and-possible-solutions.html Community Faculty Achievements University News "Special Series" Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/director-of-student-leadership-selected-to-deliver-tedx-talk.html Donovan Daniel, of Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania director of student leadership and a two-time IUP graduate, has been selected to present through the TEDx program. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/director-of-student-leadership-selected-to-deliver-tedx-talk.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Community Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/smith-named-founding-associate-dean-of-clinical-affairs-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Following a national search, Ryan Smith, an experienced psychiatrist, leader in medical education, and national expert in psychiatry and mental health, has been selected as the founding associate dean of clinical affairs for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/smith-named-founding-associate-dean-of-clinical-affairs-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News Academic Programs Health and Safety Personnel Changes Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/second-iup-graduate-secures-position-with-auditor-general-through-intern-to-hire-program.html Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor recently recognized Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate and Homer City native Mallory Galinac as the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General’s newest auditor 1 from the Department’s Intern-to-Hire program. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/second-iup-graduate-secures-position-with-auditor-general-through-intern-to-hire-program.html Internships or Jobs Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-selected-as-best-business-school-by-princeton-review.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business Master of Business Administration on-campus program has been selected as one of the top programs in the nation by the Princeton Review. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-selected-as-best-business-school-by-princeton-review.html Rankings University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-graduates-from-indiana-create-scholarship-for-music-students.html An Indiana County couple who are Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates has established a scholarship for music majors at IUP in honor of two late local women, Eleanora Miconi Dellafiora and Sandra E. Dellafiora. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-graduates-from-indiana-create-scholarship-for-music-students.html Student Assistance Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-teacher-mentoring-program-recognized-by-teach-plus-pa-and-national-center-on-education-and-the-economy.html A year-long program developed by a team at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to recruit and retain talented teachers was selected for recognition by PA Needs Teachers in its Solutions Playbook, published recently by Teach Plus Pennsylvania and the National Center on Education and the Economy. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-teacher-mentoring-program-recognized-by-teach-plus-pa-and-national-center-on-education-and-the-economy.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-alumna-academy-of-culinary-arts-chef-instructor-named-pastry-chef-of-the-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Erin Reed is the American Culinary Federation 2024 Pastry Chef of the Year. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-alumna-academy-of-culinary-arts-chef-instructor-named-pastry-chef-of-the-year.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-develops-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-educators-of-special-education-professionals.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $20,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) for a new initiative to inspire the next generation of special education teachers. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-develops-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-educators-of-special-education-professionals.html University News Faculty Achievements Student Opportunities Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-footlight-players-youth-theatre-festival-of-plays-to-perform-at-iup-performing-arts-center.html Footlight Players, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s theater for youth, will present a festival of two plays and two musicals on the main stage at Theatre-by-the-Grove in IUP’s Performing Arts Center on July 12, 13, and 14. Mon, 8 Jul 2024 15:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-footlight-players-youth-theatre-festival-of-plays-to-perform-at-iup-performing-arts-center.html Community Events University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-hosts-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-workshop-for-high-school-teachers.html In June, Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted a workshop on uncrewed aircraft (drones) for teachers in eight area high schools who are teaching the aviation curriculum in their schools. The workshop focused on how teachers can integrate drone education into the curriculum. Teachers represented districts in Allegheny, Clearfield, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties. Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-hosts-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-workshop-for-high-school-teachers.html University News Faculty Achievements Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-graduates-donate-2-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Recognizing “the good that it will do and the lives it will save,” Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka have gifted $2 million to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-graduates-donate-2-million-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs Presidential Announcements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-distinguished-university-professor-alida-merlo-honored-with-national-award-for-excellence.html Alida Merlo, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished University Professor and professor of criminology and criminal justice, is the 2024 recipient of the Bruce Smith, Sr. Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Science. Wed, 3 Jul 2024 09:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-distinguished-university-professor-alida-merlo-honored-with-national-award-for-excellence.html University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/spring-2024-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2024. Mon, 1 Jul 2024 11:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/spring-2024-graduates.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-receives-second-year-of-funding-for-nurse-educators.html A $217,997 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to Indiana University of Pennsylvania is designed to help address the nation’s nursing shortage by providing financial support to students who commit to serving as nurse educators. Mon, 1 Jul 2024 11:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-receives-second-year-of-funding-for-nurse-educators.html Student Assistance Rankings University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-students-faculty-leave-to-conduct-fourth-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Anthropology faculty have been selected by the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., to continue its field study near Frankfurt, Germany, at the site of a crash of a World War II B-17 airplane. Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/07/iup-students-faculty-leave-to-conduct-fourth-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html Academic Programs Student Achievements Faculty Achievements University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-genomics-research-and-rural-health.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode on genomics research and rural health with IUP Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nick Jacobs Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-genomics-research-and-rural-health.html University News Faculty Achievements Community Health and Safety "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-distinguished-alumna-establishes-scholarship-for-veterans-in-stem.html Retired Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes has made a donation to establish an endowed scholarship for full-time students at IUP who are veterans studying in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-distinguished-alumna-establishes-scholarship-for-veterans-in-stem.html University News Student Assistance Academic Programs Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-punxsutawney-area-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Punxsutawney Area Hospital signed a clinical training affiliation agreement for students in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. This is the first clinical training affiliation agreement between IUP and a hospital or medical center. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-punxsutawney-area-hospital-sign-clinical-training-affiliation-agreement-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-students.html Academic Programs University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-academic-restructuring-to-launch-july-1.html On July 1, IUP will implement a new academic structure, including a new college and colleges with new configurations of departments to create more and stronger opportunities for students and for faculty research and collaboration. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-academic-restructuring-to-launch-july-1.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-college-of-health-sciences-leadership-named.html Hilliary Creely, dean of the IUP School of Graduate Studies and Research, has been named interim dean of the College of Health Sciences, and Lisa Newell, chair of the IUP Department of Psychology, has been named interim associate dean of the College of Health Sciences. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-college-of-health-sciences-leadership-named.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-students-selected-for-competitive-international-study-awards.html Shanya Coshey, an Asian studies and anthropology double major from Manor, has been selected for a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, and Dilan Dybus, an Asian studies major from Cresson, has been selected for a Freeman Asia Award. The scholarships will fund the students’ year-long study at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-students-selected-for-competitive-international-study-awards.html Student Opportunities Academic Programs Student Assistance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-secures-1-million-for-enhanced-collaboration-with-japanese-university.html The University of Miyazaki, an IUP partner, has received $1 million from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology for a five-year collaboration that extends the current eight-week virtual English language instruction and an in-person experience at IUP for its students. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-secures-1-million-for-enhanced-collaboration-with-japanese-university.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Student Opportunities Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project-advances-in-fy25-federal-funding-process.html Senator John Fetterman has included Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine project on his Congressionally Directed Spending priorities list for the FY25 Community Project Funding process. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project-advances-in-fy25-federal-funding-process.html Community Academic Programs Presidential Announcements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/foundation-for-iup-commits-20-million-to-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania has committed $20 million to support IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/foundation-for-iup-commits-20-million-to-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Alumni University News IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Presidential Announcements Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-selects-jennifer-deangelo-as-vice-president-for-university-advancement.html Following a national search, Jennifer DeAngelo, who has more than 15 years of fundraising and advancement experience, has been selected to serve as the vice president for university advancement at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. DeAngelo will begin work at IUP on July 8. Fri, 7 Jun 2024 10:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/iup-selects-jennifer-deangelo-as-vice-president-for-university-advancement.html University Updates IUP Now Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/pennsylvania-cable-news-network-to-air-iup-commencement-ceremony.html The Pennsylvania Cable News Network will air IUP’s May 11 2:00 p.m. undergraduate ceremony on PCN at 1:10 p.m. on June 6. Mon, 3 Jun 2024 11:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/06/pennsylvania-cable-news-network-to-air-iup-commencement-ceremony.html University News Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-ticks-and-diseases-they-transmit.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with “Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases” with IUP biology professor Thomas Simmons. Fri, 31 May 2024 15:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-episode-on-ticks-and-diseases-they-transmit.html Health and Safety Community University News "Special Series" Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project-advances-in-fy25-federal-funding-process.html Congressman Guy Reschenthaler has included Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine project among his FY25 requested community projects. Thu, 30 May 2024 10:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project-advances-in-fy25-federal-funding-process.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-honored-as-fellow-of-american-college-of-neuropsychiatrists.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been elected as a fellow of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists by the Fellows of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists/American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists. Thu, 30 May 2024 08:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-founding-dean-honored-as-fellow-of-american-college-of-neuropsychiatrists.html Faculty Achievements Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/deans-list-for-spring-2024.html 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. Tue, 28 May 2024 13:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/deans-list-for-spring-2024.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-regional-planning-professor-invited-panelist-for-aerium-summit-showcase-for-commerce.html John Benhart, professor of regional planning in IUP’s Department of Geography, Geology, Environment, and Planning and director of IUP’s Geospatial Intelligence Certificate programs and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate programs, is an invited panelist for the second annual Aerium Summit and will be a panelist for a program at the thirty-third annual Showcase for Commerce. Tue, 28 May 2024 12:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-regional-planning-professor-invited-panelist-for-aerium-summit-showcase-for-commerce.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/office-of-international-education-personnel-recognized-for-support-to-threatened-scholar.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education and two members of the office have been recognized by the Institute of International Education with certificates of appreciation from the IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund Alliance. Wed, 22 May 2024 08:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/office-of-international-education-personnel-recognized-for-support-to-threatened-scholar.html Academic Programs Student Assistance IUP Now University News Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/withstanding-the-winds-of-change.html IUP aims not just to survive enrollment drop but to grow stronger. Thu, 16 May 2024 08:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/withstanding-the-winds-of-change.html Matt Burglund IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/dead-on-artist-recalls-role-in-manhunt.html An artist for more than 40 years, Pat McBride ’81 found that her most meaningful depiction was not made to be hung and admired, but to protect human lives. Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/dead-on-artist-recalls-role-in-manhunt.html Community Alumni IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/autumn-reverie-of-indiana.html Michael Lambert ’68, M’69 shares his memories of the sights, sounds, and smells of IUP and Indiana in the 1960s. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/autumn-reverie-of-indiana.html Alumni IUP Magazine Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/a-new-era-of-science.html IUP’s long-awaited science building, Kopchick Hall, opened for classes at the start of the spring semester in January. Wed, 15 May 2024 08:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/a-new-era-of-science.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/on-assignment.html Donta Green won’t rest. How could he when there is so much to do? Wed, 15 May 2024 08:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/on-assignment.html Matt Burglund IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-awards-winners-faculty-emeriti.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty emeriti. Mon, 13 May 2024 14:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-awards-winners-faculty-emeriti.html University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/commencement-caught-on-camera.html More than 1,500 new graduates were honored at spring commencement ceremonies last Friday and Saturday, and IUP photographer Brian Henry was there. Find his gallery of photos. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/commencement-caught-on-camera.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/distinguished-alumni-john-jack-frank-selected-for-2024-iup-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html John “Jack” Frank, a 1958 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has received the 2024 IUP President’s Medal of Distinction. President Michael Driscoll presented Frank with the award on May 9 “with pride and gratitude in recognition of outstanding professional achievement.” Fri, 10 May 2024 13:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/distinguished-alumni-john-jack-frank-selected-for-2024-iup-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Presidential Announcements University News IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-council-of-trustees-honor-sam-and-elaine-light-with-naming-of-library-and-learning-center.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored the late Sam and Elaine Light and the Light family with the naming of the Sam and Elaine Light Library and Learning Center in the new Academy of Culinary Arts building planned for downtown Punxsutawney. Thu, 9 May 2024 11:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-council-of-trustees-honor-sam-and-elaine-light-with-naming-of-library-and-learning-center.html Presidential Announcements University News IUP Now Community Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-to-receive-funds-to-support-undergraduate-students-with-children-through-parent-pathways-grant-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $149,998 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to continue its work to support undergraduate parenting students. Wed, 8 May 2024 11:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-to-receive-funds-to-support-undergraduate-students-with-children-through-parent-pathways-grant-program.html University News Student Opportunities Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/students-complete-undergraduate-degrees-with-perfect-4-0-grade-point-average.html As Indiana University of Pennsylvania honors its 1,100 students receiving bachelor’s degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 11, it will celebrate a total of 48 students who completed those degrees with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Tue, 7 May 2024 13:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/students-complete-undergraduate-degrees-with-perfect-4-0-grade-point-average.html Academic Programs Community University News Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-to-honor-1566-graduates-during-may-10-11-commencement-ceremonies.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor 1,566 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex and will honor Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Indiana resident Ellen Sylves Ruddock, a 1966 graduate of IUP, with honorary Doctor of Public Services degrees. Mon, 6 May 2024 11:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-to-honor-1566-graduates-during-may-10-11-commencement-ceremonies.html Group Achievements Student Achievements Events University News Faculty Achievements Community IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/guth-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202425-academic-year.html Lorraine J. Guth, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of counseling, has been selected as IUP’s 2024–25 Distinguished University Professor. Mon, 6 May 2024 10:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/guth-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202425-academic-year.html University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/a-look-back-at-a-year-of-stories.html From IUP's first Black professor to alumni working in the outdoors and faculty and students digging for dinosaur bones, here's a look back at some of the stories that show some of the many great things––and great people––at IUP. Mon, 6 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/a-look-back-at-a-year-of-stories.html Feature Presidential Announcements IUP Now Staff Achievements Academic Programs Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/pennsylvania-governor-josh-shapiro-to-present-commencement-address-receive-honorary-doctor-of-public-service-degree.html Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will present the commencement address at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2 p.m. undergraduate ceremony on May 11 and will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from IUP during the ceremony. Thu, 2 May 2024 09:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/pennsylvania-governor-josh-shapiro-to-present-commencement-address-receive-honorary-doctor-of-public-service-degree.html Campus News University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/book-recommendation-fish.html Looking to pick up a good book about improving morale in your workplace? Anna Shively, an assistant director of Human Resources, has a suggestion. Thu, 2 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/book-recommendation-fish.html Feature "Special Series" Book Recommendations IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/spring-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-food-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We know it isn’t easy, and there’s a lot of hard work happening right now. Wed, 1 May 2024 16:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/spring-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-food-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html Student Opportunities Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-ali-zaidi-award-nominee-selected-for-scholarship.html Erika Jackson, a senior psychology honors program major in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cook Honors College and IUP’s nominee for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Ali-Zaidi Award, has been selected for a scholarship as IUP’s nominee by IUP Provost Lara Luetkehans. Wed, 1 May 2024 14:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/iup-ali-zaidi-award-nominee-selected-for-scholarship.html Student Achievements Student Opportunities IUP Now Student Assistance University News Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/from-iup-to-the-ivy-league.html This fall, Caio Gomes, who will graduate from IUP next week, will head to law school at Yale University. If you ask him the secret to his success, he will say IUP played a key part in it. Wed, 1 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/05/from-iup-to-the-ivy-league.html Alumni Feature Student Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-art-and-design-students-continuing-design-stars-event-on-may-7-makers-market-event-scheduled-for-may-10-11-at-levity-brewing.html Students in IUP Art and Design faculty Sharon Massey and Sean Derry’s 3D Design and Digital Fabrication class will compete in the eighth annual Design Stars of IUP on May 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Waller Hall theater at IUP. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-art-and-design-students-continuing-design-stars-event-on-may-7-makers-market-event-scheduled-for-may-10-11-at-levity-brewing.html Academic Programs IUP Now Events Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/slenkfest-24-a-celebration-of-the-iup-graphic-design-and-illustration-program.html On April 11-23, the new IUP Graphic Design and Illustration program hosted the first Slenkfest, named after IUP’s first graphic design professor, Robert Slenker. Slenkfest combined current IUP students and alumni working in the field of visual design. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/slenkfest-24-a-celebration-of-the-iup-graphic-design-and-illustration-program.html Staff Achievements Events IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-may-1.html The annual Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as “Chalk-on-the-Walk,” will be held Wednesday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the IUP Oak Grove. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-may-1.html Community University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/kacey-cowburn-on-making-an-impact-meet-our-faculty.html As a speech-language pathologist, Kacey Cowburn knew she could help people. But by becoming a faculty member, she extended her reach well beyond what it was before. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/kacey-cowburn-on-making-an-impact-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Feature "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-including-local-woman.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania honored three alumni and a graduating student for outstanding volunteerism through the Award of Excellence in Volunteer Leadership program, held during the annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on April 13. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-alumni-volunteers-including-local-woman.html Student Achievements Alumni Community University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-indiana-campus-long-range-facilities-master-plan-updates-posted-to-the-iup-website.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update is available on the IUP website; it can also be accessed by typing in Long Range Master Plan in the IUP website search box. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-indiana-campus-long-range-facilities-master-plan-updates-posted-to-the-iup-website.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/book-recommendation-joy-inc.html Looking for a good book to pick up? Kelly Heider, the Acting Assistant Vice Provost for University Libraries, suggests one about keeping joy in the workplace. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/book-recommendation-joy-inc.html Feature Book Recommendations "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/distinguished-university-professor-ford-chosen-for-fulbright-award-for-study-in-portugal.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania anthropology professor Ben Ford, IUP’s 2023–24 Distinguished University Professor and chair of IUP’s Department of Anthropology, has been selected as a Fulbright US Scholar for 2024–25. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/distinguished-university-professor-ford-chosen-for-fulbright-award-for-study-in-portugal.html University News IUP Now Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/q-and-a-donovan-daniel-assistant-director-of-student-involvement-and-leadership-development.html As assistant director of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, Donovan Daniel guides students and organizations, he leads workshops and conferences—all to help students get involved and grow as leaders. Find out where he gets his inspiration in this Q&A. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/q-and-a-donovan-daniel-assistant-director-of-student-involvement-and-leadership-development.html IUP Now Feature Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-student-selected-for-competitive-finnegan-fellowship.html Abigail Hancox, of Albion, a senior political science major with a minor in homeland security in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for a competitive James A. Finnegan Foundation Fellowship. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-student-selected-for-competitive-finnegan-fellowship.html University News Student Achievements Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-to-celebrate-alumni-including-local-woman-with-distinguished-alumni-award.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present the Distinguished Alumni Award to six outstanding members of the IUP community on April 13. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-to-celebrate-alumni-including-local-woman-with-distinguished-alumni-award.html University News Group Achievements Alumni IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/jeff-larkin-on-finding-a-career-in-nature-meet-our-faculty.html A summer job in college turned out to be more than a way for Jeff Larkin to earn some cash. It introduced him to a career in conservation biology. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/jeff-larkin-on-finding-a-career-in-nature-meet-our-faculty.html Feature "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-student-from-indiana-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html Cleo McMahan, a biology major from Indiana, received the 2024 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student, presented April 8 during IUP’s annual STEM Women’s Summit, highlighting current women scientists and alumnae working in the science fields. Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-student-from-indiana-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html IUP Now Student Opportunities University News Research Student Achievements Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-young-alumni-achievement-award-sociologist-to-present-the-importance-of-sociologists-in-medicine.html Phillip Schnarrs, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient who is an associate professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School, University of Texas–Austin, will present “The Importance of Sociologists in Medicine” at IUP on April 17. Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-young-alumni-achievement-award-sociologist-to-present-the-importance-of-sociologists-in-medicine.html For Students and Advisors University News Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion "Special Series" IUP Now For Employees Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-hosting-nationally-recognized-book-conservator-for-presentation-april-18-as-part-of-big-ideas-program.html Consuela (Chela) G. Metzger, a nationally recognized and award-winning expert in the field of book conservation, will present “Old Books, New Ideas—Transformations of a Rare Book Conservator” on April 18 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Metzger’s presentation at IUP is part of IUP’s Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions. Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-hosting-nationally-recognized-book-conservator-for-presentation-april-18-as-part-of-big-ideas-program.html Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News For Employees Academic Programs "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/a-last-look-at-weyandt-hall.html Before it could be packed up and closed for demolition, Weyand Hall went under a final inspection, by IUP photographer Brian Henry. Check out this moment-in-time gallery for a look into its final days of use. Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/a-last-look-at-weyandt-hall.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-students-faculty-perform-with-andrea-bocelli-at-pittsburgh-concert.html Sixty students and three faculty in IUP’s Department of Music were the invited local chorus to sing with THE Andrea Bocelli—the international superstar—at his concert in Pittsburgh, the first stop on his current tour schedule. Fri, 5 Apr 2024 11:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-students-faculty-perform-with-andrea-bocelli-at-pittsburgh-concert.html IUP Now Group Achievements University News Student Achievements Faculty Achievements Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/research-appreciation-week-events-include-new-innovation-summit-ky-the-chemist-presentation-artificial-intelligence-summit-stem-womens-summit-with-alumnae-panelists-scholars-forum.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate innovation, student and faculty research, and creative work during IUP’s 2024 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 8–12. STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Thu, 4 Apr 2024 09:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/research-appreciation-week-events-include-new-innovation-summit-ky-the-chemist-presentation-artificial-intelligence-summit-stem-womens-summit-with-alumnae-panelists-scholars-forum.html Research Academic Programs Student Achievements Events IUP Now Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-celebrating-graphic-arts-program-students-alumni-connections-with-slenkfest-2024.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the connections and career successes of graphic design alumni—including a presentation by an award-winning Marvel film artist and an exhibition by a nationally known illustrator and designer, both originally from the Pittsburgh region—as part of the first, to-be-annual, “Slenkfest” April 11 to 13. Wed, 3 Apr 2024 15:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-celebrating-graphic-arts-program-students-alumni-connections-with-slenkfest-2024.html Community IUP Now For Employees Events Academic Programs University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/book-recommendation-motel-of-the-mysteries.html Looking for a good book to read? Scott Moore, a faculty member in the Department of History, suggests a humorous one that led him to change his major in college. Wed, 3 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/book-recommendation-motel-of-the-mysteries.html Feature IUP Now "Special Series" Book Recommendations https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/these-are-my-people.html When Eric Buzzelli met IUP faculty member Jonathan Warnock, he found someone who could help guide his career, thanks to a shared love of digging for dinosaurs. Mon, 1 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/these-are-my-people.html Academic Programs Feature Research IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-exploring-rural-healthcare-challenges.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)’s podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode exploring the challenges and opportunities of rural healthcare with Lou Pesci, director of IUP’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety. Mon, 1 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/04/iup-irmc-continues-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-exploring-rural-healthcare-challenges.html University News Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/hawks-helping-hawks-drive-ends-friday.html Volunteers from around campus are leading this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive to provide funds that impact our students and every facet of our campus. Your participation in the Hawks Helping Hawks drive is another way to help students experience a sense of stability and a culture of caring as they earn an IUP education. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/hawks-helping-hawks-drive-ends-friday.html For Employees University News IUP Now Student Assistance For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/crystal-machado-on-being-picked-to-teach-meet-our-faculty.html At first, Crystal Machado thought she should avoid teaching and should study business. But soon after earning her first college degree, she started listening to the voices that said otherwise. Learn more in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/crystal-machado-on-being-picked-to-teach-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Meet Our Faculty Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html IUP celebrated employees who completed 10, 15, 20, 25, and 35, years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards luncheon in the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html Faculty Achievements IUP Now University News Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/community-input-sessions-set-on-april-2-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html A progress update for the community on Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan will be offered on April 2 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex PNC Room. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/community-input-sessions-set-on-april-2-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html University Updates University News IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-continuing-unity-ball-tradition-with-global-met-gala-celebrating-cultural-identities-and-intersectionality.html IUP’s DEI Alliance will celebrate and embrace cultural identities and intersectionality at the 2024 Unity Ball Global Met Gala on April 11.  The event is open to the IUP community and there is no admission charge, but reservations are recommended by March 29. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-continuing-unity-ball-tradition-with-global-met-gala-celebrating-cultural-identities-and-intersectionality.html IUP Now Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/q-and-a-miko-rose-founding-dean-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine, never dreamed about being a doctor. But in her "second career," she’s making a difference in the lives of patients and the physicians providing their medical care. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/q-and-a-miko-rose-founding-dean-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Staff Achievements Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/fourth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html Emma McAnulty, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major with a concentration in tourism and special events at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/fourth-iup-student-selected-for-statler-foundation-scholarship.html Academic Programs Student Achievements University News IUP Now Student Assistance Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/book-recommendation-cloud-by-day.html Looking for a good book to read? Emily Briggs, one of IUP’s Navigators, suggests one about the lives of coal miners in the early 1900s in western Pennsylvania. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/book-recommendation-cloud-by-day.html IUP Now Book Recommendations "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-pnc-branch-to-move-to-crimson-cafe-new-atm-locations-offered.html Work is almost completed for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s PNC Bank to move to its new location at IUP’s Crimson Café on March 25. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-pnc-branch-to-move-to-crimson-cafe-new-atm-locations-offered.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/federal-spending-bill-includes-funding-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html The Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, signed into law by President Biden on March 9, includes $150,000 in federal funding for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The provision was sponsored by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler and Senator John Fetterman. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/federal-spending-bill-includes-funding-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Student Opportunities University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/dec-23-jan-24-graduate-list.html A list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2023 and January 2024. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/dec-23-jan-24-graduate-list.html Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has organized a mac and cheese crockpot cook-off and a program with a Pittsburgh-based registered and licensed dietitian to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html Events IUP Now Rankings Community Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approves-naming-hotel-front-desk-simulation-lab-in-honor-of-statler-foundation.html On March 7, 2024, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved naming the university’s hotel front desk simulation lab in honor of the Statler Foundation. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 13:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approves-naming-hotel-front-desk-simulation-lab-in-honor-of-statler-foundation.html Student Opportunities IUP Now University News For Students and Advisors Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-council-of-trustees-reviews-new-dual-enrollment-pricing-structure-reducing-costs-for-dual-enrollment-students.html On March 7, 2024, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees reviewed IUP President Michael Driscoll’s recommendation of reducing the overall cost of enrollment for dual enrollment students, resulting in savings ranging from $104.50 (for a one-credit course) to $3,344 in savings for students who take 32 credits in four semesters. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 13:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-council-of-trustees-reviews-new-dual-enrollment-pricing-structure-reducing-costs-for-dual-enrollment-students.html IUP Now Rankings For Students and Advisors University News Student Assistance Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/president-presents-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Wed, 6 Mar 2024 14:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/president-presents-points-of-pride.html For Students and Advisors Athletics Academic Programs Group Achievements Student Opportunities Community For Employees University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/book-recommendation-beneath-a-scarlet-sky.html Looking for a good book? Noreen Herlihy, head coach of the IUP women’s soccer team, suggests a World War II drama that will leave you pondering the cost of war. Wed, 6 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/book-recommendation-beneath-a-scarlet-sky.html Feature "Special Series" Book Recommendations IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/focusing-on-his-future.html Coming to IUP has helped student photographer Cameron Horning figure out a path to a career in sports. Learn more about him in this multimedia story, and see highlights of his work documenting the seasons of the Crimson Hawks. Mon, 4 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/focusing-on-his-future.html Student Achievements Athletics Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-program-on-social-determinants-of-health-and-other-barriers.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode discussing how social determinants of health and other barriers such as food insecurity, transportation, and insurance coverage significantly impact access to quality healthcare in a rural setting. Fri, 1 Mar 2024 09:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/iup-irmc-continue-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast-with-program-on-social-determinants-of-health-and-other-barriers.html IUP Now Health and Safety Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/a-bond-beyond-basketball.html When Bryce Radford heard that his former coach needed a player to give the IUP men’s basketball team a lift, he didn’t have to think long about coming back to IUP. Fri, 1 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/03/a-bond-beyond-basketball.html Athletics Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/summer-fall-2024-registration-begins-soon.html Class registration for summer 2024 begins March 25 for all continuing undergraduate and graduate students. Fall 2024 class registration, with windows for different groups of students, takes place throughout March. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/summer-fall-2024-registration-begins-soon.html University News For Students and Advisors Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/veronica-paz-on-the-language-of-business-meet-our-faculty.html For Veronica Paz, accounting is more than numbers at the bottom of a ledger. It’s a language that explains in great detail what happened and why. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/veronica-paz-on-the-language-of-business-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/q-and-a-lara-luetkehans-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs.html As an undergraduate, Lara Luetkehans knew she wanted to work in higher education. She just didn’t know in what capacity. Learn more about Luetkehans, IUP’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, in this Q&A. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/q-and-a-lara-luetkehans-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs.html Staff Achievements IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-testing-new-wingtra-hybrid-drone.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the only university in Pennsylvania recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration as an FAA Collegiate Training Institution, is taking drone research and study to a higher level—literally. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-testing-new-wingtra-hybrid-drone.html IUP Now Academic Programs Student Opportunities University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/book-recommendation-the-big-book-of-science-fiction.html Looking for a good book to read? Michael Williamson, a professor in IUP’s Department of English, recommends one that will give you a deep dive into science fiction. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/book-recommendation-the-big-book-of-science-fiction.html Book Recommendations IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-indiana-county-highway-safety-project-working-with-community-agencies-to-promote-highway-safety-law-awareness-week.html The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with PennDOT for an awareness campaign about safe driving and traffic safety laws during the Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, observed February 18 through 24. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:18:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-indiana-county-highway-safety-project-working-with-community-agencies-to-promote-highway-safety-law-awareness-week.html University News Health and Safety Community For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-sees-increase-in-retention-overall-enrollment-for-spring-semester.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has achieved a 6.5 percent overall increase in enrollment in spring 2024 compared to the spring 2023 semester. The university also has achieved a 90.1 percent retention rate of new, first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students for the spring 2024 semester, the highest fall-to-spring retention rate for a cohort since 2010. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-sees-increase-in-retention-overall-enrollment-for-spring-semester.html University News Rankings IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/passhe-universities-extend-new-student-commitment-deadline.html Universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are giving potential new students more time to review financial aid offers and to make their decision to enroll. The extension will help mitigate delays that are being experienced nationwide due to the U.S. Department of Education’s new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, known as FAFSA.  Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/passhe-universities-extend-new-student-commitment-deadline.html University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/steamshop-expanding-the-limits-of-creativity.html In IUP’s STEAMSHOP inside Robertshaw, students from all academic disciplines have the opportunity to use technology to create objects that would otherwise seem impossible to make. Learn more about what happens there in this video. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/steamshop-expanding-the-limits-of-creativity.html Feature Student Opportunities IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-studio-art-faculty-selected-for-moonshot-grant.html Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania studio art faculty members are using a $70,000 Moonshot Grant to launch new worlds of opportunity for youth in Pittsburgh’s Brownsville area. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:18:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-studio-art-faculty-selected-for-moonshot-grant.html Faculty Achievements Student Achievements For Students and Advisors University News Training Opportunities IUP Now Community Group Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/us-news-world-report-selects-three-iup-programs-for-best-online-programs-recognition.html Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate programs have been selected by U.S. News & World Report for its 2024 Best Online Programs ranking. IUP’s online master’s in criminal justice program, online master’s in education, and online master’s in nursing program were all selected for the listing. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/us-news-world-report-selects-three-iup-programs-for-best-online-programs-recognition.html Academic Programs University News IUP Now Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-to-host-first-shows.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium, in the university’s newly opened John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, will host three shows during the spring semester, all free and open to the community. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-cejka-planetarium-to-host-first-shows.html University News Alumni For Employees Events Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-complete-affiliation-agreement-for-medical-laboratory-science-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) have finalized an affiliation agreement that provides IUP students with the opportunity to complete their clinical experience at IRMC for the IUP Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-complete-affiliation-agreement-for-medical-laboratory-science-program.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/justin-fair-on-chemical-bonds-meet-our-faculty.html As a child, Justin Fair learned that chemistry has many practical applications, including in national defense. He used his knowledge to serve his country. Now he shares that expertise with students. Learn more in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/justin-fair-on-chemical-bonds-meet-our-faculty.html Feature Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/unearthing-untold-stories-team-researches-early-multiethnic-settlement-near-johnstown.html Students and faculty members from the anthropology, history, and geography areas teamed up to uncover the story of an early multiethnic settlement near Johnstown. Read more about this model for future projects that will benefit both communities and developing researchers. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/unearthing-untold-stories-team-researches-early-multiethnic-settlement-near-johnstown.html Mary Ann Slater Feature IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/funding-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-facility-health-sciences-cluster-feasibility-study-approved-by-passhe-board-of-governors.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $17.6 million in funding for two projects—the Academy of Culinary Arts long-range facilities plan and the health sciences cluster and proposed college of osteopathic medicine—as part of the 2023–24 State System of Higher Education capital allocations budget. Thu, 8 Feb 2024 14:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/funding-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-facility-health-sciences-cluster-feasibility-study-approved-by-passhe-board-of-governors.html University Updates University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine For Employees Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/book-recommendation-we-were-the-lucky-ones.html Looking for a good book to read? Tiffany Potts, the director of IUP’s Office of Financial Aid, suggests a tale about a family of Holocaust survivors. Thu, 8 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/book-recommendation-we-were-the-lucky-ones.html IUP Now Feature Book Recommendations "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/farag-invited-participant-for-white-house-national-cyber-workforce-education-roadshow.html Waleed Farag, professor of computer science and director of IUP’s Institute for Cyber Security, was an invited participant for a roundtable discussion with Jake Braun, acting principal deputy national cyber director in the Office of the National Cyber Director, on cybersecurity and workforce development. Wed, 7 Feb 2024 08:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/farag-invited-participant-for-white-house-national-cyber-workforce-education-roadshow.html University News Faculty Achievements IUP Now Academic Programs Student Opportunities Internships or Jobs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/first-black-professor-left-a-legacy-well-beyond-indiana.html Robert C. Vowels holds a prominent place in IUP history as the school’s first Black professor. But that’s just one chapter in a remarkable book that Vowels authored over the 89 fascinating years he spent on this earth. Mon, 5 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/02/first-black-professor-left-a-legacy-well-beyond-indiana.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/sen-pittman-announces-2-million-budget-designation-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic.html Senator Joe Pittman announced that as part of the 2023-2024 state budget which was just completed in December, $2 million was set aside for IUP’s new college of osteopathic medicine. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/sen-pittman-announces-2-million-budget-designation-for-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-revisions-to-indiana-campus-long-range-campus-facilities-master-plan.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees accepted and approved the proposed revisions to IUP’s Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan goals and themes. This plan links the University’s Strategic Plan to the long-range physical development of the IUP campus over the next 20 years. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:12:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-revisions-to-indiana-campus-long-range-campus-facilities-master-plan.html Community University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-trustees-recognize-retired-college-of-fine-arts-dean-with-naming-resolution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved the naming of a space in the IUP Performing Arts Center in honor of dean emeritus Michael Hood. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-trustees-recognize-retired-college-of-fine-arts-dean-with-naming-resolution.html University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/lydia-rodriguez-on-the-best-of-both-worlds-meet-our-faculty.html She probably had no way of knowing it at the time, but Lydia Rodríguez’s childhood set her up for the career she now has. Learn more about this Department of Foreign Languages professor in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/lydia-rodriguez-on-the-best-of-both-worlds-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-receives-funding-to-host-students-from-yucatan-universities-for-third-year.html Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-receives-funding-to-host-students-from-yucatan-universities-for-third-year.html Community Academic Programs University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/kopchick-halls-first-days.html The new home of the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics opened for the start of the semester last week. Get a look inside this 142,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, now that its labs, classrooms, and common areas are in use. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/kopchick-halls-first-days.html University News IUP Now Student Achievements Feature Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/book-recommendation-the-radical-power-of-personal-narrative.html Looking for a good book to read? Chauna Craig, the director of IUP’s Cook Honors College, suggests the most recent work from Melissa Febos. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/book-recommendation-the-radical-power-of-personal-narrative.html Book Recommendations Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/q-and-a-debra-fitzsimons-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Every day, Debra Fitzsimons puts out fires. Not literally. But as IUP’s vice president for Administration and Finance, she is in charge of a variety of areas, from HR and the budget to police and facilities. Get to know her in this Q&A. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/q-and-a-debra-fitzsimons-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/faculty-staff-invited-to-participate-in-multi-year-professional-development-program-to-support-student-success.html The Center for Teaching Excellence—in partnership with the Office of the Provost, Office of Social Equity and Title IX, and the University College—will launch a multi-year initiative to support student success through professional development training for faculty and staff on inclusive practices. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/faculty-staff-invited-to-participate-in-multi-year-professional-development-program-to-support-student-success.html For Employees University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/six-oclock-series-continues-charge-to-create-lifelong-learners.html Since its start in the ’70s, this series has aimed to inform students about the world around them and to prepare them for life after graduation. See how the tradition continues with the topics offered this spring. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/six-oclock-series-continues-charge-to-create-lifelong-learners.html Events IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-alumni-association-authorizes-donation-of-500,000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association Board of Directors has authorized a donation of $500,000 to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine project. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-alumni-association-authorizes-donation-of-500,000-to-iup-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html Community University News IUP Now Health and Safety Academic Programs Alumni Research Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-offering-free-advanced-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Thanks to a ninth year of funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a free, one-week GenCyber cybersecurity camp for middle and high school students. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/iup-offering-free-advanced-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Research IUP Now Faculty Achievements Training Opportunities University News Academic Programs Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/mathematics-and-computer-sciences-department-faculty-member-part-of-1.1-million-national-science-foundation-cyberinfrastructure-project.html Rick Adkins has a leadership role in a US National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure program grant to develop a commonwealth-wide secure network and related cyberinfrastructure to interconnect Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/mathematics-and-computer-sciences-department-faculty-member-part-of-1.1-million-national-science-foundation-cyberinfrastructure-project.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/deans-list-for-fall-2023.html Following is the list of Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2023 semester as of January 8, 2024. Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/deans-list-for-fall-2023.html University News Student Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/three-iup-trustees-reappointed-by-pennsylvania-senate.html The Pennsylvania Senate has confirmed the reappointment of three current members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees to new terms on the Council. Tue, 2 Jan 2024 08:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/01/three-iup-trustees-reappointed-by-pennsylvania-senate.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/capturing-moments-in-2023.html Another year at IUP is almost behind us. Look back at some of the memorable moments in student life, academics, athletics, research, relaxation, and more in this gallery of photos. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/capturing-moments-in-2023.html Community Feature IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/capturing-moments-in-2023.html Another year at IUP is almost behind us. Look back at some of the memorable moments in student life, academics, athletics, research, relaxation, and more in this gallery of photos. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/capturing-moments-in-2023.html Community Feature IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2023/12/iup-mens-ice-hockey-club-team-makes-donations-to-veterans-group-indiana-regional-medical-center.html During the fall semester, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Men’s Ice Hockey club team raised $2,350 for the Western Pennsylvania Veterans Relief Fund and collected more than 200 stuffed animals for pediatric patients at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2023/12/iup-mens-ice-hockey-club-team-makes-donations-to-veterans-group-indiana-regional-medical-center.html Community IUP Now Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Group Achievements Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-ambassadors-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html When the IUP Ambassadors learned they had won the first-place prize for the 2023 IUP homecoming parade float competition, the group immediately made the decision to donate $500 of the prize funds to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:52:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-ambassadors-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Student Achievements University News IUP Now Group Achievements Homecoming https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-ambassadors-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html When the IUP Ambassadors learned they had won the first-place prize for the 2023 IUP homecoming parade float competition, the group immediately made the decision to donate $500 of the prize funds to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:52:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-ambassadors-make-donation-to-iup-food-pantry-and-help-center.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Student Achievements University News IUP Now Group Achievements Homecoming https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/winter-commencement.html Another year at IUP is almost behind us. Look back at some of the memorable moments in student life, academics, athletics, research, relaxation, and more in this gallery of photos. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/winter-commencement.html University News Student Achievements Community IUP Now Feature Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/winter-commencement.html Another year at IUP is almost behind us. Look back at some of the memorable moments in student life, academics, athletics, research, relaxation, and more in this gallery of photos. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/winter-commencement.html University News Student Achievements Community IUP Now Feature Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-16-area-4.0-graduates-included.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16 for 521 graduates, including 13 who completed their undergraduate studies with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-16-area-4.0-graduates-included.html Student Achievements Events Community For Students and Advisors Academic Programs University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-16-area-4.0-graduates-included.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16 for 521 graduates, including 13 who completed their undergraduate studies with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-16-area-4.0-graduates-included.html Student Achievements Events Community For Students and Advisors Academic Programs University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/sociology-and-economics-students-selected-for-second-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected its second student cohort of Justice Research Fellows at the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center at IUP. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/sociology-and-economics-students-selected-for-second-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html For Employees For Students and Advisors Student Achievements University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/sociology-and-economics-students-selected-for-second-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected its second student cohort of Justice Research Fellows at the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center at IUP. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/sociology-and-economics-students-selected-for-second-annual-justice-research-fellowship-program.html For Employees For Students and Advisors Student Achievements University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-cybersecurity-program-recognized-for-affordability-quality-career-preparation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity has been ranked eighth in the nation for affordability by Cybersecurity Guide. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-cybersecurity-program-recognized-for-affordability-quality-career-preparation.html University News Rankings Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-cybersecurity-program-recognized-for-affordability-quality-career-preparation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity has been ranked eighth in the nation for affordability by Cybersecurity Guide. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-cybersecurity-program-recognized-for-affordability-quality-career-preparation.html University News Rankings Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serves-veterans-for-seventh-year.html For the seventh year in a row, students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity made a difference in the lives of homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania through the Homeless Heroes Holiday Stocking Project. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serves-veterans-for-seventh-year.html Group Achievements Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serves-veterans-for-seventh-year.html For the seventh year in a row, students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity made a difference in the lives of homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania through the Homeless Heroes Holiday Stocking Project. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serves-veterans-for-seventh-year.html Group Achievements Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/lettuce-gather-in-the-spirit-of-competition.html The newly formed Lettuce Eating Club held its first competition—seeing who could devour a head of iceberg lettuce the fastest. Find photos from the contest, see who was crowned “chomp-ion” (Head Lettuce), learn iceberg-eating strategies, and more. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/lettuce-gather-in-the-spirit-of-competition.html Student Achievements Feature IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/lettuce-gather-in-the-spirit-of-competition.html The newly formed Lettuce Eating Club held its first competition—seeing who could devour a head of iceberg lettuce the fastest. Find photos from the contest, see who was crowned “chomp-ion” (Head Lettuce), learn iceberg-eating strategies, and more. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/lettuce-gather-in-the-spirit-of-competition.html Student Achievements Feature IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/book-recommendation-hunt-gather-parent.html Looking for a good read? Distinguished University Professor Ben Ford (Anthropology Department) suggests one that he calls “the most useful parenting book” he’s read. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/book-recommendation-hunt-gather-parent.html "Special Series" IUP Now Book Recommendations Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/book-recommendation-hunt-gather-parent.html Looking for a good read? Distinguished University Professor Ben Ford (Anthropology Department) suggests one that he calls “the most useful parenting book” he’s read. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/book-recommendation-hunt-gather-parent.html "Special Series" IUP Now Book Recommendations Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-nasa-astronaut-honored-with-naming-of-cygnus-spacecraft.html The late Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson, a 1985 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 2000 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored with the naming of a Cygnus spacecraft. The naming was announced by Northrop Grumman, the company that built the spacecraft. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 09:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-nasa-astronaut-honored-with-naming-of-cygnus-spacecraft.html For Students and Advisors University News Community IUP Now For Employees Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-nasa-astronaut-honored-with-naming-of-cygnus-spacecraft.html The late Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson, a 1985 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 2000 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored with the naming of a Cygnus spacecraft. The naming was announced by Northrop Grumman, the company that built the spacecraft. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 09:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-nasa-astronaut-honored-with-naming-of-cygnus-spacecraft.html For Students and Advisors University News Community IUP Now For Employees Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/alida-merlo-on-learning-by-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html Alida Merlo’s first job was as a juvenile probation officer, but her thirst to know more led her to a career teaching criminology at IUP. Learn more about the 2020-21 Distinguished University Professor in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/alida-merlo-on-learning-by-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/alida-merlo-on-learning-by-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html Alida Merlo’s first job was as a juvenile probation officer, but her thirst to know more led her to a career teaching criminology at IUP. Learn more about the 2020-21 Distinguished University Professor in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/alida-merlo-on-learning-by-teaching-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/outdoor-public-chanukah-menorah-lighting-gathering-planned-at-iup-dec-11.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hillel IUP and the IUP Holocaust Remembrance Committee will partner with Rabbi Horowitz from the Altoona Chabad for an outdoor public Chanukah menorah lighting on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. Tue, 5 Dec 2023 16:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/outdoor-public-chanukah-menorah-lighting-gathering-planned-at-iup-dec-11.html Student Opportunities Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/outdoor-public-chanukah-menorah-lighting-gathering-planned-at-iup-dec-11.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hillel IUP and the IUP Holocaust Remembrance Committee will partner with Rabbi Horowitz from the Altoona Chabad for an outdoor public Chanukah menorah lighting on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. Tue, 5 Dec 2023 16:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/outdoor-public-chanukah-menorah-lighting-gathering-planned-at-iup-dec-11.html Student Opportunities Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Mon, 4 Dec 2023 13:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Mon, 4 Dec 2023 13:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library-tutoring-folger-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-honored-as-college-of-distinction.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as a College of Distinction for the 2023–24 academic year. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-honored-as-college-of-distinction.html Rankings University News Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-honored-as-college-of-distinction.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as a College of Distinction for the 2023–24 academic year. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/iup-honored-as-college-of-distinction.html Rankings University News Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-2023-provost-scholars.html Students named to the Fall 2023 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-2023-provost-scholars.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-2023-provost-scholars.html Students named to the Fall 2023 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/12/fall-2023-provost-scholars.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-in-the-lives-of-puppets.html Looking for a good book to pick up? IUP faculty member Erika Frenzel has one that blends science fiction, Pinocchio, and an LGBTQ+ love story. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-in-the-lives-of-puppets.html Book Recommendations "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-english-professor-ranked-in-worlds-top-2-percent-scientists-list.html David I. Hanauer, a faculty member in IUP’s Department of English, has been named as one of the “World’s Top 2% Scientists” for 2023 by an international academic independent research center. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-english-professor-ranked-in-worlds-top-2-percent-scientists-list.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-president-honored-by-city-state-as-one-of-pennsylvanias-top-leaders.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll is recognized as one of the commonwealth’s 50 top leaders in Pennsylvania by City & State Pennsylvania. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-president-honored-by-city-state-as-one-of-pennsylvanias-top-leaders.html University News IUP Now Staff Achievements Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/zach-collins-on-the-steady-climb-to-proficiency-meet-our-faculty.html Zach Collins knows that nobody picks up an instrument for the first time and is a virtuoso. It takes time and consistent effort, and that’s what he enjoys about teaching. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/zach-collins-on-the-steady-climb-to-proficiency-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-penn-highlands-community-college-westmoreland-county-community-college-ink-collaboration-agreements-to-help-students-complete-business-degrees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College have finalized agreements designed to help students complete both associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees in business. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-penn-highlands-community-college-westmoreland-county-community-college-ink-collaboration-agreements-to-help-students-complete-business-degrees.html For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/work-for-campus-demolition-projects.html Preparation for demolition work for five buildings on Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Indiana campus is currently underway. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:41:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/work-for-campus-demolition-projects.html University Updates For Employees For Students and Advisors Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/eisenhower-selected-for-executive-director-of-iup-research-institute.html Following a national search, a higher education professional with two decades of experience in sponsored research, grants management, and administration has been selected as the executive director of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute by the IUP Research Institute Board of Directors. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/eisenhower-selected-for-executive-director-of-iup-research-institute.html University News IUP Now Staff Achievements Research Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-fraternities-and-sororities-collect-more-than-4,100-for-indiana-salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign.html For the fourteenth year, members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Greek community—its 24 fraternities and sororities—continued a holiday tradition of helping families in the Indiana community. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-fraternities-and-sororities-collect-more-than-4,100-for-indiana-salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign.html Group Achievements University News Community Student Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-overall-online-undergraduate-graduate-programs-and-programs-in-interior-design-food-and-nutrition-criminology-selected-for-excellence-by-intelligent.com.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s overall online programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with IUP online programs in interior design, food and nutrition, and criminology, have been recognized as the best in the nation by Intelligent.com. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-overall-online-undergraduate-graduate-programs-and-programs-in-interior-design-food-and-nutrition-criminology-selected-for-excellence-by-intelligent.com.html IUP Now Rankings University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-partnering-with-community-agencies-for-operation-safe-holiday-driving-campaign.html The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Armstrong County Commissioner Pat Fabian, District Attorney Katie M. Charlton, Armstrong County Sheriff Frank Pitzer, the Pennsylvania State Police, and Margy Gray from State Farm Insurance for an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:53:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-partnering-with-community-agencies-for-operation-safe-holiday-driving-campaign.html University News IUP Now Health and Safety For Students and Advisors For Employees Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Khadija Zakki, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Geography-Geographical Information Science and Geospatial Technology master’s program originally from Guelmim, Morocco, has received a grant from the Institute of International Education designed to help international students continue their studies when a natural disaster, war, or other crisis happen in their home countries. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Student Assistance IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-irmc-to-mark-national-rural-health-day-with-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast.html Season two of Rural Health Pulse podcast kicks off with Nick Jacobs, co-founder of Windber Research Institute, and the founder of the Clinical and Translational Genome Research Institute. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-irmc-to-mark-national-rural-health-day-with-season-two-of-rural-health-pulse-podcast.html University News Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selects-physician-nationally-known-for-wellness-programming-as-founding-dean-for-iup-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html Following a national search, Miko Rose, a board-certified physician in psychiatry and neurology who is nationally known for wellness programming, has been selected as the founding dean for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selects-physician-nationally-known-for-wellness-programming-as-founding-dean-for-iup-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.html University News Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-we-are-okay.html Looking for a good book? Tedd Cogar from Student Affairs recommends one about the longing for community that many young people, from all backgrounds, deal with. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-we-are-okay.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature Book Recommendations https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serving-veterans-for-seventh-year.html For the seventh year in a row, students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity are committed to helping homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania through the Homeless Heroes Holiday Stocking Project. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-serving-veterans-for-seventh-year.html Group Achievements IUP Now Community Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/final-weyandt-hall-planetarium-show-set-for-nov-18-20.html After 56 years of being a window to the stars for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community, IUP will say goodbye to its Weyandt Hall planetarium and Spitz A3P projector with a final show on November 18 and November 20. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:52:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/final-weyandt-hall-planetarium-show-set-for-nov-18-20.html Student Opportunities Community For Employees Events Research IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/kopchick-hall-ribbon-cutting.html On November 2, 2023, the IUP community held the ribbon cutting ceremony for Kopchick Hall, which will be the home of IUP’s Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics when it opens in January 2024. The facility, and the college, are named in honor of IUP alumni John ’72, M ’75 and Char Labay Kopchick ’73, who committed $23 million––the largest gift in IUP history––for natural science and mathematics initiatives. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/kopchick-hall-ribbon-cutting.html IUP Now University Updates Campus News University News Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/leo-yan-on-answering-lifes-big-questionsmeet-our-faculty.html Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life? These are questions Leo Yan tackles every day with students in the philosophy classes he teaches. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/leo-yan-on-answering-lifes-big-questionsmeet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-lecture-series-continuing-with-nov-17-intersections-between-myth-imagination-and-literature.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative will continue its lecture series with “Intersections Between Myth, Imagination, and Literature” on November 17 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in IUP’s Jane Leonard Hall room 305. The program is free and open to the community and will also be offered via Zoom. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-lecture-series-continuing-with-nov-17-intersections-between-myth-imagination-and-literature.html For Employees For Students and Advisors IUP Now University News Events Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/honoring-veterans-serving-those-who-served.html In recognition of Veterans Day, learn about an IUP center dedicated to helping military-affiliated students achieve their academic goals and about monuments across campus that honor veterans from World War I to the Vietnam War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/honoring-veterans-serving-those-who-served.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selected-for-best-for-vets-listing-by-military-times.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the top public universities in Pennsylvania by the Military Times for its 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges list. IUP is ranked highest on the listing of the state and region’s public universities selected for the honor. Thu, 9 Nov 2023 08:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selected-for-best-for-vets-listing-by-military-times.html University News IUP Now For Students and Advisors Presidential Announcements Rankings For Employees Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-cio-bill-balint-honored-as-university-technology-leader-of-the-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chief Information Officer Bill Balint has been selected as University Technology Leader of the Year by EdScoop, an online newsletter for leaders in technology and digital learning, published by Scoop News Group. Thu, 9 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-cio-bill-balint-honored-as-university-technology-leader-of-the-year.html IUP Now Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-the-harry-potter-series.html Looking for a good book to pick up? Erin Conlin, associate professor of history, recommends a series of novels that will help you escape the tension of daily life. Thu, 9 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-the-harry-potter-series.html IUP Now Book Recommendations "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/christian-vaccaro-on-finding-your-purpose-meet-our-faculty.html Whether you know it or not, if you are curious about people, you are a sociologist. Christian Vaccaro turned his curiosity into a career in IUP’s Department of Sociology. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 8 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/christian-vaccaro-on-finding-your-purpose-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selects-five-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Indiana, Allegheny, and Cambria counties have been selected for the 2023 IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award. Tue, 7 Nov 2023 14:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-selects-five-alumni-for-young-alumni-achievement-award.html IUP Now University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-student-group-unveils-monument-on-veterans-day-to-honor-veterans-of-operation-desert-storm-operation-iraqi-freedom-operation-enduring-freedom.html Close to 100 persons attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi (PTX) military honor fraternity’s unveiling of a student-designed monument to honor veterans of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Tue, 7 Nov 2023 13:34:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-student-group-unveils-monument-on-veterans-day-to-honor-veterans-of-operation-desert-storm-operation-iraqi-freedom-operation-enduring-freedom.html University News Community Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/qa-tom-segar-vice-president-for-student-affairs.html Tom Segar’s title says it all. As vice president for Student Affairs, he works to ensure IUP students have the best opportunity and support for success. Learn more about him and what he loves about his job. Mon, 6 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/qa-tom-segar-vice-president-for-student-affairs.html "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/more-than-400-people-celebrate-opening-of-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-during-ribbon-cutting-event.html More than 400 people celebrated the opening of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's $90-million science building at ribbon-cutting ceremonies on November 3, 2023, at IUP. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 08:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/more-than-400-people-celebrate-opening-of-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-during-ribbon-cutting-event.html University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-john-adams.html Looking for a good book? IUP web developer Eric Pinkerton recommends a biography of our nation’s second president, a man whose success was built on relationships. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/book-recommendation-john-adams.html IUP Now Book Recommendations Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-second-annual-keeper-of-the-flame-award.html Charlene Mickens Dukes, a 1980 graduate of IUP and a 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, will be honored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for her longstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at IUP during the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-second-annual-keeper-of-the-flame-award.html University News IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-presenting-conference-on-rural-healthcare-and-future-of-health-and-wellness.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center will present the second annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 16 in celebration of National Rural Health Day. The program is open to the community, and preregistration is required. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 11:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-presenting-conference-on-rural-healthcare-and-future-of-health-and-wellness.html Health and Safety For Employees IUP Now For Students and Advisors University News Community Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/geoffrey-tickell-on-the-lightbulb-moment-meet-our-faculty.html For Geoffrey Tickell, a faculty member in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, the best part of teaching comes when students grasp something they had struggled with before. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/geoffrey-tickell-on-the-lightbulb-moment-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/this-is-science-at-iup.html On November 2, there will be a ribbon cutting to open Kopchick Hall, the new home for IUP’s Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Check out how this new facility will enhance what we already do. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/this-is-science-at-iup.html Campus News IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-to-celebrate-opening-of-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-with-ribbon-cutting-event-nov-2.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the opening of John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, the university’s new $90-million, 142,536-square-foot science and mathematics building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 2 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-to-celebrate-opening-of-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-with-ribbon-cutting-event-nov-2.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Community Events For Employees University News IUP Now Academic Programs Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-fevers-feuds-and-diamonds.html Looking for a good book to dig into? Anthropology faculty member Abigail Adams has one about the background and impacts of the 2014 West African Ebola Virus. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-fevers-feuds-and-diamonds.html Feature Book Recommendations "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/dan-lee-on-diving-into-criminal-behavior-meet-our-faculty.html Dan Lee enjoys a good crime story. But what really interests him is the motivation behind the crime, and he shares that enthusiasm for learning with his students every day. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/dan-lee-on-diving-into-criminal-behavior-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature IUP Now Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-the-time-machine.html Looking for a good read? Harrison Wick, IUP’s Special Collections librarian and university archivist, has a classic that was ahead of its time. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-the-time-machine.html "Special Series" Book Recommendations Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-cybersecurity-day-set-for-oct-31.html IUP’s Institute for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with the PC4A Project and Information Technology Support Center, will host the sixteenth annual Cybersecurity Day on October 31. This annual event features nationally recognized security experts as well as speakers from government, the security industry, and academia. It is free and open to the community. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-cybersecurity-day-set-for-oct-31.html IUP Now For Employees Academic Programs University News Faculty Achievements For Students and Advisors Events Community Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-secures-more-than-2-million-for-hawks-soar-program-to-support-student-success.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania received $2,097,074 from the federal Department of Education for the Hawks SOAR Program at IUP—Student Opportunity for Achievement and Readiness. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-secures-more-than-2-million-for-hawks-soar-program-to-support-student-success.html IUP Now Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Group Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/andrea-palmiotto-on-the-bones-of-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html It wasn’t until she got to college that Andrea Palmiotto found what she wanted to do with her life. Once she discovered anthropology, she made it her life’s work. Learn about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/andrea-palmiotto-on-the-bones-of-a-career-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-oct-28.html The Anthropology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Archaeology Open House on October 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. The open house and all Archaeology Day events are free and open to the community. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/anthropology-department-hosting-annual-archaeology-open-house-oct-28.html University News Community Academic Programs IUP Now Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-students-marketing-and-communications-team-win-awards-from-national-academy-of-television-arts-and-sciences.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania can add a third Crystal Pillar Award and its first Emmy award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to its list of accolades. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-students-marketing-and-communications-team-win-awards-from-national-academy-of-television-arts-and-sciences.html Staff Achievements Athletics University News Academic Programs Student Achievements Faculty Achievements Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/orth-appointed-managing-director-of-administration-and-leadership-studies-research-and-training-center.html Robert Orth will serve as the new managing director for the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/orth-appointed-managing-director-of-administration-and-leadership-studies-research-and-training-center.html Academic Programs IUP Now Faculty Achievements University News Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-living-with-grief.html Megan McCue of the University College recommends a book about dealing with the death of a loved one, using the experiences of hospice nurses as sources for guidance. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-living-with-grief.html IUP Now Feature Book Recommendations "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/charles-mccreary-on-learning-culture-through-languagemeet-our-faculty.html Charles McCreary began studying French when he was 12. Today, as a faculty member in IUP’s Department of Foreign Languages, he uses that knowledge to share cultures from other countries. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/charles-mccreary-on-learning-culture-through-languagemeet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-presenting-future-makers-forum-with-michigan-entrepreneuer-michael-nashef.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s STEAMSHOP, an Innovation Accelerator featuring digital fabrication tools and entrepreneurship resources, will host a Future Makers Forum with Kalamazoo, Michigan-based product designer and entrepreneur Michael Nashef on October 18 with a hands-on 3D printing and mold-making workshop on Oct. 19. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-presenting-future-makers-forum-with-michigan-entrepreneuer-michael-nashef.html Events University News Training Opportunities For Employees Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-students-raising-funds-through-movie-screening-at-indiana-theater.html Students working with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Annual Giving have organized Indiana Scares & Cares: A Spooktacular IUP Student Aid Screening, at the Indiana Theater, 637 Philadelphia St., on October 14 to raise funds to support IUP students and collect donations for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center and the IUP Crimson Closet. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-students-raising-funds-through-movie-screening-at-indiana-theater.html For Students and Advisors Events For Employees Group Achievements Community Student Assistance University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-celebrating-national-day-of-writing-with-lunch-and-learn-with-local-author.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries will host local writer Jolene McIlwain, an English Department graduate of IUP, for a lunch and learn event on October 20, in celebration of the National Day of Writing. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-celebrating-national-day-of-writing-with-lunch-and-learn-with-local-author.html For Students and Advisors Community For Employees Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/homecoming.html IUP Homecoming is a time for making memories. See scenes from the parade, the Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle, tailgating, the football game, and more. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/homecoming.html IUP Now Community Feature Homecoming https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/phi-mu-alphas-new-brother.html When Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity needed an advisor in 1979, marching band director Charles Casavant stepped up. But first, he had to pledge the fraternity. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/phi-mu-alphas-new-brother.html Mary Kreider Megna ’84 IUP Magazine Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/a-bright-shining-star.html Explore the history of Weyandt Hall, a state-of-the-art science facility that transformed IUP's campus in 1966, providing ample space for research and instruction in various scientific fields. Discover how this building, considered a "bright, shining star" in its time, paved the way for advancements in teaching, research, and technology at the university, and learn about the exciting prospects of the upcoming Kopchick Hall, set to open in 2024, as a new era for science at IUP unfolds. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/a-bright-shining-star.html Bob Fulton IUP Now IUP Magazine Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/remedy-for-rural-health.html Rich Caruso's generous million-dollar gift led to the inception of IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, a crucial initiative addressing the scarcity of physicians in rural Pennsylvania, with the aim of enhancing healthcare accessibility for underserved areas and fostering economic growth. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/remedy-for-rural-health.html Mary Ann Slater IUP Now Feature IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/changing-fashions-changing-times.html A professor in IUP’s Fashion Studies program, Janet Blood gave a presentation last spring on changes in style from the late 1800s at Indiana State Normal School to the 1940s at Indiana State Teachers College. Following are some of her observations from yearbooks. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/changing-fashions-changing-times.html IUP Magazine IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/check-in-at-eberly.html Students headed for the hotel industry can practice in class, behind a real-life front desk. Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/check-in-at-eberly.html Elaine Jacobs Smith IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/a-passion-for-scholarship-rosemary-gido.html Rosemary Gido, professor emerita of criminology, is still an active researcher, often focusing on how poverty affects the incarceration rate. Sun, 8 Oct 2023 06:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/a-passion-for-scholarship-rosemary-gido.html Rosemary Gido Feature IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-hosting-national-leader-in-mathematics-education-for-conference-lecture.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences will host Linda Gojak, past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as the Serafini Distinguished Lecturer at IUP on October 12 to 14. Thu, 5 Oct 2023 11:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-hosting-national-leader-in-mathematics-education-for-conference-lecture.html IUP Now Academic Programs For Employees University News Events Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-for-white-folks-who-teach-in-the-hood.html Looking for a good read? Luke Faust, from IUP’s University College, has a recommendation for one about connecting with students from diverse backgrounds. Thu, 5 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/book-recommendation-for-white-folks-who-teach-in-the-hood.html IUP Now Feature "Special Series" Book Recommendations https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/the-math-you-eat.html Math can be intimidating. It’s sophisticated, and it comes in algorithms and logarithms. But longtime Virginia educator Gwendolyn Tolbert Best ’93, M’95 shook off math’s pretensions and made it a regular kid’s friend. For her students, Best’s math comes in roast beef subs, chili, cappuccino, and tiramisu. Wed, 4 Oct 2023 13:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/the-math-you-eat.html IUP Magazine Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/2023-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards were honored in April at a gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association. Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/2023-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Feature IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/august-2023-graduates.html A list of students who graduated from IUP in August 2023 Wed, 4 Oct 2023 10:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/august-2023-graduates.html University News Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/zach-cheever-on-finding-family-through-music-meet-our-faculty.html Zach Cheever knows what it’s like to find your people. It happened when he first got involved in music, and it continues as director of the IUP Marching Band. Learn about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty. Wed, 4 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/zach-cheever-on-finding-family-through-music-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-homecoming-23-what-you-need-to-know.html IUP’s annual Homecoming weekend is October 6–8, 2023, with many events—highlighted by the parade through downtown Indiana, the Crimson Huddle at the Kovalchick Complex, and the football game vs. California—to bring alumni, students, and the community together. Tue, 3 Oct 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-homecoming-23-what-you-need-to-know.html IUP Now Homecoming https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 6 through October 8 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/10/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Homecoming Alumni For Students and Advisors For Employees Events University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-sees-increase-in-overall-enrollment.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has increased its overall enrollment by nearly 5 percent for fall 2023 and its enrollment of new, first-time students by 16 percent. This is the first time in 11 years that overall enrollment has increased at the university. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-sees-increase-in-overall-enrollment.html Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-afro-latin-america-1800-2000.html Marveta Ryan-Sams, Department of Foreign Languages, recommends a book about the influence people of African descent have had on Latin America’s history. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-afro-latin-america-1800-2000.html Feature IUP Now Book Recommendations "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/annah-hill-on-helping-through-communication-meet-our-faculty.html Annah Hill always knew she wanted to be a helper. Now a faculty member in the Department of Communication Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services, she shares that passion. In this installment of Meet Our Faculty, meet Annah Hill. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/annah-hill-on-helping-through-communication-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now Feature "Special Series" Meet Our Faculty https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/helping-athletes-play-their-best-rachel-rodriguez-21.html At IUP, Rachel Rodriguez felt supported at every step of her journey. Now as a performance nutrition associate with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, she ensures all players have their nutritional needs met so they can be at their best. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/helping-athletes-play-their-best-rachel-rodriguez-21.html IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-mathematics-for-human-flourishing.html Francisco Alarcón, professor of mathematics, recommends a book about the study of mathematics as a means for human beings to flourish and meet basic human needs. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-mathematics-for-human-flourishing.html Book Recommendations IUP Now Feature "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/julie-ankrum-on-teaching-the-next-generation-of-teachers-meet-our-faculty.html Julie Ankrum started her career by teaching kindergarten. Now she’s teaching the teachers who might go on to work in elementary and high schools. Although the students she works with have changed, her passion for teaching literacy has not. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/julie-ankrum-on-teaching-the-next-generation-of-teachers-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" Feature Meet Our Faculty IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/wall-street-journal-us-news-world-report-select-iup-as-a-top-university.html U.S. News & World Report selected IUP for its 2024 Best Colleges Ranking, and the Wall Street Journal and College Pulse have selected IUP as one of America’s Best Colleges 2024. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/wall-street-journal-us-news-world-report-select-iup-as-a-top-university.html Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-programs-receive-exemplary-standing-status-by-accrediting-commission.html All four programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts have received “exemplary standing” status by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission. This is the highest accreditation standard offered by the Commission. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-programs-receive-exemplary-standing-status-by-accrediting-commission.html University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-receives-funding-for-students-studying-nursing-education.html A $171,961 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to Indiana University of Pennsylvania is designed to help address the nation’s nursing shortage by providing financial support to students who commit to serving as nurse educators. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-receives-funding-for-students-studying-nursing-education.html Academic Programs University News Student Assistance For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/second-community-input-session-set-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html A special session for members of the community to provide additional input on Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s long-range facilities master plan update is scheduled for September 26 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex’s PNC Room. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/second-community-input-session-set-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/kopchick-hall-from-the-ground-up-in-1277-days.html Check out a time-lapse video of the external construction of Kopchick Hall, from March 10, 2020, to September 8, 2023. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/kopchick-hall-from-the-ground-up-in-1277-days.html Campus News Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-hosting-planetarium-shows-free-and-open-to-the-community.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will open the 2023–24 academic year’s planetarium shows on September 25 with “Awaiting the Darkening.” Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-hosting-planetarium-shows-free-and-open-to-the-community.html University News Events Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-pre-med-students-complete-irmc-internship-program.html Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania biology majors are just a little closer to their lifetime careers, thanks to Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Pre-Med Undergraduate Summer Internship. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-pre-med-students-complete-irmc-internship-program.html University News Student Opportunities Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-holocaust-remembrance-committee-hosting-holocaust-survivors-for-sept-26-presentation.html The Holocaust Remembrance Committee at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host two Holocaust survivors for a special presentation on September 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the IUP Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. The presentation is free and open to the community. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-holocaust-remembrance-committee-hosting-holocaust-survivors-for-sept-26-presentation.html Community University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-the-silent-language-of-leaders.html Tammy Manko, director of the Career and Professional Development Center, recommends a book about body language and how it can help you get ahead. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/book-recommendation-the-silent-language-of-leaders.html Feature IUP Now "Special Series" Book Recommendations https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-geoscience-professor-co-author-of-book-on-bennu-asteroid.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania geoscience professor Kenneth Coles is part of the writing team of "Bennu 3-D: Anatomy of an Asteroid," a project that could help scientists make big new discoveries about the origin of the Earth and the Solar System. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-geoscience-professor-co-author-of-book-on-bennu-asteroid.html Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-secures-1-million-from-department-of-defense-for-summer-language-immersion-program-for-cybersecurity-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $996,350 from the Department of Defense to establish a pilot summer immersion program for cybersecurity students to develop language foundations and proficiency in Chinese. IUP is the only school in the nation chosen to develop the program. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-secures-1-million-from-department-of-defense-for-summer-language-immersion-program-for-cybersecurity-students.html Academic Programs Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/tony-dimauro-on-solving-problems-through-design-meet-our-faculty.html For Tony DiMauro, a faculty member in the Department of Art and Design, the graphic design field is about solving problems so clients can achieve their goals. For him, it’s like solving a puzzle, and he loves it. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/tony-dimauro-on-solving-problems-through-design-meet-our-faculty.html Meet Our Faculty Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-the-framers-of-the-constitution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 18 with two events free and open to the community. Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution, which is 234 years old this year. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading-program-on-the-framers-of-the-constitution.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/third-iup-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Elizabeth Haffling, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event planning major from Martinsburg, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.  Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/third-iup-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Student Achievements Student Assistance Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/journey-to-discovery-iup-scientist-digs-for-dinosaurs-in-utah.html For the past 10 summers, IUP faculty member Jonathan Warnock has been traveling to the Utah desert to dig up dinosaur bones at Jurassic National Monument. He often brings students along to help them gain research experience. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/journey-to-discovery-iup-scientist-digs-for-dinosaurs-in-utah.html Research Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-remembers-911.html Every year on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, IUP and the local community gather in the Oak Grove to honor the victims of that tragic day. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-remembers-911.html Community IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-four-resolutions-honoring-donors-university-leadership.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved four resolutions on September 7 in honor of members of the IUP community, including two retired faculty members and two retired administrators. Fri, 8 Sep 2023 09:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-four-resolutions-honoring-donors-university-leadership.html Faculty Achievements For Students and Advisors For Employees Staff Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/president-presents-points-of-pride.html On September 7, 2023, President Michael Driscoll shared several "IUP Points of Pride" at the September Council of Trustees meeting. Fri, 8 Sep 2023 08:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Presidential Announcements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/department-of-nursing-and-allied-health-featured-in-documentary-spotlighting-nursing-shortage-in-pennsylvania.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is playing a part in spotlighting the nursing shortage in Pennsylvania and in the nation. IUP’s Department of Nursing and Allied Health is featured in “Navigating the Nursing Shortage,” a digital documentary produced by WQED Multimedia. Thu, 7 Sep 2023 15:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/department-of-nursing-and-allied-health-featured-in-documentary-spotlighting-nursing-shortage-in-pennsylvania.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/deans-list-for-summer-2023.html Following are the Dean's List recipients for Summer 2023. Thu, 7 Sep 2023 15:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/deans-list-for-summer-2023.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community. Wed, 6 Sep 2023 08:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Community For Employees University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-accepting-students-and-professionals-for-biosafetybiorisk-management-certificate-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is addressing a need for trained professionals in the biosafety and biosecurity fields through its specialized Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate program. Wed, 6 Sep 2023 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/iup-accepting-students-and-professionals-for-biosafetybiorisk-management-certificate-program.html Academic Programs University News For Employees For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/academicaffairs/news/2023/09/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effect the fall 2023 semester. Wed, 6 Sep 2023 08:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/academicaffairs/news/2023/09/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html Faculty Achievements University News Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/nicole-buse-on-bringing-people-together-meet-our-faculty.html As a child, Nicole Buse watched her father, a restaurant manager, closely. She saw how people come together in restaurants, and she knew it was more than a career she wanted to pursue. It was a lifestyle. Wed, 6 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/nicole-buse-on-bringing-people-together-meet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Meet Our Faculty Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/life-in-the-great-outdoors-elena-kapp-16.html As a marketing coordinator for REI, Elena Kapp brings the benefits of being in nature to all people in the DC metro area. It’s a career she prepared for at IUP, fueled by her love of the outdoors. Mon, 4 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/09/life-in-the-great-outdoors-elena-kapp-16.html Alumni IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/science-at-iup-featured-on-kdka-tv-sept-5.html On Tuesday, September 5, tune in to KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. for an interview about science at IUP with President Michael Driscoll and Steve Hovan, dean of the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/science-at-iup-featured-on-kdka-tv-sept-5.html Staff Achievements Academic Programs Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-with-punxsutawney-hospital-administrator.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” concludes season one with Katie Donald, marketing and public relations specialist at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, discussing rural healthcare models and challenges. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-with-punxsutawney-hospital-administrator.html University News Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/director-of-iup-military-and-veterans-resource-center-selected-as-2023-veteran-champion-of-the-year-in-higher-education.html Cory Shay, director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Military and Veterans Resource Center, has been selected for the 2023 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education list by Military Friendly. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/director-of-iup-military-and-veterans-resource-center-selected-as-2023-veteran-champion-of-the-year-in-higher-education.html Staff Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-providing-intensive-english-program-for-graduate-students-at-university-in-japan.html IUP began providing an eight-week, virtual (online) intensive English program for graduate students from the University of Miyazaki this year. The instruction is provided by the IUP American Language Institute, IUP’s long-standing intensive English program. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-providing-intensive-english-program-for-graduate-students-at-university-in-japan.html Academic Programs Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/emily-wender-on-teaching-teachers-the-power-of-words-meet-our-faculty.html Emily Wender believes in the power of reading. She knows how words and language can help bring people together, and that’s what inspires her to teach the next generation of English teachers. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/emily-wender-on-teaching-teachers-the-power-of-words-meet-our-faculty.html Feature Meet Our Faculty IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/happening-at-the-hub.html STATIC is hosting a full day of events for students on Thursday, August 31, to celebrate the IUP Student Co-op's ninetieth anniversary and the opening of the E-Sports Arena at the HUB. All activities are free, so stop by and grab a BINGO card, enjoy the fun, eat some great food, and celebrate. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/happening-at-the-hub.html Student Opportunities Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-students-from-yucatan-universities-for-second-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of only two universities in the United States chosen to host students participating in the Secretariat of Research, Innovation, and Higher Education State of Yucatan scholarship, a short-term, intensive English language and American culture program. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-students-from-yucatan-universities-for-second-year.html For Employees Group Achievements University News Student Opportunities Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/welcome-week.html More than 1,800 new Hawks spent a full week getting to know each other, learning the ins and outs of campus, and having a great time. Take a look – smiling, laughing, and building lifelong friends. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/welcome-week.html Campus News Feature Events IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-eighth-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $290,000 to continue to host the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-eighth-year.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/deans-list-for-summer-2023.html The list of Dean’s List recipients for the summer 2023 semester. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/deans-list-for-summer-2023.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/crimson-hawks-preparing-to-soar.html We asked some of IUP’s student-athletes to share their thoughts as they return to campus and prepare for the upcoming fall seasons. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/crimson-hawks-preparing-to-soar.html Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/researching-caffeine-levels-in-coffee-with-u-soar.html How does roasting coffee change its caffeine level? Senior Isabelle Clayton used a U-SOAR research award to find out. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/researching-caffeine-levels-in-coffee-with-u-soar.html Academic Programs Feature Research IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Based on surveys by students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—which recognized the university for “highly personalized attention and support”—IUP has been selected for the Princeton Review’s “2024 Best Colleges” guidebook. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html University News Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-video-showcasing-commitment-to-student-success-earns-emmy-nomination.html A video produced by members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Student Affairs has been nominated for a 2023 Mid-Atlantic Emmy award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-video-showcasing-commitment-to-student-success-earns-emmy-nomination.html Community Staff Achievements University News Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/tony-and-emma-ricupero-rustic-lodge-scholarship-recipients-selected.html Two students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Madison Macchia and Samantha Swidowski, have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the Tony and Emma Ricupero-Rustic Lodge Scholarship. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/tony-and-emma-ricupero-rustic-lodge-scholarship-recipients-selected.html Staff Achievements University News Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-student-success-infrastructure.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania begins the 2023–24 academic year with a new student success infrastructure. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-student-success-infrastructure.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Community University News Health and Safety Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/late-graduate-from-johnstown-gifts-200,000-to-counseling-program-in-his-estate.html The late Robert Flora, a 1978 graduate of IUP’s psychology clinical mental health counseling master’s program, left instructions revealed after his death to donate $200,000 from his estate to IUP for student scholarships. Tue, 8 Aug 2023 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/late-graduate-from-johnstown-gifts-200,000-to-counseling-program-in-his-estate.html University News Student Assistance Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/distinguished-alumni-award-winner-internationally-known-musician-wife-make-gift-to-continue-support-for-brass-music-students-at-iup.html Internationally known tubist Jim Self, a 1965 graduate and 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and his wife, Jamie Self, have made a gift to establish the Jim and Jamie Self Brass Scholarship, which provides scholarship support to students enrolled at IUP who are pursuing a major or minor offered by the Department of Music with a concentration in brass. Mon, 7 Aug 2023 11:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/distinguished-alumni-award-winner-internationally-known-musician-wife-make-gift-to-continue-support-for-brass-music-students-at-iup.html University News Alumni Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/quest-for-the-best-provides-tuition-support-for-students-in-iup-criminal-justice-training-center.html Quest for the Best , a tax-exempt organization, has provided $66,700 for scholarships for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Academy who are studying to become municipal police officers. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/quest-for-the-best-provides-tuition-support-for-students-in-iup-criminal-justice-training-center.html Student Assistance Academic Programs Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-with-iup-speech-language-and-hearing-clinic-director.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode with Erin Clark, director of IUP’s Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and assistant professor in the IUP Department of Communication Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-with-iup-speech-language-and-hearing-clinic-director.html Health and Safety Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/alumni-donate-funding-to-advance-iup-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html Two graduates of IUP, Nick Jacobs and Mary Ann Hoysan Jacobs, have donated more than $40,000 to support the accreditation application process for the school of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/alumni-donate-funding-to-advance-iup-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine University News Presidential Announcements Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/alumni-group-from-texas-create-scholarship-for-students-at-iup.html Six alumni, all living in or around the Houston area and members of IUP’s Houston Advancement Council (a group of IUP alumni volunteers), have established the Texas Alumni Scholarship for undergraduate students at IUP. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/alumni-group-from-texas-create-scholarship-for-students-at-iup.html Student Assistance Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/anthropology-faculty-member-poole-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-program.html Amanda Poole, a faculty member in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Anthropology, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Program and has been approved to work on a project in Madagascar. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/anthropology-faculty-member-poole-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-program.html Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-footlight-players-presenting-productions-july-14-15.html Footlight Players, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance summer youth theater program, will present the musical Finding Nemo, Jr. and the play As You Wish It in a double bill on July 14 and 15 on the main stage at Theatre-by-the-Grove in IUP’s Performing Arts Center. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-footlight-players-presenting-productions-july-14-15.html Campus News University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-students-faculty-to-conduct-third-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html The Department of Anthropology has been selected by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. through the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to continue its field study in Germany at the site of a crash of a World War II airplane. This is the third year that IUP has been involved in the DPAA mission. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-students-faculty-to-conduct-third-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html Community Faculty Achievements University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-graduate-young-alumni-award-winner-makes-gift-to-honor-late-iup-trustee.html A former Indiana University of Pennsylvania student trustee and Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient has made a $25,000 gift to IUP in honor of the late Gealy Wallwork, who served as a member of the IUP Council of Trustees from 1992 to 2018. The gift from Andrew Longacre, of Presto, will be used to establish the Gealy Wallwork Memorial Scholarship. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/07/iup-graduate-young-alumni-award-winner-makes-gift-to-honor-late-iup-trustee.html For Students and Advisors Alumni Student Assistance University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-rural-health-model-and-workforce-challenges.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode with Wendy Haislip, IRMC vice president and chief nursing officer, discussing Pennsylvania’s rural health model and workforce challenges. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-rural-health-model-and-workforce-challenges.html Community Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/iup-institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-partnering-with-community-agencies-for-july-4-safety-campaign.html The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with the Indiana County Commissioners, Pennsylvania State Police, Sheriff Bob Fyock, and Margy Gray State Farm Insurance for an awareness campaign for safe driving during the summer holiday season. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/iup-institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-partnering-with-community-agencies-for-july-4-safety-campaign.html University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/retired-biology-faculty-member-spouse-family-make-donation-to-kopchick-hall-building-fund-establish-music-scholarship.html Retired Indiana University of Pennsylvania biology professor Frank Baker and his wife, the late Mary Baker, along with members of the Baker family, have made a $50,000 gift to benefit IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Building Fund. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/retired-biology-faculty-member-spouse-family-make-donation-to-kopchick-hall-building-fund-establish-music-scholarship.html Student Assistance University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/faa-designates-iup-as-certified-collegiate-training-institution.html The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Indiana University of Pennsylvania as an FAA Collegiate Training Institution, which allows IUP’s program to be part of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/faa-designates-iup-as-certified-collegiate-training-institution.html University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-receives-funding-for-indiana-county-highway-safety-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety has received $104,000 in federal funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Indiana County Highway Safety Project, a program designed to promote safe driving, including seat belt use, in the region. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/institute-for-rural-health-and-safety-receives-funding-for-indiana-county-highway-safety-program.html Health and Safety Community University News Staff Achievements Training Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/deans-list-for-spring-2023.html 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.  Thu, 1 Jun 2023 13:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/06/deans-list-for-spring-2023.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-kopchick-hall.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode with Steve Hovan, dean of IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and IUP Distinguished University Professor, discussing IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, future home to the Kopchick College. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-kopchick-hall.html Community Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/community-input-needed-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process-at-special-public-session-june-13.html A special session for members of the community to provide input on Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s long-range facilities master plan update is scheduled for June 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex PNC Room. Tue, 30 May 2023 08:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/community-input-needed-for-iup-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process-at-special-public-session-june-13.html University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/local-alumni-invited-to-campus-on-june-23.html The Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement will welcome local alumni to Breezedale on Friday, June 23 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. for the first Hawk’s Nest Meet and Greet. The outdoor event will encourage IUP Pride, unity, and support of IUP alumni and their families. Fri, 26 May 2023 16:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/local-alumni-invited-to-campus-on-june-23.html Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-safety-sciences-student-organization-named-2023-outstanding-student-section-of-the-year-by-national-professional-organization.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Safety Sciences American Society of Safety Professionals student section has been named the Outstanding Student Section of the Year by the American Society of Safety Professionals. The honor comes with a $5,000 award from the ASSP to fund scholarships and research. Mon, 22 May 2023 11:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-safety-sciences-student-organization-named-2023-outstanding-student-section-of-the-year-by-national-professional-organization.html University News Student Achievements Academic Programs Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-graduate-makes-additional-gift-to-benefit-football-program.html George “Butch” Aggen, a 1976 criminology bachelor’s degree graduate and 1978 Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s degree graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has made a planned gift of more than $130,000 to the Bill and Cass Neal Scholarship for Football at IUP. Mon, 22 May 2023 11:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-graduate-makes-additional-gift-to-benefit-football-program.html Student Assistance For Students and Advisors Alumni Athletics University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/children-of-long-time-administrator-c-edward-receski-establish-scholarship-in-his-honor.html Two children of a long-time Indiana University of Pennsylvania retired administrator and coach have established a scholarship in their father’s honor and recognition of his time as coach for the IUP Boardwalk Bowl game. Mon, 22 May 2023 09:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/children-of-long-time-administrator-c-edward-receski-establish-scholarship-in-his-honor.html Alumni University News For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/timeline-advanced-for-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-plan.html Completion of the demolition phase of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts long-range building plan is targeted for August 2025, four months sooner than originally expected, according to a new timeline from the Department of General Services. Mon, 22 May 2023 08:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/timeline-advanced-for-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-plan.html Community Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s-news-world-report-for-2023-2024-best-graduate-programs.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2023–24 “Best Graduate Programs” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s-news-world-report-for-2023-2024-best-graduate-programs.html Academic Programs IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-graduate-admissions-team-recognizing-irmc-penn-highlights-dubois-punxsutawney-nursing-staff.html Graduate Admissions Office Director Amber Dworek and Graduate Admissions Office Assistant Director Lucy Archer, working with Christina Koren, director of strategic partnerships in IUP’s Division of University Advancement, delivered snacks and gift items for members of the nursing staff at three regional medical facilities, including a voucher to waive the application fee for enrollment in any IUP graduate degree program. Fri, 19 May 2023 16:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-graduate-admissions-team-recognizing-irmc-penn-highlights-dubois-punxsutawney-nursing-staff.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/recent-iup-honors-college-graduate-selected-for-fulbright-english-teaching-award-to-spain.html Tue, 9 May 2023 13:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/recent-iup-honors-college-graduate-selected-for-fulbright-english-teaching-award-to-spain.html University News Student Opportunities Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/ford-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202324-academic-year.html Ben Ford, Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of anthropology and chair IUP’s Department of Anthropology, has been selected as IUP’s 2023–24 Distinguished University Professor. Mon, 8 May 2023 08:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/ford-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202324-academic-year.html Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/spring-commencement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania held a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 5, honoring the 332 students receiving master’s degrees and 84 students receiving doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 6, IUP celebrated students graduating with undergraduate degrees—1,021 bachelor's degrees and nine associate degrees. Mon, 8 May 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/spring-commencement.html Feature Events Student Achievements IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/council-of-trustees-approves-naming-resolutions.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved three naming resolutions on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Fri, 5 May 2023 11:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/council-of-trustees-approves-naming-resolutions.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/president-presents-points-of-pride.html On May 4, 2023, President Michael Driscoll shared several “IUP Points of Pride” at the May Council of Trustees meeting. Fri, 5 May 2023 11:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/president-presents-points-of-pride.html Community For Students and Advisors University News Presidential Announcements For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-tennis-court-in-honor-of-donors.html On May 4, 2023, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved naming of the James D. and Poom Sunhachawi-Tayor Tennis Court in honor of the couple’s long-time support of the IUP tennis program. Fri, 5 May 2023 10:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-tennis-court-in-honor-of-donors.html University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-kopchick-hall-geoscience-lab-in-honor-memory-of-former-geoscience-professor.html On May 4, 2023, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved the naming of a geoscience laboratory in IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick Hall in honor and memory of one of the founding members of IUP’s Department of Geoscience. Fri, 5 May 2023 10:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-kopchick-hall-geoscience-lab-in-honor-memory-of-former-geoscience-professor.html University News Community Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-part-of-tri-county-entrepreneurial-makerspace-project.html Funding of $1.5 million through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant has been allocated for an entrepreneurial makerspace ecosystem that will include Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana County), an IUP-led STEAMSHOP robotics and electronics satellite site in Armstrong County and Made in Johnstown in Cambria County. Fri, 5 May 2023 10:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-part-of-tri-county-entrepreneurial-makerspace-project.html Community Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-rooms-in-kovalchick-complex-in-honor-of-phi-sigma-kappa-fraternity.html On May 4, 2023, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved naming two rooms in IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in honor of the contributions from IUP’s Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Fri, 5 May 2023 09:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-rooms-in-kovalchick-complex-in-honor-of-phi-sigma-kappa-fraternity.html Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-present-resolution-of-appreciation-to-student-trustee-maura-king.html On May 4, 2023, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees presented a resolution of appreciation to Maura King for her leadership, service, and commitment to IUP as the student member of the Council of Trustees. Fri, 5 May 2023 09:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-council-of-trustees-present-resolution-of-appreciation-to-student-trustee-maura-king.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-to-honor-leader-in-transformative-strategic-global-healthcare-with-honorary-doctorate.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania honored alumna Bonnie Harbison Anderson, a pioneer in the field of transformative and strategic global healthcare, with an honorary doctor of science degree during the university’s spring commencement ceremonies. Thu, 4 May 2023 14:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-to-honor-leader-in-transformative-strategic-global-healthcare-with-honorary-doctorate.html University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/onesis-information-employee-information-sessions.html In April, IT held two informational sessions on OneSIS or One Student Information System, the Ellucian Banner Managed Cloud Shared Technology platform being adopted by PASSHE. A recording of the information session and a copy of the presentation are available on the IUP OneSIS website for reference. Wed, 3 May 2023 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/onesis-information-employee-information-sessions.html University Updates For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/andrew-nutter-on-culinary-arts-meet-our-faculty.html Chef Andrew Nutter encourages his students at the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts to immerse themselves in food. With a career spent in some of the best kitchens in America, Nutter knows what it takes to be a success. Wed, 3 May 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/andrew-nutter-on-culinary-arts-meet-our-faculty.html Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/experienced-academic-leader-selected-to-serve-as-dean-for-eberly-college-of-business.html Following a national search, an experienced academic leader has been selected to serve as the dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business. Stephen Ferris will begin his work at IUP on July 1. Tue, 2 May 2023 09:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/experienced-academic-leader-selected-to-serve-as-dean-for-eberly-college-of-business.html Faculty Achievements Personnel Changes University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/richard-caruso-iup-alumni-donates-1-million-to-iup-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html Rich Caruso, a 1983 accounting graduate of IUP, is donating $1 million to IUP to advance IUP’s establishment of a school of osteopathic medicine. Mon, 1 May 2023 13:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/richard-caruso-iup-alumni-donates-1-million-to-iup-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-project.html Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners-faculty-emeriti.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty, dean, and associate dean emeriti. Mon, 1 May 2023 11:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners-faculty-emeriti.html University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-breast-cancer.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode with Dan Clark, director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery and director of IRMC’s Comprehensive Breast Center, presenting an overview of breast cancer medical education and care from IRMC. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-breast-cancer.html Health and Safety Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-may-5-6.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies for 1,446 graduates on May 5 and 6 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-may-5-6.html Alumni University News Community For Students and Advisors For Employees Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/department-of-theatre-dance-and-performance-presenting-summer-youth-theater-program.html IUP’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance will offer its summer youth theater program, Footlight Players, from June 19 to July 15 at IUP. The program explores creativity through workshops and creating plays and musicals, providing four weeks of day-long performing arts programming, primarily serving Indiana County. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/department-of-theatre-dance-and-performance-presenting-summer-youth-theater-program.html University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/stephen-shiring-on-the-hospitality-industrymeet-our-faculty.html Stephen Shiring says one of the best things about his job is helping IUP students land their dream job in the hospitality industry. It happens a lot for students in IUP’s Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/stephen-shiring-on-the-hospitality-industrymeet-our-faculty.html Feature IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/spring-finals-week-hours-for-the-library-tutoring-folger-and-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/spring-finals-week-hours-for-the-library-tutoring-folger-and-de-stressing-activities-and-more.html For Students and Advisors University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-collaborating-with-indiana-borough-to-help-improve-community-health-in-national-pilot-project.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania students and faculty are working with Indiana Borough on a national pilot program to help create stronger and more informed community health, especially in rural areas. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-collaborating-with-indiana-borough-to-help-improve-community-health-in-national-pilot-project.html For Students and Advisors Health and Safety Community University News For Employees Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/student-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html An Indiana County student attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania received the 2023 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/student-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-homer-city-woman-and-iup-graduate.html Student Achievements Alumni University News Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/celebration-weekend-honors-donors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Celebration Weekend honored alumni and friends for philanthropic support, volunteerism, service, and professional excellence. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/celebration-weekend-honors-donors-alumni-volunteers-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Alumni University News Community For Employees For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/haque-to-serve-in-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Shagufta Haque, an economics honors track and finance double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been approved to serve as a student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/haque-to-serve-in-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Student Achievements University News Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/environmental-engineering-major-selected-for-national-science-foundation-fellowship.html Renallan Neckles, an environmental engineering major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/environmental-engineering-major-selected-for-national-science-foundation-fellowship.html University News Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/spring-2023-commencement-celebration-toast.html The IUP Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement and the IUP Alumni Association invite graduates, along with family and friends, to attend the Celebration Toast on IUP Commencement days. Both champagne and nonalcoholic sparkling cider will be available. IUP graduates will receive an IUP Alumni champagne flute, while supplies last. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/spring-2023-commencement-celebration-toast.html University News Alumni For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/bringing-new-zealand-composers-to-the-world.html Music professor Henry Wong Doe has premiered compositions from New Zealand, his native country, around the world. His latest project, Perspectives, commissioned six New Zealand composers to write short piano pieces reflecting their experiences through the pandemic. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/bringing-new-zealand-composers-to-the-world.html Academic Programs IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-presenting-future-makers-forum-with-pittsburgh-maker-nina-barbuto.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s STEAMSHOP (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) will host a Future Makers Forum with Pittsburgh-based maker Nina Barbuto on April 25. The presentation will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Robertshaw STEAMSHOP, room 25. It is free and open to the community. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-presenting-future-makers-forum-with-pittsburgh-maker-nina-barbuto.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors University News For Employees Community Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-community-joining-together-april-22-for-service-arts-walk-live-music.html Saturday, April 22, in Indiana will bring Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana community together for a day of service, a celebration of the arts, live music (including by several local musicians), and downtown shopping by IUP students. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-community-joining-together-april-22-for-service-arts-walk-live-music.html Community For Employees University News Events For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/chalk-the-walk.html For 32 years, IUP has hosted a Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as "Chalk the Walk", providing students with an opportunity to express their political and social views through chalk drawings across the Oak Grove. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/chalk-the-walk.html University News Feature Campus News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/sharon-massey-on-jewelry-and-metals-meet-our-faculty.html When Sharon Massey was a student in middle school, she had an art teacher whose passion was obvious, and it led her to a career as a faculty member in IUP’s Department of Art and Design. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/sharon-massey-on-jewelry-and-metals-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-april-26.html The annual Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as “Chalk the Walk,” will be held Wednesday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the IUP Oak Grove. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Friday, April 28. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-april-26.html University News Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/campus-wide-participation-needed-for-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html All members of the IUP community—faculty, staff, and students—are invited to participate in the development of IUP’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/campus-wide-participation-needed-for-long-range-facilities-master-plan-update-process.html University News University Updates For Employees For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-professor-indiana-regional-medical-center-collaboration-continues-through-lifestyle-medicine-training-provided-to-irmc-medical-residents.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania Food and Nutrition professor is providing innovative training to the inaugural cohort of medical residents at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-professor-indiana-regional-medical-center-collaboration-continues-through-lifestyle-medicine-training-provided-to-irmc-medical-residents.html Academic Programs IUP Now Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-celebrates-distinguished-alumni-volunteers-student-athletes-during-celebration-weekend.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be celebrating special members of the IUP community as part of 2023 Celebration Weekend planned for April 21 and 22. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-celebrates-distinguished-alumni-volunteers-student-athletes-during-celebration-weekend.html For Students and Advisors University News Community Alumni IUP Now For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/take-back-the-night.html The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted the annual Take Back the Night event on April 12th on the IUP main campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/take-back-the-night.html IUP Now University News Feature Events Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/political-science-professor-selected-for-year-long-woodrow-wilson-center-fellowship.html Steven Jackson, professor of political science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for a nine-month residential fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, DC. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/political-science-professor-selected-for-year-long-woodrow-wilson-center-fellowship.html Faculty Achievements University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/erin-clark-on-speech-language-and-hearing-meet-our-faculty.html Erin Clark started her career in hospitals, helping patients with their speech and language skills. She took her experience caring for patients and has used it as the clinic director and internship coordinator for IUP’s Speech-Language Pathology program. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/erin-clark-on-speech-language-and-hearing-meet-our-faculty.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/discovering-new-species-in-central-america.html Students join faculty in the field by traveling to Honduras to find new species of animals while honoring local populations and their customs. It’s a project that has led to the discovery of more than 20 new species. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/discovering-new-species-in-central-america.html "Special Series" IUP Now Feature Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/april-18-is-iup-day-of-giving.html On Tuesday, April 18, IUP will celebrate Day of Giving, a 24-hour day of giving bringing together alumni, parents, friends, and the IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy. Fri, 7 Apr 2023 15:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/april-18-is-iup-day-of-giving.html University News Student Assistance For Employees IUP Now Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-12.html The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP main campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking. Fri, 7 Apr 2023 10:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/iup-haven-project-hosting-annual-take-back-the-night-event-april-12.html Health and Safety Events University News For Employees IUP Now For Students and Advisors Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/calvin-masilela-on-regional-planningmeet-our-faculty.html A curiosity about how cultures change and how people adapt as cities grow led Calvin Masilela to study geography in college. Now a professor at IUP, he is able to share his expertise in regional planning with his students. Wed, 5 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/calvin-masilela-on-regional-planningmeet-our-faculty.html "Special Series" IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html IUP celebrated employees who completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35, years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards luncheon in the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Mon, 3 Apr 2023 11:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/new-pig-sponsored-research-for-high-school-student-from-dysart-leads-to-iup.html Elizabeth Kinney, a senior at Cambria Heights Senior High School and daughter of Mike Kinney and Pauline Kinney, of Dysart, is a 2023 recipient of an IUP Dean’s Merit Scholarship to study safety sciences at IUP based on her research project, “Slip Resistance,” sponsored by New Pig, of Tipton. Mon, 3 Apr 2023 10:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/new-pig-sponsored-research-for-high-school-student-from-dysart-leads-to-iup.html Student Achievements Community Health and Safety For Students and Advisors University News For Employees Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/pacific-rim-earthquakes-in-10-minutes.html An earthquake on one side of the world has the potential for catastrophic effects on the other. Learn the basics of Pacific Rim earthquakes in 10 minutes with Jon Lewis, professor in IUP’s Department of Geography, Geology, Environment, and Planning. Mon, 3 Apr 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/04/pacific-rim-earthquakes-in-10-minutes.html Feature "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-irmc-medical-residents.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues with an episode introducing IRMC’s medical residents and featuring interviews with them about their experience as a medical resident. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-irmc-medical-residents.html Community Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/aleea-perry-on-public-administrationmeet-our-faculty.html An internship at a state agency got Aleea Perry hooked on the power of policy and public administration. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/aleea-perry-on-public-administrationmeet-our-faculty.html Feature "Special Series" IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-research-appreciation-week-events.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate innovative student and faculty research and creative work and welcome Dean Emerita Deanne Snavely as the Women in STEM Summit speaker during IUP’s 2023 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 3 to 6 at the KCAC. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-research-appreciation-week-events.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors University News Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements Events Academic Programs Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-to-host-inaugural-beac-weekend-april-1416.html The Black Experience Alumni Committee is hosting the inaugural BEAC Weekend for both alumni and students. Events are designed to provide opportunities to bridge the gap between students and alumni, build lasting relationships, prepare for the future by supporting and uplifting Black students at IUP, and maintain the culture as alumni are reconnected to their alma mater. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-to-host-inaugural-beac-weekend-april-1416.html For Students and Advisors University News Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-and-iup-research-institute-chosen-for-international-research-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the IUP Research Institute were chosen by the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) to host two international visitors as part of the University Administration Support Program Fellowships in Research Management. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-and-iup-research-institute-chosen-for-international-research-program.html Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/march-2023-points-of-pride.html “Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/march-2023-points-of-pride.html Athletics Student Opportunities For Employees For Students and Advisors Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Community Group Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/hawks-helping-hawks-drive-closes-friday-last-chance-to-join.html We are grateful for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students through your good work. Participating in the Hawks Helping Hawks campaign gives you the chance to advocate for student success in another way. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/hawks-helping-hawks-drive-closes-friday-last-chance-to-join.html For Students and Advisors Student Assistance For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/a-mentor-for-life.html When Rachel Pettiford met Malaika Turner, she knew she had found someone who would change her life. The two forged a bond as mentor and mentee that grew into a bond as colleagues. Learn about their connection in this video. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/a-mentor-for-life.html Feature IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-reduces-tuition-for-international-undergraduates.html In its continued focus to prioritize meeting the needs of students, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will reduce the cost of tuition for international undergraduates taking between 12 to 18 credits a semester, effective for the fall 2023 semester. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-reduces-tuition-for-international-undergraduates.html For Employees University News Community Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-trumpet-studio-in-honor-of-retired-faculty-member-eisensmith.html At its meeting on March 23, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored retired Music Department faculty member Kevin Eisensmith by naming a space in IUP’s Cogswell Hall, home to the department, in his honor. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-trumpet-studio-in-honor-of-retired-faculty-member-eisensmith.html Faculty Achievements Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-institute-for-cybersecurity-hosting-personnel-from-department-of-defense-agency.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cyber Security will host three senior personnel—including one IUP graduate, an Indiana native, and a central Pennsylvania native—from the Department of Defense’s Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center on April 11. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-institute-for-cybersecurity-hosting-personnel-from-department-of-defense-agency.html Research Events University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/meet-our-faculty-nate-mcelroy-on-chemistry.html Get to know a little about Nate McElroy, a professor in IUP’s Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/meet-our-faculty-nate-mcelroy-on-chemistry.html IUP Now "Special Series" Academic Programs Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-selects-stringer-as-director-of-public-safety-and-university-police.html Following a national search, Timothy Stringer, a police and public safety professional with 27 years of experience, has been selected to serve as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s director of public safety and university police. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-selects-stringer-as-director-of-public-safety-and-university-police.html University News Personnel Changes For Students and Advisors Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/counseling/news/2023/03/iup-department-of-counseling-presents-outstanding-supervisor-award-to-louise-bivens.html The Department of Counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania recently presented the Dr. Claire J. Dandeneau Outstanding Supervisor Award to Louise Bivens, a social worker at Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Services. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/counseling/news/2023/03/iup-department-of-counseling-presents-outstanding-supervisor-award-to-louise-bivens.html IUP Now Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/less-than-two-weeks-remain-in-the-hawks-helping-hawks-drive.html It’s crunch time! The last day to be counted as a donor in this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive is Friday, March 31, 2023. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/less-than-two-weeks-remain-in-the-hawks-helping-hawks-drive.html Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-nursing-program-selected-by-princeton-review-as-top-online-program.html IUP’s program was just named to the Princeton Review's 2023 “Top Online Nursing Programs”; this recognition follows the program’s recognition by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022 “Best Online Program.” Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-nursing-program-selected-by-princeton-review-as-top-online-program.html Rankings University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/almost-like-a-miracle.html Title IX transformed women’s sports at IUP—from low-budget programs that sold baked goods to survive to the championship-caliber teams and athletes of today. Read about the evolution of sports in the half-century since this groundbreaking law was passed. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/almost-like-a-miracle.html IUP Magazine Feature Athletics IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-receives-1.19-million-to-address-need-for-stem-high-school-teachers.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected to receive $1.19 million from the National Science Foundation through the Noyce Scholarships and Stipends program to help address the critical need for effective Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers in Pennsylvania’s high schools. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-receives-1.19-million-to-address-need-for-stem-high-school-teachers.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-hosting-sheetz-executives-for-people-and-culture-discussion.html Sheetz, Inc. President/CEO Travis Sheetz and Executive Vice President of People and Culture Stephanie Doliveira will present “People and Culture: A Panel Discussion” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 22. The presentation, free and open to the community, will be held in the Eberly Auditorium in the Eberly College of Business. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-hosting-sheetz-executives-for-people-and-culture-discussion.html University News For Students and Advisors Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/2023-ncaa-dii-atlantic-region-tournament.html Top-seeded IUP men's basketball had its outstanding season come to a close on Tuesday night, falling to a focused West Liberty side by a 70-53 score here Tuesday at the KCAC. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/2023-ncaa-dii-atlantic-region-tournament.html Events Feature Athletics IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-hosting-ambassador-of-mali-for-presentation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Pan-African Studies program is sponsoring a free public presentation by the Ambassador of Mali to the United States, Sekou Berthé, on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall B-11. The presentation, “West and Central Africa at the Crossroads of Global Security Challenges,” is free and open to the community. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-hosting-ambassador-of-mali-for-presentation.html For Students and Advisors Community University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has organized several events to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, including a smoothie sale, a crockpot cook-off competition, and a program with a nationally known speaker. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Fuel up for the Future.” Wed, 8 Mar 2023 09:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-celebrating-national-nutrition-month.html For Employees University News Community Health and Safety For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-geoscience-professor-part-of-team-finding-oldest-ancient-dna-ever-recovered-from-sediments-research-continuing-at-iup.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania geoscience faculty member is part of an international team that has discovered the oldest ancient DNA ever recovered—and he is continuing to examine the recovered DNA in his IUP laboratory with IUP students. Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-geoscience-professor-part-of-team-finding-oldest-ancient-dna-ever-recovered-from-sediments-research-continuing-at-iup.html Research Faculty Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-kicks-off-the-hawks-helping-hawks-drive.html Volunteers from around campus are leading this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive to provide funds that touch almost every facet of our university—from supporting academic programs and departments and bolstering our student-athletes to keeping the campus looking its best and purchasing industry-specific technology and equipment. Mon, 6 Mar 2023 14:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/iup-kicks-off-the-hawks-helping-hawks-drive.html For Employees For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/voices-of-experience-black-alumni-helping-black-students.html Black alumni spanning several decades at IUP are working with the university to help current Black students succeed. See what the Black Experience Alumni Committee, known as BEAC, has planned. Mon, 6 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/03/voices-of-experience-black-alumni-helping-black-students.html Feature Alumni IUP Magazine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-robotics-in-surgery.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode featuring IRMC’s Dan Clark discussing robotics in surgery. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:34:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continues-with-episode-on-robotics-in-surgery.html University News Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/from-hoops-to-healing-scholar-athlete-lends-skills-to-faucis-team.html Joe Rocco ’11 played for a record-breaking IUP basketball team. Now he excels on an even more celebrated squad—the one Anthony Fauci led in the battle against COVID-19. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/from-hoops-to-healing-scholar-athlete-lends-skills-to-faucis-team.html Academic Programs Alumni Athletics IUP Magazine Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-doctoral-student-receives-iup-funding-to-continue-study-of-effects-of-virtual-pet-anti-anxiety-game-on-adolescent-mental-health.html Sarah Gann, a student in IUP’s clinical psychology doctoral program, is launching a study designed to determine how a virtual pet game application can affect adolescent mental health. She is looking for adolescent participants (children between the ages of 13 and 18). Her presentation of this proposed study won IUP’s 2022 Three-Minute Thesis competition. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-doctoral-student-receives-iup-funding-to-continue-study-of-effects-of-virtual-pet-anti-anxiety-game-on-adolescent-mental-health.html Academic Programs For Students and Advisors For Employees Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/new-healthcare-pathways-program-at-iup-punxsutawney.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney campus will launch a Healthcare Pathways dual enrollment pilot program starting in fall 2023, designed to provide affordable opportunities in the healthcare field, while helping to address the need for more healthcare workers. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/new-healthcare-pathways-program-at-iup-punxsutawney.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Community University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/summer-fall-2023-registration-begins-soon.html Class registration for summer 2023 begins March 27 for all continuing undergraduate and graduate students. Fall 2023 class registration, with windows for different groups of students, takes place throughout March. Check out what you need to do to get ready. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/summer-fall-2023-registration-begins-soon.html For Students and Advisors Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/directors-for-nine-days-in-the-sun-at-iup-talk-about-iup-pptco-association.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove’s association with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company (PPTCO) begins with the March 2, 3, 4, and 5 presentations of Mark Clayton Southers’ Nine Days in the Sun at IUP. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/directors-for-nine-days-in-the-sun-at-iup-talk-about-iup-pptco-association.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Employees For Students and Advisors University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-celebrates-donor-generosity-at-thank-a-donor-week.html The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 27–March 3. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to celebrate their generosity. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an IUP donor to tell them what their generosity means to you and to our students. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-celebrates-donor-generosity-at-thank-a-donor-week.html For Students and Advisors For Employees University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-eberly-college-of-business-on-campus-mba-program-selected-for-best-business-schools-ranking-by-princeton-review.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business Master of Business Administration on-campus program has been selected as one of the top programs in the nation by the Princeton Review. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-eberly-college-of-business-on-campus-mba-program-selected-for-best-business-schools-ranking-by-princeton-review.html University News Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/onesis-information.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is in the process of implementing a common Student Information System across the State System schools. IUP is scheduled to begin implementing OneSIS in January 2024. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:17:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/onesis-information.html For Students and Advisors University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-author-and-academic-montas-for-discussion-on-importance-of-great-books.html Author and academic Roosevelt Montás will present “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall’s Gorell Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the community. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-author-and-academic-montas-for-discussion-on-importance-of-great-books.html For Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-to-present-nine-days-in-the-sun-exploring-shifting-the-racial-balance-social-order.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-By-The-Grove will present Mark Clayton Southers’ “Nine Days in the Sun” at IUP. This initiative begins Theater-By-The-Grove’s association with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, where Southers is the founding artistic director. The play explores a world where dark skin is the desired tone, so the racial balance is shifted and the social order in America is turned upside down. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-to-present-nine-days-in-the-sun-exploring-shifting-the-racial-balance-social-order.html Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion University News Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/president-driscoll-discusses-tuition-reduction-statewide-initiatives-in-cybersecurity-and-stem-education-on-our-regions-business.html President Driscoll was a recent guest on WPXI's Our Region's Business, where he discussed Kopchick Hall, statewide initiatives in cybersecurity and STEM education, the discovery phase of a possible new medical school to educate doctors for rural Pennsylvania, and the recent tuition reduction for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/president-driscoll-discusses-tuition-reduction-statewide-initiatives-in-cybersecurity-and-stem-education-on-our-regions-business.html Campus News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-director-of-strategic-partnership-selected-for-top-100-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren has been selected for the 2023 Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Top 100” listing of business leaders. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-director-of-strategic-partnership-selected-for-top-100-listing.html Staff Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/black-student-groups-a-history-of-building-community-at-iup.html Black students in the ’70s and ’80s often formed groups around their like interests—from the arts to political action to service through fraternities and sororities. See how these groups built community at IUP, paving the way for future Black students. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/black-student-groups-a-history-of-building-community-at-iup.html Mary Ann Slater IUP Now Feature Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/update-on-our-response-to-the-racist-social-media-post.html The last few days have been very difficult ones. Many of you have asked, “What happens now?” Today’s video message shares information about next steps in our process and my next steps to bring us together to heal and to accelerate our efforts against racism. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:34:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/update-on-our-response-to-the-racist-social-media-post.html IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/responding-to-last-nights-racist-social-media-post.html President Driscoll addresses a hateful, offensive, and racist message posted to social media in response to a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the February 8 basketball game. Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/responding-to-last-nights-racist-social-media-post.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-accounting-program-earns-prestigious-aacsb-accreditation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has earned accounting accreditation for its Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Eberly College of Business. IUP is the only public university in Pennsylvania and one of only five colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to achieve this recognition. Mon, 6 Feb 2023 10:48:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-accounting-program-earns-prestigious-aacsb-accreditation.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-chemistry-program-receives-continued-approval-from-american-chemical-society.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chemistry undergraduate programs in the IUP Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering have received American Chemical Society continued approval for its undergraduate chemistry program. Mon, 6 Feb 2023 10:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-chemistry-program-receives-continued-approval-from-american-chemical-society.html Academic Programs University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-planetarium-shows-free-and-open-to-the-community.html IUP will continue the 2022–23 planetarium shows during the spring semester with “Winter Wonders” on February 28. The program, exploring the winter constellations of Orion and Taurus, also will include information about the Orion nebula and the fact that a supernova remnant is up in the sky every winter evening. Thu, 2 Feb 2023 13:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-planetarium-shows-free-and-open-to-the-community.html University Updates For Students and Advisors For Employees Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-professor-of-physics-and-astronomy-for-lectures-on-physics-of-musical-instruments-and-changing-climate-of-women-in-science.html Laurie McNeil, a nationally recognized condensed matter-materials physicist, will be at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on February 9 and 10 to present three programs as the spring 2023 IUP Sigma Xi distinguished speaker. Wed, 1 Feb 2023 09:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/iup-hosting-professor-of-physics-and-astronomy-for-lectures-on-physics-of-musical-instruments-and-changing-climate-of-women-in-science.html For Students and Advisors For Employees "Special Series" Community Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/a-student-perspective-honoring-black-history-month.html We encourage all members of the IUP community to take advantage of the resources and programs offered in honor of Black History Month, and throughout the year, on the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we begin our celebration, we are proud to present junior psychology major Erika Jackson reading her poem, “The Disease of White Supremacy.” Wed, 1 Feb 2023 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/02/a-student-perspective-honoring-black-history-month.html Feature IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-hosting-guest-artist-moses-phillips-for-program-about-lift-every-voice-and-sing-the-black-national-anthem.html Moses Phillips, who teaches ethnomusicology, music theory, and cultural studies in the Mass Communications Department at CUNY, will present “The Brothers Johnson: ‘Lift Every Voice’ Social Justice Through Song" on February 8 at 3:30 p.m. in room 225 of Jane Leonard Hall. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-hosting-guest-artist-moses-phillips-for-program-about-lift-every-voice-and-sing-the-black-national-anthem.html Events University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/two-iup-graduate-programs-selected-for-u-s-news-best-online-program-recognition.html For the second year in a row, two online graduate programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. IUP’s master’s in criminology and master’s in mathematics education were selected for the magazine’s “2023 Best Online Program” rankings. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/two-iup-graduate-programs-selected-for-u-s-news-best-online-program-recognition.html University News Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/the-supreme-court-and-your-rights-in-10-minutes.html What does it really mean when the Supreme Court makes rules on a case? Gwen Torges, the chair of IUP's Department of Political Science, explains how the rights of individuals and of states are the basis for understanding. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/the-supreme-court-and-your-rights-in-10-minutes.html "Special Series" Feature Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iups-center-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-sponsoring-black-history-month-events-focusing-on-health.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement (MSCLE) will celebrate Black History Month in February with a number of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:17:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iups-center-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-sponsoring-black-history-month-events-focusing-on-health.html University News For Employees "Special Series" Community For Students and Advisors University Updates Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-sponsoring-feature-event-at-punxsutawney-groundhog-day.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be an active part of helping visitors cheer on Punxsutawney Phil as he makes his 2023 weather prediction during this year’s Groundhog Day celebration on February 2. Thanks to IUP’s long-standing relationship with Nemacolin, IUP is the official sponsor for the Hogspitality Village at the Gobbler’s Knob Visitors Center Pavilion. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-sponsoring-feature-event-at-punxsutawney-groundhog-day.html Community University News Alumni Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/spring-2023-preview.html The Spring 2023 Preview includes an assortment of some of the events in the upcoming semester. It's not a complete list. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/spring-2023-preview.html mkukula For Students and Advisors Events Campus News University News Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-offering-free-advanced-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Thanks to an eighth year of funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a free, one-week GenCyber cybersecurity camp for middle and high school students. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:45:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-offering-free-advanced-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Student Opportunities University News Community For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-receives-sixth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding-focus-on-collaboration-with-alice-paul-house-domestic-violence-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s It’s On Us PA initiative to combat campus sexual assault. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:48:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-receives-sixth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding-focus-on-collaboration-with-alice-paul-house-domestic-violence-program.html University News Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-community-wastewater-surveillance-system.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues with an episode on the community wastewater surveillance system. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-community-wastewater-surveillance-system.html University News Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-and-hacc-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, have signed a dual admissions program agreement designed to streamline the process for students who earn an associate degree at HACC to complete a bachelor’s degree program at IUP. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-and-hacc-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/hovan-selected-as-dean-for-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics.html Steven Hovan has been selected to serve as the dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/hovan-selected-as-dean-for-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics.html Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/cooking-up-a-career-arnold-ivey-ca021.html The more Arnold Ivey learned about food and cooking, the more he wanted to learn. That’s how he became an in-demand chef who has opened multiple restaurants that feature menus based on his recipes and techniques. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/cooking-up-a-career-arnold-ivey-ca021.html Feature Events IUP Now Academic Programs Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/cooking-up-a-career-arnold-ivey-ca02.html Chef Arnold Ivey CA’02 has mixed his passion for food with the talents he learned at the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts to create a distinguished career in the restaurant industry. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/cooking-up-a-career-arnold-ivey-ca02.html Academic Programs Feature IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-receives-funding-from-pennsylvania-department-of-education-for-program-to-address-teacher-shortage-diversity-in-teacher-workforce.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected to receive $72,049 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through its Teacher Prep 2 Practice grant program. IUP’s funding will be used to design a culturally relevant teaching academy to diversify the teacher workforce and address the national teacher shortage. This work will take place in partnership with the Gateway School District in Monroeville, Allegheny County. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/iup-receives-funding-from-pennsylvania-department-of-education-for-program-to-address-teacher-shortage-diversity-in-teacher-workforce.html University News Training Opportunities Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/deans-list-for-fall-2022.html 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.  Mon, 9 Jan 2023 09:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/deans-list-for-fall-2022.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/office-of-international-education-successful-in-securing-ninth-institute-of-international-education-scholarship-for-iup-student.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education has been successful in helping a ninth international student secure an Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund. Fri, 6 Jan 2023 09:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/01/office-of-international-education-successful-in-securing-ninth-institute-of-international-education-scholarship-for-iup-student.html University News Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/capturing-moments-in-2022.html Relive the highlights of 2022 with our curated photo gallery, showcasing our most cherished moments and unforgettable memories. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/capturing-moments-in-2022.html Events Feature IUP Now University News Community Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/capturing-moments-in-2022.html Relive the highlights of 2022 with our curated photo gallery, showcasing our most cherished moments and unforgettable memories. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/capturing-moments-in-2022.html Events Feature IUP Now University News Community Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-covid-19-testing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode on the IUP-IRMC COVID-19 testing collaborative and partnership on December 15, featuring Narayanaswamy Bharathan, chair, Department of Biology, and Jackie Sansig, IRMC director of Laboratory and Respiratory Services. The episode explores the evolution of the same-day COVID-19 testing process at IRMC by Bharathan. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-covid-19-testing.html IUP Now University News Faculty Achievements Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-covid-19-testing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode on the IUP-IRMC COVID-19 testing collaborative and partnership on December 15, featuring Narayanaswamy Bharathan, chair, Department of Biology, and Jackie Sansig, IRMC director of Laboratory and Respiratory Services. The episode explores the evolution of the same-day COVID-19 testing process at IRMC by Bharathan. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/rural-health-pulse-podcast-by-iup-irmc-continues-with-episode-on-covid-19-testing.html IUP Now University News Faculty Achievements Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/commencement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania held commencement ceremonies on December 10, 2022, for 551 graduates. Enjoy some of our favorite moments from both the graduate and undergraduate events. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/commencement.html Community Academic Programs University News Student Achievements Events IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/commencement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania held commencement ceremonies on December 10, 2022, for 551 graduates. Enjoy some of our favorite moments from both the graduate and undergraduate events. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/commencement.html Community Academic Programs University News Student Achievements Events IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-tuition-for-out-of-state-undergraduate-domestic-undergraduates-by-almost-20-percent-for-fall-2023.html In keeping with its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of students, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved reducing annual tuition by $2,690, or almost 20 percent, for out-of-state, undergraduate, domestic students who take 15 credits per semester. Thu, 8 Dec 2022 18:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-tuition-for-out-of-state-undergraduate-domestic-undergraduates-by-almost-20-percent-for-fall-2023.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-tuition-for-out-of-state-undergraduate-domestic-undergraduates-by-almost-20-percent-for-fall-2023.html In keeping with its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of students, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved reducing annual tuition by $2,690, or almost 20 percent, for out-of-state, undergraduate, domestic students who take 15 credits per semester. Thu, 8 Dec 2022 18:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-tuition-for-out-of-state-undergraduate-domestic-undergraduates-by-almost-20-percent-for-fall-2023.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/fall-2022-provost-scholars.html To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 14:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/fall-2022-provost-scholars.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/fall-2022-provost-scholars.html To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 14:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/fall-2022-provost-scholars.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-administration-and-research-and-training-center-select-students-for-justice-research-fellows-program.html Two students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—Angelique Alcantara and Owen Zablocki—have been selected from a pool of exemplary nominees to be the inaugural Justice Research Fellows at the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 14:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-administration-and-research-and-training-center-select-students-for-justice-research-fellows-program.html IUP Now University News Student Achievements Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-administration-and-research-and-training-center-select-students-for-justice-research-fellows-program.html Two students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—Angelique Alcantara and Owen Zablocki—have been selected from a pool of exemplary nominees to be the inaugural Justice Research Fellows at the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 14:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-administration-and-research-and-training-center-select-students-for-justice-research-fellows-program.html IUP Now University News Student Achievements Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-results-in-3000-stockings-for-western-pennsylvania-homeless-veterans.html Students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity collected enough toiletries and supplies to create 3,000 holiday stockings for homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-results-in-3000-stockings-for-western-pennsylvania-homeless-veterans.html Student Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-results-in-3000-stockings-for-western-pennsylvania-homeless-veterans.html Students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity collected enough toiletries and supplies to create 3,000 holiday stockings for homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania. Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-results-in-3000-stockings-for-western-pennsylvania-homeless-veterans.html Student Achievements Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-fashion-merchandising-major-creates-opportunity-for-current-future-iup-students.html Jordan Brown left IUP in December after earning her bachelor’s degree in fashion studies, but her commitment and initiative will impact students for many years to come. She organized taking 22 IUP fashion studies majors to work as volunteers for the fall 2022 Pittsburgh Fashion Week event. Tue, 6 Dec 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-fashion-merchandising-major-creates-opportunity-for-current-future-iup-students.html Academic Programs Student Opportunities Student Achievements University News IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-fashion-merchandising-major-creates-opportunity-for-current-future-iup-students.html Jordan Brown left IUP in December after earning her bachelor’s degree in fashion studies, but her commitment and initiative will impact students for many years to come. She organized taking 22 IUP fashion studies majors to work as volunteers for the fall 2022 Pittsburgh Fashion Week event. Tue, 6 Dec 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-fashion-merchandising-major-creates-opportunity-for-current-future-iup-students.html Academic Programs Student Opportunities Student Achievements University News IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-10.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies on December 10 for 551 graduates, including honoring students who have completed their bachelor’s degrees and who are graduating with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 13:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-10.html University News For Students and Advisors Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-10.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies on December 10 for 551 graduates, including honoring students who have completed their bachelor’s degrees and who are graduating with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 13:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec-10.html University News For Students and Advisors Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-2022-giving-tuesday-continues-tradition-of-exceeding-goal.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania employees, alumni, students, and friends continued the tradition of shattering the annual Giving Tuesday goal again this year. IUP raised $41,337, more than doubling the goal during the 24-hour effort, with 204 gifts from 175 donors. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 12:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-2022-giving-tuesday-continues-tradition-of-exceeding-goal.html Community Group Achievements Student Assistance University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-2022-giving-tuesday-continues-tradition-of-exceeding-goal.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania employees, alumni, students, and friends continued the tradition of shattering the annual Giving Tuesday goal again this year. IUP raised $41,337, more than doubling the goal during the 24-hour effort, with 204 gifts from 175 donors. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 12:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-2022-giving-tuesday-continues-tradition-of-exceeding-goal.html Community Group Achievements Student Assistance University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/net-gain-former-iup-basketball-star-scoring-big-in-healthcare-field.html From scoring her 1,000th career point while on the IUP women’s basketball team, to discovering new career options in the healthcare industry, IUP gave 2016 graduate Leslie Stapleton opportunities that have made a big impact on her life. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/net-gain-former-iup-basketball-star-scoring-big-in-healthcare-field.html Alumni Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/net-gain-former-iup-basketball-star-scoring-big-in-healthcare-field.html From scoring her 1,000th career point while on the IUP women’s basketball team, to discovering new career options in the healthcare industry, IUP gave 2016 graduate Leslie Stapleton opportunities that have made a big impact on her life. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/net-gain-former-iup-basketball-star-scoring-big-in-healthcare-field.html Alumni Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-selects-five-graduates-for-fall-2022-young-alumni-award.html Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2022 IUP Young Alumni Award. This award was created to recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions. Thu, 1 Dec 2022 09:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-selects-five-graduates-for-fall-2022-young-alumni-award.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now Alumni Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-selects-five-graduates-for-fall-2022-young-alumni-award.html Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2022 IUP Young Alumni Award. This award was created to recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions. Thu, 1 Dec 2022 09:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/12/iup-selects-five-graduates-for-fall-2022-young-alumni-award.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now Alumni Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-honors-jane-e-leonard-recognizes-cashdollars-at-leonard-hall-dedication.html Members of the community gathered Monday, Nov. 28 to honor Jane Elizabeth Leonard’s legacy and to offer appreciation for Dr. Charles Cashdollar and Donna Cashdollar’s contributions during a formal dedication of Jane E. Leonard Hall Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-honors-jane-e-leonard-recognizes-cashdollars-at-leonard-hall-dedication.html University News IUP Now Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-secures-funds-to-develop-framework-to-detect-mitigate-cybersecurity-attacks-in-zero-trust-environments.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania computer science faculty member and director of IUP’s Institute for Cybersecurity has received $731,099 from the National Security Agency to develop cybersecurity solutions for contemporary work habits, including remote working environments. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-secures-funds-to-develop-framework-to-detect-mitigate-cybersecurity-attacks-in-zero-trust-environments.html IUP Now Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/how-well-do-you-know-aunt-jane.html You’ve heard the name, but how much do you know about Jane Leonard, an educator and administrator whose impact on IUP has been compared to George Washington’s impact on America? Test your knowledge—or just learn more—in this quiz. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:11:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/how-well-do-you-know-aunt-jane.html IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/fall-finals-week-hours-for-the-library,-tutoring,-folger,-and-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/fall-finals-week-hours-for-the-library,-tutoring,-folger,-and-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-selected-for-most-engaged-campus-for-college-student-voting-recognition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by a nonpartisan organization, @allintovote, in its inaugural list of “Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.” Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-selected-for-most-engaged-campus-for-college-student-voting-recognition.html Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-administrator-jeff-montgomery-honored-with-statewide-technology-association-lifetime-emeritus-award.html Jeff Montgomery, director of Enterprise Applications and Project Management in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Information Technology (IT) Services office, has been selected by the Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) for the lifetime emeritus award. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-administrator-jeff-montgomery-honored-with-statewide-technology-association-lifetime-emeritus-award.html Staff Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-vs-ashland.html No. 1 seeded IUP beat Ashland, 19-13 on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. With the win, the Crimson Hawks advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will host the No. 2-seeded Shepherd Rams on December 3. Kickoff at Miller Stadium is at 1:00 p.m. Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-vs-ashland.html IUP Now Athletics Feature Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-to-dedicate-jane-e-leonard-hall-on-nov-28.html While three of her namesake buildings have come and gone, Jane Elizabeth Leonard’s legacy – and Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s respect for her and appreciation for Dr. Charles Cashdollar and Donna Cashdollar – continues to stand tall. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:34:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-to-dedicate-jane-e-leonard-hall-on-nov-28.html Campus News University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mark-your-calendars-november-29-is-giving-tuesday.html On Tuesday, November 29, IUP will join the global fundraising campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your chance to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mark-your-calendars-november-29-is-giving-tuesday.html University News Community For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-collaboration-on-rural-health-care.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center will celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 17 with the launch of a podcast, “Rural Health Pulse.” Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-indiana-regional-medical-center-continue-collaboration-on-rural-health-care.html Health and Safety Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/leonard-hall-dedication.html Please join Michael Driscoll, president, and Curtis Scheib, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, for the dedication of Jane E. Leonard Hall in honor of Charles and Donna Cashdollar on Monday, November 28, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Leonard Hall’s main lobby, across from Stapleton Library. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:32:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/leonard-hall-dedication.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans-for-sixth-year.html For the sixth year in a row, students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity are committed to helping homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania through the Homeless Heroes Holiday Stocking Project. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans-for-sixth-year.html Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-football-wins-2022-pennsylvania-state-athletic-conference-championship.html The IUP football team defeated Shepherd for a 24-21 victory at Miller Stadium Saturday in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship game. Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-football-wins-2022-pennsylvania-state-athletic-conference-championship.html Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-3d-art-students-continuing-common-goods-pop-up-store-at-indiana-mall.html IUP 3D design students will hold a pop-up store from November 17 to 19 in the Indiana Mall. Sales will benefit the Future Maker Forum, which brings visiting scholars from multicultural backgrounds to IUP for workshops and public talks. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-3d-art-students-continuing-common-goods-pop-up-store-at-indiana-mall.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/vietnam-veterans-memorial.html Forty years after dedicating the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a group of Veteran's Club members gathered again to re-dedicate the monument in front of Pierce Hall, the home of IUP's Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/vietnam-veterans-memorial.html IUP Now Events University News Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mentee-to-mentor-donta-green-10.html Donta Green ’10 took the skills and knowledge he gained at IUP and used them to become a prominent member of his home community—as the CEO of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh and the football coach at Westinghouse High School. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mentee-to-mentor-donta-green-10.html IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mentee-to-mentor-donta-green-101.html Donta Green works every day to be a positive influence in the lives of the people around him. In his day job, he is the CEO of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that helps people with barriers to education get job skills in construction and masonry, as well as life skills such as interviewing and personal finance. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/mentee-to-mentor-donta-green-101.html University News Athletics Feature IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/garden-grows-with-iup-help.html IUP volunteers have been essential in helping the Indiana Community Garden thrive for 10 years. Volunteering has also helped these students make connections in the community. See photos of students at work. Fri, 4 Nov 2022 14:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/garden-grows-with-iup-help.html Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-vietnam-veterans-alumni-organize-rededication-of-iup-vietnam-veterans-memorial-on-veterans-day.html Five graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania who served during the Vietnam War have organized a rededication ceremony for IUP’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial in its new location in front of IUP’s Pierce Hall—marking the fortieth anniversary of the original dedication of the memorial. Wed, 2 Nov 2022 16:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/iup-vietnam-veterans-alumni-organize-rededication-of-iup-vietnam-veterans-memorial-on-veterans-day.html Campus News Community Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/hundreds-of-alumni-returning-to-campus-nov-4-5-to-celebrate-iup-marching-band-centennial.html More than 900 alumni and friends are expected to celebrate the 100 years of “The Legend,” Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band, during events planned for November 4 and 5. Tue, 1 Nov 2022 13:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/11/hundreds-of-alumni-returning-to-campus-nov-4-5-to-celebrate-iup-marching-band-centennial.html Alumni Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/lights-camera-passion-lindsay-ward-08-gallery.html Lindsay Ward found that IUP had all the things she needed to prepare her for a career in broadcasting. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/lights-camera-passion-lindsay-ward-08-gallery.html IUP Now Academic Programs Alumni University News Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/lights-camera-passion-lindsay-ward-08.html From a young age, Lindsay Ward heard the call of the city, but she wasn’t sure how to get there. At IUP, she developed the skills and network to eventually land her dream job as a news anchor in Pittsburgh. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/lights-camera-passion-lindsay-ward-08.html IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-organizations-staging-redefining-masculinity-event-nov.-9.html Three organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—UBORA Men of IUP, the Haven Project, and the University College—will present “Redefining Masculinity” on November 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. The event, free and open to the community, is designed to offer male-identifying and masculine-presenting individuals at IUP an opportunity to examine the role masculinity plays in society, both negatively and positively. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-organizations-staging-redefining-masculinity-event-nov.-9.html Health and Safety Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community For Students and Advisors For Employees University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/eberly-aau-program-graduates-seventh-cohort.html The collaboration between IUP and the Arab American University in the West Bank reached a new milestone as 30 students in the seventh cohort of the Executive MBA program participated in the graduation ceremony in Ramallah on October 22. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/eberly-aau-program-graduates-seventh-cohort.html University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Achievements Academic Programs Group Achievements Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-to-present-ordnung,-an-amish-ballet,-with-mahoning-valley-ballet.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dance Theater, along with devised theatre students from the Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance; guest artists; community members; and the Mahoning Valley Ballet, will premiere Ordnung, An Amish Ballet, on November 10, 11, and 12. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-to-present-ordnung,-an-amish-ballet,-with-mahoning-valley-ballet.html For Students and Advisors Community University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Achievements For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-holocaust-survivor-oscar-singer-on-nov.-10.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Holocaust Remembrance Committee will welcome Holocaust survivor Oscar Singer of Pittsburgh for a presentation on November 10 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-holocaust-survivor-oscar-singer-on-nov.-10.html For Students and Advisors University News Community For Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/senator-casey-jr-convenes-roundtable-discussion-at-iup.html US Senator Bob Casey Jr. recently convened a roundtable discussion at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to address rural healthcare workforce and economic needs—and opportunities—in western Pennsylvania, specifically connected to IUP and to Indiana Regional Medical Center. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/senator-casey-jr-convenes-roundtable-discussion-at-iup.html University News Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-to-receive-2.9-million-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-project.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $2.9 million for the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts long-range building plan as part of the 2022–23 State System of Higher Education capital allocations budget for the university. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-to-receive-2.9-million-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-long-range-project.html University News Student Opportunities Training Opportunities Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-selected-as-national-guard-friendly-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected, once again, for the Pennsylvania National Guard Association’s Guard-Friendly School designation. IUP was selected for the designation in 2019, the inaugural year of the award, and has continued to be recognized with the honor since that time. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-selected-as-national-guard-friendly-school.html University News Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-inaugural-keepers-of-the-flame-award.html Debra Evans Smith, a 1981 IUP criminology graduate who received the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022, will be honored on November 4 during the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit for her longstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at IUP. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:36:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient-selected-for-inaugural-keepers-of-the-flame-award.html For Students and Advisors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Employees University News Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/preparing-nursing-students-to-remedy-a-global-crisis.html The American Hospital Association predicts a shortage of half-a-million nurses by 2026. Here’s how IUP’s undergraduate- and graduate-level nursing programs are preparing students to fill the void. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/preparing-nursing-students-to-remedy-a-global-crisis.html Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-tom-segar-selected-as-inaugural-fellow-for-leadership-organization.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Segar has been selected for a volunteer leadership role in a national organization working to make leadership training for youth more accessible. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-vice-president-for-student-affairs-tom-segar-selected-as-inaugural-fellow-for-leadership-organization.html Staff Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/dei-summit-to-open-with-in-person-reception-and-watch-party-event-for-opening-session.html Sponsored by the State System Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit will be held virtually November 2 to 4. This year's theme is “What does it mean to belong? Cultivating relationships and centering equity in our communities.”  Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/dei-summit-to-open-with-in-person-reception-and-watch-party-event-for-opening-session.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/autumn.html According to a recent online poll, most students favor Autumn as their favorite season at IUP. Our photo and video teams went out to document this year's colorful display. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/autumn.html IUP Now Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-secures-funding-for-full-tuition-scholarship-for-cybersecurity-doctoral-student.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $203,130 from the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program that is managed by the National Security Agency to support a qualified student seeking a doctoral degree (PhD) in cybersecurity. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-secures-funding-for-full-tuition-scholarship-for-cybersecurity-doctoral-student.html Student Achievements Faculty Achievements Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/supply-chains-in-10-minutes.html Competition is no longer just between companies—it is also between supply chains. Learn the basics of supply chain management in less than 10 minutes with Prashanth Bharadwaj, professor of management in IUP’s Eberly College of Business. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/supply-chains-in-10-minutes.html "Special Series" IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-office-of-international-education-to-host-international-education-week-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html INDIANA, Pa. – Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education will present several events celebrating International Education Week at IUP Oct. 17 through Oct. 21, including a naturalization ceremony on Oct. 21 hosted by IUP. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-office-of-international-education-to-host-international-education-week-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-faculty-to-assist-in-covid-19-community-interviews,-artifact-gathering-in-local-community.html During the next two years, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Special Collections and University Archives will partner with faculty from the IUP Department of English and the IUP Department of History on a project to document the impact of COVID-19 on the campus and in the community. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-faculty-to-assist-in-covid-19-community-interviews,-artifact-gathering-in-local-community.html Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-cyber-security-day-set-for-oct-18.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with the Information Technology Support Center, will host the fifteenth annual Cybersecurity Day on October 18. This annual event features nationally recognized security experts as well as speakers from regional law enforcement, government, the security industry, and academia. It is free and open to the community. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-cyber-security-day-set-for-oct-18.html Community For Employees University News Academic Programs For Students and Advisors Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-anthropology-department-holding-opening-house-oct.-15-to-celebrate-international-archaeology-day.html The Anthropology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Archaeology Open House on October 15 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-anthropology-department-holding-opening-house-oct.-15-to-celebrate-international-archaeology-day.html Academic Programs Community University News For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-award-winning-voice-actress-and-television-writer-oct.-20.html Award winning voice actress and television writer Jorjeana Marie will offer an interactive presentation, “Writing as Play: Have Fun and Boost Your Productivity with Playful Approaches to Writing,” on October 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Stabley Library, room 201. The event is free and open to the community. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-award-winning-voice-actress-and-television-writer-oct.-20.html University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-sees-increase-in-new-students-for-fall-2022.html Students continue to show strong academic credentials, diversity; international student numbers show increase. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 14:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-sees-increase-in-new-students-for-fall-2022.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-in-top-four-public-universities-in-pa.-selected-for-best-for-vets-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the top four public universities in Pennsylvania by Military Times magazine for its 2022 Best for Vets: Colleges list. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 12:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-in-top-four-public-universities-in-pa.-selected-for-best-for-vets-listing.html Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-algerian-freedom-advocate-rahmani-and-poet-and-comedian-avila.html Two internationally known civil rights and diversity advocates will present programs at IUP in October 2022. Anouar Rahmani, a journalist, author, and law expert from Algeria, will be at IUP on October 12; and professor, author, and comedian Javier Ávila will present his one-man show on October 18. Both programs are free and open to the community. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 09:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/iup-hosting-algerian-freedom-advocate-rahmani-and-poet-and-comedian-avila.html For Employees For Students and Advisors University News Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/addressing-last-weeks-rumored-threat-of-violence.html Additional information to help understand what occurred last week, the actions we took to protect you, and what to expect for future communications with regards to potential dangers and imminent dangers on and around our campuses. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 08:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/addressing-last-weeks-rumored-threat-of-violence.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/dan-rugh-95-x-commonwealth-press.html Dan Rugh ’95 took what he learned at IUP as a communications media major (he calls it his “broad and weird foundation”) and used his passion to form Commonwealth Press, a Pittsburgh company that is gaining a lot of attention for its work. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/dan-rugh-95-x-commonwealth-press.html IUP Now Academic Programs Alumni Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/designing-a-business-dan-rugh-95.html Dan Rugh ’95 took what he calls his “broad and weird foundation” from IUP and formed a printing company that handles many kinds of projects. He approaches them with a creative eye and work ethic that solve problems for clients. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/10/designing-a-business-dan-rugh-95.html Alumni Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/applicants-sought-for-student-trustee-seat.html Applications are being accepted for the student seat on the IUP Council of Trustees until February 20, 2023. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/applicants-sought-for-student-trustee-seat.html For Students and Advisors University News Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/farag-secures-largest-grant-in-university-history-to-enhance-cybersecurity-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $4.98 million from the Department of Defense for the first three years of a novel project to enhance Cybersecurity and STEM education in Pennsylvania (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/farag-secures-largest-grant-in-university-history-to-enhance-cybersecurity-education.html University News Academic Programs Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade,-reunions,-crimson-huddle,-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration, September 30 through October 2, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-homecoming-expected-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade,-reunions,-crimson-huddle,-football-game.html University News For Employees Community Athletics For Students and Advisors Homecoming Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/covid-19-omicron-ba4-and-ba5--specific-booster-now-available-free-of-charge-at-iup-health-service.html The most current COVID-19 bivalent Omicron BA.4 and BA.5-specific booster has been received at IUP Health Service and is available for free to students and employees. IUP Health Service is located in the Center for Health and Well-Being in the Suites on Maple East. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/covid-19-omicron-ba4-and-ba5--specific-booster-now-available-free-of-charge-at-iup-health-service.html University News For Employees Health and Safety For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/institute-for-cyber-security-hosts-international-cybersecurity-experts.html IUP’s Institute for Cyber Security hosted cybersecurity experts from 17 countries on September 23. The experts were invited to the US under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/institute-for-cyber-security-hosts-international-cybersecurity-experts.html Academic Programs University News Group Achievements Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/are-you-ready-for-iup-homecoming-2022.html It's time to come home! Homecoming will take place October 1, 2022 with festivities planned for the entire week. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/are-you-ready-for-iup-homecoming-2022.html Campus News Homecoming Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/frank-cignetti-a-force-beyond-football.html Former head coach Frank Cignetti may be best known for his football success. But many knew him for something more. Hear from a former player, student coach, and Penn reporter how Cignetti’s impact extends far beyond the football field. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/frank-cignetti-a-force-beyond-football.html Community IUP Magazine Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/covid-19-update--change-in-cdc-community-level-status-for-allegheny,-armstrong,-and-indiana-counties.html The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated the Community Level COVID-19 status for Allegheny, Armstrong and Indiana counties to low. Jefferson County continues to be classified as low. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/covid-19-update--change-in-cdc-community-level-status-for-allegheny,-armstrong,-and-indiana-counties.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-students-to-be-part-of-initiative-to-help-struggling-students-in-cambria-county.html IUP’s Department of Counseling has been invited to join the Cambria County Drug and Alcohol Program and REACH (Reaching Educational Achievements with Clinical Mental Health), a school-based mental health agency, to provide interns for supervised counseling and support for students in Cambria County schools. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-students-to-be-part-of-initiative-to-help-struggling-students-in-cambria-county.html University News Student Opportunities Community Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana community will welcome hundreds of families for the 2022 Family Weekend celebration on September 23 and 24. The weekend’s programming is designed to appeal to all ages. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html For Students and Advisors Events Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-hosting-internationally-known-composer,-conductor-for-residency.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host two internationally known music artists for a four-day residency September 26–29. Composer Cindy McTee and conductor Leonard Slatkin will offer lectures, masterclasses, and leading rehearsals during the residency as Edward R. Sims Distinguished Artists. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-hosting-internationally-known-composer,-conductor-for-residency.html Community University News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/learning-commons-brings-student-resources-together-under-one-roofinside-iup.html President Michael Driscoll tours the new Learning Commons in the IUP Libraries during its open house. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/learning-commons-brings-student-resources-together-under-one-roofinside-iup.html For Students and Advisors Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup,-pennsylvania-highlands-community-college-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College President Steve Nunez signed a dual admissions program agreement on September 16, 2022, designed to streamline the process for students who earn an associate degree at Penn Highlands to complete a bachelor’s degree program at IUP. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup,-pennsylvania-highlands-community-college-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html University News Academic Programs For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/indoor-masking-now-highly-recommended-on-iup-indiana-and-northpointe-campuses.html We highly recommend that you follow CDC guidelines and wear a mask when you’re indoors at any of our buildings at the Indiana or Northpointe campuses, since Armstrong and Indiana counties have been elevated from a medium to a high COVID-19 community level. Free masks are available at all buildings and facilities. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/indoor-masking-now-highly-recommended-on-iup-indiana-and-northpointe-campuses.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-online-masters-program-in-food-and-nutrition-ranked-in-top-five-programs-in-the-nation-for-salary-of-graduates.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s degree in food and nutrition is ranked fifth in the nation by OnlineU for the high level of salaries earned by its graduates. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-online-masters-program-in-food-and-nutrition-ranked-in-top-five-programs-in-the-nation-for-salary-of-graduates.html Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/additional-funding-released-for-iup-child-care-access-means-parents-in-school-program.html Academic success for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who are parents of young children may become a little easier, thanks to additional funding for IUP’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/additional-funding-released-for-iup-child-care-access-means-parents-in-school-program.html Student Assistance For Students and Advisors Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s.-news--world-report.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked, for the twenty-ninth consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s.-news--world-report.html University News Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-mourns-passing-of-hall-of-fame-coach-frank-cignetti-sr..html Frank Cignetti Sr., who won 182 games as IUP football coach and served for more than a decade as the university's director of athletics, died Saturday morning in the Pittsburgh area after an extended illness. He was 84. Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-mourns-passing-of-hall-of-fame-coach-frank-cignetti-sr..html Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/second-iup-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Josephine Vance, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event planning major from Natrona Heights at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence. Tue, 6 Sep 2022 12:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/second-iup-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Student Opportunities Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Sept. 12 starting at 11:40 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. Tue, 6 Sep 2022 09:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks.html For Employees Community University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-approved-for-1-million-project-as-part-of-build-back-better-regional-challenge-grant.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been approved for a $1-million project as part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative $62.7-million federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the US Economic Development Administration. Tue, 6 Sep 2022 06:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-approved-for-1-million-project-as-part-of-build-back-better-regional-challenge-grant.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook,-ranked-as-a-best-health-service.html Praised for “delivering on its promises” of affordability and quality programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges guidebook for the twenty-second consecutive year. Fri, 2 Sep 2022 13:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook,-ranked-as-a-best-health-service.html Rankings Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading,-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 12, with two events free and open to the community: the traditional public reading of the Constitution by members of the IUP community, and the Six O’Clock Series event, “What Would Our Founding Fathers Say?” with Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Pinckney, and James Madison. Fri, 2 Sep 2022 09:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading,-program-on-framers-of-the-constitution.html For Employees For Students and Advisors University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effect the fall 2022 semester. Thu, 1 Sep 2022 16:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/09/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/healthservice/news/2022/09/free-covid-19-home-testing-kits-available-at-iup-health-service,-iup-day,-iup-punxsutawney.html Students and employees can pick up, at no cost, COVID-19 home testing kits at the IUP Health Service, located in the Center for Heath and Well-Being in the Suites on Maple East, during regular business hours. Free testing is available to all IUP students, regardless of whether you feel sick. Thu, 1 Sep 2022 15:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/healthservice/news/2022/09/free-covid-19-home-testing-kits-available-at-iup-health-service,-iup-day,-iup-punxsutawney.html Health and Safety University News For Students and Advisors For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-police-academy-hosting-week-long-training-event-at-robertshaw-building.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy will host an Active Attack Integrated Response train the trainer course at the IUP Police Academy in Robertshaw September 12 through 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-police-academy-hosting-week-long-training-event-at-robertshaw-building.html For Students and Advisors Health and Safety Community University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/deans-list-for-summer-2022.html The list of Dean’s List recipients for the summer 2022 semester. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/deans-list-for-summer-2022.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-confluence-park-project-moving-forward.html The Allegheny Arboretum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IUP have hired a firm to complete an environmental study as the next step in advancing the IUP Confluence Discovery Park. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-confluence-park-project-moving-forward.html IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-funding-from-usda-to-develop-biosafetybiorisk-management-certificate-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received more than $460,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to develop a specialized Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate program at IUP. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-funding-from-usda-to-develop-biosafetybiorisk-management-certificate-program.html Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2022/08/mens-rugby-club-national-champions-and-no-1-in-the-rankings.html The rankings are out, and IUP Men's Rugby Club is at the top of the list. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2022/08/mens-rugby-club-national-champions-and-no-1-in-the-rankings.html Rankings Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements Group Achievements Campus News For Students and Advisors Athletics Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/semester-preview-fall-2022.html Learn about some key events this fall—from the IUP Day student involvement fair to Homecoming to Winter Commencement. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/semester-preview-fall-2022.html Events Community IUP Now For Students and Advisors Campus News Athletics University News For Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/nursing-doctoral-student-selected-for-national-scholarship.html Laurie Connors, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s PhD doctoral program in nursing, has been selected for a 2022 National League for Nursing Education Scholarship. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/nursing-doctoral-student-selected-for-national-scholarship.html Academic Programs University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/starting-a-new-academic-year-driscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll welcomes members of the IUP community, including new students, to a new academic year and lets students know where they can find help and information. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/starting-a-new-academic-year-driscolls-update.html Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/home-is-where-the-mind-is-supporting-students-from-countries-in-crisis.html Students from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and other countries in crisis face many obstacles to completing their education in the US. See how some have coped and have found help through IUP and the greater community. Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/home-is-where-the-mind-is-supporting-students-from-countries-in-crisis.html IUP Now IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook,-ranked-as-a-best-health-service.html Praised for “delivering on its promises” of affordability and quality programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the Princeton Review’s Best College guidebook for the 22nd consecutive year. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook,-ranked-as-a-best-health-service.html Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2022/08/iup-selected-for-pennsylvania-hunger-free-initiative.html IUP is one of seven colleges and universities in the state selected for the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. IUP will hold the designation for two years. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/studentaffairs/news/2022/08/iup-selected-for-pennsylvania-hunger-free-initiative.html For Students and Advisors University News IUP Now Community Student Assistance Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-200,000-for-big-ideas-program.html Lynn Botelho, Distinguished University Professor and professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a $200,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation – the National Endowment for the Humanities to implement the Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions program at IUP. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-200,000-for-big-ideas-program.html Faculty Achievements Student Opportunities University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-welcome-week-for-all-new-students-opening-of-academic-year-program-planned-for-aug-19.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will welcome the majority of new students to campus for the fall semester on August 13 and 14 with a week-long schedule of events, including a new one-stop check-in process. Tue, 9 Aug 2022 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-to-begin-new-academic-year-with-welcome-week-for-all-new-students-opening-of-academic-year-program-planned-for-aug-19.html University News For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities For Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-funding-from-plcb-to-address-underage-and-dangerous-drinking,-retention-of-black-and-brown-students.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $40,000 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant program, with a focus on both reducing underage and dangerous drinking and increasing retention of Black and Brown students, while welcoming all students to participate in grant project related events and activities. Tue, 9 Aug 2022 08:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-receives-funding-from-plcb-to-address-underage-and-dangerous-drinking,-retention-of-black-and-brown-students.html Health and Safety University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-students-part-of-irmc-internship-program.html David Fyock and Tommy Letso, biology pre-medicine majors at IUP from Indiana County, are completing Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Pre-Med Undergraduate Summer Internship, shadowing physicians from eight different medical specialties, one each week of the eight-week internship. Fri, 5 Aug 2022 15:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iup-students-part-of-irmc-internship-program.html Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/update-on-fall-semester-operations-and-covid-19-precautions--a-message-from-president-driscoll.html IUP will return to fully face-to-face instruction and in-person events and activities for fall 2022. In most circumstances, meetings and gatherings will transition to in-person formats, and employees will return to working at their university locations. Thu, 4 Aug 2022 08:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/update-on-fall-semester-operations-and-covid-19-precautions--a-message-from-president-driscoll.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/students-summer-researchin-their-words-u-soar-2022.html Want a preview of the research you can hear about Friday, August 5, at 11:00 a.m. in the HUB Monongahela Room during the Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program symposium? Watch as four students explain their projects. Tue, 2 Aug 2022 14:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/students-summer-researchin-their-words-u-soar-2022.html Research Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iupgraduate-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship-to-taiwan.html Teresa Kuo of Cabot, a May graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s early childhood and special education program with a concentration in urban education, has been selected for a 2022–23 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to Taiwan. Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/08/iupgraduate-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship-to-taiwan.html Academic Programs Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/iup-mathematics-faculty-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Yu-ju Kuo, professor of mathematics in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Mathematical and Computer Science, has been selected for a 2022–23 Fulbright US Scholar fellowship to Bhutan. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/iup-mathematics-faculty-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Faculty Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/u-soar-program-celebrates-student-researchers-with-final-research-symposium-aug-5.html Students participating in IUP’s Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program will present their research projects at the program’s final research symposium on Aug. 5. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/u-soar-program-celebrates-student-researchers-with-final-research-symposium-aug-5.html Student Achievements Research https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2022/07/commonwealth-budget-includes-increased-investment-in-public-higher-education.html President Driscoll discusses the 2022–23 commonwealth budget approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Wolf on July 8, which reflects the largest single-year increase Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has received from the state. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/president/news/2022/07/commonwealth-budget-includes-increased-investment-in-public-higher-education.html Presidential Announcements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/students,-faculty-to-conduct-second-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html For the second year, IUP’s Department of Anthropology has been selected by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. through the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to conduct a field study in Germany at the site of a crash of a World War II airplane. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/students,-faculty-to-conduct-second-forensic-archaeology-field-school-in-germany-at-site-of-world-war-ii-airplane-crash.html Research University News Academic Programs Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/spring-2022-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2022. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/spring-2022-graduates.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-announces-appointments-during-transitional-period.html With the retirement of Yaw Asamoah, dean of the University College and IUP Libraries after 38 years of service and leadership at IUP, on June 30, IUP Provost and Vice President Lara Luetkehans has announced leadership changes for the University College and for the IUP Libraries. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-announces-appointments-during-transitional-period.html Personnel Changes University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/todays-higher-education-investments-benefit-tomorrows-workforce.html Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty visited Indiana University of Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of continued funding for higher education in the commonwealth. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/todays-higher-education-investments-benefit-tomorrows-workforce.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-seventh-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $300,000 to continue to host the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers. Tue, 5 Jul 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/07/iup-receives-funding-to-host-international-fulbright-recipients-for-seventh-year.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-english-professor-expands-international-teaching-experience-during-semester-at-sea.html It’s not a traditional classroom, but for IUP professor of English Timothy Hibsman, it was smooth sailing, combining his love of teaching with first-hand opportunities to explore nautical history and literature. Hibsman was a member of the faculty for a spring 2022 Semester at Sea voyage on the ship World Odyssey. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-english-professor-expands-international-teaching-experience-during-semester-at-sea.html Academic Programs For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities Feature Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/a-welcoming-walkway.html See a bird’s-eye view of the new rainbow sidewalk, suggested by students from the LGBTQIA+ community. It is one of the most visible symbols of IUP’s commitment to making all people feel welcome and supported on campus. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/a-welcoming-walkway.html Campus News Feature Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/lgbtqia-and-supported-at-iup.html In its efforts to be truly student centered, IUP aims to support every student. Key to that are services for the LGBTQIA+ community. Hear about the experiences of a gender-fluid student and about the support IUP provides. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/lgbtqia-and-supported-at-iup.html Campus News Feature Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-student-confirmed-as-student-member-of-passhe-board-of-governors.html Abigail Hancox, of Albion, a political science major with a pre-law concentration and minor in homeland security in the Cook Honors College at IUP, has been confirmed to serve as a member of the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors. She currently serves as president of the IUP Student Government Association. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-student-confirmed-as-student-member-of-passhe-board-of-governors.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/potts-selected-for-iup-director-of-financial-aid-position.html Following a national search, a professional with extensive and progressive financial aid experience has been selected to serve as director of Financial Aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tiffany Potts, who most recently served as associate director of Financial Aid at IUP, was chosen for the position. Potts has been a staff member of the Office of Financial Aid since April 2010. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/potts-selected-for-iup-director-of-financial-aid-position.html For Students and Advisors For Employees Staff Achievements Personnel Changes University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-ranked-second-in-pennsylvania-for-affordability,-in-top-20-universities-by-academic-influence.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been recognized as second in the state for affordability, third in the state as a “best public college,” and in the top 20 in the state as a “Pennsylvania’s Best Overall” university by AcademicInfluence.com. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-ranked-second-in-pennsylvania-for-affordability,-in-top-20-universities-by-academic-influence.html University News Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/student-from-north-huntingdon-selected-for-fulbright-award.html Grace Skarzynski of North Huntingdon, a May graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s program, has been selected for a 2022–23 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to Greece. Thu, 9 Jun 2022 16:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/student-from-north-huntingdon-selected-for-fulbright-award.html Student Achievements Student Opportunities Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/deans-list-for-spring-2022.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) 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. Wed, 1 Jun 2022 16:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/deans-list-for-spring-2022.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-vice-president-for-enrollment-management-selected-for-advisory-board.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Enrollment Management, Patricia Curran McCarthy, has been selected by Ruffalo Noel Levitz to serve on its Undergraduate Enrollment Advisory Board. Wed, 1 Jun 2022 10:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/06/iup-vice-president-for-enrollment-management-selected-for-advisory-board.html Staff Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-student-from-philadelphia-selected-for-gilman-scholarship-for-study-abroad.html Sfen Kadirifu, a junior international studies major with a focus in fashion at IUP, has been selected for a 2022 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. The scholarship will help to fund her study at Yonsei University in South Korea for the fall 2022 semester of her senior year at IUP. She is IUP’s twenty-first Gilman scholarship recipient. Fri, 13 May 2022 08:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-student-from-philadelphia-selected-for-gilman-scholarship-for-study-abroad.html Student Opportunities Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/sculptural-lighting-fixtures-designed-and-produced-by-iup-students-in-iup-steamshop,-installed-in-sprowls-hall.html Students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Art and Design’s three-dimensional art and design course used IUP’s STEAMshop—IUP’s digital fabrication makerspace—to light the way in IUP’s Sprowls Hall. Students in Sharon Massey and Sean Derry’s Art 113 course used Rhino 3D and Fusion Slicer software to design hanging light fixtures for the building, which is home to IUP’s Department of Art and Design. Thu, 12 May 2022 15:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/sculptural-lighting-fixtures-designed-and-produced-by-iup-students-in-iup-steamshop,-installed-in-sprowls-hall.html Academic Programs Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/a-life-changing-experience.html The University College’s Luke Faust makes sure students have the support they need to succeed. Recent graduate Imani Jefferson attests to the life-changing experience she had at IUP with Faust’s help. Wed, 11 May 2022 06:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/a-life-changing-experience.html IUP Now Academic Programs Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/giving-new-life-to-oak-groves-fallen-trees.html Fallen trees from the Oak Grove are sawed into boards and used in student art projects in the Wood Center. Students experience the complete process, from logs to finished art, thanks to IUP’s innovative woodworking program. Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/giving-new-life-to-oak-groves-fallen-trees.html Campus News IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/academicaffairs/news/2022/05/iup-recognizes-faculty-achievements.html On May 5, 2022, IUP recognized faculty members who had recent achievements in scholarship and University Senate Distinguished Faculty recipients. Tue, 10 May 2022 08:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/academicaffairs/news/2022/05/iup-recognizes-faculty-achievements.html Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-receives-125,000-in-funding-from-statler-foundation-to-create-check-in-desk-for-students-in-travel-and-hospitality-industry.html A $125,000 gift to Indiana University of Pennsylvania from the Statler Foundation will be used to construct a hotel desk simulation lab for students in IUP’s Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program. Mon, 9 May 2022 16:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-receives-125,000-in-funding-from-statler-foundation-to-create-check-in-desk-for-students-in-travel-and-hospitality-industry.html Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/hawks-helping-hawks-campaign-results-in-more-than-84,000-to-impact-student-success.html Employees and students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated raising more than $84,000 through the 2022 Hawks Helping Hawks campaign at a donor and volunteer appreciation event on April 25. Thu, 5 May 2022 13:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/hawks-helping-hawks-campaign-results-in-more-than-84,000-to-impact-student-success.html Student Assistance For Employees For Students and Advisors University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/xi-wang-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202223-academic-year.html Xi Wang, professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as IUP’s 2022–23 Distinguished University Professor. Thu, 5 May 2022 08:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/xi-wang-selected-as-iup-distinguished-university-professor-for-202223-academic-year.html Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners,-faculty-emeriti.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty, dean, and associate dean emeriti. Thu, 5 May 2022 08:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners,-faculty-emeriti.html Staff Achievements University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-may-6-and-7.html IUP will hold commencement ceremonies for 1,722 graduates on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Wed, 4 May 2022 09:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-may-6-and-7.html IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-squad-community-art-studio-program-presenting-first-exhibition-with-keys-montessori-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Squad Art Studio, an alternative, community-based, multi-site Saturday school for young children facilitated by IUP preservice art educators and art education faculty, will join with Indiana’s Keys Montessori School for a joint art exhibition. Wed, 4 May 2022 09:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/iup-squad-community-art-studio-program-presenting-first-exhibition-with-keys-montessori-school.html Events University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/local-father-son-mother-daughter-to-graduate-from-iup-may-7.html At IUP’s May 2022 commencement, two Indiana County families who are longtime friends will celebrate parent and child graduating together. Tue, 3 May 2022 10:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/local-father-son-mother-daughter-to-graduate-from-iup-may-7.html Feature Group Achievements Student Achievements University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/nearing-the-finish-linedriscolls-update.html President Driscoll talks about the Hawks Helping Hawks campaign, the newest hawk on campus, next steps outlined in his “The Future of IUP” speech, and good news about IUP’s membership in the American Passport Project program. Tue, 3 May 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/nearing-the-finish-linedriscolls-update.html Presidential Announcements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/mulvihill-selected-for-fulbright-administrator-grant.html Jessica Mulvihill, director of education abroad and national student exchange in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education, will be traveling to Japan in June as the recipient of a Fulbright International Education Administrator Award. Mon, 2 May 2022 15:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/05/mulvihill-selected-for-fulbright-administrator-grant.html Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-selected-for-american-passport-program-to-encourage-study,-travel-abroad-experiences.html IUP is one of 40 universities in the nation selected for the Institute of International Education American Passport Project grant. This grant funds up to 25 IUP students who are first-year enrolled students who meet financial eligibility requirements to obtain a US passport to support their study abroad journeys. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-selected-for-american-passport-program-to-encourage-study,-travel-abroad-experiences.html Academic Programs University News Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-biology-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-internship-at-md-anderson-cancer-center.html Scott Semelsberger, a junior biology pre-medicine major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Northern Cambria, has been selected for IUP’s 2022 Kopchick Summer Fellowship. As the fellowship recipient, he will spend 10 weeks during the summer (from June 6 to August 12) engaged in research at the internationally known MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-biology-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-internship-at-md-anderson-cancer-center.html Student Opportunities Internships or Jobs Student Achievements Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/spring-finals-week-hours-for-library,-tutoring,-folger,-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html You’re heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We’ve brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and de-stressing activities. Take advantage of these resources to help make Finals Week go smoothly as you work your way through your schedule of final exams. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/spring-finals-week-hours-for-library,-tutoring,-folger,-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/hawk-statue-lands-in-oak-grove.html The Oak Grove has a new resident. Thanks to the generosity of Ray Kinter ’67, M’68, it is now home to a bronze hawk statue, created by artist Raymond Gibby. Kinter presented this new addition as a gift to the university, its current students, its future students, and the alumni who are proud to call IUP home. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/hawk-statue-lands-in-oak-grove.html Community Campus News University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/additional-1-million-in-racp-funds-released-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-building-project.html On April 22, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) confirmed Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive a second $1-million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts building project. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/additional-1-million-in-racp-funds-released-for-academy-of-culinary-arts-building-project.html IUP Now Campus News Academic Programs University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/international-student-at-iup-selected-for-institute-of-international-education-scholarship.html Oksana Moroz, a doctoral student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Ukraine, has been selected for the Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education (IIE) Emergency Fund. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/international-student-at-iup-selected-for-institute-of-international-education-scholarship.html Student Achievements Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-cook-honors-college-director,-students-honored-by-national-collegiate-honors-council.html A faculty member and students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cook Honor College have been honored by the Northeast Regional Honors Council, an affiliate of the National Collegiate Honors Council, at the organization’s conference on April 10 in Philadelphia. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-cook-honors-college-director,-students-honored-by-national-collegiate-honors-council.html Faculty Achievements Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/take-back-the-night-event-supports-survivors-of-sexual-assault.html Last week, the Haven Project held Take Back the Night, its annual event to raise awareness of sexual assault and to show support for survivors. The day included the release of a virtual speak-out, a video in which Haven Project peer educators gave a voice to survivors by sharing their anonymously submitted stories. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/take-back-the-night-event-supports-survivors-of-sexual-assault.html IUP Now Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/500-000-in-federal-funding-announced-for-culinary-academy-renovations.html On Friday, April 15, US Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson announced $500,000 in federal funding for IUP to rebuild and renovate its Academy of Culinary Arts building located in downtown Punxsutawney. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/500-000-in-federal-funding-announced-for-culinary-academy-renovations.html Campus News Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/taking-time-to-celebrate-and-enjoy-our-successesdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll talks about the success of recent events, a major gift to advance the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts building project, and the Unity Ball, a reinvented initiative focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/taking-time-to-celebrate-and-enjoy-our-successesdriscolls-update.html For Students and Advisors For Employees University Updates Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/students-tell-the-story-of-the-crimson-scholars-circle.html Five students talk about the friends, mentors, and opportunities they’ve gained through the Crimson Scholars Circle, a scholarship program designed to reduce the retention and persistence gap for Black and Brown students. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/students-tell-the-story-of-the-crimson-scholars-circle.html IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/indiana-student-at-iup-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-graduate-physician-astronaut-from-homer-city.html Kendra Bass, of Indiana, a junior biology pre-medicine major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. The award was presented to Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/indiana-student-at-iup-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-graduate-physician-astronaut-from-homer-city.html Student Achievements University News Student Assistance Alumni Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-donors,-student-athletes,-alumni-volunteers,-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html It was a weekend of celebration April 9 and 10, 2022, for IUP, with the annual Celebration of Philanthropy on April 9, the annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on April 10, and the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala on April 10. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-celebration-weekend-honors-donors,-student-athletes,-alumni-volunteers,-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Student Assistance Alumni University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/unity-ball-celebrates-latino-culture,-intersectionality.html Celebrating Latino culture and intersectionality, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Latino Student Organization (LaSO) will host the inaugural IUP Unity Ball on April 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the IUP Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. The event will include refreshments catered by Casa Jaliso and dancing. Formal attire is requested. It is free and open to the community. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/unity-ball-celebrates-latino-culture,-intersectionality.html Community For Employees For Students and Advisors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/imagine-unlimited-impact.html Four students help illustrate the impact of IUP’s record-breaking Imagine Unlimited campaign. Hear from scholarship recipients in chemistry and football, a grad assistant promoting fairness in policing, and a food pantry worker who has connected hundreds of students with meals. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/imagine-unlimited-impact.html IUP Magazine Student Achievements IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-celebrates-distinguished-alumni,-volunteers,-student-athletes-during-celebration-weekend.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be celebrating some special members of the IUP community—including IUP’s nationally ranked athletic teams—as part of the 2022 Celebration Weekend planned for April 8 and 9. Thu, 7 Apr 2022 08:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-celebrates-distinguished-alumni,-volunteers,-student-athletes-during-celebration-weekend.html University News For Students and Advisors For Employees Campus News Alumni Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-biologist-names-dinosaur-discovery-after-iup-alumni-dr-john-kopchick.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate and molecular biologist John J. Kopchick has a new—but very old—namesake, thanks to IUP biology professor Shundong Bi. Tue, 5 Apr 2022 06:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-biologist-names-dinosaur-discovery-after-iup-alumni-dr-john-kopchick.html Academic Programs IUP Now Alumni Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-introducing-new-program-to-celebrate-iup,-indiana-regional-medical-center-collaboration-and-rural-health.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will showcase research collaboration and cutting-edge student and faculty research and creative activities during Research Appreciation Week at IUP from April 4 to 8. Mon, 4 Apr 2022 15:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/iup-research-appreciation-week-introducing-new-program-to-celebrate-iup,-indiana-regional-medical-center-collaboration-and-rural-health.html IUP Now Campus News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/research-week-is-calling-you.html It’s Research Appreciation Week 2022, and it’s a great time to find out how you can get involved with research at IUP. Fri, 1 Apr 2022 13:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/04/research-week-is-calling-you.html Student Achievements Research Feature University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/congratulations-to-student-athletes-thanks-to-donors-upcoming-events-driscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll talks about the successes of IUP student-athletes and Day of Giving and offers reminders about important upcoming university events, including Research Appreciation Week. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/congratulations-to-student-athletes-thanks-to-donors-upcoming-events-driscolls-update.html For Employees University News Presidential Announcements For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-research-appreciation-week-events-include-in-person-scholars-forum,-stem-womens-summit,-irmc-day.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will showcase research collaboration and cutting-edge student and faculty research and creative activities during Research Appreciation Week at IUP from April 4 to 8, 2022. Traditional events continuing this year include the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Women’s Summit on April 4 and the Scholars Forum and Three-Minute Thesis competition on April 6. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-research-appreciation-week-events-include-in-person-scholars-forum,-stem-womens-summit,-irmc-day.html Academic Programs Research For Students and Advisors Student Achievements Community For Employees University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html IUP celebrates employees who completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards luncheon in the Blue Room. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html University News Staff Achievements IUP Now For Employees Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/making-coffee-production-more-sustainable.html Jeff Larkin, an IUP Biology professor, uses his expertise in working landscapes as part of a team targeting coffee production’s environmental impact and exploring the use of solar power, carbon credits, and new farming methods to save forests and the biodiversity they host. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/making-coffee-production-more-sustainable.html Academic Programs Research IUP Now "Special Series" Feature https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-hosts-virtual-open-forum-at-iup-on-april-4.html Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will offer a virtual open forum for faculty, staff, students, and the community during his virtual visit to Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 4. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-hosts-virtual-open-forum-at-iup-on-april-4.html Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors IUP Now Community University News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/internationally-known-tubist-iup-graduate-jim-self-to-do-iup-residency.html Internationally known tubist Jim Self, a 1965 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will be a guest artist in residency at IUP March 27 through March 30. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/internationally-known-tubist-iup-graduate-jim-self-to-do-iup-residency.html Campus News Events Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-designated-a-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-by-national-security-association.html The National Security Agency has designated Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), continuing a 20-year recognition of IUP’s leadership in this discipline. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-designated-a-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-by-national-security-association.html University News Academic Programs Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-day-of-giving-is-here-and-you-hold-the-key.html On Thursday, March 24, IUP will celebrate Day of Giving, a 24-hour day of giving. Thanks to the generosity of Terry Serafini ’61, you can help unlock $50,000 to support the General Scholarship Fund, just by supporting an area of campus you are passionate about. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-day-of-giving-is-here-and-you-hold-the-key.html University News Community Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/two-town-halls-to-present-updates-on-new-tuition-affordability-plan,-finances,-enrollment,-and-operationalizing-the-strategic-plan.html Two town halls will be held on Tuesday, March 29, and Tuesday, April 12, in Fisher Auditorium to present updates on the new tuition affordability plan, finances, enrollment, and operationalizing the strategic plan.  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/two-town-halls-to-present-updates-on-new-tuition-affordability-plan,-finances,-enrollment,-and-operationalizing-the-strategic-plan.html University News Presidential Announcements IUP Now For Students and Advisors Community For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-trustees-approve-reductions-in-installment-plan-fee,-late-payment-fee-and-review-out-of-state,-international-student-fee-change.html At its meeting on March 17, 2022, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved reductions in two fees, standardized the installment payment plan fee, and reviewed a recommendation to keep tuition flat for out-of-state and international students. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-trustees-approve-reductions-in-installment-plan-fee,-late-payment-fee-and-review-out-of-state,-international-student-fee-change.html Presidential Announcements University News For Students and Advisors IUP Now Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-resolution-of-appreciation-for-glenn-cannon.html At its meeting on March 17, 2022, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved a Resolution of Appreciation for the late Glenn Cannon. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-resolution-of-appreciation-for-glenn-cannon.html University News IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/tuition-basketball-commission-on-diversity-and-inclusion-cochairs-driscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll talks about good news for the university, including the success of the women’s and men’s basketball teams, and he announces the new cochairs of the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion. Tue, 8 Mar 2022 07:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/tuition-basketball-commission-on-diversity-and-inclusion-cochairs-driscolls-update.html IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/sand-sponsoring-smoothie-sale,-macaroni-and-cheese-crockpot-cook-off,-speaker-for-national-nutrition-month.html The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have organized several events to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, including a smoothie sale, macaroni and cheese crockpot cook-off competition, and a program with a nationally known speaker. Mon, 7 Mar 2022 09:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/sand-sponsoring-smoothie-sale,-macaroni-and-cheese-crockpot-cook-off,-speaker-for-national-nutrition-month.html University News Community Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/two-international-students-at-iup-selected-for-institute-of-international-education-scholarship.html Two doctoral students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund. Mon, 7 Mar 2022 09:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/two-international-students-at-iup-selected-for-institute-of-international-education-scholarship.html Student Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/when-a-change-becomes-essential.html Tired of changing his son’s diaper on the men’s room floor, 2009 graduate Donte Palmer made an Instagram post that led to a national campaign pushing for changing tables in all public restrooms. His organization has since expanded to offer other help to parents, but especially to fathers. Mon, 7 Mar 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/when-a-change-becomes-essential.html Sam Kusic IUP Now Feature IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/tuition-affordability-plan-approved-by-board-of-governors.html President Michael Driscoll updates the community on the State System Board of Governors approval of IUP's Tuition Affordability Plan. Wed, 2 Mar 2022 17:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/tuition-affordability-plan-approved-by-board-of-governors.html Presidential Announcements IUP Now University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/update-to-covid-19-masking-mitigation-for-iup-buildings,-facilities.html Following consultation with IUP’s leadership team and based on the advice of IUP’s COVID Planning Group, IUP will follow the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. That means that effective at noon on March 2, masks/face coverings will no longer be required in IUP’s indoor facilities and buildings, except for IUP Health Service and the IUP Counseling Center, and Punxsutawney Regional Campus facilities. Wed, 2 Mar 2022 11:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/update-to-covid-19-masking-mitigation-for-iup-buildings,-facilities.html Community For Employees Health and Safety For Students and Advisors University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by Victory Media for the tenth consecutive year for its list of Military Friendly Schools. Tue, 1 Mar 2022 08:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/03/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-alumna-donates-850000-to-establish-full-tuition-four-year-scholarship-for-nursing-students.html A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s nursing program has made a donation designed to create generational change for IUP nursing students. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-alumna-donates-850000-to-establish-full-tuition-four-year-scholarship-for-nursing-students.html For Students and Advisors Student Assistance Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/national-survey-of-student-engagement-watch-your-inbox,-march-8.html Share your IUP experience in an upcoming survey, so the university can create an even better experience for future students. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:17:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/national-survey-of-student-engagement-watch-your-inbox,-march-8.html For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-research-institute-to-provide-services-to-system-universities.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Research Institute is partnering with four other Pennsylvania State System universities—Bloomsburg, California, Edinboro, and Lock Haven universities—to expand their work in sponsored research through a shared services initiative. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:21:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-research-institute-to-provide-services-to-system-universities.html Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/december-2021-list-of-graduates.html An alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2021 and January 2022. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/december-2021-list-of-graduates.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/deans-list-for-fall-2021.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer session cumulatively) 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. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/deans-list-for-fall-2021.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-commitment-and-success-in-research-recognized-with-r2-designation.html In recognition of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s research commitment and success, IUP has been ranked as an R2 Doctoral University–High Research Activity (R2) by the National Center for Postsecondary Research’s 2021 Carnegie Classification. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-commitment-and-success-in-research-recognized-with-r2-designation.html University Updates IUP Now Presidential Announcements Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-pennsylvania-student-undergraduate-annual-tuition-for-majority-of-its-students-at-almost-20-percent-authorize-presenting-plan-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html IUP’s Council of Trustees approved a proposal to reduce annual tuition for undergraduate in-state students, effective for the fall 2022 semester—resulting in an almost 20 percent savings for students who take 15 credits each semester. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-trustees-approve-proposal-to-reduce-pennsylvania-student-undergraduate-annual-tuition-for-majority-of-its-students-at-almost-20-percent-authorize-presenting-plan-to-state-system-board-of-governors.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/grant-to-iup-to-help-advance-stem-education-in-indiana-county-schools.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $100,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide resources for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers in Indiana County area schools to assist with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/grant-to-iup-to-help-advance-stem-education-in-indiana-county-schools.html Academic Programs Community University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-phd-propels-student-to-professor.html IUP's doctoral program in the Department of Communications Media included theory, research, production work, and teaching experience. It was the perfect combination to propel Jeremy McCool from an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate student to a professor at West Chester University. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-phd-propels-student-to-professor.html IUP Now Feature Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-criminology-masters-program-ranked-top-in-pennsylvania-by-intelligent.com.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s in criminology has been ranked second in the nation and first in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.com in its 2022 Best Online Programs in Criminology listing. The ranking is due in part to IUP’s reputation as a research university. Tue, 8 Feb 2022 08:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/iup-criminology-masters-program-ranked-top-in-pennsylvania-by-intelligent.com.html Academic Programs Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/covid-19-precautions,-black-history-month-programmingdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll stresses the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols and discusses Black History Month programming and a survey on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues for students and employees. Tue, 8 Feb 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/covid-19-precautions,-black-history-month-programmingdriscolls-update.html IUP Now Presidential Announcements University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/academy-talks-careers-on-wqed.html Pittsburgh PBS station WQED recently featured the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in its Future Jobs web video series. Hear chef instructor Thomas Barnes and culinary student Emily Shaffer discuss the field’s opportunities and appeal. Mon, 7 Feb 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/academy-talks-careers-on-wqed.html Academic Programs Feature IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/three-iup-graduate-programs-selected-for-u.s.-news-best-online-program-recognition.html Three online graduate programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected as a “2022 Best Online Program” by U.S. News & World Report: the master’s in nursing, the master’s in mathematics education, and the master’s in criminal justice Tue, 1 Feb 2022 08:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/02/three-iup-graduate-programs-selected-for-u.s.-news-best-online-program-recognition.html Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/mitch-peffer-selected-for-iup-director-of-facilities-planning-and-construction.html Following a formal search, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra Fitzsimons has announced the selection of Mitch Peffer to serve in the position of director of Facilities Planning and Construction. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/mitch-peffer-selected-for-iup-director-of-facilities-planning-and-construction.html Personnel Changes IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/pandenarium-unearthing-the-settlers-stories.html Two IUP master’s program graduates—and the only archaeologists to have excavated the Mercer County site of Pandenarium, a Pre-Civil War settlement for free African Americans—are revealing the settlers’ untold stories with help from their descendants. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/pandenarium-unearthing-the-settlers-stories.html Feature Academic Programs IUP Now Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/iup-graduate-student-selected-for-department-of-state-project.html The US Department of State has selected Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate student Jimalee Sowell for a nine-week English Language Specialist virtual project. Sowell is a PhD candidate in IUP’s Composition and Applied Linguistics program. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/iup-graduate-student-selected-for-department-of-state-project.html Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/creely-named-dean-of-iup-school-of-graduate-studies-and-research.html Hilliary Creely, who has been serving as the interim dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed to the permanent position after consultation with key university stakeholders, President Michael Driscoll announced. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/creely-named-dean-of-iup-school-of-graduate-studies-and-research.html Staff Achievements University News Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/participate-in-the-system-wide-climate-survey,-jan.-31-to-march-4.html On January 31, IUP students, faculty, and staff will be invited to participate in the System-wide Climate Survey. The anonymous survey is designed to take the pulse of each university’s campus climate and will help IUP, as well as Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:48:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/participate-in-the-system-wide-climate-survey,-jan.-31-to-march-4.html University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Employees For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/covid-safety-in-person-classes-diversity-survey-new-deans-mlk-day-driscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll discusses COVID-19 safety plans, a new It’s on Us PA grant, and an upcoming survey on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. He also congratulates two new deans and gives a Martin Luther King Jr. Day panel preview. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/covid-safety-in-person-classes-diversity-survey-new-deans-mlk-day-driscolls-update.html Campus News Presidential Announcements University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/iup-plans-to-begin-spring-semester-with-in-person-instruction-on-january-18.html IUP plans to begin the spring 2022 semester as planned, with in-person classes starting Jan. 18. We will continue to monitor conditions and adjust as necessary based on potential changes in the situation and/or in the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Thu, 6 Jan 2022 14:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2022/01/iup-plans-to-begin-spring-semester-with-in-person-instruction-on-january-18.html University News University Updates Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/bharadwaj-selected-as-interim-dean-of-iups-eberly-college-of-business.html Prashanth Bharadwaj, an experienced faculty member with more than 25 years of teaching to his credit, has been chosen to lead the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business as its interim dean. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/bharadwaj-selected-as-interim-dean-of-iups-eberly-college-of-business.html Personnel Changes Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/bharadwaj-selected-as-interim-dean-of-iups-eberly-college-of-business.html Prashanth Bharadwaj, an experienced faculty member with more than 25 years of teaching to his credit, has been chosen to lead the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business as its interim dean. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/bharadwaj-selected-as-interim-dean-of-iups-eberly-college-of-business.html Personnel Changes Faculty Achievements University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-receives-fifth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html For the fifth year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $30,000 grant through Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s It’s On Us PA initiative to combat campus sexual assault. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-receives-fifth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Student Assistance University News For Students and Advisors Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-receives-fifth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html For the fifth year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $30,000 grant through Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s It’s On Us PA initiative to combat campus sexual assault. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-receives-fifth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Student Assistance University News For Students and Advisors Health and Safety Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/engaging-young-writers-with-digital-story-games.html Young writers explore coding, storytelling, and decision making as they create stories with multiple pathways through the Digital Story Game Project. This project assists teachers with curriculum planning and promotes collaboration in the classroom. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/engaging-young-writers-with-digital-story-games.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/engaging-young-writers-with-digital-story-games.html Young writers explore coding, storytelling, and decision making as they create stories with multiple pathways through the Digital Story Game Project. This project assists teachers with curriculum planning and promotes collaboration in the classroom. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/engaging-young-writers-with-digital-story-games.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/researchers-awarded-memic-grant-to-help-reduce-workplace-slips,-trips,-falls.html The MEMIC Group, specialists in workers’ compensation insurance, has awarded $30,000 to a faculty research team in IUP’s Department of Safety Sciences to investigate ways to limit workplace slips, trips, and falls. Wed, 8 Dec 2021 16:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/researchers-awarded-memic-grant-to-help-reduce-workplace-slips,-trips,-falls.html University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/researchers-awarded-memic-grant-to-help-reduce-workplace-slips,-trips,-falls.html The MEMIC Group, specialists in workers’ compensation insurance, has awarded $30,000 to a faculty research team in IUP’s Department of Safety Sciences to investigate ways to limit workplace slips, trips, and falls. Wed, 8 Dec 2021 16:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/researchers-awarded-memic-grant-to-help-reduce-workplace-slips,-trips,-falls.html University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/the-iup-story,-tells-the-history-of-iup,-available-for-purchase.html A book chronicling the history of Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been published and is available for purchase. “The IUP Story: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, from Normal School to University” by IUP professor emeritus of history Charles Cashdollar, tells the university’s story from its 1875 beginning to the present. Wed, 8 Dec 2021 09:32:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/the-iup-story,-tells-the-history-of-iup,-available-for-purchase.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/the-iup-story,-tells-the-history-of-iup,-available-for-purchase.html A book chronicling the history of Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been published and is available for purchase. “The IUP Story: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, from Normal School to University” by IUP professor emeritus of history Charles Cashdollar, tells the university’s story from its 1875 beginning to the present. Wed, 8 Dec 2021 09:32:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/the-iup-story,-tells-the-history-of-iup,-available-for-purchase.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-punxsutawneys-academy-of-culinary-arts-receives-1-million-state-grant-to-construct-new-educational-facility.html Sen. Joe Pittman and Rep. Brian Smith announced Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its Academy of Culinary Arts received a $1-million state grant for a major Jefferson County project to replace a 32-year-old learning facility and improve the educational offerings of IUP Punxsutawney’s acclaimed Culinary Arts program. Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-punxsutawneys-academy-of-culinary-arts-receives-1-million-state-grant-to-construct-new-educational-facility.html University News Academic Programs Campus News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-punxsutawneys-academy-of-culinary-arts-receives-1-million-state-grant-to-construct-new-educational-facility.html Sen. Joe Pittman and Rep. Brian Smith announced Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its Academy of Culinary Arts received a $1-million state grant for a major Jefferson County project to replace a 32-year-old learning facility and improve the educational offerings of IUP Punxsutawney’s acclaimed Culinary Arts program. Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-punxsutawneys-academy-of-culinary-arts-receives-1-million-state-grant-to-construct-new-educational-facility.html University News Academic Programs Campus News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec.-11.html IUP will hold commencement ceremonies on December 11 for 642 graduates, including honoring 12 undergraduates who completed their studies with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Mon, 6 Dec 2021 15:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec.-11.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec.-11.html IUP will hold commencement ceremonies on December 11 for 642 graduates, including honoring 12 undergraduates who completed their studies with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Mon, 6 Dec 2021 15:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-to-celebrate-graduates-with-ceremonies-on-dec.-11.html University News Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-story-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania,-from-normal-school-to-university-available-for-purchase.html Just in time for the holidays, the first IUP history in 30 years, by professor emeritus of history Charles Cashdollar ’65, is available for purchase. Mon, 6 Dec 2021 11:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-story-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania,-from-normal-school-to-university-available-for-purchase.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-story-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania,-from-normal-school-to-university-available-for-purchase.html Just in time for the holidays, the first IUP history in 30 years, by professor emeritus of history Charles Cashdollar ’65, is available for purchase. Mon, 6 Dec 2021 11:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-story-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania,-from-normal-school-to-university-available-for-purchase.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/take-time-to-de-stress-good-luck-during-finals-weekdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll encourages students to take advantage of programs to help them de-stress during finals. He also thanks IUP community members for their generosity on Giving Tuesday and wishes everyone a restful and enjoyable winter break. Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/take-time-to-de-stress-good-luck-during-finals-weekdriscolls-update.html University Updates IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/take-time-to-de-stress-good-luck-during-finals-weekdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll encourages students to take advantage of programs to help them de-stress during finals. He also thanks IUP community members for their generosity on Giving Tuesday and wishes everyone a restful and enjoyable winter break. Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/take-time-to-de-stress-good-luck-during-finals-weekdriscolls-update.html University Updates IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-2021-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal,-focus-is-on-student-scholarships.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania nearly tripled its fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday 2021, raising more than $29,000 with gifts from 152 donors. The majority of these funds will be used for student scholarships. Wed, 1 Dec 2021 17:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-2021-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal,-focus-is-on-student-scholarships.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-2021-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal,-focus-is-on-student-scholarships.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania nearly tripled its fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday 2021, raising more than $29,000 with gifts from 152 donors. The majority of these funds will be used for student scholarships. Wed, 1 Dec 2021 17:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/12/iup-2021-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal,-focus-is-on-student-scholarships.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/fall-2021-provost-scholars.html To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/fall-2021-provost-scholars.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library,-tutoring,-folger,-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html You're heading into Finals Week and doing your best—to complete those last homework assignments, study for finals, and finish semester projects. We believe in you and want to support you, so we've brought together the Finals Week hours for study spaces like the library and Folger, tutoring schedules, dining schedules, and /de-stressing activities. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:45:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/fall-finals-week-hours-for-library,-tutoring,-folger,-de-stressing-activities,-and-more.html Student Opportunities IUP Now Student Assistance For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/they-walked-they-spoke-iup-listened.html In fall 2020, university officials joined diverse groups of students to walk the campus and see it through their eyes—including an eye for change. A year later, key participants are taking a look at how well IUP listened. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/they-walked-they-spoke-iup-listened.html Mary Ann Slater IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/extended-covid-19-testing-hours-thanksgiving-recess-reminders-and-good-wishesdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll encourages students to take advantage of expanded COVID-19 testing hours and gives a reminder of continued face-to-face classes after the break. He also offers good wishes for a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving recess. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/extended-covid-19-testing-hours-thanksgiving-recess-reminders-and-good-wishesdriscolls-update.html University Updates IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/interim-director-of-public-safety-and-university-police-to-retire-campbell-to-serve-as-interim-director.html Anthony Clement, who has served as interim director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Safety and University Police since February 2020, has announced his retirement, effective November 24. Douglas Campbell, lieutenant of criminal investigations in the department, has been selected to serve as interim director until a national search is completed. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/interim-director-of-public-safety-and-university-police-to-retire-campbell-to-serve-as-interim-director.html Staff Achievements Personnel Changes Community IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/make-your-thanksgiving-more-meaningful-with-history-you-never-knew.html “Decolonizing” Thanksgiving keeps the positive traditions while turning away from hurtful stereotypes of Native Americans. Thanksgiving dinner, family, gratitude, community, and generosity are emphasized while acknowledging Native American history and the contributions indigenous people have made in developing today’s foods. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/make-your-thanksgiving-more-meaningful-with-history-you-never-knew.html Research IUP Now Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/post-thanksgiving-recess-class-format-reminder,-extended-covid-19-testing-hours.html Additional free student COVID-19 testing hours will be offered on November 15, 16 and 17 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) at IUP Health Services, and free COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters and flu vaccines continue to be available through IUP Health Services for both students and employees. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/post-thanksgiving-recess-class-format-reminder,-extended-covid-19-testing-hours.html Campus News Health and Safety University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/new-iup-commercials-invite-prospects-to-get-in-the-grove.html IUP has three new commercials airing on TV and cable, as well as online, in various markets across Pennsylvania. Tue, 9 Nov 2021 13:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/new-iup-commercials-invite-prospects-to-get-in-the-grove.html IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/student-giving-an-iup-tradition.html From the Class of 1888’s “Rock of Ages” to raising funds for Grant Street Park a few years ago—student giving is an IUP tradition. A 1973 grad’s matching funds for the next Student Giving Challenge will keep that momentum going. Fri, 5 Nov 2021 09:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/student-giving-an-iup-tradition.html IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/self-care-day-campus-community-building-and-presidential-goals-driscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll encourages participation in IUP Self-Care Day and the final campus-community-building event of the semester. He also continues the discussion about IUP’s strategic plan by announcing his presidential goals. Wed, 3 Nov 2021 13:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/self-care-day-campus-community-building-and-presidential-goals-driscolls-update.html IUP Now University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/iup-one-of-six-public-universities-in-pennsylvania-selected-for-forbes-americas-top-colleges-2021.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of only six public universities in Pennsylvania selected as one of “America’s Top Colleges 2021” by Forbes Magazine. Tue, 2 Nov 2021 09:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/iup-one-of-six-public-universities-in-pennsylvania-selected-for-forbes-americas-top-colleges-2021.html Rankings IUP Now University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/pennsylvania-osha-consultation-program-benefits-businesses,-workers,-students.html For almost 40 years, a program administered by Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Safety Sciences has been helping to protect the lives and health of millions of Pennsylvania workers, saving Pennsylvania small businesses millions of dollars each year—while also benefiting its host university. Mon, 1 Nov 2021 11:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/pennsylvania-osha-consultation-program-benefits-businesses,-workers,-students.html Academic Programs Community University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/iup-vice-president-makes-25,000-gift-to-establish-scholarship-for-international-students-studying-at-iup.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Vice President for University Advancement Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna has gifted IUP with $25,000 to establish the Osseiran-Hanna Endowed Scholarship for international students at IUP. Mon, 1 Nov 2021 08:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/11/iup-vice-president-makes-25,000-gift-to-establish-scholarship-for-international-students-studying-at-iup.html Staff Achievements University News Student Assistance IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iups-athletic-training-programs-are-preparing-students-to-shine-in-the-sports-world.html Athletic trainers don't get much publicity, but they're just as important as any other part of sports. They treat everything from blisters to broken bones, from concussions to contusions. At IUP, students learn the skills to land jobs in this growing field. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iups-athletic-training-programs-are-preparing-students-to-shine-in-the-sports-world.html IUP Now Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking-recognized-for-engagement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked as one of the top universities in the nation in the “Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education” College 2022 Rankings (released in 2021). Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking-recognized-for-engagement.html Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/center-for-rural-health-and-safety-secures-third-year-of-grant-funds-to-improve-teen-driver-education.html Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/center-for-rural-health-and-safety-secures-third-year-of-grant-funds-to-improve-teen-driver-education.html Community Health and Safety IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/two-selected-for-iup-alumni-association-board-of-directors.html George Kelly, a 1982 business graduate, and Ryan Miller, a 2002 human resource management graduate, have been selected to serve on the IUP Alumni Association Board of Directors. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/two-selected-for-iup-alumni-association-board-of-directors.html IUP Now Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/participate-in-our-strategic-plan-implementationdriscolls-update.html President Driscoll provides an update on the strategic plan’s implementation and reinforces the need for everyone to participate. He also addresses a recent issue on campus and expresses his pride in our students and employees for their responses. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/participate-in-our-strategic-plan-implementationdriscolls-update.html IUP Now Presidential Announcements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/event-brings-employees-together-to-reconnect-and-build-community.html The Oak Grove has traditionally been a place where IUP comes together, so it is a natural choice for the first in a series of three community-building events planned for IUP faculty, staff, and administrators this fall during the Common Hour. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/event-brings-employees-together-to-reconnect-and-build-community.html For Employees Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/funding-renewed-for-childcare-program-for-student-parents.html Academic success for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who are parents of young children may become a little easier, thanks to renewal of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/funding-renewed-for-childcare-program-for-student-parents.html University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html Honoring the promotion of several faculty members to full professor. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html University News Academic Programs Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/be-his-guest-a-house-for-healing.html As the cocreator of an art installation and gathering place in Philadelphia, a doctoral student and Iraqi refugee is both sharing his home culture and exploring the notions of belonging and healing—all while applying what he’s learned at IUP. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/be-his-guest-a-house-for-healing.html Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-office-international-education-to-host-international-education-week,-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education will present several events celebrating International Education Week at IUP October 18 through October 22, including a naturalization ceremony on October 22 hosted by IUP. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-office-international-education-to-host-international-education-week,-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-nursing-program-ranked-as-top-program-in-the-commonwealth.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Science degree in nursing has been ranked as one of the “best prelicensure bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs in the state” by Nursing Schools Almanac. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-nursing-program-ranked-as-top-program-in-the-commonwealth.html Campus News Rankings Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-researchers-help-state-crime-commission.html While it’s physically headquartered in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s McElhaney Hall, IUP’s Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center (ALS-RTC) has a reach that impacts the entire state. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/iup-researchers-help-state-crime-commission.html University News Research IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/pittsburgh-gets-real-series-features-iup.html IUP will be featured Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. on the streamed series WPXI Pittsburgh Gets Real. Watch interviews with Michael Driscoll, president; Lara Luetkehans, interim provost; and faculty members Veronica Watson and Emily Wender on topics including college affordability, admission and retention efforts, and new diversity programs. Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/pittsburgh-gets-real-series-features-iup.html IUP Now University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/homecoming-2021.html See photos from IUP's 2021 Homecoming Celebration. Sat, 2 Oct 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/homecoming-2021.html IUP Now Feature Campus News Events Homecoming https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/applying-the-humanities-to-police-training.html An IUP English professor helps police cadets explore the human side of policing using methods from the humanities. By introducing novels about Black detectives to police cadets in training, Veronica Watson opens up conversations about race, fairness, and policing practices. Fri, 1 Oct 2021 13:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/applying-the-humanities-to-police-training.html IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/building-honors-aunt-jane.html Window clings are now in place, and more signage will follow to identify IUP’s former Humanities and Social Sciences building by its new name, Jane E. Leonard Hall. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/10/building-honors-aunt-jane.html Academic Programs Campus News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/aunt-jane-iups-george-washington.html Considered Indiana Normal School’s guiding spirit, Jane Leonard inspired thousands of students and, perhaps, a U.S. president. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/aunt-jane-iups-george-washington.html IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-returnsdriscolls-update.html President Michael Driscoll welcomes alumni back for IUP Homecoming, previews this weekend’s events, and provides an update on challenges IUP Dining is currently facing. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-returnsdriscolls-update.html IUP Now Community For Employees Presidential Announcements University News For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/kopchick-hall-progress-through-pictures.html A year after its groundbreaking, Kopchick Hall—IUP’s future home of science—is well on its way to opening in 2023. See photos of the building’s progress, including the placement of the final beam during a topping-off ceremony and a time-lapse video showing construction up to this point. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/kopchick-hall-progress-through-pictures.html IUP Now Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-returns.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration, October 1 through October 3, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-returns.html Homecoming For Employees University News Athletics For Students and Advisors Community IUP Now Alumni Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/vice-president-for-university-advancement-announces-reorganization.html Following the successful conclusion of the Imagine Unlimited Comprehensive Campaign on December 31, 2020, Vice President for University Advancement Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna led an initiative to rethink the configuration of the Division offices and personnel responsibilities. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/vice-president-for-university-advancement-announces-reorganization.html University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/studentlife/news/2021/09/lgbtqia-flag-symbolizes-iups-support.html When LGBTQIA+ students said flying a rainbow flag can help more students feel included on campus, IUP responded. The new flag and pole, located just south of Elkin Hall’s Great Room, will be formally dedicated Tuesday, October 12, at noon. Learn how support for LGBTQIA+ students at IUP goes well beyond raising a flag. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/studentlife/news/2021/09/lgbtqia-flag-symbolizes-iups-support.html For Students and Advisors University News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-crimson-court-selected-by-students.html Each year, students are chosen through a university-wide student vote to serve on the Crimson Court as representatives of their academic colleges. Traditionally, the court participates in the Homecoming parade, attends the Crimson Huddle alumni and friends event before the football game, and is honored on the field during halftime. They also are invited to participate in college-related activities by their respective deans. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-homecoming-crimson-court-selected-by-students.html IUP Now Homecoming Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/winter-registration-begins-october.html Registration for winter 2021-22 begins for all continuing graduate and undergraduate students on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/winter-registration-begins-october.html For Students and Advisors Academic Programs IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/the-black-experience-at-iup-improve-it-with-your-voice.html Black students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a discussion with an IUP alumni committee that aims to improve the academic success and social experience of Black students at IUP. Kicking off Homecoming weekend, this Fireside Chat with the Black Experience Alumni Committee will be Thursday, September 30, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/the-black-experience-at-iup-improve-it-with-your-voice.html Student Opportunities IUP Now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s.-news--world-report,-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked, for the twenty-eighth consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by “U.S. News & World Report.” Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-u.s.-news--world-report,-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html IUP Now Academic Programs University News Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/math-is-freedom-a-journey-from-prison-to-phd.html If you dive deep into it, you'll discover that math is more than numbers and symbols. For IUP graduate Vincent Thompson, math is freedom. It's helped him grow, communicate, and even turn his life around. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/math-is-freedom-a-journey-from-prison-to-phd.html Academic Programs Student Achievements Research IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-a-top-14-university-in-pennsylvania-in-washington-monthlys-2021-college-guide-and-rankings.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the top 14 universities in Pennsylvania by Washington Monthly for its 2021 College Guide and Rankings, based on “what universities do for the country.” IUP is also the only public university in Pennsylvania selected for the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck” (northeast) rankings. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-a-top-14-university-in-pennsylvania-in-washington-monthlys-2021-college-guide-and-rankings.html Academic Programs IUP Now Rankings University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/trustees-approve-naming-resolutions-in-honor-of-long-time-music-faculty.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved naming spaces in IUP’s Cogswell Hall, home to the Department of Music, in honor of two long-time faculty members. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/trustees-approve-naming-resolutions-in-honor-of-long-time-music-faculty.html Alumni University News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-dining-room-in-allenwood-in-recognition-of-gift-honoring-isabella-wilkinson-green.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved the naming of the dining room in the Allenwood, a teaching restaurant in IUP’s Ackerman Hall, as the Isabella Wilkinson Green Dining Room in her honor and memory. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-dining-room-in-allenwood-in-recognition-of-gift-honoring-isabella-wilkinson-green.html Alumni University News Academic Programs Training Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-breezedale-terrace-in-honor-and-memory-of-late-mary-jo-banks-lyttle.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved the naming of the terrace at Breezedale Alumni Center in honor of the late Mary Jo Banks Lyttle. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-breezedale-terrace-in-honor-and-memory-of-late-mary-jo-banks-lyttle.html University News Alumni Staff Achievements Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-resolution-of-appreciation-for-retired-provost-moerland.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved a resolution of appreciation for Timothy Moerland, who retired from the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs at IUP in August. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/council-of-trustees-approve-resolution-of-appreciation-for-retired-provost-moerland.html University News Staff Achievements Personnel Changes https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading,-program-on-the-framers-of-the-constitution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 13 with two events free and open to the community. Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787, signing of the US Constitution, which is 232 years old this year. Wed, 8 Sep 2021 09:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-celebrating-constitution-day-with-public-reading,-program-on-the-framers-of-the-constitution.html Events University News Community https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-family-weekend-registration-is-open.html IUP invites families of students to Family Weekend 2021 on September 17-19. Tue, 7 Sep 2021 15:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/iup-family-weekend-registration-is-open.html Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/911-crash-site-transformed-by-tragedynow-by-trees.html Reforesting the Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville—a site damaged by mining long before the 9/11 crash—has involved IUP faculty and students for nearly a decade. In honor of the tragedy’s 20th anniversary, they shared some of their experiences. Fri, 3 Sep 2021 12:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/09/911-crash-site-transformed-by-tragedynow-by-trees.html Randy Wells IUP Now Research Campus News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” guidebook for the twenty-first consecutive year. Wed, 1 Sep 2021 09:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Rankings University News Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks-with-program-on-sept.-10,-featuring-shanksville-landowner,-sugra-scholarship-recipient.html IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark September 11 Attacks with Program on Sept. 10, Featuring Shanksville Landowner, Sugra Scholarship Recipient Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-to-offer-annual-memorial-program-to-mark-september-11-attacks-with-program-on-sept.-10,-featuring-shanksville-landowner,-sugra-scholarship-recipient.html Alumni For Students and Advisors For Employees Community Events University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/hotel,-restaurant,-tourism-and-event-management-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Kyle Kubicko, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major at IUP, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, character, and commitment to the industry. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/hotel,-restaurant,-tourism-and-event-management-student-selected-for-full-tuition-scholarship-by-statler-foundation.html Student Achievements Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-community-invited-to-be-part-of-ongoing-strategic-plan-update,-implementation.html All members of the IUP community are invited to hear an update on IUP’s 2020–25 Strategic Plan implementation at a program on Thursday, September 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (during the Common Hour) and to be part of an interactive afternoon session designed to get input from students, faculty, and staff about next steps for IUP. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-community-invited-to-be-part-of-ongoing-strategic-plan-update,-implementation.html Academic Programs University Updates University News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/crimson-scholars-circle-kicks-off-with-early-immersion-week.html In the second week of August, IUP kicked off the Crimson Scholars Circle, a new program designed to reduce the retention and persistence gap for Black and Brown students. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/crimson-scholars-circle-kicks-off-with-early-immersion-week.html Campus News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/welcome-back-to-iupdriscolls-update.html IUP President Michael Driscoll welcomes students and employees to campus for the start of the fall semester, offers updates on COVID-19 mitigation measures, and talks about some important upcoming events. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/welcome-back-to-iupdriscolls-update.html For Students and Advisors University News For Employees Student Opportunities https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-ranked-number-one-in-pennsylvania.html IUP’s Master of Business Administration program has been ranked first in Pennsylvania by Best Value Schools. Rankings were determined on the basis of cost and which programs provide “a more personalized education, and thus a better education,” editors said. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/eberly-college-of-business-mba-program-ranked-number-one-in-pennsylvania.html Academic Programs Rankings For Students and Advisors https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/emergency-notification-system-test.html IUP will test its emergency notification system on Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. The test will include text messaging, voice calls, and email and desktop alerts. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/emergency-notification-system-test.html Health and Safety Events https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/graduate-gifts-iup-with-funding-for-scholarships.html Richard D. Caruso, a 1983 accounting graduate of IUP, has gifted $50,000 to IUP for scholarships for freshman students. This gift has been added to the Richard F. and Margaret C. Caruso Scholarship, established in 2017. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/graduate-gifts-iup-with-funding-for-scholarships.html Alumni Student Assistance https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/digging-up-a-passion.html What if one class made you change your mind about the rest of your life? That's what happened to Susie Adams. While in the field for a geology class, she discovered a passion she never knew existed inside her. Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/digging-up-a-passion.html IUP Now Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/creating-new-hands-on-experiences-in-speech-language-pathology.html While speech-language pathology programs typically focus on working with school children, IUP's program blends this emphasis with hands-on training for the healthcare side of the profession, thanks to a new lab. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/creating-new-hands-on-experiences-in-speech-language-pathology.html Academic Programs https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-testing-center-to-close-permanently.html Due to decreasing demand and a shift to more online exams by the majority of testing companies, the IUP University Testing Center will not be reopened. Persons needing to take a standardized test for admission to graduate or professional schools, or for professional certifications, should contact the agency requiring the testing, or the testing agency, for recommendations and information on completing required testing. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-testing-center-to-close-permanently.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/academic-coordinator-helps-hawks-win-in-the-classroom.html The average GPA for IUP student-athletes has risen every semester since 2018, when IUP became one of the few State System schools to designate an academic support staff member for athletics. Learn more about IUP Athletics’ playbook for academic success, led by Dan Braun. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/academic-coordinator-helps-hawks-win-in-the-classroom.html IUP Now Athletics https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/covid-19-face-coverings,-masks-policy-update.html Effective Tuesday, August 17, at 8:00 a.m., IUP will require face coverings/masks to be worn indoors in public spaces at all campuses and centers. This is required of all people, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/covid-19-face-coverings,-masks-policy-update.html University News University Updates Health and Safety https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-covid-19-policy-reminder.html A reminder on IUP's COVID policy as the start of the fall semester nears. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/iup-covid-19-policy-reminder.html Campus News University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-common-hour-to-begin-in-fall-2021-programming-for-sept.-2,-sept.-10-planned.html As part of the implementation of the 2020–25 Strategic Plan, a University Common Hour has been established for the 2021–22 academic schedule. Thu, 5 Aug 2021 08:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/university-common-hour-to-begin-in-fall-2021-programming-for-sept.-2,-sept.-10-planned.html For Students and Advisors For Employees Events University News Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/leadership-transition-for-center-for-teaching-excellence-announced.html Rachel DeSoto-Jackson, associate professor of Applied Theatre and faculty member in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance, has been selected by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland to serve as the next director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Tue, 3 Aug 2021 12:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/leadership-transition-for-center-for-teaching-excellence-announced.html Campus News Faculty Achievements University News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/college-of-education-and-communications-receives-funding-for-project-to-expand-educator-diversity.html IUP will be working on Diversity in Education through Expanding Partnerships (Project DEEP) in collaboration with Community College of Allegheny County and a Pittsburgh parent group. The project is designed to expand educator diversity, creating a P20 community of educators that is situated to address barriers and provide multiple pathways for developing teachers that are more representative of the communities they serve. Tue, 3 Aug 2021 08:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/college-of-education-and-communications-receives-funding-for-project-to-expand-educator-diversity.html Faculty Achievements Training Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group Achievements Campus News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/summer-research-heats-up-on-campusstudents-soar.html Summer is the perfect time for student research—at least at IUP, where students spend some of those warm, sunny days exploring research topics with professor mentors through the Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program. Mon, 2 Aug 2021 13:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/08/summer-research-heats-up-on-campusstudents-soar.html Student Opportunities IUP Now Research Student Achievements Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/in-the-wild-helping-the-trout-population-grow.html With help from faculty and with cooperation from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Nick Christensen, a student in IUP's biology graduate program, is studying the effects under-the-road culverts have on the migration patterns of the fish. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/in-the-wild-helping-the-trout-population-grow.html Academic Programs Student Achievements IUP Now Campus News Research https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/updated-covid-19-mitigation-guidelines-announced.html Based on current conditions in Indiana County and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control about fully vaccinated individuals, as of July 23, IUP will remove its requirement for indoor face coverings/masks for fully vaccinated individuals. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/updated-covid-19-mitigation-guidelines-announced.html University Updates https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/iup-interns-make-their-mark-on-the-world.html IUP is committed to hands-on opportunities through internships—at Tesla, Big Four accounting firms, marketing agencies, and more. Here, interns discuss their roles at their companies and how IUP helped prepare them. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/iup-interns-make-their-mark-on-the-world.html Student Achievements Campus News IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/exploring-the-underground-railroad-in-blairsville-program-set-for-july-14.html The Underground Railroad in Blairsville will be the subject of a program on July 14 at 3:00 p.m. held via Zoom. The program is free and open to the community. Wed, 7 Jul 2021 13:36:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/exploring-the-underground-railroad-in-blairsville-program-set-for-july-14.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/register-for-fall-2021-and-be-considered-for-full-tuition-or-2000-scholarship.html Any undergraduate student who registers for 12 or more credits or a graduate student who registers for six or more credits by July 30 for the fall 2021 semester will be entered into a random drawing for one of two full-tuition fall 2021 semester scholarships, or one of 10 $2,000 scholarships. Tue, 6 Jul 2021 14:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/register-for-fall-2021-and-be-considered-for-full-tuition-or-2000-scholarship.html For Students and Advisors Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/wwii-crash-site-in-germany-is-field-schools-focus.html Nine undergraduate and two graduate students from IUP’s Anthropology Department are excavating the site of a WWII plane crash in Germany through an IUP field school. The project is part of a continuing US effort to account for missing military personnel from the nation’s past conflicts. Tue, 6 Jul 2021 12:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/07/wwii-crash-site-in-germany-is-field-schools-focus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-selected-as-a-best-for-vets-university-by-military-times.html In June, IUP was selected for Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings and is in the top 16 schools in the Mid-Atlantic region listing, which editors call “the largest and most comprehensive rankings of schools for military service members and veterans, helping them make important decisions about their education.” Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:36:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-selected-as-a-best-for-vets-university-by-military-times.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-parking-and-transportation-services-announces-parking-restrictions-street-closures-for-july-4-holiday.html Details and regulations about parking lit access during the Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:58:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-parking-and-transportation-services-announces-parking-restrictions-street-closures-for-july-4-holiday.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/the-story-behind-the-iup-story.html Professor emeritus Charles Cashdollar’s “The IUP Story” will be published later this summer. In his more than 10 years of research and writing, Cashdollar found two predominant themes throughout IUP’s history: “consistent commitment to excellence” and “persistence in overcoming obstacles.” Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/the-story-behind-the-iup-story.html IUP Magazine Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-alumni-create-scholarship-in-honor-of-boardwalk-bowl-to-benefit-student-athletes.html IUP graduates Gerald Clark ’69 and his wife, Cheryl Dunlap Clark ’68, natives of Punxsutawney and current residents of DuBois since 1973, have made a $25,000 gift to establish the Jerry and Cheryl Clark Boardwalk Bowl Scholarship, one of a family of eight endowments to be established by members of IUP’s Boardwalk Bowl football team to benefit student-athletes in the football program. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:41:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-alumni-create-scholarship-in-honor-of-boardwalk-bowl-to-benefit-student-athletes.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/spring-2021-graduates.html Following is an alphabetical list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2021. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/spring-2021-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/deans-list-for-spring-2021.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer session cumulatively) 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.   Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:26:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/deans-list-for-spring-2021.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-continuing-beaver-run-reservoir-testing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members and students will continue an 11th year of water testing at the Beaver Run Reservoir through a contract with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. The project began in June 2011. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-continuing-beaver-run-reservoir-testing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/kopchick-hall-on-the-rise.html When it opens in 2023, this new science complex is expected to improve collaboration, communication, and visibility in student and faculty work. In the meantime, a camera mounted on Wilson Hall captures several photos a day of the Kopchick Hall construction site. Watch this stop-motion video to see the progress on the building so far. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/kopchick-hall-on-the-rise.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/juneteenth-marks-more-than-emancipation.html Longtime IUP Libraries employee Carol Asamoah recently presented “The ABCs of Juneteenth” during the Indiana County NAACP’s four-day virtual celebration of the holiday. While Juneteenth is typically associated with marking the end of slavery in the US, in this interview, Asamoah explains why it’s so much more. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/juneteenth-marks-more-than-emancipation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/covid-19-fall-planning-group-provides-update-on-fall-plans.html As announced in February, IUP is planning to return fully to face-to-face instruction for fall 2021, with the intention of providing the best educational experiences for students while following Centers for Disease Control and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines for health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:08:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/covid-19-fall-planning-group-provides-update-on-fall-plans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/driscolls-to-honor-distinguished-university-professor-with-gift-to-support-jones-white-writing-center.html Michael Driscoll and Rebecca (Becky) Young Driscoll have made a $50,000 gift to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to support the Kathleen Jones White Writing Center at IUP and honor Distinguished University Professor Bennett Rafoth, director emeritus of the Jones White Writing Center. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:41:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/driscolls-to-honor-distinguished-university-professor-with-gift-to-support-jones-white-writing-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/safety-sciences-collaborating-with-concurrent-technologies-corporation-to-research-covid-19-readiness-and-response-in-pennsylvania-mid-size-companies.html Members of IUP’s Department of Safety Sciences and CTC collaborated on an extensive literature review and methodology, including a survey that will examine workplace and personal variables that influence the perception of readiness and response to COVID-19 by workers. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/safety-sciences-collaborating-with-concurrent-technologies-corporation-to-research-covid-19-readiness-and-response-in-pennsylvania-mid-size-companies.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-criminology-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree program in criminology has been ranked sixth in the nation as a “Best Bachelor’s Degree” by Study.com. IUP’s program is the only degree program offered by a Pennsylvania university in the top 23 ranked programs. Tue, 8 Jun 2021 12:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/iup-criminology-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/gift-from-alumni-couple-helps-imagine-unlimited-campaign-exceed-goal.html A gift from alumni Major General Rodney Ruddock (retired) and Ellen Ruddock, long-time residents of Indiana and both IUP Distinguished Alumni Award and President’s Medal of Distinction recipients, was part of a giving “rally” that helped IUP’s Imagine Unlimited comprehensive campaign end six months early and more than $6 million over goal. Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:59:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/gift-from-alumni-couple-helps-imagine-unlimited-campaign-exceed-goal.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/geoscience-faculty-member-secures-397822-national-science-foundation-grant-to-create-system-wide-geoscience-learning-ecosystem.html IUP’s Department of Geoscience is working with colleagues at eight State System of Higher Education universities to create new ways of teaching geosciences, designed to improve field-based instruction and learning for Pennsylvania students, with the goal of increasing their workforce and graduate school preparedness. Wed, 2 Jun 2021 12:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/geoscience-faculty-member-secures-397822-national-science-foundation-grant-to-create-system-wide-geoscience-learning-ecosystem.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/distinguished-university-professor-maureen-mchugh-selected-for-national-award.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished University Professor Maureen McHugh, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, has been selected for the 2021 American Psychology Association Division 35/Society for the Psychology of Women’s Heritage Award. Tue, 1 Jun 2021 13:41:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/06/distinguished-university-professor-maureen-mchugh-selected-for-national-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/center-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-sponsoring-summer-diversity-research-presentation-series.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement will offer a Diversity Research Presentation Series this summer featuring IUP students and faculty. In addition, MSCLE also will host a program on the Blairsville Underground Railroad project. Thu, 27 May 2021 14:53:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/center-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-sponsoring-summer-diversity-research-presentation-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-ranked-top-in-nation-pennsylvania-for-online-programs.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked in the top 10 universities in Pennsylvania and in the top 20 universities in the nation as a “best online university” by EDsmart. Tue, 25 May 2021 17:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-ranked-top-in-nation-pennsylvania-for-online-programs.html Campus News Rankings https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/assistant-vice-president-office-of-alumni-and-friends-to-retire.html Mary Morgan, assistant vice president, Office of Alumni and Friends, will be retiring from her work at IUP on June 29. She has served the university for more than 29 years. Tue, 25 May 2021 12:15:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/assistant-vice-president-office-of-alumni-and-friends-to-retire.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-space-formal-dedication-held.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania formally cut the ribbon for the Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative space on April 24, 2021.  Tue, 25 May 2021 12:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-space-formal-dedication-held.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/provost-announces-new-structure-for-university-college.html IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland has announced the next step in the evolution of the University College. Programs in the University College, several additional student support services, and the University Libraries will be joining together as the University College.  Tue, 25 May 2021 12:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/provost-announces-new-structure-for-university-college.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/kondo-hovan-to-serve-in-leadership-roles-for-kopchick-college.html IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland has finalized the transition plan for leadership of the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics following the April announcement by Kopchick College Dean Deanne Snavely of her plans to retire on June 4, 2021. Tue, 18 May 2021 19:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/kondo-hovan-to-serve-in-leadership-roles-for-kopchick-college.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-masters-in-literacy-program-ranked-in-top-seven-programs-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate program in literacy has been ranked seventh in the nation by Best Value Schools. IUP’s program is the only program offered by a Pennsylvania college or university included in the rankings. Only 20 programs in the nation made the listing. Tue, 18 May 2021 13:19:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-masters-in-literacy-program-ranked-in-top-seven-programs-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-response-to-new-cdc-guidance-on-vaccinations-and-face-coverings.html Until we receive different guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the State System of Higher Education, IUP will continue to follow the health and safety requirements introduced in the fall 2020 semester for persons on IUP campuses, including face coverings and social distancing. Fri, 14 May 2021 17:31:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-response-to-new-cdc-guidance-on-vaccinations-and-face-coverings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html The annual Service Awards event was held differently this year. IUP celebrated employees who completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the university in a virtual Employee Service Awards celebration. Mon, 10 May 2021 10:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/annual-service-awards-honor-iup-employees-for-years-of-service.html Faculty Achievements For Employees Staff Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/springing-forward-2021.html See great examples from spring 2021 of the passion, resilience, and innovation that are emblematic of IUP faculty and staff members, students, and alumni. Fri, 7 May 2021 13:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/springing-forward-2021.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/resolutions-passed-at-may-council-of-trustees-meeting.html During the May Council of Trustees Public Meeting on Thursday, May 6, several athletic teams and individuals were recognized for their accomplishments and support of IUP. Wed, 5 May 2021 20:11:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/resolutions-passed-at-may-council-of-trustees-meeting.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-building-in-honor-of-jane-e-leonard.html On May 6, 2021, IUP’s Council of Trustees approved naming the Humanities and Social Sciences building as Jane E. Leonard Hall in recognition of her “incredible dedication.” Wed, 5 May 2021 16:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-naming-building-in-honor-of-jane-e-leonard.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-nutrition-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor of science degree in nutrition has been ranked in the top 16 programs in the nation as a “Best Bachelor’s Degree” by Study.com. Tue, 4 May 2021 15:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-nutrition-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/habitat-for-humanity-builds-firm-foundation.html By Elizabeth Laughlin IUP students help this international nonprofit build “home sweet home” for local families in need. Learn about the IUP chapter of Habitat for Humanity, profiled in the Find Your People series. Tue, 4 May 2021 12:52:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/habitat-for-humanity-builds-firm-foundation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-staging-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-on-may-7-8.html IUP will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for 1,720 students at ceremonies May 7 and 8 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Mon, 3 May 2021 19:25:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-staging-in-person-commencement-ceremonies-on-may-7-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced recipients of the University Senate Awards and the list of new faculty and dean emeriti. Mon, 3 May 2021 19:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/05/iup-recognizes-university-senate-award-winners.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/making-lightbulb-moments.html Justin Brown went from a diverse home community to a university setting in which the other Black faces were few. As a sophomore, he created a diversity awareness program on his campus, and soon, he was presenting it at other schools, including IUP. Now, more than a thousand trainings on 40 national stages later, Brown, a 2013 graduate of IUP’s Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s program, discusses his journey in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/making-lightbulb-moments.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/international-association-selects-iup-student-for-scholarship.html Racheal D. Nuwagaba-K, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Counselor Education doctoral program, has received a grant from the Institute of International Education designed to help international students continue their studies through the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/international-association-selects-iup-student-for-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-fortifies-career-readiness.html By Elizabeth Laughlin From working at the community garden and farmers’ market to learning from the pros, this student organization, profiled this week in the Find Your People series, gives members a healthy dose Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:50:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/student-association-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-fortifies-career-readiness.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-biology-and-biochemistry-double-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-internship-at-md-anderson-cancer-center.html Sarah Grandinette, a junior biology and biochemistry double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Monongahela, has been selected for IUP’s 2021 Kopchick Summer Fellowship. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:50:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-biology-and-biochemistry-double-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-internship-at-md-anderson-cancer-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-indiana-borough-collaborating-to-build-a-community-wastewater-surveillance-system.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty and students are working with Indiana Borough officials to develop a community wastewater surveillance system. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:58:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-indiana-borough-collaborating-to-build-a-community-wastewater-surveillance-system.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-sculpture-professors-to-stage-participatory-outdoor-art-installation-event-on-may-2.html Two Art and Design professors and art students will stage a public art installation project on May 2. “Traffic Island Oasis” will temporarily transform the traffic island on Oakland Avenue (across from the IUP Oak Grove) into an island oasis. The public is invited to tour the island from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to experience an island getaway without leaving Indiana.  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-sculpture-professors-to-stage-participatory-outdoor-art-installation-event-on-may-2.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/dean-of-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics-announces-retirement.html Deanne Snavely, who has served as dean of the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics since August 2010, will be retiring from her position on June 4. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:54:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/dean-of-kopchick-college-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics-announces-retirement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/meet-beac-the-black-experience-alumni-committee-wants-to-hear-from-you.html The Black Experience Alumni Committee is a new alumni committee that advocates for improvements IUP can make to improve Black students’ academic success and social experience. Join an online session with the committee and share your Black student experience at IUP on April 28 at 6:00 p.m. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:34:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/meet-beac-the-black-experience-alumni-committee-wants-to-hear-from-you.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-2020-25-strategic-plan-updatefacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html University Planning Council cochairs Paula Stossel and Scott Moore discuss the 2020–25 strategic plan and its implementation process. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-2020-25-strategic-plan-updatefacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html For Employees University News IUP Now Campus News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/someone-to-turn-to-iup-guides.html Last fall, IUP launched its Guides program, assigning all new students—and others, by request—to faculty and staff members who could answer their questions and connect them with the right resources. Nearly a full school year into this effort, students and Guides weigh in on the program’s value. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:53:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/someone-to-turn-to-iup-guides.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-honors-volunteers-for-leadership-and-engagement-at-annual-volunteer-appreciation-ceremony.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania honored nine volunteers during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony event. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:22:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-honors-volunteers-for-leadership-and-engagement-at-annual-volunteer-appreciation-ceremony.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-spouse-schools-ranking.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as a Military Friendly Spouse School designation by Victory Media. This recognition follows a March announcement of IUP’s selection for a Gold Designation by Victory Media in its 2021 Military Friendly School ranking. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:18:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-spouse-schools-ranking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/branding-and-marketingfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html How IUP’s Division of Marketing and Communications has adapted its work to the pandemic, including our brand strategy, brand storytelling, advertising strategy, admissions and advancement partnerships, and our COVID-19 communications. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/branding-and-marketingfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html "Special Series" For Employees Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/state-system-board-of-governors-votes-to-freeze-tuition-for-third-consecutive-year.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors voted to freeze tuition at its 14 universities for a third consecutive year. IUP’s tuition and fees will remain at current levels. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:14:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/state-system-board-of-governors-votes-to-freeze-tuition-for-third-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/all-in-the-pool.html The Mikesell siblings—Paige, Luke, and Claire—made quite a splash at the swimming national championships in March, spearheaded by Paige’s title win in the 200 freestyle. They walked away as All-Americans (with a family haul of 13 honors) and as key players in IUP swimming’s most successful showing of the millennium. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/all-in-the-pool.html Campus News IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/maura-king-selected-for-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Maura King, an early childhood-special education major with a minor in middle level mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been approved to serve as a student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:12:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/maura-king-selected-for-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/a-victory-celebration.html Each year, IUP honors its volunteers and donors during the Celebration of Philanthropy. This year’s event has special meaning, as IUP celebrates the success of the Imagine Unlimited comprehensive campaign. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:23:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/a-victory-celebration.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-to-honor-2020-and-2021-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor the 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for their career achievements and service in a virtual ceremony on April 17. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-to-honor-2020-and-2021-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html IUP Magazine Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-student-selected-for-nsf-scholarship.html Vincent Thompson, a December 2020 Indiana University of Pennsylvania mathematics and physics graduate and current master’s in applied mathematics program student at IUP, has been selected for a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:12:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-student-selected-for-nsf-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/interfraternity-council-more-than-brotherhood.html The governing organization for 10 IUP social fraternities, Interfraternity Council promotes community, leadership, service, networking, and more. Learn about the group this week in the Find Your People series. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:55:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/interfraternity-council-more-than-brotherhood.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-student-selected-for-pittsburgh-pulse-fellowship.html Marissa Willson, an anthropology major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cook Honors College who will graduate in May, has been selected for a Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE) Fellowship for the 2021–22 academic year. Fri, 9 Apr 2021 18:05:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-student-selected-for-pittsburgh-pulse-fellowship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/career-center-to-new-graduates-there-are-jobs.html Spring commencement ceremonies are less than a month away. If you’re among the new graduates entering the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, how concerned should you be? How should you prepare? Tammy Manko, director of IUP’s Career and Professional Development Center, shares her insights and advice. Fri, 9 Apr 2021 14:20:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/career-center-to-new-graduates-there-are-jobs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/awards,-accolades,-and-activitiesdriscolls-update.html IUP President Michael Driscoll urges everyone to “stay the course” in the fight against COVID-19, thanks event organizers for their creativity, and recognizes three IUP students who have been honored with national and regional awards. Thu, 8 Apr 2021 11:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/awards,-accolades,-and-activitiesdriscolls-update.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students-and-teachers.html Thanks to a sixth year of funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a free, one-week, GenCyber cybersecurity camp for middle and high school students and teachers. The camp will take place online August 2 through 6. Tue, 6 Apr 2021 19:18:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students-and-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/laso-celebrates-culture-supports-inclusion.html The Latino Student Organization, or LaSO, celebrates Latinx culture and advocates for inclusion. Tue, 6 Apr 2021 12:55:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/laso-celebrates-culture-supports-inclusion.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-geology-major-selected-for-goldwater-scholarship.html Susan Adams, a junior geology major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for a Goldwater Scholarship. She is IUP’s 12th Goldwater Scholarship recipient. Mon, 5 Apr 2021 17:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/iup-geology-major-selected-for-goldwater-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/human-development-and-family-studies-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor of science degree in human development and family science has been ranked as a “Best Bachelor’s Degree” by Study.com. Only 50 programs were selected for the ranking, which examined hundreds of programs throughout the United States. Mon, 5 Apr 2021 15:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/human-development-and-family-studies-program-ranked-as-a-top-program-by-studycom.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/student-affairs-supporting-students-through-transformational-relationshipsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html Student Affairs representatives discuss the division’s philosophy. Included are Tom Segar, vice president; Malaika Turner, assistant vice president; Ann Sesti, director for Student Wellness and Engagement; and nursing major Mary Kate Johnston. Mon, 5 Apr 2021 14:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/student-affairs-supporting-students-through-transformational-relationshipsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html "Special Series" None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/do-research-get-creative-join-u-soar.html If you’ve ever thought about taking on a research or creative project, now’s your time to make a move. Applications for U-SOAR, the Undergraduate Summer Opportunity for Applying Research, are now open. Fri, 2 Apr 2021 13:02:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/04/do-research-get-creative-join-u-soar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/get-tested-before-and-after-break-a-message-from-vice-president-segar.html With non-class days coming up next Monday and Tuesday, Tom Segar, vice president of Student Affairs, writes to IUP students about the importance of getting a COVID-19 test before and after traveling over the long weekend, and offers information about resources open during these non-class days. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/get-tested-before-and-after-break-a-message-from-vice-president-segar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/preparing-future-art-teachers-national-art-education-association.html IUP’s award-winning chapter of this national association, which gives aspiring art teachers experiences and opportunities in their field, is this week’s focus in the Find Your People series. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/preparing-future-art-teachers-national-art-education-association.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/stem-womens-summit-open-to-iup-community.html IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Science and Mathematics is inviting employees and students to participate in the IUP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Women’s Summit on April 8. Registration must be made in advance, and is required by Monday, April 5. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:46:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/stem-womens-summit-open-to-iup-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-irmc-takara-bio-collaboration-leads-to-revolution-in-covid-19-testing-in-rural-and-financially-challenged-areas-in-america-third-world-countries.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Regional Medical Center, and Takara Bio USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio, Inc., are collaborating to bring better and faster COVID-19 testing to rural communities in the United States and around the world. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:30:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-irmc-takara-bio-collaboration-leads-to-revolution-in-covid-19-testing-in-rural-and-financially-challenged-areas-in-america-third-world-countries.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-executive-mba-program-ranked-in-top-25-programs-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Master of Business Administration has been ranked as one of the top 25 EMBA programs in the nation by Great Business Schools. IUP the only public university in Pennsylvania selected for the 2021 rankings, and one of only two programs in Pennsylvania in the listing. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-executive-mba-program-ranked-in-top-25-programs-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-criminal-justice-training-center-awarded-national-public-safety-training-academic-accreditation.html IUP’s Criminal Justice Training Center was awarded national accreditation on March 26, 2021, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. in the Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation program. The IUP Criminal Justice Training Center is the first and only municipal police training center in Pennsylvania to achieve this designation. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:49:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-criminal-justice-training-center-awarded-national-public-safety-training-academic-accreditation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/may-commencement,-summer-sessions,-and-upcoming-events.html Good work keeping COVID-19 positive numbers low, how May commencement and summer sessions will proceed, Chancellor Greenstein’s open forum, and Research Appreciation Week. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/may-commencement,-summer-sessions,-and-upcoming-events.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-announces-plans-for-summer-2021-sessions.html The COVID-19 Response Committee has developed, and university leadership has approved, a set of recommendations for operations during the summer 2021 sessions at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:50:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-announces-plans-for-summer-2021-sessions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/last-boda-sutton-dance-theater-performance-march-27dancing-to-the-beat-for-20-years.html An Evening of Dance and Percussion: Legacy, presented Saturday, March 27, is the final collaboration in the nearly 20-year partnership of the IUP Dance Theater Company and the IUP Percussion Ensemble. A gallery of photos from past performances is shared in celebration of this partnership. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/last-boda-sutton-dance-theater-performance-march-27dancing-to-the-beat-for-20-years.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/six-alumni-honored-with-iup-young-alumni-achievement-awards.html Six graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania were honored with the 2021 Young Alumni Achievement Awards. IUP graduates of less than 15 years are eligible for this award, created to recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions.  Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:50:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/six-alumni-honored-with-iup-young-alumni-achievement-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/sign-language-club-bridges-communication-gap.html Everyone is likely to come across at least one person with hearing loss. IUP’s Sign Language Club helps “bridge the gap of communication.” Learn about the club this week in the Find Your People series. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:26:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/sign-language-club-bridges-communication-gap.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-student-selected-for-research-fulbright-scholarship.html Zane Billy, a finance and management information systems double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Meyersdale, has been selected for a Fulbright Canada–Mitacs Globalink Internship. He is the first IUP student selected for this award, but brings to 17 the number of student Fulbright winners and almost 70 faculty who have received Fulbright scholarships. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:26:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-student-selected-for-research-fulbright-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-making-virtual-visit-to-iup-on-march-30-open-forum-planned.html Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will offer a virtual open forum for faculty, staff, students, and the community during a day-long virtual visit to IUP on March 30. The virtual open forum, open to the community, will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-making-virtual-visit-to-iup-on-march-30-open-forum-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/a-nextgen-progress-reportfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/a-nextgen-progress-reportfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html IUP Now "Special Series" University News Campus News For Employees https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/allenwoods-push-to-stay-open-pays-off.html Running a restaurant while the coronavirus pandemic has changed the world has given Hospitality Management students a lesson in resilience—and valuable experience for entering a hard-hit industry. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:37:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/allenwoods-push-to-stay-open-pays-off.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-council-of-trustees-present-barbara-moore-with-resolution-of-appreciation.html On March 19, 2021, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees presented a resolution of appreciation to Barbara (Barbe) Moore for her 37 years of service to the university and offered its well wishes in her retirement. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:00:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-council-of-trustees-present-barbara-moore-with-resolution-of-appreciation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-moving-forward-with-northpointe-campus-transition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today authorized university officials to move forward to transfer or sell the IUP at Northpointe building, while endorsing the university’s plan to maintain a regional presence. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:59:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-moving-forward-with-northpointe-campus-transition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-masters-in-nutrition-ranked-as-a-top-program-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s in nutrition program is ranked sixth in the nation by OnlineU in its 2021 Best Online College rankings. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-masters-in-nutrition-ranked-as-a-top-program-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/a-message-of-support-in-the-wake-of-violence-against-asian-americans.html IUP condemns any and all acts of violence or of hateful speech, and we are here to support you in the case that you experience discrimination, acts of hate, or violence. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:01:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/a-message-of-support-in-the-wake-of-violence-against-asian-americans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-office-of-student-billing-established-goals-include-providing-exceptional-customer-service.html Effective March 1, the Office of the Bursar has transitioned to the IUP Office of Student Billing. The office is part of the Division of Administration and Finance. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:05:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-office-of-student-billing-established-goals-include-providing-exceptional-customer-service.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/camaraderie-in-numbers-math-club.html By Elizabeth Laughlin In addition to having fun with numbers, Math Club members have built friendships around the interest they share. The club is featured this week in the Find Your People series. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:14:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/camaraderie-in-numbers-math-club.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/four-women-with-ties-to-iup-offer-perspectives-about-their-countries-on-international-womens-day.html In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, IUP’s Office of International Education presented a panel discussion to celebrate achievements of women worldwide. The program featured four women who are connected to IUP as either students, partners, or participants of the international educator’s program with the US Department of State.  Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:57:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/four-women-with-ties-to-iup-offer-perspectives-about-their-countries-on-international-womens-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/in-person-commencement-ceremonies-planned-for-may-2021.html The Commencement Committee announced plans to move forward with in-person commencement ceremonies for May and August 2021 graduates. Current plans include a ceremony for graduates receiving master’s and doctoral degrees on the evening of Friday, May 7. Undergraduate degrees will be conferred Saturday, May 8, at up to five separate ceremonies. All events will take place at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:43:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/in-person-commencement-ceremonies-planned-for-may-2021.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/understanding-past-decisionsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html President Driscoll offers facts and perspectives about two of IUP’s past decisions—the Residential Revival and the per-credit tuition model—and how they contribute to IUP’s commitment to becoming a truly student-centered university. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/understanding-past-decisionsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html For Employees IUP Now "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/marswater-life-and-what-the-rover-can-tell-us.html Coauthor of The Atlas of Mars (2019), Geoscience’s Ken Coles has been eagerly following news of the rover Perseverance, which landed on the Red Planet last month. In this interview, he shares his insights into the mission and its value to Earthlings. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:29:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/marswater-life-and-what-the-rover-can-tell-us.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/spots-still-remain-for-iup-panel-discussion-on-diversity-in-the-professional-workplace.html Spots are still available for IUP’s “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a Professional Workplace” virtual event on March 17 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Social Equity and Title IX Office and the the Division of University Advancement, the program will feature three professionals, including two IUP graduates, discussing preconceptions about diversity and inclusion.  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:55:31 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/spots-still-remain-for-iup-panel-discussion-on-diversity-in-the-professional-workplace.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-marketing-program-ranked-in-top-30-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Marketing has been ranked as one of the top programs in marketing in the nation by Study.com. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-marketing-program-ranked-in-top-30-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/haven-stepping-in-to-stop-the-violence.html IUP’s Haven Project tackles violence, stalking, relationship issues, and other tough topics with the help of students. The project is featured this week in the Find Your People series. Tue, 9 Mar 2021 16:59:11 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/haven-stepping-in-to-stop-the-violence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/enrollment,-admissions,-and-the-covid-19-pivot.html Despite changes necessitated by COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, IUP’s Division of Enrollment Management kept its focus on being student-centered and successfully pivoted to new ways of doing business. Mon, 8 Mar 2021 13:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/enrollment,-admissions,-and-the-covid-19-pivot.html Campus News For Employees IUP Now https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/tour-mcsle,-aka-the-center.html Rachel and Michelle show you everything you’ll find in Elkin Hall at the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, aka MCSLE, aka “the center.” Need a place for your group to meet? A dance studio? Or just a place to hang out? The center’s got you covered. Sat, 6 Mar 2021 11:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/tour-mcsle,-aka-the-center.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/code-cracker.html Dorothy Ramale ’43, who will turn 100 in April, was well-known as a math teacher and an IUP Alumni Association president. Until recently, many didn’t know she cracked enemy codes for the US military during World War II. In honor of Women’s History Month, here is her story. Fri, 5 Mar 2021 16:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/code-cracker.html Campus News IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-four-programs-ranked-in-top-universities-programs-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked in the top 27 colleges and universities in the commonwealth, and four IUP programs are ranked as top program in the nation by Intelligent.com. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 16:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-four-programs-ranked-in-top-universities-programs-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/covid-19-update,-spring-sports,-womens-history-month-events.html President Driscoll urges the IUP community to continue its vigilance in following COVID-19 safety guidelines as spring approaches. He also discusses new IUP initiatives, spring sports, and upcoming events, including Women’s History Month activities. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:11:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/covid-19-update,-spring-sports,-womens-history-month-events.html "Special Series" Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/recap-diversity,-equity,-and-inclusion-in-a-professional-workplace.html For those who missed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Professional Workplace panel held March 17, a video of the main session and excerpts from each breakout session are available. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 11:23:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/recap-diversity,-equity,-and-inclusion-in-a-professional-workplace.html For Employees For Students and Advisors IUP Now Alumni Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Opportunities Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/academic-tips-from-fall-2020.html The Academic Success Center offers a weekly Academic Tip every Friday in IUP Now. Here is a list of tips from last semester for reference. Check out IUP Now on Fridays for new tips this semester. Good luck on this semester, and know that the Academic Success Center is available to help any student with their academic needs. Wed, 3 Mar 2021 18:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/academic-tips-from-fall-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/naacp-offers-community-open-dialogue-to-black-and-brown-students.html Known for supporting the advancement of Black and Brown students, the NAACP also offers a sense of community and a place for open discussion. The organization is this week’s focus in the Find Your People series. Tue, 2 Mar 2021 16:14:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/naacp-offers-community-open-dialogue-to-black-and-brown-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-selected-for-gold-designation-in-military-friendly-schools-ranking.html Victory Media has selected IUP for a Gold Designation in its 2021 Military Friendly Schools ranking. IUP is one of only 162 universities in the nation and one of only six in Pennsylvania selected for “Gold Award” status. IUP has been on the Military Friendly Schools list for seven years. Mon, 1 Mar 2021 17:13:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/03/iup-selected-for-gold-designation-in-military-friendly-schools-ranking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-safety-sciences-program-ranked-in-top-three-in-the-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences program has been ranked third in the nation for excellence by Universities.com, with an A “excellent” ranking. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:44:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-safety-sciences-program-ranked-in-top-three-in-the-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/pride-alliance-a-safe-space-for-generations-of-iup-students.html This week, the Find Your People series profiles Pride Alliance, which has worked for decades to make the campus safe and supportive for students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:11:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/pride-alliance-a-safe-space-for-generations-of-iup-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-hospitality-management-program-ranked-in-top-10-in-nation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor of science degree in hospitality management has been ranked in the 2021 top 10 best bachelor’s degrees in hospitality management by Study.com. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:03:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-hospitality-management-program-ranked-in-top-10-in-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-announces-plans-for-in-person-classes-for-fall-2021.html IUP has announced its intention to resume traditional, in-person classes and events for the 2021–22 academic year. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:06:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-announces-plans-for-in-person-classes-for-fall-2021.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/mauro-wolfe-90-advance-your-own-career.html Born in Panama, Mauro Wolfe came to IUP in the late ’80s from Beaver County. Now a senior partner at Duane Morris in New York City, he represents clients in white-collar matters all over the world. Next month, he’ll participate in an IUP virtual panel discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Here, he shares insights from his life and career. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/mauro-wolfe-90-advance-your-own-career.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/kittanning-student-at-iup-selected-for-respiratory-care-excellence-award.html Lindsey Sherf, a senior student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Respiratory Care program from Kittanning, has been selected by the program faculty as the Class of 2021 recipient of the Ann and Daniel McCauley Memorial Award for Respiratory Care. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:14:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/kittanning-student-at-iup-selected-for-respiratory-care-excellence-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/qualifying-students-to-receive-emergency-funding.html Tom Segar, vice president for Student Affairs, has notified students of $5 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus relief that will be allocated to students who qualify. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/qualifying-students-to-receive-emergency-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/good-news-on-the-covid-19-front,-funding-for-students.html President Driscoll thanks students and employees for following COVID-19 safety protocols, discusses academic innovation during the pandemic, Black History Month activities, non-class days this spring, and efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/good-news-on-the-covid-19-front,-funding-for-students.html Campus News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/winter-2020-21-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2020 and January 2021. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/winter-2020-21-graduates.html Student Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/deans-list-for-fall-2020.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer session cumulatively) 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. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/deans-list-for-fall-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/business-majors-build-skills-get-involved-through-cobsac.html This week, the Find Your People series profiles the College of Business Student Advisory Council, an organization that encourages students to build leadership and professional skills and get involved. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:49:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/business-majors-build-skills-get-involved-through-cobsac.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/nextgen-next-stepsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html Timothy Moerland, provost, and Hilliary Creely, interim dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, discuss IUP’s ongoing NextGen work in this third installment of “Facts, Initiatives, and Results.” Creely is cochair of the NextGen Steering Committee. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/nextgen-next-stepsfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html Campus News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/covid-19-testing-change-the-course-of-this-virus.html Members of the IUP family talk about getting tested for COVID-19 and what a difference it can make in the safety of the campus and community. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:01:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/covid-19-testing-change-the-course-of-this-virus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/faculty-learn-how-to-cultivate-inclusive-communities-online-targeting-at-risk-students.html More than 100 faculty members at Indiana University of Pennsylvania spent a week over winter break learning how to better serve at-risk populations in the online environment. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:58:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/faculty-learn-how-to-cultivate-inclusive-communities-online-targeting-at-risk-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-selected-for-geospatial-intelligence-academic-consortium-part-of-a-national-group-able-to-train-federal-intelligence-employees.html The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Academic Consortium (UAC) announced in January that IUP is one of the 11 universities that offer accredited geospatial intelligence programs chosen to be a part of the $5-million initiative slated to run through 2025. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-selected-for-geospatial-intelligence-academic-consortium-part-of-a-national-group-able-to-train-federal-intelligence-employees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/students-sleep-outside-to-help-homeless-veterans.html Members of IUP’s military service fraternity, Rho Tau Chi, as well as Phi Delta Theta fraternity, will sleep outside this weekend to raise awareness and money for homeless veterans. A February tradition, the sleepout will start at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, and end at the same time Sunday, February 14, at the Indiana Walmart. The volunteers will collect cash and check donations as well as cleaning supplies for Indiana County’s Veterans Parsonage. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/students-sleep-outside-to-help-homeless-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/where-queer-students-of-color-can-be-themselves-queer-colors.html This week, the Find Your People series profiles Queer Colors, an educational and advocacy group that gives queer students of color a safe space to express themselves and connect with others. Tue, 9 Feb 2021 14:15:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/where-queer-students-of-color-can-be-themselves-queer-colors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/our-continued-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion.html President Driscoll shares some thoughts and some updates about IUP's ongoing diversity and inclusion work. Mon, 8 Feb 2021 14:44:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/our-continued-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/our-imagine-unlimited-successfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html IUP President Michael Driscoll and Vice President for University Advancement Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna talk about raising $81.36 million through the Imagine Unlimited comprehensive campaign. Mon, 8 Feb 2021 14:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/our-imagine-unlimited-successfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html "Special Series" Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/the-ethics-behind-covid-19-vaccine-distribution.html As America is only weeks into distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, much talk has focused on who’s first in line to receive the the shot and why. Students in philosophy faculty member Leo Yan’s courses have examined related ethical issues. Yan recently shared his students’ reactions, as well as his insights into issues surrounding vaccine distribution. Fri, 5 Feb 2021 13:58:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/the-ethics-behind-covid-19-vaccine-distribution.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/a-great-week-for-iup-black-history-month-initiativesdriscolls-update.html In this video recorded February 4, 2021, IUP President Michael Driscoll addresses the IUP family about the Imagine Unlimited comprehensive campaign announcement, faculty and alumni accolades, and upcoming programs related to Black History Month. Thu, 4 Feb 2021 20:40:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/a-great-week-for-iup-black-history-month-initiativesdriscolls-update.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-breaks-fundraising-records-with-81-million-imagine-unlimited-comprehensive-campaign-exceeds-goal-ends-campaign-early.html Imagine Unlimited? Indiana University of Pennsylvania doesn’t have to “imagine” anything: the success is real, and it’s here—six months early. Tue, 2 Feb 2021 14:25:11 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/iup-breaks-fundraising-records-with-81-million-imagine-unlimited-comprehensive-campaign-exceeds-goal-ends-campaign-early.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/faith-beyond-sundays-coalition-for-christian-outreach.html This week, the Find Your People series profiles the Coalition for Christian Outreach, an organization that seeks to help students spread the Christian gospel, increase faith in Jesus Christ, and encourage the spiritual Tue, 2 Feb 2021 13:56:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/faith-beyond-sundays-coalition-for-christian-outreach.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/enrollment-and-financial-challengesfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html In the first part of a new series about IUP’s current situation, President Michael Driscoll and Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra Fitzsimons talk about the numbers we can’t ignore and the difficult choices that must be made to continue our mission to educate students. Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/02/enrollment-and-financial-challengesfacts,-initiatives,-and-results.html "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/anne-white-appointed-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html Anne White, of Indiana, has been appointed by the Pennsylvania Senate to serve as a member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:12:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/anne-white-appointed-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/our-first-black-students-iup-pioneers.html Black history is often celebrated by recognizing trailblazers from Martin Luther King Jr. to Maya Angelou, from Sojourner Truth to Serena Williams. IUP, too, has its pioneers—its earliest Black students. Most became teachers or were trained to be. One was a champion for children’s mental health. Learn more about them. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:32:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/our-first-black-students-iup-pioneers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/three-iup-graduate-online-programs-selected-for-us-news-best-online-program-for-2021.html Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania online graduate programs have been selected by U.S. News & World Report for its “Best Online Programs” rankings for 2021. Programs selected for the rankings are the master’s program in criminal justice, the master’s in mathematics education programs, and the master’s in nursing program. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/three-iup-graduate-online-programs-selected-for-us-news-best-online-program-for-2021.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/black-and-brown-men-pursue-excellence-ubora-men.html To support, inspire, and challenge male students of color—these are the objectives of IUP’s UBORA Men, a student organization formed last fall. Its name builds off the concept of “ubora,” which, in Swahili, means excellence, quality, and superiority.  Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:47:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/black-and-brown-men-pursue-excellence-ubora-men.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/center-finds-answers-to-students-questions.html Open since August, the Hawks Q&A Center is a one-stop shop students can turn to with questions on almost any topic. Director Amber Racchini and the rest of the staff track down the answers—a role she described as “a little like being an investigator.” Learn more about this new initiative. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:55:55 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/center-finds-answers-to-students-questions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-faculty-member-honored-with-national-advising-organization-award.html Human Development and Family Science Program faculty member Kalani Palmer won a faculty award for excellence in advising from NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising for region two. Kalani was recognized for her commitment to academic advising. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:42:53 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-faculty-member-honored-with-national-advising-organization-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/sanitizing-campus-a-true-test.html Larry Miller is not a student at IUP; however, his assignment is clear. “I’m learning about this virus and how to fight it every day,” he said. “My goal is to be transparent and give anyone who steps on this campus a feeling of safety.” Read more about the Facilities team’s A-plus efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:51:55 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/sanitizing-campus-a-true-test.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/welcome-back-for-spring-2021.html President Driscoll welcomes the IUP community back for the spring semester, sharing information about COVID testing, getting the vaccine, some faculty achievements, and more. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/welcome-back-for-spring-2021.html Campus News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/sedition-explained-constitution-in-crisis.html In the third and final installment of the Constitution in Crisis series, Department of Political Science faculty members David Chambers and Gwen Torges explain what sedition is and how it relates to the events in Washington, DC, on January 6. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:47:42 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/sedition-explained-constitution-in-crisis.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/trump-twitter-and-freedom-of-speech-constitution-in-crisis.html In Part 1 of the series Constitution in Crisis, IUP Department of Political Science faculty members David Chambers and Gwen Torges discussed the ways in which a sitting US president could be removed from office. In this second installment, Torges talks about social media and the First Amendment and how those things relate to recent events. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/trump-twitter-and-freedom-of-speech-constitution-in-crisis.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/phi-kappa-phi-honor-society-at-iup-selected-for-top-honors-by-national-organization.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society is one of only 21 chapters in the nation chosen for a Circle of Excellence Platinum Distinction award, the highest commendation a chapter can receive. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:07:11 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/phi-kappa-phi-honor-society-at-iup-selected-for-top-honors-by-national-organization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/spring-2021-a-look-ahead.html Flexibility has been key during the last two semesters at IUP, and that will continue into the spring. A number of programs and events are planned, but in the midst of a pandemic, how participants experience those events may be subject to change. Here’s what’s planned for spring 2021. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/spring-2021-a-look-ahead.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/removing-a-us-president-constitution-in-crisis.html Since the January 6 events in Washington, DC, there has been much talk about removing President Donald Trump from office, even though he is set to leave on January 20. Two faculty members from IUP’s Department of Political Science, David Chambers and Gwen Torges, recently lent their expertise to the discussion. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:11:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/removing-a-us-president-constitution-in-crisis.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/best-wishes-for-a-successful-spring-semester-from-president-driscoll.html As the IUP community prepares for the spring semester, President Driscoll shares information with students about the online-only start of classes; free, on-campus COVID-19 testing; and hopes for the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/best-wishes-for-a-successful-spring-semester-from-president-driscoll.html Campus News "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/covid-19-testing-available-for-students.html As heard from President Driscoll on Tuesday, January 5, IUP will offer free, on-campus COVID-19 testing for all students. Please review this additional information about this testing. Fri, 8 Jan 2021 20:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/covid-19-testing-available-for-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-graduate-gifts-25000-for-outstanding-iup-computer-science-students.html For the past 15 years, the Barry Day Outstanding Computer Science Student Award has been given to a senior computer science student, selected by the department, who has demonstrated academic achievements and contributions to the department, or who has made significant achievements in computer science endeavors and contributions to mankind. Wed, 6 Jan 2021 13:49:59 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-graduate-gifts-25000-for-outstanding-iup-computer-science-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-receives-fourth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $30,000 grant through Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA” initiative to combat campus sexual assault through a Community Bystander Intervention program. Tue, 5 Jan 2021 21:46:25 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/iup-receives-fourth-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/spring-2021-classes-to-begin-via-remote-instruction.html IUP will begin classes for the spring semester on Tuesday, January 19, via remote instruction. In-person instruction for classes scheduled in that format will begin three weeks into the spring semester, which is Monday, February 8. We strongly encourage students to begin their remote studies for the spring semester away from campus and the Indiana community. Tue, 5 Jan 2021 18:35:07 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2021/01/spring-2021-classes-to-begin-via-remote-instruction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/musical-theatre-track-dance-minor-to-continue-updated-decisions-part-of-ongoing-nextgen-planning-process.html IUP’s Musical Theatre track in the Bachelor of Arts Theatre program will continue and will be open for enrollment by new and continuing students for and beyond the 2021–22 academic year. This change is the result of ongoing discussions related to IUP’s NextGen academic restructuring plans as well as shifts in faculty retrenchments. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/musical-theatre-track-dance-minor-to-continue-updated-decisions-part-of-ongoing-nextgen-planning-process.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/musical-theatre-track-dance-minor-to-continue-updated-decisions-part-of-ongoing-nextgen-planning-process.html IUP’s Musical Theatre track in the Bachelor of Arts Theatre program will continue and will be open for enrollment by new and continuing students for and beyond the 2021–22 academic year. This change is the result of ongoing discussions related to IUP’s NextGen academic restructuring plans as well as shifts in faculty retrenchments. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/musical-theatre-track-dance-minor-to-continue-updated-decisions-part-of-ongoing-nextgen-planning-process.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/buttz-named-to-iup-associate-vice-president-for-finance-role.html Following a search, William Buttz, an experienced controller with more than 35 years of work in accounting, finance, and audit, has been selected to serve as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s associate vice president for Finance. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:06:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/buttz-named-to-iup-associate-vice-president-for-finance-role.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/buttz-named-to-iup-associate-vice-president-for-finance-role.html Following a search, William Buttz, an experienced controller with more than 35 years of work in accounting, finance, and audit, has been selected to serve as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s associate vice president for Finance. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:06:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/buttz-named-to-iup-associate-vice-president-for-finance-role.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-for-students-in-iup-eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technology.html A donation from J. Victor ’87 and Debra Conrad will establish the James Victor and Debra Conrad Business Scholarship to help students studying in the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:17:10 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-for-students-in-iup-eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technology.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-for-students-in-iup-eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technology.html A donation from J. Victor ’87 and Debra Conrad will establish the James Victor and Debra Conrad Business Scholarship to help students studying in the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:17:10 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-graduate-establishes-scholarship-for-students-in-iup-eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technology.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-students-chosen-for-2020-art-in-arboretum-awards.html Two senior studio art majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were chosen as the recipients of the 2020 Art in the Arboretum competition, designed to provide student artists with an opportunity to create art for IUP’s Allegheny Arboretum. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:04:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-students-chosen-for-2020-art-in-arboretum-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-students-chosen-for-2020-art-in-arboretum-awards.html Two senior studio art majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were chosen as the recipients of the 2020 Art in the Arboretum competition, designed to provide student artists with an opportunity to create art for IUP’s Allegheny Arboretum. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:04:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-students-chosen-for-2020-art-in-arboretum-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans.html For the fourth year in a row, volunteers in Indiana County—including students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity and a number of IUP employees—will be making the holiday a bit brighter for homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:45:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans.html For the fourth year in a row, volunteers in Indiana County—including students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Rho Tau Chi military service fraternity and a number of IUP employees—will be making the holiday a bit brighter for homeless veterans in Indiana County and western Pennsylvania. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:45:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/homeless-heroes-stocking-project-continuing-to-serve-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/forging-ahead-in-fall-2020.html Students and professors spent the better part of 2020 adjusting to virtual education. Constant change and new demands (hello, reluctant Wi Fi) haven’t hindered the passion and hard work that define IUP faculty and staff members, students, and alumni. A Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/forging-ahead-in-fall-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/forging-ahead-in-fall-2020.html Students and professors spent the better part of 2020 adjusting to virtual education. Constant change and new demands (hello, reluctant Wi Fi) haven’t hindered the passion and hard work that define IUP faculty and staff members, students, and alumni. A Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/forging-ahead-in-fall-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/council-of-trustees-approve-next-step-in-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-master-plan.html At its quarterly meeting on December 10, 2020, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved university leadership moving forward to acquire a building in Punxsutawney to advance the IUP Culinary Arts Master Plan.  Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/council-of-trustees-approve-next-step-in-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-master-plan.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/council-of-trustees-approve-next-step-in-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-master-plan.html At its quarterly meeting on December 10, 2020, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved university leadership moving forward to acquire a building in Punxsutawney to advance the IUP Culinary Arts Master Plan.  Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/council-of-trustees-approve-next-step-in-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-master-plan.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-2020-25.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed the university’s 2020–25 Strategic Plan at its December 10 meeting. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:48:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-2020-25.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-202025.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed the university’s 2020–25 Strategic Plan at its December 10 meeting. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:48:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-202025.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-2020-25.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed the university’s 2020–25 Strategic Plan at its December 10 meeting. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:48:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-2020-25.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-202025.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed the university’s 2020–25 Strategic Plan at its December 10 meeting. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:48:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/trustees-endorse-iup-strategic-plan-202025.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/december-2020-january-2021-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html During virtual commencement ceremonies Saturday, December 12, IUP will honor nearly 650 December 2020 and January 2021 graduates who have completed requirements for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Wed, 9 Dec 2020 14:00:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/december-2020-january-2021-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/december-2020-january-2021-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html During virtual commencement ceremonies Saturday, December 12, IUP will honor nearly 650 December 2020 and January 2021 graduates who have completed requirements for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Wed, 9 Dec 2020 14:00:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/december-2020-january-2021-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technologys-mba-program-recognized-by-princeton-review.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s on-campus Master of Business Administration has been selected by the Princeton Review for its “Best Business Schools for 2021: On-Campus MBA Programs.” Mon, 7 Dec 2020 20:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technologys-mba-program-recognized-by-princeton-review.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technologys-mba-program-recognized-by-princeton-review.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s on-campus Master of Business Administration has been selected by the Princeton Review for its “Best Business Schools for 2021: On-Campus MBA Programs.” Mon, 7 Dec 2020 20:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-college-of-business-and-information-technologys-mba-program-recognized-by-princeton-review.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/fall-2020-provost-scholars.html Students named to the fall 2020 list of Provost's Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Mon, 7 Dec 2020 15:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/fall-2020-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/fall-2020-provost-scholars.html Students named to the fall 2020 list of Provost's Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Mon, 7 Dec 2020 15:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/fall-2020-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effective the fall 2020 semester. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 15:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effective the fall 2020 semester. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 15:13:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/honoring-faculty-members-promoted-in-academic-rank.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/doing-more-with-less.html IUP speech-language pathology faculty members had a problem. How could they provide necessary clinical hours for their students in a simulation laboratory they didn’t have? Add to the problem that a typical lab costs close to $150,000 to create. Their solution was rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a lot of hard work. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 13:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/doing-more-with-less.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/doing-more-with-less.html IUP speech-language pathology faculty members had a problem. How could they provide necessary clinical hours for their students in a simulation laboratory they didn’t have? Add to the problem that a typical lab costs close to $150,000 to create. Their solution was rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a lot of hard work. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 13:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/doing-more-with-less.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-hall-of-distinction-member-and-wife-establish-scholarship-for-iup-students-in-eberly-college-of-business.html Eugene O’Sullivan, a 1971 accounting graduate, and his wife, Saundra, have donated $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to benefit students in IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 19:11:47 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-hall-of-distinction-member-and-wife-establish-scholarship-for-iup-students-in-eberly-college-of-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-hall-of-distinction-member-and-wife-establish-scholarship-for-iup-students-in-eberly-college-of-business.html Eugene O’Sullivan, a 1971 accounting graduate, and his wife, Saundra, have donated $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to benefit students in IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 19:11:47 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/eberly-hall-of-distinction-member-and-wife-establish-scholarship-for-iup-students-in-eberly-college-of-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/harrington-in-live-zoom-conversation-dec-3-with-smithsonian-art-museum-curator.html BA Harrington, assistant professor of art and director of the Wood Center at IUP, will be part of a live Zoom conversation on December 3 at 4:00 p.m. with Mary Savig, the curator of Craft at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Harrington will discuss her upcoming solo exhibition, Suite Americaine. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 15:58:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/harrington-in-live-zoom-conversation-dec-3-with-smithsonian-art-museum-curator.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/harrington-in-live-zoom-conversation-dec-3-with-smithsonian-art-museum-curator.html BA Harrington, assistant professor of art and director of the Wood Center at IUP, will be part of a live Zoom conversation on December 3 at 4:00 p.m. with Mary Savig, the curator of Craft at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Harrington will discuss her upcoming solo exhibition, Suite Americaine. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 15:58:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/harrington-in-live-zoom-conversation-dec-3-with-smithsonian-art-museum-curator.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal-raising-more-than-46500-to-help-iup-students-in-need-included-17000-in-matching-funds.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania more than doubled its fundraising goal during this year’s Giving Tuesday event, raising $46,528 from 223 donors—alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and students—to support IUP students. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 15:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal-raising-more-than-46500-to-help-iup-students-in-need-included-17000-in-matching-funds.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal-raising-more-than-46500-to-help-iup-students-in-need-included-17000-in-matching-funds.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania more than doubled its fundraising goal during this year’s Giving Tuesday event, raising $46,528 from 223 donors—alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and students—to support IUP students. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 15:37:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/12/iup-giving-tuesday-shatters-goal-raising-more-than-46500-to-help-iup-students-in-need-included-17000-in-matching-funds.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduates-nate---a-one-man-show-premiering-on-netflix-december-1.html IUP graduate Natalie Palamides’s Nate – A One Man Show will premiere globally on Netflix on December 1. Palamides is a 2012 theater and communications media graduate of IUP and a 2018 recipient of the university’s Young Alumni Award. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduates-nate---a-one-man-show-premiering-on-netflix-december-1.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduates-nate--a-one-man-show-premiering-on-netflix-december-1.html IUP graduate Natalie Palamides’s Nate – A One Man Show will premiere globally on Netflix on December 1. Palamides is a 2012 theater and communications media graduate of IUP and a 2018 recipient of the university’s Young Alumni Award. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduates-nate--a-one-man-show-premiering-on-netflix-december-1.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/diversity-panel-preview-debra-evans-smith-81.html To FBI retiree Debra Evans-Smith ’81, diversity, equity, and inclusion—together—mean that everyone has the opportunity to succeed based solely on knowledge, talent, and ability. If that’s not the situation you’re in, it may be up to you to speak up and make a difference. Evans-Smith will talk more on this topic during an IUP panel discussion in the spring. This Q&A offers a preview. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:04:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/diversity-panel-preview-debra-evans-smith-81.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/a-time-out-for-athletics.html For the first time since World War II, intercollegiate athletics have come to a halt—this time because of a global pandemic and not a global conflict. The absence of competition, after countless hours of preparation, has left many student-athletes feeling lost. In response, administrators and coaches are trying new approaches to help athletes adjust and be successful off the field. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/a-time-out-for-athletics.html IUP Magazine Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/president-driscoll-announces-temporary-modification-to-the-pass-fail-grading-policy-for-fall-2020-semester.html Effective November 18, President Driscoll approved the recommendations for a temporary modification to the pass-fail grading policy for the fall 2020 semester. These recommendations were made by the Academic Affairs Committee of the University Senate and approved by the Senate at its meeting on November 18. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:40:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/president-driscoll-announces-temporary-modification-to-the-pass-fail-grading-policy-for-fall-2020-semester.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-westmoreland-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll and Westmoreland County Community College President Tuesday Stanley signed a dual admissions program agreement, designed to streamline the process for students who earn an associate degree at Westmoreland to complete a bachelor’s degree program at IUP. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:28:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-westmoreland-sign-dual-admissions-agreement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/college-level-commencement-ceremony-update.html In early November, the Commencement Committee announced plans to hold winter Commencement virtually. The ceremony, honoring December 2020 and January 2021 graduates, will be posted on the Commencement website Saturday, December 12. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:52:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/college-level-commencement-ceremony-update.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduate-and-spouse-donating-24-million-to-iup.html Dolores Spinelli Gigliotti, a 1970 elementary education graduate, and her husband, Vincent Gigliotti, have made a $2.4-million gift to IUP for scholarships and to support the IUP Department of Counseling. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:30:06 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduate-and-spouse-donating-24-million-to-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-giving-tuesday-focusing-on-student-assistance-fund-providing-continued-support-for-students-during-the-pandemic.html Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a global movement in which communities rally toward a common cause. On December 1, IUP will mark the event by seeking support through social media platforms and its Giving Tuesday website for the Student Assistance Fund, established last March (as the Emergency Response Fund) to help students cover pandemic-related expenses. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-giving-tuesday-focusing-on-student-assistance-fund-providing-continued-support-for-students-during-the-pandemic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/pop-up-store-featuring-student-3-d-paper-art-raising-funds-to-help-iup-students-affected-by-pandemic.html Common Goods is a pop-up store featuring laser-cut paper packages of items we need but cannot buy, like empathy, security and rainbows. The packages were designed by students in Sharon Massey and Sean Derry’s 3D Design classes. Each package is for sale, and all proceeds go toward the IUP Student Assistance Fund. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:58:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/pop-up-store-featuring-student-3-d-paper-art-raising-funds-to-help-iup-students-affected-by-pandemic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/protecting-lungs-from-nanoparticles.html As the world continues to buy electronics and get rid of them, recycling their parts could potentially create 1.5 million jobs. An IUP student and her research is uncovering an unseen health hazard lurking inside electronics recycling facilities. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:21:25 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/protecting-lungs-from-nanoparticles.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-wins-pittsburghtechnology-council-tech-50-top-covid-pivot-award.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania was selected for the “Top COVID Pivot” award from the Pittsburgh Technology Council during the Nov. 12 Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 2020 Tech 50 Awards event. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:14:25 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-wins-pittsburghtechnology-council-tech-50-top-covid-pivot-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/update-on-spring-academic-calendar-from-the-iup-covid-19-response-committee.html The IUP COVID-19 Response Committee provides updates on the upcoming spring semester, the remainder of fall, and resources for students. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:03:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/update-on-spring-academic-calendar-from-the-iup-covid-19-response-committee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/kopchick-hall-where-scientists-meet.html Opening in 2023, this new science complex is designed to bring improved collaboration, communication, and visibility to student and faculty work. Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/kopchick-hall-where-scientists-meet.html IUP Magazine Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/human-resources-and-employment-relations-program-approved-for-alignment-with-human-resources-national-organization.html IUP’s Master of Arts in Human Resources and Employment Relations program is now aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management’s “HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.” IUP is one of only two universities in the State System and one of nine universities in Pennsylvania with a program officially recognized by SHRM certification. Fri, 6 Nov 2020 15:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/human-resources-and-employment-relations-program-approved-for-alignment-with-human-resources-national-organization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-offering-free-virtual-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students-in-february.html For the fifth consecutive year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has secured funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency to offer its free cybersecurity camp, GenCyber, for middle and high school students. Tue, 3 Nov 2020 19:09:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-offering-free-virtual-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students-in-february.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduate-from-butler-chosen-for-international-womens-award.html Brittany Scott, a 2011 hospitality management graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania originally from Butler, has been selected as a Silver Winner by Women World Awards in its thirteenth annual 2020 Women in Business and the Professions World Awards. Mon, 2 Nov 2020 16:49:36 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/11/iup-graduate-from-butler-chosen-for-international-womens-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/four-questions-with-veronica-watson.html Editor of the recently published Short Stories of Frank Yerby, English professor Veronica Watson explains why the world should get to know the work of this little-known but groundbreaking African American writer. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:44:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/four-questions-with-veronica-watson.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-details-of-iup-nextgen-planning.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has released additional details about the restructuring of its six academic colleges and academic programs, part of the IUP NextGen plan. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-details-of-iup-nextgen-planning.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-a-finalist-for-two-pittsburgh-technology-council-tech-50-awards.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is the sole higher education finalist for the “Top COVID Pivot” award from the Pittsburgh Technology Council and is the sole higher education finalist for the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 2020 Tech 50 Awards in the Non-Profit-Education-Community category. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:27:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-a-finalist-for-two-pittsburgh-technology-council-tech-50-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/static-shows-it-cares-through-its-entertainment.html “There’s nothing to doooo!” This cry, heard from millions of teens and college students around the globe, is not true at IUP. Programming that entertains and relieves stress is abundant. And, the group of hardworking students that puts it all together takes it to heart if few participate.  Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:25:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/static-shows-it-cares-through-its-entertainment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-secures-funding-for-cyber-scholarship-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received more than $630,000 from the Department of Defense for scholarships for nine IUP students who are enrolled in concentrated studies in the cybersecurity field. This is the third consecutive year that IUP students have been selected for this competitive funding. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-secures-funding-for-cyber-scholarship-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/our-fight-for-civil-rights-in-indiana.html From protests demanding integration of the community pool to memorial marches on Philadelphia Street to the start of a speakers’ bureau and an elementary tutoring program—the fight for civil rights in Indiana took many forms. It also had faculty champions. IUP retiree Edith Cord shares her memories from the ’60s and ’70s of faculty efforts “to give everyone a better chance at the American dream.” Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/our-fight-for-civil-rights-in-indiana.html IUP Magazine Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-graduates-honor-their-parents-while-helping-future-iup-students.html Dan Simoni, a 1994 IUP accounting graduate and managing partner with Price Waterhouse, and Michelle Costanza Simoni, a 1995 sociology graduate, of Bixby, Oklahoma, have added funds to the Wayne Norman Simoni Scholarship and have provided funding to establish the Mary Louise Costanza scholarship. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:10:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-graduates-honor-their-parents-while-helping-future-iup-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/food-drive-exceeds-last-years-donations.html More than 1,200 items and almost $300 in gift cards for local grocery stores were donated for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Food Pantry and Help Center through an Oct. 16 drive coordinated by IUP’s College of Health and Human Services Service Committee. Donations jumped 13% compared to last year’s drive. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:07:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/food-drive-exceeds-last-years-donations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/much-ado-is-truly-something.html Adapting creatively is at the heart of theater, so it’s only natural that students in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance would find a way to put on a show and stay safe doing it. While the production is called Much Ado about Nothing, the way these theater students brought it together is truly something.  Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/much-ado-is-truly-something.html Campus News IUP Magazine https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-faculty-secures-funding-for-two-programs-for-frederick-douglass-institute-collaborative.html Veronica Watson, professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and convener of the Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative, has secured funding from the 400 Years of African American History National Commission to offer two high-impact programs to students throughout the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-faculty-secures-funding-for-two-programs-for-frederick-douglass-institute-collaborative.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/former-director-of-iup-libraries-gifts-135000-for-library-support-and-student-scholarship-at-iup.html William Lafranchi, who retired from Indiana University of Pennsylvania after 33 years of leadership of the IUP Libraries, has gifted $135,000 to IUP for library support and for student scholarships. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:21:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/former-director-of-iup-libraries-gifts-135000-for-library-support-and-student-scholarship-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-steps-toward-creating-iup-for-the-future.html Today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced a restructuring of its six academic colleges and academic programs and creating areas of focus, part of an ongoing plan designed to create a stronger, more student-centered university. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:39:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-steps-toward-creating-iup-for-the-future.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/cyber-security-day-set-for-oct-20-virtual-events-to-feature-national-experts-including-iup-alumni.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the Information Technology Support Center, will host the thirteenth annual Cyber Security Day on October 20, 2020. This annual event features nationally recognized security experts as well as Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/cyber-security-day-set-for-oct-20-virtual-events-to-feature-national-experts-including-iup-alumni.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-crimson-court-representatives.html As part of its annual Homecoming celebration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania continued its tradition of selecting students for the Crimson Court, chosen as representatives of their academic colleges through a university-wide student vote. Because of the pandemic, Homecoming events were virtual this year, but each Crimson Court member was honored with a medal, sash, and flowers. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:39:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-announces-crimson-court-representatives.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/biologist-helps-keep-pulse-of-international-education-going.html IUP students and professors have spent the better part of 2020 adjusting to virtual education. As the fall semester approached, biology faculty member Josiah Townsend found himself in a unique position. Fri, 9 Oct 2020 13:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/biologist-helps-keep-pulse-of-international-education-going.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/punxsutawney-area-college-trust-pledges-200000-to-support-iup-culinary-arts-program.html The Punxsutawney Area College Trust has continued its long-time support of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a pledge of a $200,000 donation for the expansion of facilities in downtown Punxsutawney for the Academy of Culinary Arts. Thu, 8 Oct 2020 14:18:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/punxsutawney-area-college-trust-pledges-200000-to-support-iup-culinary-arts-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-fall-2020-enrollment-reflects-strong-academic-credentials-diversity-strong-veteran-enrollment.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s fall 2020 enrollment includes new students with strong academic achievement, a diverse student body, and a strong percentage of returning students. Thu, 8 Oct 2020 13:54:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/iup-fall-2020-enrollment-reflects-strong-academic-credentials-diversity-strong-veteran-enrollment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/update-on-remainder-of-fall-semester-changes-for-spring-academic-calendar.html Information for students about Thanksgiving recess, the remainder of the fall semester, and changes to the spring academic calendar. Tue, 6 Oct 2020 21:08:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/update-on-remainder-of-fall-semester-changes-for-spring-academic-calendar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/office-of-international-education-to-celebrate-international-education-week-with-virtual-events.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Education will offer a number of virtual events, all open to the community, in celebration of International Education Week from October 12 through October 21. Tue, 6 Oct 2020 18:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/office-of-international-education-to-celebrate-international-education-week-with-virtual-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/anthropologists-to-discuss-is-race-real.html Three members of the Department of Anthropology will address the definition of race with a panel presentation and discussion on October 7 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Thu, 1 Oct 2020 17:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/10/anthropologists-to-discuss-is-race-real.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-graduate-and-wife-establish-scholarship-to-benefit-iup-students.html A 1971 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his wife, in appreciation of his outstanding experience at IUP, has established a scholarship for students who qualify for the IUP’s Sutton Scholarship program, with preference for students studying in IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:13:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-graduate-and-wife-establish-scholarship-to-benefit-iup-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-announces-emeriti-honors.html Seventeen recently retired faculty members and a recently retired dean at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been honored with emeritus status. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:53:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-announces-emeriti-honors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-making-virtual-visit-to-iup-on-oct-2-open-forum-planned.html Mark your calendars for a virtual open forum with Dan Greenstein, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, on October 2 at 2:30 p.m. Get the Zoom link and learn how to submit questions ahead of the event. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:08:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-making-virtual-visit-to-iup-on-oct-2-open-forum-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-breaks-ground-for-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated “a milestone moment” Wednesday with a formal groundbreaking ceremony for John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, a $90 million, 142,536 square foot science and mathematics facility. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-breaks-ground-for-90-million-john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-anthropologists-presenting-panel-discussion-on-race.html Three members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Anthropology will address the definition of race with a panel presentation and discussion on October 7 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:24:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-anthropologists-presenting-panel-discussion-on-race.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-groundbreaking-event-today.html IUP will formally break ground today at 4:30 p.m. for John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, a $90 million, 142,536 square foot science and mathematics facility. The ceremony will be available via livestream starting at 4:30. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/john-j-and-char-kopchick-hall-groundbreaking-event-today.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-celebrating-family-weekend-homecoming-with-virtual-events.html Due to the coronavirus pandemic, two upcoming university-community events hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania—Family Weekend and Homecoming—will be celebrated through technology, with several events free and open to the community. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:35:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-celebrating-family-weekend-homecoming-with-virtual-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking-recognized-for-engagement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked as one of the top universities in the nation in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College 2021 Rankings. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:17:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking-recognized-for-engagement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/kopchick-fellow-and-goldwater-winner-talks-research-at-iup.html The list of accomplishments for senior biochemistry major Arie Van Wieren keeps growing, even as lockdowns canceled opportunities and shuttered research labs. Listen to how his interest in science wasn’t always what it is today. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/kopchick-fellow-and-goldwater-winner-talks-research-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/storti-selected-to-serve-as-director-of-iup-public-health-program.html Kristi Storti, Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science and dean’s associate for Administration in the College of Health and Human Services, will serve as director of IUP’s Public Health Program. Scott Decker, Department of Employment and Labor Relations and graduate coordinator, Health Services Administration, will serve as assistant director of the program. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/storti-selected-to-serve-as-director-of-iup-public-health-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Damilola Odusanya, a student in the Indiana University of Pennsylvania criminology master’s program, has received a grant from the Institute of International Education designed to help international students continue their studies through the coronavirus pandemic. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:08:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-irmc-collaboration-continuing-in-fight-against-covid-19-with-new-testing-pilot-program.html Since May 1, the IUP and Indiana Regional Medical Center collaboration to provide local and same-day COVID-19 testing at IRMC has resulted in 4,500 completed COVID-19 tests, three new staff at IRMC trained by Narayanaswamy Bharathan on the testing process, and a new testing procedure being piloted by Bharathan that significantly reduces testing time and costs, while maintaining testing accuracy. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:47:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-irmc-collaboration-continuing-in-fight-against-covid-19-with-new-testing-pilot-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/thomas-l-harris.html Thomas L. Harris, father of Karen Mathe (Social Equity and Title IX Office) and grandfather of Kevin Mathe (Foundation for IUP) and Mark Mathe (formerly KCAC), passed away on September 13, 2020. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:43:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/thomas-l-harris.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-amp-world-report-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html IUP is ranked, for the 27th consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the “Top Performers in Social Mobility.” Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-amp-world-report-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/the-innovators-measuring-freshness-a-better-way.html If you judge the freshness of milk by the sell-by date, a better measure may be coming soon. Gregory Kenning, IUP professor of physics, has developed a sensor that can mimic the decay of milk and other products. Simply scanning the sensor, if applied to the product’s packaging, one day could provide ultimate insight into a product’s remaining usable life. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/the-innovators-measuring-freshness-a-better-way.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-rotunda-in-kopchick-hall.html The IUP Council of Trustees approved a naming resolution on Thursday in honor of Bonnie Harbison Anderson, a 1980 graduate and 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and her husband, Steve Anderson, by naming the Anderson Rotunda in Kopchick Hall. It will also be named in memory of Bonnie’s parents, Edward J. and Donna M. Harbison, who were lifelong residents of Indiana. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:38:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-of-rotunda-in-kopchick-hall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iups-2020-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html 1,800 IUP graduates will be honored in a virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, September 12, after traditional observances set for May were postponed. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:22:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iups-2020-graduates-to-be-honored-virtually.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Farzaneh Jahangiri, a student in the Administration and Leadership Studies doctoral program, has received a grant from the Institute of International Education designed to help international students continue their studies through the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 9 Sep 2020 13:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/student-receives-international-association-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-to-hold-program-to-mark-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html IUP will mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks this Friday starting at 8:35 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the Oak Grove. Guests may attend this event but must wear masks and adhere to social-distancing guidelines. A live stream of the event will be available and a recording of the event also will be made available. Tue, 8 Sep 2020 16:42:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-to-hold-program-to-mark-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/alumnae-study-targets-gender-bias-at-work.html As the national conversation about social inequity grows, a study led by two IUP Administration and Leadership Studies PhD graduates about measuring gender bias in the workplace has come at just the right time. Fri, 4 Sep 2020 14:52:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/alumnae-study-targets-gender-bias-at-work.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-nursing-program-ranked-in-top-20-in-the-nation-for-lpn-to-bsn-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been ranked in the top 20 nursing programs in the nation by the website Best Nursing Programs. The website specifically recognizes IUP’s work to help licensed practical nurses achieve a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Fri, 4 Sep 2020 14:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-nursing-program-ranked-in-top-20-in-the-nation-for-lpn-to-bsn-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/update-answers-to-frequent-questions-from-fall-2020-planning-committee.html The Fall Planning Committee provides information and answers to questions, and thanks everyone for their continued hard work and patience during the start of the fall semester. Thu, 3 Sep 2020 16:03:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/update-answers-to-frequent-questions-from-fall-2020-planning-committee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-launches-employee-mediation-program.html Are you involved in an unresolved conflict or interpersonal disagreement that is negatively affecting your work and/or your relationships with co-workers? IUP’s Employee Mediation Program is an informal and confidential way for employees to resolve disputes with the assistance of a neutral mediator, who is trained to help people discuss their differences.  Tue, 1 Sep 2020 14:41:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/09/iup-launches-employee-mediation-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-ranked-in-money-magazines-best-colleges.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for Money Magazine’s “Best College for Your Money 2020” listing, recognized for “successfully combining quality and affordability.” Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-ranked-in-money-magazines-best-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-winning-recipe.html Culinary Arts alumna Kristin Butterworth is blazing a trail for female chefs in fine dining. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-winning-recipe.html IUP Magazine Alumni https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/botelho-secures-big-ideas-in-the-humanities-and-the-professions-grant.html Lynn Botelho, professor of history and 2011 Distinguished University Professor, is the recipient of a grant from the Teagle Foundation to lead a “Big Ideas: The Humanities and the Professions” program at IUP. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:54:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/botelho-secures-big-ideas-in-the-humanities-and-the-professions-grant.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-healthier-workforce-through-science.html An IUP Safety Sciences professor is researching how to minimize hazards in industrial jobs. Her goal: impact society by creating a healthier workforce. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:05:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-healthier-workforce-through-science.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/psychology-faculty-member-co-presents-workshop-on-trauma-of-racism-talking-to-children-and-teens.html Pearl Berman, professor and chair of the Department of Psychology, was the organizer and co-presenter for an August 19 workshop on “The Trauma of Racism: Talking to Children and Teens.” Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/psychology-faculty-member-co-presents-workshop-on-trauma-of-racism-talking-to-children-and-teens.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/fall-2020-operations-update-for-students.html The Fall 2020 Planning Committee shares resources and important information with students ahead of the start of the semester. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/fall-2020-operations-update-for-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html IUP has been selected for the Princeton Review’s 2021 Best Colleges guidebook for the 20th consecutive year, and students have ranked IUP in the top 20 of colleges and universities in the nation for health services in the publication. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/icymi-iup-embraced-the-summer-of-2020.html In case you missed it, read a roundup of some of the great things that took place at IUP. Learning took center stage as our students, faculty, and staff stared down the coronavirus and soldiered on. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/icymi-iup-embraced-the-summer-of-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-to-continue-water-testing-project-at-beaver-run-reservoir.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members and students will continue another year of water testing at the Beaver Run Reservoir through a contract with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/iup-to-continue-water-testing-project-at-beaver-run-reservoir.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/what-to-expect-when-you-return-to-iup.html It’s almost time for another semester to begin at IUP. For those coming back to campus, we want to highlight some of the safety precautions that will be in place. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/what-to-expect-when-you-return-to-iup.html None https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/just-ask-keep-moving-vp-tom-segar-answers-questions--about-student-success.html Tom Segar, vice president for Student Affairs, answers a few questions about how students can be successful this year. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:31:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/just-ask-keep-moving-vp-tom-segar-answers-questions--about-student-success.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-message-from-student-affairs-vice-president-segar-about-the-fall-semester.html Vice President Segar offers information about resources and facilities available for the fall semester.  Sat, 8 Aug 2020 01:00:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/a-message-from-student-affairs-vice-president-segar-about-the-fall-semester.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/communications-media-students-nominated-for-prestigious-award.html The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently nominated the IUP students for a College Production Award in the category of student production, live sports. Fri, 7 Aug 2020 17:34:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/communications-media-students-nominated-for-prestigious-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/list-of-fall-2020-programs-that-require-face-to-face-instruction-or-a-student-to-be-on-campus.html The most up-to-date list of programs that require face-to-face instruction or that may otherwise require a student to be on campus for this fall semester is available. Fri, 7 Aug 2020 15:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/list-of-fall-2020-programs-that-require-face-to-face-instruction-or-a-student-to-be-on-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/update-on-fall-rebalance-plan-from-fall-2020-planning-committee.html IUP’s Fall 2020 Planning Committee offers additional details about the fall semester and what students can expect, including facilities and resources available. Wed, 5 Aug 2020 21:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/update-on-fall-rebalance-plan-from-fall-2020-planning-committee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/spring-2020-deans-list.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer session cumulatively) 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. Wed, 5 Aug 2020 14:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/spring-2020-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/fall-planning-rebalance-announcement-from-president-driscoll.html President Driscoll announces a rebalance of IUP’s fall plan to reduce the number of students returning to campus for face-to-face instruction. Sun, 2 Aug 2020 23:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/08/fall-planning-rebalance-announcement-from-president-driscoll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/local-campers-benefit-from-iup-students-knowledge-and-care.html This summer, four IUP students have taken their coursework to the field, applying what they’ve learned in a summer camp and providing an important experience that benefits the Indiana community during a time of crisis.  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:33:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/local-campers-benefit-from-iup-students-knowledge-and-care.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-credited-during-national-science-foundation-symposium.html IUP has been recognized by the National Science Foundation for its participation in a program designed to bring a more diverse work force to ocean sciences. The Frontiers of Ocean Science Symposium features IUP’s ongoing work, which is led by geoscience professor Jon Lewis. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-credited-during-national-science-foundation-symposium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/spring-2020-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2020. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/spring-2020-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-point-park-university-partnering-on-human-resources-degree-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Point Park University are partnering to provide students an opportunity to receive a BS in Human Resources Management and an MA in Human Resources and Employee Relations in five years.  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-point-park-university-partnering-on-human-resources-degree-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-students-continue-research-despite-coronavirus-stay-at-home-orders.html Academic rigor at IUP wasn’t put on hold as the pandemic and its impact set in around the world. As most students adapted to learning online in the spring semester, another set of students kicked into high gear to supplement their learning with a research experience, fully virtual. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:36:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-students-continue-research-despite-coronavirus-stay-at-home-orders.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-alumni-continue-family-tradition-of-support-for-fine-arts-with-scholarship-first-recipient-named.html Two IUP music education graduates—Joshua Hillard ’01 and his wife, Jamie Anna Hillard ’00—have made a gift to create the John and Delores Hillard Scholarship for Diversity in Fine Arts. An additional personal gift from the Hillards has allowed the scholarship to be awarded in 2020 to Nia Golden, a theater major from Lansdale. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-alumni-continue-family-tradition-of-support-for-fine-arts-with-scholarship-first-recipient-named.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/director-of-iup-alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugs-program-receives-grant-for-campaign-to-educate-graduate-military-students.html Ann Sesti, director of student wellness and engagement at IUP, is the recipient of a two-year grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to develop and implement a program on alcohol education targeted to graduate students and veteran and military-affiliated students at IUP. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:44:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/director-of-iup-alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugs-program-receives-grant-for-campaign-to-educate-graduate-military-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-ranked-in-top-10-colleges-in-pennsylvania-in-college-magazine.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the top 10 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania by College Magazine, a national publication for students wishing to know more about college and university life. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:25:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-ranked-in-top-10-colleges-in-pennsylvania-in-college-magazine.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/the-cost-of-convenience.html Waleed Farag, a professor of Computer Science and the director of the IUP’s Institute for Cyber Security, offers tips on how to keep yourself safe online. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:47:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/the-cost-of-convenience.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/student-selected-for-gilman-and-freeman-asia-scholarships-for-study-in-south-korea.html Khala Vines, a sophomore international studies and Asian Studies major who recently won a 2020 David L. Boren Scholarship for international study, has been selected for two additional international competitive study abroad scholarships: the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and a Freeman Award for Study in Asia Scholarship. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/student-selected-for-gilman-and-freeman-asia-scholarships-for-study-in-south-korea.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/helping-k-12-students-to-catch-up-this-fall.html When the coronavirus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online last spring, it left parents wondering how their kids would catch up academically. IUP school psychologists Timothy Runge and Joseph Kovaleski offer their advice. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:41:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/helping-k-12-students-to-catch-up-this-fall.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/helping-k12-students-to-catch-up-this-fall.html When the coronavirus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online last spring, it left parents wondering how their kids would catch up academically. IUP school psychologists Timothy Runge and Joseph Kovaleski offer their advice. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:41:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/helping-k12-students-to-catch-up-this-fall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/fairman-family-foundation-provides-support-to-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-building-project.html The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois is continuing its support of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts with a $100,000 gift to to support the expansion of facilities in downtown Punxsutawney for the Academy. Wed, 8 Jul 2020 19:23:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/fairman-family-foundation-provides-support-to-iup-academy-of-culinary-arts-building-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-student-spending-summer-break-helping-in-fight-against-covid-19.html Sophomore pre-med psychology major Isabelle Molina is a soldier in the fight against the pandemic at her hometown MedExpress, a COVID-19 testing site.  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 14:49:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/iup-student-spending-summer-break-helping-in-fight-against-covid-19.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/responding-to-incidents-of-bias.html IUP is today making public our newly revised response protocol for incidents of bias, outlining the steps IUP will take when an incident of bias or hate arises on our campus. Wed, 1 Jul 2020 18:19:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/responding-to-incidents-of-bias.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-iup-and-beyond.html IUP Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Elise Glenn sees hope for racial justice in the protests and conversations that have risen up across the country. She answered questions about progress and challenges at IUP and elsewhere. Wed, 1 Jul 2020 15:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/07/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-iup-and-beyond.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/education-abroad-experiences-suspended-for-fall-2020.html Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the US Department of State, and best practices in the field of international education, IUP has made the decision to suspend all student Fall Education Abroad experiences, both credit and noncredit. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/education-abroad-experiences-suspended-for-fall-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/english-professor-publishes-book-of-short-stories-by-popular-african-american-writer.html Veronica Watson, director of the Literature and Criticism program at IUP, is the editor of “The Short Stories of Frank Yerby,” a recently published collection of short stories of a little-known, but groundbreaking, African American writer. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:54:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/english-professor-publishes-book-of-short-stories-by-popular-african-american-writer.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/mills-to-serve-as-interim-dean-of-eberly-college.html Geofrey Mills, an experienced university administrator and faculty member with expertise in economics and finance, has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. He will begin work at IUP on July 1. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:47:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/mills-to-serve-as-interim-dean-of-eberly-college.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/life-and-breath-in-the-burgh.html Respiratory therapist Zach Isenberg ’11 talks about the breathing issues COVID-19 patients experience and his work in the cardiothoracic unit of one of the nation’s largest hospital systems. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:45:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/life-and-breath-in-the-burgh.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/mathematics-education-graduate-program-ranked-as-best-online-masters-in-education-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Education in Mathematics Education online program has been ranked as a top online graduate program by U.S. News & World Report for 2020.  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/mathematics-education-graduate-program-ranked-as-best-online-masters-in-education-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/update-on-fall-2020-plans.html While the work of the Fall 2020 Planning Committee is ongoing, there are some key decisions that have been finalized by university leadership, covering the Academic Calendar, Hybrid Style Class Delivery, Living and Dining Reminders, Helping Students with Financial Hardships, and Preparing Our Campus. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/update-on-fall-2020-plans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/alumni-provide-funding-for-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives-at-iup.html Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates, have gifted $350,000 to IUP to promote the university’s ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:42:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/alumni-provide-funding-for-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/recognizing-juneteenth-national-freedom-day.html Governor Wolf has designated Friday, June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, a special holiday for all employees in agencies under the governor’s jurisdiction. In recognition of this day, all classes and work are canceled for that day. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:44:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/recognizing-juneteenth-national-freedom-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/academy-of-culinary-arts-deans-list-spring-2020.html Students are named to the Dean’s Recognition List for academic excellence at the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/academy-of-culinary-arts-deans-list-spring-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/engaging-community-through-police-training.html Through a partnership with Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl, Abigail Adams has given multiple trainings and engaged with officers on topics ranging from implicit bias to equality and race to local police forces. She answered questions about how her research interests are relevant to the current state of race relations in America. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:58:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/engaging-community-through-police-training.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/the-rattled-supply-chain-covid-19s-whiplash-effect.html Prashanth Bharadwaj, dean’s associate in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and a professor in the Department of Management, answers questions about the coronavirus pandemic’s “whiplash” effect on the supply chain. Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:04:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/06/the-rattled-supply-chain-covid-19s-whiplash-effect.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-offers-seminars-and-experiences-for-fulbright-educators-throughout-stay-at-home-order.html Being in a foreign country when a pandemic sweeps across the globe would be enough for any one person to seek the shelter of home. For one IUP Fulbright educator, her decision to stay in Indiana has been a lesson in resilience and family. Fri, 29 May 2020 10:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-offers-seminars-and-experiences-for-fulbright-educators-throughout-stay-at-home-order.html Academic Programs Student Achievements Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-tv-to-broadcast-indiana-area-senior-high-school-graduation.html Millions of students across the country are experiencing education milestones at their homes while the coronavirus has closed buildings. An IUP resource is stepping in to bring a time-honored tradition into living rooms all around Indiana County. Wed, 27 May 2020 16:15:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-tv-to-broadcast-indiana-area-senior-high-school-graduation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/council-of-trustees-approve-changes-to-on-campus-residency-policy.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved changes to the residency requirements for commuters and transfer and international students, effective for the 2020–21 academic year. Tue, 26 May 2020 20:24:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/council-of-trustees-approve-changes-to-on-campus-residency-policy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/remembering-them.html On a stroll around IUP’s campus, you’ll come across stones, plaques, and other tributes that honor members of the IUP community lost in service to their country.  IUP’s multimedia producer, Brian Henry, recently took that stroll and captured photos of two to help us mark Memorial Day, recognize all military veterans in our community, and remind us of the ultimate sacrifice. Fri, 22 May 2020 18:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/remembering-them.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/four-questions-with-ellen-yerger.html The next time you are on a nature trail or an urban sidewalk and are tempted to squash a bug on your path, consider the cost. Are you helping? Are you hurting? Assistant biology professor, ecologist, and entomologist Ellen Yerger shows her students the scientific value of insects, how they help humans, and the ecosystem’s interconnectivity. Fri, 22 May 2020 13:47:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/four-questions-with-ellen-yerger.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-trustee-appointment-confirmed.html Joyce Ritenour Fairman, of DuBois, has been reappointed to a new term of service on Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees. Thu, 21 May 2020 18:24:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-trustee-appointment-confirmed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-selects-powell-for-registrar-position.html Following a comprehensive search, Michael Powell has been selected to serve as registrar at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He will begin work in this role on May 23, 2020. Thu, 21 May 2020 18:18:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-selects-powell-for-registrar-position.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/gift-from-indiana-family-to-support-iup-students-with-sutton-scholarship.html James and Darlene Shea of Indiana have made a gift to IUP’s Sutton Scholarship. The Sutton Scholarship is for students who show strong academic qualifications (high school grade point average and SAT scores) and is funded by the Foundation for IUP and gifts from alumni, friends, and employees of IUP. Thu, 21 May 2020 15:23:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/gift-from-indiana-family-to-support-iup-students-with-sutton-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/student-receives-summer-scholarship-to-help-with-costs-associated-with-pandemic.html Princewill Nnadozie, a Nigerian graduate international student studying criminology at IUP, has received $2,500 from the Institute of International Education to help supplement his financial needs during the summer. Tue, 19 May 2020 18:49:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/student-receives-summer-scholarship-to-help-with-costs-associated-with-pandemic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/indiana-evening-rotary-club-makes-5000-donation-to-iup-emergency-response-fund.html Indiana Evening Rotary has donated $5,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Emergency Response Fund, established to help current IUP students who have experienced financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 18 May 2020 16:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/indiana-evening-rotary-club-makes-5000-donation-to-iup-emergency-response-fund.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-faculty-in-communication-disorders-special-education-and-disability-services-getting-ready-to-print.html Annah Hill and Mariha Shields are thinking in new ways about how 3-D printing technology can help current students with learning and how to be more prepared for their careers. Thu, 14 May 2020 15:17:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-faculty-in-communication-disorders-special-education-and-disability-services-getting-ready-to-print.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/we-made-it-message-to-students-from-president-driscoll.html Message from President Driscoll to students at the close of the spring 2020 semester. Thu, 14 May 2020 14:28:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/we-made-it-message-to-students-from-president-driscoll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/from-kenya-to-iup-the-journey-of-a-mother-wanting-to-help-her-family-and-her-world.html Mercy Wairimu Muguimi came to IUP from her native Kenya for its Speech-Language Pathology program. When she leaves here, she feels she will be well equipped to help children around the world. Get her story, and find out how IUP’s reach expands around the globe Mon, 11 May 2020 19:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/from-kenya-to-iup-the-journey-of-a-mother-wanting-to-help-her-family-and-her-world.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/rounding-the-final-stretch.html While health and safety precautions prevent us from being together for the events that traditionally mark the end of the academic year, the celebrations--perhaps more appreciated and necessary this year than ever before--are continuing. Fri, 8 May 2020 01:03:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/rounding-the-final-stretch.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/merlo-selected-as-2020-21-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html Alida Merlo, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2020–21 IUP Distinguished University Professor. The Office of the President recognizes one faculty member each year with the Distinguished University Thu, 7 May 2020 17:17:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/merlo-selected-as-2020-21-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/merlo-selected-as-202021-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html Alida Merlo, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2020–21 IUP Distinguished University Professor. The Office of the President recognizes one faculty member each year with the Distinguished University Thu, 7 May 2020 17:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/merlo-selected-as-202021-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/university-senate-distinguished-faculty-staff-award-recipients-named-for-2020.html Four faculty members have been selected for University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards, and a staff member has received a University Senate Staff Service Award. Wed, 6 May 2020 14:45:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/university-senate-distinguished-faculty-staff-award-recipients-named-for-2020.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-woman-selected-for-iup-respiratory-care-award.html Nadine Brown, of Indiana, a senior student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Respiratory Care program, has been selected by the program faculty as the class of 2020 recipient of the Ann and Daniel McCauley Memorial Award for Respiratory Care. Tue, 5 May 2020 18:07:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-woman-selected-for-iup-respiratory-care-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/nursing-doctoral-student-donates-research-prize-to-emergency-response-fund.html Donald Grimes, the recipient of a 2020 IUP Graduate Student Outstanding Research Award, has chosen to “give back” to students affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by donating his monetary prize to the IUP Emergency Response Fund. Tue, 5 May 2020 15:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/nursing-doctoral-student-donates-research-prize-to-emergency-response-fund.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/student-teaching-in-the-time-of-coronavirus.html An experience for every certified K-12 teacher in Pennsylvania is the student teaching semester. It’s the time when coursework ends and in-the-classroom, hands-on teaching begins. Their cooperating teacher gives assignments and mentors IUP’s students as they learn the ins and outs of managing a classroom. As the pandemic took hold of almost every aspect of life, many student teachers were left wondering if they would get to do a student-teaching experience as Pennsylvania’s governor closed all public and private schools. For IUP’s 118 student teachers spread across 35 school districts, requirements were eased and experiences continued in the virtual environment. Mon, 4 May 2020 18:10:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/student-teaching-in-the-time-of-coronavirus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-student-at-iup-elected-student-government-president-for-2020-21-academic-year.html Alexander Fefolt, of Indiana, a history pre-law and political science major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been re-elected to serve as the president of IUP’s Student Government Association for the 2020–21 academic year. Mon, 4 May 2020 15:10:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-student-at-iup-elected-student-government-president-for-2020-21-academic-year.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-student-at-iup-elected-student-government-president-for-202021-academic-year.html Alexander Fefolt, of Indiana, a history pre-law and political science major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been re-elected to serve as the president of IUP’s Student Government Association for the 2020–21 academic year. Mon, 4 May 2020 15:10:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/local-student-at-iup-elected-student-government-president-for-202021-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-provides-donations-to-indiana-regional-medical-center-punxsutawney-area-hospital.html In response to needs at two regional medical centers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has donated a variety of personal protective equipment to health care workers in the region. Fri, 1 May 2020 18:09:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/05/iup-provides-donations-to-indiana-regional-medical-center-punxsutawney-area-hospital.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/teaching-dance-online.html Holly Boda-Sutton, co-director of the IUP Dance Program and director of IUP Dance Theater, compares teaching dance by distance education to “running the Kentucky Derby while riding Mr. Ed.” Boda-Sutton was interviewed recently by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about teaching dance online. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:26:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/teaching-dance-online.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/enjoying-the-sweet.html In his weekly email message, President Driscoll urges students  not dwell on negative feelings but instead to celebrate their accomplishments. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:18:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/enjoying-the-sweet.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/state-system-of-higher-education-votes-to-freeze-tuition-for-consecutive-year.html The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, for the first time in its 38-year history, froze basic in-state tuition for a second consecutive year, even while confronting financial challenges brought on in part by the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:57:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/state-system-of-higher-education-votes-to-freeze-tuition-for-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/english-professor-to-study-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-undergraduate-research.html IUP English professor David Hanauer received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is affecting undergraduate research, through studying the changes made by STEM faculty teaching research labs and the ramifications of these on students. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:33:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/english-professor-to-study-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-undergraduate-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/spend-your-summer-digging-into-research.html IUP’s newly renamed Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research program (U-SOAR) is accepting applications from students until May 1. The program financially supports students as they continue their academic pursuits in a variety of research fields during the summer. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:13:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/spend-your-summer-digging-into-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-student-selected-for-boren-scholarship-for-study-in-korea.html Khala Vines, a sophomore international studies and Asian Studies major, has been selected for a 2020 National Security Education Program David L. Boren Scholarship to study in South Korea. She is the third IUP student selected for a Boren scholarship. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-student-selected-for-boren-scholarship-for-study-in-korea.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/postponed-commencement-ceremonies-rescheduled-for-september.html The postponed spring 2020 commencement ceremonies have been rescheduled for the weekend of September 12 and 13. A finalized schedule of events for the ceremonies is expected to be available by mid-May. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:14:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/postponed-commencement-ceremonies-rescheduled-for-september.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/organic-chemistry,-anyone.html Justin Fair, a professor in the Madia Department of Chemistry in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, had previous experience teaching a graduate course online. Now that he’s delivering all of his courses remotely, including chemistry labs, his perspective on face-to-face learning hasn’t changed. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/organic-chemistry,-anyone.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/counseling-programs-maintain-accreditation-win-award-for-outstanding-programming.html IUP’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree program and the IUP School Counseling MEd degree program have been awarded accreditation through October 2024 from the National Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/counseling-programs-maintain-accreditation-win-award-for-outstanding-programming.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/doctoral-students-selected-for-national-council-of-teachers-of-english-awards.html Two students in IUP’s Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral program, Havva Zorluel Özer and Wenqi Cui, have been selected for a 2020 Conference on College Composition and Communication Scholars for the Dream Travel Award. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/doctoral-students-selected-for-national-council-of-teachers-of-english-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/food-and-nutrition-faculty-member-teaches-online-by-day-combats-the-pandemic-by-night.html Nicole Dann-Payne, Department of Food and Nutrition, has spent the past four weeks helping the staff at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She has been screening people who come there seeking treatment, looking for signs and symptoms showing they could have the coronavirus. She has also spent time going to larger companies in the county and screening workers there, hoping to cut off any spreading of the virus. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:45:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/food-and-nutrition-faculty-member-teaches-online-by-day-combats-the-pandemic-by-night.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-virtual-orientation-announcement.html Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of New Student Orientation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will move their summer orientation programs to an online format. Students will complete the initial transition experience by completing various HAWKS 100 and 101 courses as well as participating in an online Zoom meeting experience. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:27:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-virtual-orientation-announcement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/a-student-centered-university.html President Driscoll shares a few examples of how faculty and staff members are taking “a student-centered IUP” to heart, and how students are responding by caring even more deeply for one another and for the IUP family. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:13:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/a-student-centered-university.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/teaching-news-production-online.html Aya Muchtar, an associate professor in the Department of Communications Media, is providing students in her Multimedia News Production course a rich learning experience—despite not being in the TV production studio in the basement of Davis Hall. She took time to respond to a few questions about how the transition is going. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:18:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/teaching-news-production-online.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-students-selected-for-2020-goldwater-scholarship.html Two Indiana County students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected as Goldwater Scholarship recipients. Vincent Thompson, a junior dual major in physics and mathematics, and Arie Van Wieren, a junior biochemistry major, are IUP’s tenth and eleventh Goldwater Scholarship recipients. Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:30:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-students-selected-for-2020-goldwater-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/doctoral-student-wins-2020-three-minute-thesis-competition-donates-winnings-to-iup-emergency-response-fund.html Brian Sateriale, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s literature and criticism doctoral program, is the winner of the 2020 IUP 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) competition—and is using his win to help other IUP students. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:42:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/doctoral-student-wins-2020-three-minute-thesis-competition-donates-winnings-to-iup-emergency-response-fund.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-day-of-caring-focusing-on-giving-back-while-helping-students.html More than 25 alumni, experts in their fields, offer tips on coping with the pandemic and its effects on daily life on the IUP’s Day of Caring web page—ranging from how to set up your home workspace to tips for helping children continue to learn while at home. The page also offers information about IUP’s Emergency Response Fund to support students who are experiencing financial challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-day-of-caring-focusing-on-giving-back-while-helping-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/geoscience-professors-atlas-of-mars-wins-national-book-award.html The Atlas of Mars: Mapping its Geography and Geology, co-written by IUP’s Kenneth Coles, has won the national PROSE award in the cosmology and astronomy category from the Association of American Publishers. Wed, 8 Apr 2020 18:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/geoscience-professors-atlas-of-mars-wins-national-book-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/a-family-of-heroes.html Please join alumni, friends, and students in IUP’s Day of Caring. Here, you’ll find a variety of resources shared from alumni to help transition to this “new normal.” In honor of IUP Day of Caring, consider making a gift to support students facing undue financial hardship because of COVID-19 by giving to the IUP Emergency Response Fund. Wed, 8 Apr 2020 17:50:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/a-family-of-heroes.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/temporary-modification-to-grading-withdrawal-deadlines-related-issues.html President Driscoll has approved temporary modifications to grading, withdrawal deadlines, and related issues for the spring 2020 semester. Wed, 8 Apr 2020 12:04:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/temporary-modification-to-grading-withdrawal-deadlines-related-issues.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/zoom-backgrounds-available-to-university-community.html IUP has made available a series of beautiful campus and town images that let you show that you’re #IUPproud, wherever you may be right now. Tue, 7 Apr 2020 14:48:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/zoom-backgrounds-available-to-university-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/student-refund-details.html Message from Thomas Segar, vice president of Student Affairs, to students concerning refunds for housing, dining, and fees. Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:31:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/student-refund-details.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-following-governor-wolfs-stay-at-home-order.html Continuing our work to meet the critical need of mitigating the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), effective at 8:00 p.m. today, IUP is following Governor Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order for the commonwealth. Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:21:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-following-governor-wolfs-stay-at-home-order.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-family-responding-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html President Driscoll addresses the IUP community, sharing updates and examples of the amazing ways in which the IUP family has come together to create our “new normal.” Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:59:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/04/iup-family-responding-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/professors-and-students-create-the-quarantine-companion-for-students-to-use-while-they-practice-social-distancing-at-home.html Sharon Massey and Sean Derry, faculty members in IUP’s Department of Art and Design, along with some of their students have created a participatory art project called “The Quarantine Companion,” a lighthearted approach to dealing with the complex emotions we are all feeling, the final product which can then be shared in a virtual exhibition. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/professors-and-students-create-the-quarantine-companion-for-students-to-use-while-they-practice-social-distancing-at-home.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/extension-of-no-in-person-instruction-directive.html IUP will follow Chancellor Greenstein’s recent directive of no in-person instruction for all scheduled 2020 summer sessions. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:19:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/extension-of-no-in-person-instruction-directive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/driscoll-announces-commencement-postponed-polling-students-for-alternative-date.html May 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed. Graduates and their families will receive a survey about an alternative date for on-campus ceremonies. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:10:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/driscoll-announces-commencement-postponed-polling-students-for-alternative-date.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-library-and-other-building-closures.html As part of IUP’s ongoing work to limit the opportunity for spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the library building on the Indiana campus has been closed as of Friday, March 27. Access to academic buildings that are currently open will be restricted as of noon, Monday, March 30. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:10:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-library-and-other-building-closures.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-covid-19-response-plan-from-president-driscoll.html Just a month ago, members of our community were excited for Spring Break and for all of the events that traditionally occur in March, April, and May. What a difference three weeks have made. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:28:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-covid-19-response-plan-from-president-driscoll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/a-new-reality-in-teaching-music.html Henry Wong Doe, a professor in IUP’s Department of Music and a native of New Zealand, is adjusting to teaching all his classes online by setting up cameras and microphones in his home to connect with his students. In between classes, we recently caught up with him for a progress report. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:59:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/a-new-reality-in-teaching-music.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-students-from-segar-action-required.html Student Affairs vice president Segar shares an update with students following the March 19 order from Governor Wolf. Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:05:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-students-from-segar-action-required.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/message-to-employees-from-president-driscoll-march-20.html President Driscoll thanks IUP employees and discusses current operation status and plans moving forward. Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:56:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/message-to-employees-from-president-driscoll-march-20.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/vital-campus-services-and-information-for-students.html Message from Thomas Segar to students with updates on vital campus services, move out details, and resources. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/vital-campus-services-and-information-for-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-transitioning-to-all-online-course-delivery-starting-march-23.html IUP will suspend all face-to-face classroom instruction for the remainder of the semester and transition to offering all instruction online. Online courses scheduled to begin today, March 16, will resume as planned and will continue as scheduled. All remaining classes will transition to online delivery and should start on March 23. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-transitioning-to-all-online-course-delivery-starting-march-23.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/no-in-person-instruction-at-iup-through-march-29.html IUP will have no in-person instruction from March 16 through March 29. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:45:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/no-in-person-instruction-at-iup-through-march-29.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-to-postpone-face-to-face-classes-and-return-to-campus-due-to-coronavirus-concerns.html IUP will hold no face-to-face classes until Monday, March 23. Students should not to return to campus or return to the residence halls until March 21 or 22. Those classes already delivered online will resume as scheduled on Monday, March 16. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-to-postpone-face-to-face-classes-and-return-to-campus-due-to-coronavirus-concerns.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/fall-2019-provost-scholars.html Students named to the fall 2019 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking.  Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:27:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/fall-2019-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-showed-me-opportunities-lamont-craven-11.html Before he came to IUP, Lamont Craven ’11 was unsure about what he wanted to do after he left IUP. But as a natural science major, he met some faculty members who helped show him what opportunities he would have by earning his bachelor’s degree. They also provided him a network of people who wanted to see him succeed, and after graduating, he landed a full-time job at the Carnegie Science Center, in Pittsburgh. Sun, 8 Mar 2020 15:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-showed-me-opportunities-lamont-craven-11.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-spring-workshop-on-myth-and-the-postmodern-march-18.html Programs sponsored by IUP’s Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative continue with “Myth and the Postmodern” on March 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 219 of the Humanities and Social Sciences building. The program is free and open to the community. Thu, 5 Mar 2020 16:19:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-spring-workshop-on-myth-and-the-postmodern-march-18.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-trustee-appointments-confirmed.html Jennifer Baker was confirmed January 27 by the Pennsylvania Senate to begin a six-year term on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees. Tim Cejka and Sam Smith were reappointed by the Senate to continue service as members of the Council of Trustees in January and February, respectively. Wed, 4 Mar 2020 16:27:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/iup-trustee-appointments-confirmed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-students-about-the-coronavirus.html IUP does not have any reported or confirmed cases of the virus at this time. The university’s Health Service is monitoring the emerging facts about the disease and working with the Indiana County Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to understand and enact best practices for screening and treating any student that may report symptoms. Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:04:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/03/update-to-students-about-the-coronavirus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/four-questions-with-cuong-diep.html Cuong Diep’s research on the zebrafish’s ability to regenerate kidneys has been published in several journal articles. Diep took a few minutes to talk about how his work might solve a growing worldwide problem for humans and how he puts students in the IUP Department of Biology on the case. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:21:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/four-questions-with-cuong-diep.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-hosting-panel-on-march-18-to-discuss-diversity-and-inclusion-issues.html Real-world experiences, best practices and frank discussion about diversity issues and initiatives in the workplace will be part of “Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in a Professional Workplace” offered March 18 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:32:16 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-hosting-panel-on-march-18-to-discuss-diversity-and-inclusion-issues.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/winter-2019-20-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2019 and January 2020. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:44:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/winter-2019-20-graduates.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/winter-201920-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2019 and January 2020. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:44:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/winter-201920-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/deans-list-for-fall-2019-announced.html The Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:33:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/deans-list-for-fall-2019-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/glimpse-inside-the-circadian-rhythms-lab.html Christina Ruby, Gerneleh Paye and Katie Smith prepare to do an anxiety study with a C57 black 6 laboratory mouse inside Ruby’s circadian rhythms lab in Weyandt Hall. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:53:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/glimpse-inside-the-circadian-rhythms-lab.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/planetarium-shows-continue-with-astronomy-and-calendars.html IUP’s next planetarium show is at 7:00 p.m. on February 28 in the IUP planetarium, located on the east side of Weyandt Hall. Held the day before “leap day,” this program will address the connections between astronomy and calendars. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:23:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/planetarium-shows-continue-with-astronomy-and-calendars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/women-in-science-at-iup-video.html Worldwide, less than 30 percent of women at colleges and universities are enrolled in science and mathematics. At IUP, things are different. 59 percent of students majoring in math and science are female. We asked a handful of students and faculty members about their love of science and math in this video produced for International Day of Women in STEM. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/women-in-science-at-iup-video.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-six-oclock-series-topics-range-from-aretha-franklin-to-labor-and-immigration.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s spring 2020 Six O’Clock Series offers several programs on timely topics, including a program in observance of Black History Month. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:17:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-six-oclock-series-topics-range-from-aretha-franklin-to-labor-and-immigration.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-champions-enrolling-women-in-science-engineering-technology-and-math.html February 11, 2020, is the fifth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In honor of that day, Deanne Snavely, dean of the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, explains how IUP spends 365 days a year focusing on students. Fri, 7 Feb 2020 21:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-champions-enrolling-women-in-science-engineering-technology-and-math.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/new-season-of-hometown-high-q-begins.html IUP is the collegiate sponsor for Hometown High Q, an academic quiz show on KDKA-TV (CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh) that features high school teams from all over Indiana, Armstrong, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties. Over the next few Saturdays, IUP students and Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Segar will be part of the program. Wed, 5 Feb 2020 22:09:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/new-season-of-hometown-high-q-begins.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-planning-spring-workshops.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative has scheduled four workshops for the spring semester. All are free and open to the community. Topics include: Hagiography and Mythic Sainthood; Exploring the Myths of the Past in a Postmodern Future; The Myth in Epic Narratives; and Anthropology of the Mythic, Marvelous, and Monstrous. Tue, 4 Feb 2020 17:04:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative-planning-spring-workshops.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-following-us-department-of-state-guidelines-for-travel-to-china.html Understanding that you may have heard news reports about a new virus, Coronavirus 2019-nCov, we want you to know that IUP does not have any reported or confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus at this time. Mon, 3 Feb 2020 21:20:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-following-us-department-of-state-guidelines-for-travel-to-china.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-hosting-hero-athlete-kyle-richard-on-bystander-intervention-february-27.html Kyle Richard, award winning sexual violence prevention and positive manhood activist, will present a program on bystander intervention, leadership and healthy masculinity at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Mon, 3 Feb 2020 19:53:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/02/iup-hosting-hero-athlete-kyle-richard-on-bystander-intervention-february-27.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/elephant-in-the-room-begins-with-program-by-vice-president-segar.html “The Elephant in the Room: Conversation and Action for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Classroom and Beyond” begins for the spring semester on January 31 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with Thomas Segar, vice president for Student Affairs, leading a workshop, “When Saying the Wrong Thing is Okay.” Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/elephant-in-the-room-begins-with-program-by-vice-president-segar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/postponed-kopchick-hall-groundbreaking-save-the-date.html Please mark your calendars for the Kopchick Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. Kopchick Hall will be the new home of the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:51:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/postponed-kopchick-hall-groundbreaking-save-the-date.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-nutrition-and-dietetics-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-affordability-and-quality-by-great-value-colleges.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s bachelor’s degree program in nutrition and dietetics has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation by Great Value Colleges. IUP is the only Pennsylvania university selected for the top 10. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-nutrition-and-dietetics-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-affordability-and-quality-by-great-value-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-receives-third-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $30,000 grant through Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA” initiative to combat campus sexual assault through a Community Bystander Intervention program. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:35:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-receives-third-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/gift-from-latrobe-family-to-support-westmoreland-county-high-school-students.html Brothers Gerald “Jeep” Quinn Jr. ’91 and Brian Quinn ’96 and their spouses, Jennifer Thomas Quinn ’94 and Rebecca Ruffner Quinn ’95, have established the Jerry Quinn, Sr. Family Scholarship at IUP for students at IUP from Greater Latrobe High School or from Westmoreland County. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:48:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/gift-from-latrobe-family-to-support-westmoreland-county-high-school-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/nasagoddard-space-flight-center-scientist-to-speak-at-iup-february-6.html Senior Biospheric Scientist Dr. Compton James Tucker will present a program at IUP on February 6 illustrating the use of satellite technologies in understanding climate change from the late 1970s to now. The program is free and open to the community. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/nasagoddard-space-flight-center-scientist-to-speak-at-iup-february-6.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/chancellor-greensteins-state-of-system-address-board-of-governors-meeting-to-be-livestreamed-pcn-tv.html Chancellor Dan Greenstein’s state of the system address will take place on January 15 at noon prior to the quarterly meeting of the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors on January 15 and 16. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:55:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/chancellor-greensteins-state-of-system-address-board-of-governors-meeting-to-be-livestreamed-pcn-tv.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-only-pennsylvania-university-selected-for-intelligentcom-national-ranking-of-nutrition-graduate-programs.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s master’s program in food and nutrition has been ranked as one of the top graduate programs in the nation by Intelligent.com, an independent national higher education planning company. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-only-pennsylvania-university-selected-for-intelligentcom-national-ranking-of-nutrition-graduate-programs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/office-of-residence-life-presenting-stem-olympic-challenge-at-indiana-free-library.html Preschool and elementary school children will have the chance to “go for the gold” while doing hands-on science experiments on January 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Indiana Free Library in downtown Indiana. Thu, 9 Jan 2020 21:35:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/office-of-residence-life-presenting-stem-olympic-challenge-at-indiana-free-library.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-receives-funding-from-wolf-administration-for-opioid-prevention.html On January 8, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is awarding nearly $1 million in federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants, including $100,000 to IUP, to prevent and reduce the use of opioids by college students and to create naloxone training opportunities for post-secondary institutions. Wed, 8 Jan 2020 21:29:16 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/iup-receives-funding-from-wolf-administration-for-opioid-prevention.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/study-by-iup-researchers-reveals-key-recommendations-to-fighting-opioid-epidemic.html Narcan parties don’t exist. That’s according to IUP faculty and students conducting research on opioid addiction.  Their findings, published recently, have generated recommendations relevant to an entire region. Tue, 7 Jan 2020 18:35:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/study-by-iup-researchers-reveals-key-recommendations-to-fighting-opioid-epidemic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/from-iup-to-nsf-hovan-begins-a-new-chapter.html Distinguished University Professor Steve Hovan begins a new chapter this week in the field of geology. While he will be missed in Indiana, he will continue his work for the research community at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Hovan begins his new position Jan. 6 and hopes to use the experience to help IUP faculty bring more grants to the university. Fri, 3 Jan 2020 14:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2020/01/from-iup-to-nsf-hovan-begins-a-new-chapter.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-no-increase-in-student-fees-for-next-academic-year.html There will be no increases in eight fees required of undergraduate students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the 2020–21 academic year, and no increase in costs for most room styles in university-owned residence halls. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:31:40 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-no-increase-in-student-fees-for-next-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-no-increase-in-student-fees-for-next-academic-year.html There will be no increases in eight fees required of undergraduate students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the 2020–21 academic year, and no increase in costs for most room styles in university-owned residence halls. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:31:40 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-approve-no-increase-in-student-fees-for-next-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-honor-graduate-faculty-emerita-with-naming-of-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative.html On December 12, 2019, IUP’s Council of Trustees honored Blane Dessy, a 1973 graduate, and IUP Professor Emerita of English Rosaly DeMaios Roffman with the naming of the Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-honor-graduate-faculty-emerita-with-naming-of-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-honor-graduate-faculty-emerita-with-naming-of-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative.html On December 12, 2019, IUP’s Council of Trustees honored Blane Dessy, a 1973 graduate, and IUP Professor Emerita of English Rosaly DeMaios Roffman with the naming of the Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-honor-graduate-faculty-emerita-with-naming-of-dessy-roffman-myth-collaborative.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-recognize-culinary-gifts-with-naming-resolutions.html IUP’s Council of Trustees approved two resolutions on December 12, 2019, to name spaces in the new Academy of Culinary Arts facility in recognition of gifts from the Hardy Family Trust/Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and the Frank and Sharon Roberts family, of Punxsutawney. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:18:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-recognize-culinary-gifts-with-naming-resolutions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-recognize-culinary-gifts-with-naming-resolutions.html IUP’s Council of Trustees approved two resolutions on December 12, 2019, to name spaces in the new Academy of Culinary Arts facility in recognition of gifts from the Hardy Family Trust/Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and the Frank and Sharon Roberts family, of Punxsutawney. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:18:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-trustees-recognize-culinary-gifts-with-naming-resolutions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/graduate-commencement-speaker-passing-on-love-of-education-to-her-students.html A college education has been life changing to graduate commencement student speaker Debonair Oates-Primus. Now, she’s working to change the lives of her students and her college. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:54:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/graduate-commencement-speaker-passing-on-love-of-education-to-her-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/graduate-commencement-speaker-passing-on-love-of-education-to-her-students.html A college education has been life changing to graduate commencement student speaker Debonair Oates-Primus. Now, she’s working to change the lives of her students and her college. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:54:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/graduate-commencement-speaker-passing-on-love-of-education-to-her-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-give-resolutions-of-appreciation-to-gorman-sink.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved resolutions on December 12, 2019, of appreciation for two long-time IUP administrators who are leaving the university: Robin Gorman, executive assistant to the president for government and community relations, and Susanna Sink, interim vice president for administration and finance. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:49:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-give-resolutions-of-appreciation-to-gorman-sink.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-give-resolutions-of-appreciation-to-gorman-sink.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved resolutions on December 12, 2019, of appreciation for two long-time IUP administrators who are leaving the university: Robin Gorman, executive assistant to the president for government and community relations, and Susanna Sink, interim vice president for administration and finance. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:49:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-council-of-trustees-give-resolutions-of-appreciation-to-gorman-sink.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-graduate-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-in-energy-listing.html Zachary Smith, a 2013 business management and entrepreneurship graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected by Forbes Magazine for its 2019 “30 Under 30 In Energy.” Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:22:34 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-graduate-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-in-energy-listing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-graduate-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-in-energy-listing.html Zachary Smith, a 2013 business management and entrepreneurship graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected by Forbes Magazine for its 2019 “30 Under 30 In Energy.” Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:22:34 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-graduate-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-in-energy-listing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/undergraduate-commencement-speaker-directs-passion-for-video-into-a-career-path.html Undergraduate commencement speaker Braeden Appleman,  a December summa cum laude communication media production track graduate, not only found his place at IUP, he turned those experiences into a full-time job as director of creative services for the Altoona Curve. Mon, 9 Dec 2019 23:22:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/undergraduate-commencement-speaker-directs-passion-for-video-into-a-career-path.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/undergraduate-commencement-speaker-directs-passion-for-video-into-a-career-path.html Undergraduate commencement speaker Braeden Appleman,  a December summa cum laude communication media production track graduate, not only found his place at IUP, he turned those experiences into a full-time job as director of creative services for the Altoona Curve. Mon, 9 Dec 2019 23:22:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/undergraduate-commencement-speaker-directs-passion-for-video-into-a-career-path.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/wyandt-selected-by-respiratory-care-faculty-as-outstanding-student-of-the-year.html Alexsae Wyandt, a senior respiratory care major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected by the program faculty as the IUP “2019 Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care Outstanding Student of the Year.” Mon, 9 Dec 2019 17:01:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/wyandt-selected-by-respiratory-care-faculty-as-outstanding-student-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/wyandt-selected-by-respiratory-care-faculty-as-outstanding-student-of-the-year.html Alexsae Wyandt, a senior respiratory care major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected by the program faculty as the IUP “2019 Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care Outstanding Student of the Year.” Mon, 9 Dec 2019 17:01:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/wyandt-selected-by-respiratory-care-faculty-as-outstanding-student-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-14.html A total of 656 students are eligible to participate in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 14. Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:08:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-14.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-14.html A total of 656 students are eligible to participate in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 14. Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:08:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-14.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-community-part-of-angels-wings-program-for-needy-individuals-and-families.html Members of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community participated in the 2019 Angels’ Wings program, a community program created to provide Christmas gifts for needy families and children, elderly individuals, and physically or mentally challenged people in the Indiana area. Fri, 6 Dec 2019 14:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-community-part-of-angels-wings-program-for-needy-individuals-and-families.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-community-part-of-angels-wings-program-for-needy-individuals-and-families.html Members of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community participated in the 2019 Angels’ Wings program, a community program created to provide Christmas gifts for needy families and children, elderly individuals, and physically or mentally challenged people in the Indiana area. Fri, 6 Dec 2019 14:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iup-community-part-of-angels-wings-program-for-needy-individuals-and-families.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/50000-gift-by-former-punxsutawney-area-resident-to-benefit-students-at-culinary-academy.html After years of involvement with IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Linda Deabenderfer with her husband Dave has committed resources to help students at IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts. Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/50000-gift-by-former-punxsutawney-area-resident-to-benefit-students-at-culinary-academy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/50000-gift-by-former-punxsutawney-area-resident-to-benefit-students-at-culinary-academy.html After years of involvement with IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Linda Deabenderfer with her husband Dave has committed resources to help students at IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts. Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/50000-gift-by-former-punxsutawney-area-resident-to-benefit-students-at-culinary-academy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iups-zimmerman-to-support-systemwide-library-consortium.html With the approval of IUP President Michael Driscoll, Ed Zimmerman, assistant dean of Libraries, will assist the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Chancellor’s Office as a loaned employee to serve as the interim coordinator of the Keystone Library Network.   Mon, 2 Dec 2019 20:21:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iups-zimmerman-to-support-systemwide-library-consortium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iups-zimmerman-to-support-systemwide-library-consortium.html With the approval of IUP President Michael Driscoll, Ed Zimmerman, assistant dean of Libraries, will assist the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Chancellor’s Office as a loaned employee to serve as the interim coordinator of the Keystone Library Network.   Mon, 2 Dec 2019 20:21:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/12/iups-zimmerman-to-support-systemwide-library-consortium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/debra-fitzsimons-selected-as-iup-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Following a national search, Debra L. Fitzsimons has been selected to serve as vice president for Administration and Finance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She will begin work at IUP on Dec. 16. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:52:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/debra-fitzsimons-selected-as-iup-vice-president-for-administration-and-finance.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-college-of-health-and-human-services-coordinates-food-drive-partners-with-local-business-for-clothing-drive.html A food drive competition coordinated by the College of Health and Human Services Service Committee resulted in a donation of 1,058 items for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center. The center, free for students, is located in the Suites on Pratt and addresses the issues of food insecurity and insufficiency. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:43:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-college-of-health-and-human-services-coordinates-food-drive-partners-with-local-business-for-clothing-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-geoscience-professor-part-of-team-creating-atlas-of-mars.html IUP planetary scientist Kenneth Coles (geoscience) is one of three scientists to create an updated atlas of our next-door “neighbor” in the recently published The Atlas of Mars: Mapping its Geography and Geology. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-geoscience-professor-part-of-team-creating-atlas-of-mars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/fraternities-sororities-raise-4249-for-salvation-army-iup-continuing-angels-wings-donation-project.html For the 14th year, IUP’s fraternities and sororities worked together to raise funds for the local Salvation Army. The students presented the funds to the Salvation Army at its annual Red Kettle breakfast on November 19. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:20:47 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/fraternities-sororities-raise-4249-for-salvation-army-iup-continuing-angels-wings-donation-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/tearin-it-up-a-day-with-the-legend.html On October 5, 2019, the IUP marching band—known as the “Legend”—made its way through what is arguably the most grueling day on its schedule. IUP photographer Brian Henry tagged along with his camera. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/tearin-it-up-a-day-with-the-legend.html "Special Series" https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-part-of-state-grant-targeting-early-childhood-education-professionals.html IUP’s College of Education and Communications and the College of Health and Human Services received funding of $71,569, part of a $1.5-million grant from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration, to improve the quality of early childcare education. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:08:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-part-of-state-grant-targeting-early-childhood-education-professionals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-selected-as-national-guard-friendly-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the inaugural Pennsylvania National Guard Associations Guard Friendly School designation. More than 480 educational institutions in Pennsylvania were eligible for the recognition; IUP is one of only 30 chosen for the designation. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:39:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-selected-as-national-guard-friendly-school.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-sorority-raises-4000-for-breast-cancer-education-during-october.html Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at IUP raised $4,000 for breast cancer education and support for survivors in October. The 36-member sorority sponsored or volunteered for 11 different fundraising and awareness events during the month at IUP and in the region. The sorority’s national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness.  Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:18:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-sorority-raises-4000-for-breast-cancer-education-during-october.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-presenting-discussion-concert-in-honor-of-veterans-day.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host two events on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, including a concert with a world premiere musical composition dedicated to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Events are free and open to the community. Thu, 7 Nov 2019 17:15:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-presenting-discussion-concert-in-honor-of-veterans-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-to-host-making-of-a-murderer-laura-nirider-for-six-oclock-series.html IUP’s Six O’Clock Series will host Laura Nirider, the co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions and attorney for Brendan Dassey, featured in the Netflix series Making a Murderer, on November 18. “True Crime, False Confessions, and the Fight for Justice: An Evening with Laura Nirider” is free and open to the community. Thu, 7 Nov 2019 16:10:30 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-to-host-making-of-a-murderer-laura-nirider-for-six-oclock-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-honors-six-alumni-with-young-alumni-achievement-awards.html Six graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania were honored with the 2019 Young Alumni Achievement Awards, which recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions.  Mon, 4 Nov 2019 17:48:54 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/11/iup-honors-six-alumni-with-young-alumni-achievement-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/local-partnership-with-iup-institute-pays-dividends-for-students-and-community-members.html Citizens’ Ambulance Service, based in Indiana, has provided simulation equipment to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics who train for the professions at the institute are using the equipment, valued at $25,000, to help them prepare for real-life scenarios. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:53:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/local-partnership-with-iup-institute-pays-dividends-for-students-and-community-members.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/chancellors-open-forum-posted-on-iup-youtube-channel.html Over 100 members of the community attended an open forum on Friday, October 25 with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein.  The Chancellor provided an update on the system redesign and answered questions from those in attendance. Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:19:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/chancellors-open-forum-posted-on-iup-youtube-channel.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/cyber-security-day-set-for-october-29.html IUP’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the Information Technology Support Center, will host the 12th annual Cyber Security Day on October 29, featuring nationally recognized security experts as well as speakers from regional law enforcement, government, security industry, and academia. It is free and open to the community. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/cyber-security-day-set-for-october-29.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/bilingual-forum-at-iup-offered-to-community.html Continuing a commitment to creating opportunities for diversity and inclusion, Shijuan (Laurel) Liu, a faculty member in the Department of Foreign Languages, has created a year-long bilingual forum for students, faculty, and the Indiana community where eight dual-language speakers will discuss their experiences in China and America. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/bilingual-forum-at-iup-offered-to-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/office-of-international-education-to-host-international-education-week-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html IUP’s Office of International Education will present several events celebrating International Education Week at IUP October 21 through October 25, including IUP hosting a naturalization ceremony on October 25. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:18:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/office-of-international-education-to-host-international-education-week-includes-naturalization-ceremony.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/iup-student-participating-in-state-system-harrisburg-internship-semester-this.html Alex Edmundson of Williamsburg, a senior political science major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is one of 11 students from universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education selected to participate in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS), a program that offers hands-on experience in state government. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:52:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/iup-student-participating-in-state-system-harrisburg-internship-semester-this.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/livestream-available-for-october-16-17-board-of-governors-meeting.html A live video stream of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors meeting on October 16 and 17 will be available online through the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:02:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/livestream-available-for-october-16-17-board-of-governors-meeting.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/livestream-available-for-october-1617-board-of-governors-meeting.html A live video stream of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors meeting on October 16 and 17 will be available online through the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:02:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/livestream-available-for-october-1617-board-of-governors-meeting.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-october-12.html Some 100 Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will provide community service for five nonprofit agencies and organizations for the Into the Streets event, part of a national program to encourage university members to be active in their local communities. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:17:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-october-12.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-visiting-iup-open-forum-set.html Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will host an open forum at IUP on October 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Great Room of Elkin Hall. There is no RSVP required for this session, which is open to the community. The forum will include an update on the system redesign and a chance to ask questions and offer comments. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:02:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/pennsylvania-state-system-chancellor-visiting-iup-open-forum-set.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/all-invited-to-brian-swatt-memorial-event-october-24.html All are invited to honor and celebrate the life of Brian Henry Swatt at a service on Thursday, October 24, at 3:00 p.m. in Toretti Auditorium inside the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. A reception will follow in the building’s DeChurch Lobby. Wed, 9 Oct 2019 12:43:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/all-invited-to-brian-swatt-memorial-event-october-24.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/turner-named-to-leadership-role-in-division-of-student-affairs.html Malaika Turner, a student affairs professional with 20 years of experience at IUP, has been selected to serve in the position of assistant vice president for Student Affairs. Tue, 8 Oct 2019 14:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/turner-named-to-leadership-role-in-division-of-student-affairs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/renovation-celebration-of-whitmyre-hall-features-dave-reed-00-current-student-matthew-hiles-2019-marks-20th-anniversary-of-first-graduating-class.html More than 150 people—students, faculty, alumni, and community guests—attended Friday’s renovation celebration of Whitmyre Hall, home to the Cook Honors College. Sun, 6 Oct 2019 23:14:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/renovation-celebration-of-whitmyre-hall-features-dave-reed-00-current-student-matthew-hiles-2019-marks-20th-anniversary-of-first-graduating-class.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/fall-2018-provost-scholars.html Students named to the fall 2018 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Fri, 4 Oct 2019 19:04:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/fall-2018-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/fall-2019-enrollment-reflects-strong-academic-credentials-diversity-commitment-to-veterans-and-military-affiliated-students.html IUP’s fall 2019 enrollment includes strong academic achievement of new students, an improved retention rate, strong diversity in the student body, a higher percentage of veteran and military-affiliated student enrollment, and an increase in the number of students in IUP (non-degree) career preparation programs. Thu, 3 Oct 2019 19:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/fall-2019-enrollment-reflects-strong-academic-credentials-diversity-commitment-to-veterans-and-military-affiliated-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/psychology-faculty-member-honored-with-award-from-international-group.html Pearl Berman, professor and chair of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Psychology, was honored recently with an elder abuse award by the International Society on Violence Abuse and Trauma. Thu, 3 Oct 2019 18:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/10/psychology-faculty-member-honored-with-award-from-international-group.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/renovation-celebration-of-whitmyre-hall-to-feature-dave-reed-00-current-student-matthew-hiles.html Members of the IUP community are invited to be part of the renovation celebration of Whitmyre Hall, home to the Cook Honors College, on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The program will feature David Reed ’00, a member of the first graduating class of the Cook Honors College and a 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and sophomore Cook Honors College student Matthew Hiles, an accounting and finance major from Kittanning. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:55:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/renovation-celebration-of-whitmyre-hall-to-feature-dave-reed-00-current-student-matthew-hiles.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/chambersburg-transfer-student-explores-his-legacy-at-iup.html IUP’s Office of Alumni and Friends hosted a Legacy Breakfast during Family Weekend events, September 21–22.  Music education major Austin Widmann and his parents, who are alumni, talked about the connection to IUP and the family’s love of music. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/chambersburg-transfer-student-explores-his-legacy-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration October 3 through October 6 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:42:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-crimson-huddle-football-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/local-student-confirmed-as-student-member-of-state-system-of-higher-education-board-of-governors.html Alexander Fefolt, of Indiana, a history pre-law and political science major in the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been confirmed to serve as a member of the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:24:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/local-student-confirmed-as-student-member-of-state-system-of-higher-education-board-of-governors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/september-11-remembrance-ceremony-speakers-on-iup-youtube-channel.html Videos of the speakers for IUP’s 2019 September 11 Remembrance Ceremony are now available on the IUP YouTube channel. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:11:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/september-11-remembrance-ceremony-speakers-on-iup-youtube-channel.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-institute-for-supply-management-pittsburgh-partnering-on-second-annual-women-who-lead-conference.html The one-day event will be held at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh. Keynote speaker Becky Stapleton, senior executive vice president, chief banking officer, S&T Bank, will be joined by five additional women business leaders as presenters and panel facilitators. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-institute-for-supply-management-pittsburgh-partnering-on-second-annual-women-who-lead-conference.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/art-student-steals-iup-doorstops-for-project.html In March, IUP master of fine arts student Tyler Stanton set off from his woodworking studio with a milk crate full of his branded doorstops. “Stealing” doorstops wasn’t his intent. Instead, the purpose was to gather original doorstops in university buildings across campus and replace them with his own… Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/art-student-steals-iup-doorstops-for-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-hosting-holocaust-survivors-october-7.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Holocaust Remembrance Committee will welcome Holocaust scholars and survivors for programming at IUP and in the community on October 7. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-hosting-holocaust-survivors-october-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-department-raises-1300-for-cancer-education-and-research-with-confections-for-a-cause.html “Confections for a Cause,” organized by three student groups at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Council for Exceptional Children, and Best Buddies—raised $1,300 for ovarian cancer education and research during the 2019 event. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:10:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-department-raises-1300-for-cancer-education-and-research-with-confections-for-a-cause.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-ranked-as-top-national-university-in-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-rankings.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been ranked as a top national university in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College 2020 Rankings. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-ranked-as-top-national-university-in-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-rankings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-student-group-planning-ninth-annual-fundraising-event-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Students have stepped up to hold “Confections for a Cause,” a bake sale event to raise funds for ovarian cancer education and research, on September 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of IUP’s Davis Hall. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:32:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-student-group-planning-ninth-annual-fundraising-event-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-amp-world-report-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked, for the 26th consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and third in national universities in Pennsylvania for “Top Performers in Social Mobility.” Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:06:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-amp-world-report-ranked-highly-for-social-mobility.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/atmospheric-scientist-mann-to-speak-at-iup.html Michael Mann, distinguished professor of Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University, will present “A Return to the Madhouse: Climate Change Denial in the Age of Trump” on September 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:07:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/atmospheric-scientist-mann-to-speak-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana community will welcome hundreds of families for the 2019 Family Weekend celebration on September 20 and 21. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:11:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-family-weekend-offering-variety-of-events-to-welcome-families.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-resolution-to-honor-wingards.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved on September 12 a resolution to name the administrative office in the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in honor of Harold (Hal) and Elizabeth (Betty) Wingard. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/council-of-trustees-approve-naming-resolution-to-honor-wingards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-honors-alumni-william-and-audrey-madia-with-naming-resolution-for-service-and-generosity.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored IUP alumni Bill and Audrey DeLaquil Madia September 12 with the naming of the IUP Department of Chemistry as the Madia Department of Chemistry. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:22:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/iup-honors-alumni-william-and-audrey-madia-with-naming-resolution-for-service-and-generosity.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/buzz-in-when-you-have-the-answer-iup-students-faculty-on-hometown-high-q.html IUP is the collegiate sponsor for Hometown High Q, an academic quiz show on KDKA-TV (CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh) that features high school teams from all over Indiana, Armstrong, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties. The new season of the show begins this weekend, on Saturday, September 14.  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:19:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/buzz-in-when-you-have-the-answer-iup-students-faculty-on-hometown-high-q.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/noah-thelen-to-speak-at-september-11-memorial-program.html Chief Marketing Officer Chris Noah, who was present in New York City at the time of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and IUP’s director of Public Safety and Police Kevin Thelen will join IUP President Michael Driscoll as speakers for the university’s annual September 11 remembrance event.  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/noah-thelen-to-speak-at-september-11-memorial-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-selected-for-washington-monthlys-2019-college-guide-and-rankings.html To be selected for the list, editors rate universities “based on what they do for the country.” IUP is ranked in the National University category, and is recognized for its scores in social mobility, research, and service.  Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:39:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-selected-for-washington-monthlys-2019-college-guide-and-rankings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iups-north-star-leading-explorers-on-a-path-to-success.html More than 200 people attended today’s ribbon cutting event for IUP’s University College. From left, University College Support Specialists Chartice Watt and Jeremy Risinger Luke Faust, developmental instructor and advisor Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:52:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iups-north-star-leading-explorers-on-a-path-to-success.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/student-selected-for-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Abigaelle Vertil, a junior psychology major and philosophy minor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to serve as the student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees. Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:36:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/student-selected-for-student-trustee-position-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/french-city-gives-gold-medal-to-iup-professor.html Charles McCreary, associate professor of French in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Foreign Languages and chair of the department, was honored by Nancy, France, with the Gold Medal of the City. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/french-city-gives-gold-medal-to-iup-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/university-college-student-to-offer-remarks-during-university-college-ribbon-cutting-event.html When Angaziya Malenge delivers her remarks at the ribbon cutting for IUP’s University College on August 27 at 9:00 a.m., she’ll be speaking from experience. Malenge, a sophomore sociology human services major from Pittsburgh, part of the first class of University College explorers in fall 2018, is the student speaker for the ribbon cutting event, which is free and open to all. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:15:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/university-college-student-to-offer-remarks-during-university-college-ribbon-cutting-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-selected-for-forbes-americas-top-colleges-2019.html IUP has been selected as one of “America’s Top Colleges 2019” by Forbes. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:56:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-selected-for-forbes-americas-top-colleges-2019.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-new-student-move-in-planned.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will welcome the majority of new, transfer and continuing students to the residence halls for the fall semester August 22 through August 25. The first day of classes for the fall semester is August 26. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:30:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-new-student-move-in-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/two-iup-students-selected-for-national-gilman-scholarships-for-study-abroad.html Two students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania—Adama Kouyate, an IUP fashion merchandising major from Reading and Kailyn Provitt, an IUP Asian Studies major—have been selected for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/two-iup-students-selected-for-national-gilman-scholarships-for-study-abroad.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-receives-expansion-grant-to-continue-teacher-training-and-retention-project.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a $200,000 Expansion Grant Award to continue its work designed to reverse the decline in new teacher graduation rates and to retain new teachers in the field. Tue, 6 Aug 2019 18:07:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-receives-expansion-grant-to-continue-teacher-training-and-retention-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-named-to-top-ten-most-affordable-accredited-online-colleges.html EduRef.net, a nationally recognized provider of college planning resources, has named Indiana University of Pennsylvania to its “10 Most Affordable Accredited Online Colleges” ranking for 2020. Tue, 6 Aug 2019 15:22:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/08/iup-named-to-top-ten-most-affordable-accredited-online-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-culinary-academy-in-punxsutawney-to-benefit-from-donation-from-wingards.html A former dean of the College of Health and Human Services and his wife have continued their commitment to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts with a donation to benefit its students. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-culinary-academy-in-punxsutawney-to-benefit-from-donation-from-wingards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-accolades-continue-with-ranking-in-top-8-for-best-value-online-schools-in-pennsylvania.html The accolades continue for Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP has been ranked eighth in Pennsylvania by Best Value Schools in the 2019 ranking of Best Value Online Schools in Pennsylvania. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:53:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-accolades-continue-with-ranking-in-top-8-for-best-value-online-schools-in-pennsylvania.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-ranked-in-top-20-best-online-colleges-and-universities.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been ranked in the top 20 “Best Online Colleges and Universities” for 2019–20 in the nation by EdSmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:01:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/iup-ranked-in-top-20-best-online-colleges-and-universities.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/spring-2019-graduates.html IUP offers congratulations to our May 2019 graduates, listed here alphabetically. Mon, 1 Jul 2019 17:26:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/07/spring-2019-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-students-keep-ark-of-learning-summer-program-sailing-on-smooth-seas.html Close to 30 students volunteered for the IUP Ark of Learning after-school tutoring program during the 2018–19 academic year and are continuing to work with the Salvation Army’s summer camp program. Several of the students are part of the Community Service Learning Federal Work Study Program, coordinated by the Career and Professional Development Center. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:24:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-students-keep-ark-of-learning-summer-program-sailing-on-smooth-seas.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-continues-water-and-air-quality-testing-contracts-with-westmoreland-county-municipal-authority.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members and students have started the ninth year of water testing and the fifth year of air quality testing at the Beaver Run Reservoir through contracts with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-continues-water-and-air-quality-testing-contracts-with-westmoreland-county-municipal-authority.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-recognized-by-college-factual-for-education-provided-to-veterans.html IUP’s Criminology and English literature programs have been recognized by College Factual as top in the nation for veterans. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:41:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/06/iup-recognized-by-college-factual-for-education-provided-to-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/educator-preparation-programs-recognized-with-accreditation-by-national-organization.html Educator preparation programs offered by IUP have received national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Fewer than 240 universities in the nation hold CAEP accreditation for its teacher education programs, and IUP is the first institution in Pennsylvania to receive CAEP accreditation. Fri, 31 May 2019 17:24:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/educator-preparation-programs-recognized-with-accreditation-by-national-organization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/biology-students-present-their-research-at-national-university-of-honduras.html Four students from IUP will be in Honduras in June as presenters at an international symposium on biodiversity in Honduras. The seminar is organized by their IUP faculty advisor, Josiah Townsend, and will focus on topics related to Townsend’s and the student’s research on biodiversity in Honduras. Fri, 24 May 2019 13:20:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/biology-students-present-their-research-at-national-university-of-honduras.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/student-trustee-honored-for-service-by-iup-trustees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today presented a resolution of appreciation to Caleb King, who has served as a member of the Council since May 29, 2017. Mon, 13 May 2019 19:17:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/student-trustee-honored-for-service-by-iup-trustees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/student-honored-by-iup-council-of-trustees-with-resolution-of-commendation.html Adrianna Branin, of Philadelphia, a junior political science and religious studies double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was recognized by IUP’s Council of Trustees at its May 9 meeting with a resolution of commendation in recognition of her selection as a 2019 Biden Courage Award recipient. Mon, 13 May 2019 19:12:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/student-honored-by-iup-council-of-trustees-with-resolution-of-commendation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/biology-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-fellowship.html Morgan Glasser, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Marion Center, is spending her summer doing research at an internationally known cancer center in Houston. Mon, 13 May 2019 18:12:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/biology-major-selected-for-kopchick-summer-fellowship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-represented-in-national-science-foundations-2019-stem-for-all-video-showcase.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is represented in the 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase as two IUP faculty members and one student will join the National Science Foundation’s push to bring exposure to grant funded projects all over the world. The online video event will be held May 13 to 20. Fri, 10 May 2019 19:23:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-represented-in-national-science-foundations-2019-stem-for-all-video-showcase.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-trustees-recognize-longtime-supporters-of-eberly-college-of-business.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved the naming of the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology financial trading room in recognition of the generosity and service of the Mackey Family. Thu, 9 May 2019 15:10:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-trustees-recognize-longtime-supporters-of-eberly-college-of-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-trustees-recognize-retired-college-of-fine-arts-dean-with-naming-resolution.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved the naming of a space in the IUP College of Fine Arts in honor of “the incredible dedication” of recently retired dean Michael Hood. Thu, 9 May 2019 15:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-trustees-recognize-retired-college-of-fine-arts-dean-with-naming-resolution.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/university-senate-distinguished-faculty-staff-award-recipients-named-for-2019.html Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members have been selected for University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards and a staff member has received a University Senate Staff Service Award. Fri, 3 May 2019 18:53:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/university-senate-distinguished-faculty-staff-award-recipients-named-for-2019.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-biology-faculty-member-selected-for-fulbright-us-scholar-grant.html Josiah Townsend, associate professor in IUP’s Department of Biology, has been selected for a 2019–20 Fulbright US Scholar grant. He will spend the 2019–20 academic year in Honduras working at Zamorano Agricultural University and the National Autonomous University of Honduras–Valle de Sula Fri, 3 May 2019 18:39:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-biology-faculty-member-selected-for-fulbright-us-scholar-grant.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-biology-major-selected-for-goldwater-scholarship.html Anna Manges, a senior biology major and geology minor from Indiana, has been selected for a Goldwater Scholarship. Manges is IUP’s ninth Goldwater Scholarship recipient. Fri, 3 May 2019 18:30:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-biology-major-selected-for-goldwater-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-commencements-may-10-11-to-feature-student-speakers-40-graduates.html A total of 2,086 graduates are invited to attend commencement ceremonies May 10 and 11 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. There are three ceremonies: the graduate ceremony (for students receiving master’s and doctoral degrees) on May 10; and two undergraduate degree ceremonies on May 11. Fri, 3 May 2019 18:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/05/iup-commencements-may-10-11-to-feature-student-speakers-40-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-may-1-my-iup-video-project-part-of-event.html The annual Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as “Chalk the Walk,” will be held Wednesday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the IUP Oak Grove. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:43:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/annual-sidewalk-commentary-contest-planned-for-may-1-my-iup-video-project-part-of-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/concert-presentation-by-the-slants-to-close-iup-free-speech-project-year-of-free-speech-programming.html Members of the Slants—Simon “Young” Tam and Joe X. Jiang—will be in concert and will offer a presentation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on May 3 as the final event in the university’s Year of Free Speech programming. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/concert-presentation-by-the-slants-to-close-iup-free-speech-project-year-of-free-speech-programming.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/office-of-international-education-coordinating-student-forum-at-international-conference-in-cuba.html For the second year, Jessica Mulvihill from IUP's Office of International Education will collaborate with the Universidad de Cienfuegos, Cuba, to offer a Student Forum at Cuba TIES V, an international conference planned for Cienfuegos for Octo Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/office-of-international-education-coordinating-student-forum-at-international-conference-in-cuba.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/sophomore-from-new-oxford-selected-for-overseas-summer-study.html Mirian Lua, a sophomore nursing major, will travel to Spain this summer after being the first IUP student to be selected for a Fund for Education Abroad scholarship. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/sophomore-from-new-oxford-selected-for-overseas-summer-study.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-students-curating-solo-show-in-pittsburgh-featuring-iup-art-graduate-student.html A collection of 13 pieces by Tyler Stanton will be featured at Artists Image Resource from April 23 to 26. Fine Arts graduate students Heather Kaiser, Justin Pope, and Maddie Quinn are curating Stanton’s show, which focuses on reclaiming discarded objects that contain value beyond their current use.  Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:15:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-students-curating-solo-show-in-pittsburgh-featuring-iup-art-graduate-student.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-student-to-be-first-tesla-video-production-intern-during-summer-2019.html Katie Campbell, a communications media major graduating in August 2019, was selected for a three-month video production paid internship with Tesla Automotive company. Campbell is the first person to be offered an opportunity for an internship with the four-person video production team. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-student-to-be-first-tesla-video-production-intern-during-summer-2019.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/moore-selected-as-2019-20-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html R. Scott Moore, professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2019–20 Distinguished University Professor at IUP. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:15:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/moore-selected-as-2019-20-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/moore-selected-as-201920-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html R. Scott Moore, professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2019–20 Distinguished University Professor at IUP. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:15:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/moore-selected-as-201920-iup-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/national-constitution-director-to-speak-at-iup.html Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law at the George Washington University Law School and president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, will discuss “Free Speech, the Constitution, and the Public University” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 17. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:55:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/national-constitution-director-to-speak-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/salus-university-iup-sign-second-articulation-agreement.html Salus University and IUP have signed an articulation agreement to help qualified students complete studies to become a physician assistant. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:34:33 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/salus-university-iup-sign-second-articulation-agreement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-selects-todd-garzarelli-to-serve-as-director-of-athletics.html Following a national search, Todd Garzarelli, who has more than 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics and higher education, has been selected to serve as IUP’s director of athletics. Tue, 9 Apr 2019 18:37:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-selects-todd-garzarelli-to-serve-as-director-of-athletics.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-student-selected-for-fulbright-research-award-language-enhancement-award.html Daniel Wethli, a senior philosophy and Honors Asian Studies double major at IUP, has been selected for a Fulbright Research Grant for study and research in the Hubei Province of Wuhan, China, and a Critical Language Enhancement Award from the Fulbright Program. Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:23:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-student-selected-for-fulbright-research-award-language-enhancement-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-celebrates-volunteers-progress-of-comprehensive-campaign.html During its annual Celebration of Philanthropy on the evening of April 5, Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated the volunteers and donors behind the ongoing success of its Imagine Unlimited comprehensive fundraising campaign. The event included the presentation of the university’s inaugural Award of Excellence in Volunteer Leadership to Tim and Deb Phillips Cejka. Fri, 5 Apr 2019 17:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-celebrates-volunteers-progress-of-comprehensive-campaign.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/criminology-graduate-students-to-train-local-families-on-digital-safety.html The IUP Criminology Graduate Student Organization will host more than 60 Indiana area parents and children for the first Digital Families Community Workshop on April 5. Sessions are designed to educate and engage families on topics that include digital wellness, security, access, equity, and literacy.  Thu, 4 Apr 2019 20:09:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/criminology-graduate-students-to-train-local-families-on-digital-safety.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Thanks to a fourth year of funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a free, one-week GenCyber cybersecurity camp for middle and high school students. Thu, 4 Apr 2019 15:16:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-middle-and-high-school-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-six-oclock-program-featuring-holocaust-survivors-scholars.html The Holocaust Remembrance Committee will present a program including four Holocaust survivors and three nationally known Holocaust scholars for the Six O’Clock Series on April 8, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the HUB Ohio Room. Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:54:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/iup-six-oclock-program-featuring-holocaust-survivors-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/sinan-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-graduate-from-homer-city.html Mariah Sinan, a physics and pre-engineering major from Home, Pennsylvania, received the 2019 Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. Mon, 1 Apr 2019 19:29:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/04/sinan-selected-for-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-graduate-from-homer-city.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-students-presenting-original-research-during-research-appreciation-week-2019.html More than 250 Indiana University of Pennsylvania students at the undergraduate and graduate level will present original research, art, and music during the university’s annual Research Appreciation Week, April 1 to 5. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:58:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-students-presenting-original-research-during-research-appreciation-week-2019.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/branin-2019-biden-courage-award-recipient.html Adrianna Branin, a junior political science and religious studies double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a 2019 Biden Courage Award, celebrating student heroes who are working to stop sexual assault. Branin, of Philadelphia, was recognized for stopping a sexual assault by actively confronting six to eight men and physically removing the potential victim from the situation. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:11:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/branin-2019-biden-courage-award-recipient.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-cuts-ribbon-for-bill-and-judy-scheeren-literacy-center.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated the Bill and Judy Scheeren Literacy Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 22. It was announced in March 2018 that the Scheerens, of Greensburg, committed $1.4 million in support of initiatives in the College of Education and Communications at IUP, which is home for the IUP Literacy Center. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-cuts-ribbon-for-bill-and-judy-scheeren-literacy-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/research-experiences-for-summer-scholars-program-application-deadline-extended.html All members of the IUP community are asked to “spread the word” and actively encourage promising students to participate in the annual Research Experiences for Summer Scholars Program. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:53:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/research-experiences-for-summer-scholars-program-application-deadline-extended.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-trustees-recognize-larry-sobotka-for-support-of-science-discovery-and-outdoor-learning-center.html IUP’s Council of Trustees approved the naming of the IUP Science Discovery and Outdoor Learning Center as the Larry F. Sobotka Science Discovery and Outdoor Learning Center. Sobotka, a 1963 education graduate of IUP, made a $150,000 gift in support of the Center. In addition, Mr. Sobotka has designated these funds to receive a portion of his estate through an irrevocable testamentary pledge valued at upwards of $1 million. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-trustees-recognize-larry-sobotka-for-support-of-science-discovery-and-outdoor-learning-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/second-city-works-coming-april-910.html Second City Works, the professional services arm of the world-renowned Second City comedy theater (think Tina Fey, Jordan Peele, Steve Carell, and Keegan-Michael Key) will be at IUP on April 9 and 10 for a keynote presentation and workshops designed to address the issues of diversity and inclusion. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:30:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/second-city-works-coming-april-910.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/indiana-area-collaborative-team-hosting-all-stakeholders-meeting-march-18.html Members of the Indiana Area Collaborative Team (I-ACT) will host an all-stakeholders meeting on March 18 at 11 a.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex PNC room. The meeting is open to the community. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:17:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/indiana-area-collaborative-team-hosting-all-stakeholders-meeting-march-18.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/second-city-works-coming-april-9-10.html Second City Works, the professional services arm of the world-renowned Second City comedy theater (think Tina Fey, Jordan Peele, Steve Carell, and Keegan-Michael Key) will be at IUP on April 9 and 10 for a keynote presentation and workshops designed to address the issues of diversity and inclusion. Thu, 7 Mar 2019 20:04:28 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/second-city-works-coming-april-9-10.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-health-service-achieves-accreditation-from-national-association.html IUP’s Health Service office is one of only 10 college health services in Pennsylvania to achieve accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Accreditation is determined after an independent, external process of evaluation. Thu, 7 Mar 2019 16:35:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-health-service-achieves-accreditation-from-national-association.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/indiana-area-school-district-collaborating-with-iup-representative-struzzi-indiana-county-tourist-bureau-for-safety-and-security-symposium.html The Indiana Area School District, in collaboration with Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Representative Jim Struzzi, and the Indiana County Tourist Bureau, will present a safety and security symposium on March 15 at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Thu, 7 Mar 2019 16:18:10 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/indiana-area-school-district-collaborating-with-iup-representative-struzzi-indiana-county-tourist-bureau-for-safety-and-security-symposium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-geospatial-intelligence-certificate-programs-accredited-by-us-geospatial-intelligence-foundation.html IUP's Geospatial Intelligence Certificate program has been recognized with accreditation by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. Tue, 5 Mar 2019 21:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-geospatial-intelligence-certificate-programs-accredited-by-us-geospatial-intelligence-foundation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-faculty-staff-and-students-participate-in-read-across-america-at-local-schools.html IUP staff, faculty, and students helped local fourth and fifth graders celebrate literacy at the annual Read Across America event at Eisenhower Elementary school Friday, March 1, 2019. Mon, 4 Mar 2019 17:53:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/03/iup-faculty-staff-and-students-participate-in-read-across-america-at-local-schools.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/nordberg-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-libraries.html Following a national search, Erik Nordberg, interim assistant dean of the University Library System at Wayne State University, has been selected to serve as the dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:58:51 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/nordberg-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-libraries.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/grieggs-is-finalist-for-pittsburgh-technology-council-award.html Paul Grieggs, IUP's executive director of information technology security, has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 Pittsburgh Chief IT Security Officer of the Year award. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:57:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/grieggs-is-finalist-for-pittsburgh-technology-council-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/internationally-known-organist-to-present-benefit-concert.html Organist Katelyn Emerson will be the guest performer for a March 3 concert benefitting the Carol Teti Memorial Scholarship. The program begins at 3:00 p.m. with a pre-concert talk in Cogswell Hall’s DiCicco Rehearsal Hall, room 121. The concert will follow at 4:00 p.m. Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/internationally-known-organist-to-present-benefit-concert.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-interior-design-students-helping-to-create-coworkspaces-in-downtown-punxsutawney.html Students from the Interior Design program are helping Punxsutawney businesses to “Connect” to success. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:46:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-interior-design-students-helping-to-create-coworkspaces-in-downtown-punxsutawney.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-to-host-parents-of-timothy-piazza-part-of-anti-hazing-coalition.html Jim and Evelyn Piazza will be at the Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium on Feb.18 at 7:30 p.m. The Piazza's son, Timothy, was a sophomore at Penn State in 2017 when he died after a night of pledging a fraternity there. The Piazzas will speak to the community about the death of their son and their hope for change on college campuses. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:44:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-to-host-parents-of-timothy-piazza-part-of-anti-hazing-coalition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-year-of-free-speech-continues-with-program-with-greg-lukianoff.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Year of Free Speech programming continues with an April 15 program with attorney and author Greg Lukianoff, “Freedom from Speech and Disempowering a Generation.” Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:42:42 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/iup-year-of-free-speech-continues-with-program-with-greg-lukianoff.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/submitting-condolences.html The Condolences section is for notices of the passing of IUP students, employees, retirees, and family members of employees, Fri, 8 Feb 2019 15:32:11 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/02/submitting-condolences.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-hosting-program-celebrating-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-january-31-and-josh-gibsons-negro-league-tour-program-february-4.html IUP’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and Student Success begins the celebration of Black History Month with “King’s Dream,” a multimedia program about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 31, in Fisher Auditorium. On February 4, “Josh Gibson’s Negro League Tour” will be presented in the HUB. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:28:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-hosting-program-celebrating-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-january-31-and-josh-gibsons-negro-league-tour-program-february-4.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-receives-second-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html IUP has received a second $30,000 grant through Governor Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA” initiative to combat campus sexual assault. This grant follows an initial $30,000 in funds received in 2016, used to launch the Green Dot bystander intervention program in 2017. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:01:42 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-receives-second-year-of-its-on-us-pa-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-alumnus-named-to-international-literacy-association-30-under-30-list.html Daniel Reichard, a fifth-grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School in Stafford, Va., and 2012 elementary education-urban education concentration alumnus, has been selected as one of the nation’s literacy leaders named to the International Literacy Association’s 2019 “30 Under 30” list. Mon, 7 Jan 2019 18:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/iup-alumnus-named-to-international-literacy-association-30-under-30-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/curt-scheib-selected-as-dean-of-the-college-of-fine-arts.html Curt Scheib, a 1977 graduate of IUP, has been selected to serve as dean of the College of Fine Arts at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Scheib will begin work at the university on July 1. Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2019/01/curt-scheib-selected-as-dean-of-the-college-of-fine-arts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-wccc-ictc-to-share-indiana-educational-tri-county-wib-seat.html The Indiana County Board of Commissioners today appointed Jennifer Eckels, director, Indiana-Westmoreland County Community College Center, to fill the “education seat” on the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board. This action reflects a renewed partnership between Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County Community College, and the Indiana County Technology Center. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:03:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-wccc-ictc-to-share-indiana-educational-tri-county-wib-seat.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-wccc-ictc-to-share-indiana-educational-tri-county-wib-seat.html The Indiana County Board of Commissioners today appointed Jennifer Eckels, director, Indiana-Westmoreland County Community College Center, to fill the “education seat” on the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board. This action reflects a renewed partnership between Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County Community College, and the Indiana County Technology Center. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:03:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-wccc-ictc-to-share-indiana-educational-tri-county-wib-seat.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/sylvia-gaiko-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Sylvia Gaiko, a professor in the Applied Human Services Department at Western Kentucky University with extensive experience in academic administration, has been selected to serve as the dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health and Human Services. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:42:45 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/sylvia-gaiko-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/sylvia-gaiko-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Sylvia Gaiko, a professor in the Applied Human Services Department at Western Kentucky University with extensive experience in academic administration, has been selected to serve as the dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health and Human Services. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:42:45 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/sylvia-gaiko-selected-to-serve-as-dean-of-iup-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/new-iup-science-facility-to-be-named-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved the naming of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the future facility for the sciences in honor of alumni Dr. John and Char Kopchick. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 01:39:52 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/new-iup-science-facility-to-be-named-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/new-iup-science-facility-to-be-named-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved the naming of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the future facility for the sciences in honor of alumni Dr. John and Char Kopchick. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 01:39:52 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/new-iup-science-facility-to-be-named-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/political-science-faculty-developing-book-on-department-of-homeland-security-in-partnership-with-first-dhs-secretary.html Aleea Perry, Department of Political Science, is working with former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge on a book about the development of the Department of Homeland Security. The book, Creation in Crisis: The Development of the Department of Homeland Security, will address the issue of how the disparate agencies, departments, and components of what would soon become the third largest federal agency were considered, discussed, combined, and reorganized. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:12:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/political-science-faculty-developing-book-on-department-of-homeland-security-in-partnership-with-first-dhs-secretary.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/political-science-faculty-developing-book-on-department-of-homeland-security-in-partnership-with-first-dhs-secretary.html Aleea Perry, Department of Political Science, is working with former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge on a book about the development of the Department of Homeland Security. The book, Creation in Crisis: The Development of the Department of Homeland Security, will address the issue of how the disparate agencies, departments, and components of what would soon become the third largest federal agency were considered, discussed, combined, and reorganized. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:12:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/political-science-faculty-developing-book-on-department-of-homeland-security-in-partnership-with-first-dhs-secretary.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-to-hold-winter-commencement-ceremony-december-15.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, December 15. Two graduating students will provide remarks at each event, and Distinguished University Professor Jeffery Larkin will serve as keynote speaker. Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-to-hold-winter-commencement-ceremony-december-15.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-to-hold-winter-commencement-ceremony-december-15.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, December 15. Two graduating students will provide remarks at each event, and Distinguished University Professor Jeffery Larkin will serve as keynote speaker. Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:47:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-to-hold-winter-commencement-ceremony-december-15.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/accolades-continue-for-iup-criminology-online-program.html Editors of OnlineMasters.com recognized IUP’s program as having an “in-depth curriculum” that “delivers invaluable education thanks to an expert faculty with professional experience.” Programs were selected for the rankings based on academic quality, student success, and affordability. Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:36:51 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/accolades-continue-for-iup-criminology-online-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/accolades-continue-for-iup-criminology-online-program.html Editors of OnlineMasters.com recognized IUP’s program as having an “in-depth curriculum” that “delivers invaluable education thanks to an expert faculty with professional experience.” Programs were selected for the rankings based on academic quality, student success, and affordability. Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:36:51 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/accolades-continue-for-iup-criminology-online-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-student-wins-prestigious-gilman-scholarship.html Jedediah Pancoast, a junior international business major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Indiana County, has been selected for a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship will enable Pancoast to study at Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan for the spring 2019 term. Thu, 6 Dec 2018 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-student-wins-prestigious-gilman-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-student-wins-prestigious-gilman-scholarship.html Jedediah Pancoast, a junior international business major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Indiana County, has been selected for a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship will enable Pancoast to study at Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan for the spring 2019 term. Thu, 6 Dec 2018 19:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/12/iup-student-wins-prestigious-gilman-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/donna-and-terry-griffith-establish-endowed-scholarship-at-iup.html The Terry K. and Donna M. Griffith Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarship support to students who are enrolled full-time and who are pursuing a degree offered by either the Department of Counseling or the Department of Communications Media. For Communications Media students, preference will be given to those involved with the Center for Media Production and Research. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/donna-and-terry-griffith-establish-endowed-scholarship-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-eberly-college-of-business-recognized-as-fourth-in-the-nation-in-us-news-amp-world-reports-best-business-schools-ranking.html Innovative and accredited programs, international experiences around the world, and top-of-the-line facilities have allowed the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology to continue to be ranked among the best business schools in the nation. Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-eberly-college-of-business-recognized-as-fourth-in-the-nation-in-us-news-amp-world-reports-best-business-schools-ranking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-department-of-safety-sciences-earns-ishm-approval.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s undergraduate degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences has become a board approved program by the Institute for Safety and Health Management. Fri, 2 Nov 2018 04:07:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/11/iup-department-of-safety-sciences-earns-ishm-approval.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-funding-for-grant-to-train-retain-more-teachers-increased-scope-of-project-to-increase.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been notified that the funding has been increased in a recent grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education designed to reverse the decline in new teacher graduation rates and to retain new teachers in the field. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:45:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-funding-for-grant-to-train-retain-more-teachers-increased-scope-of-project-to-increase.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/wooten-appointed-as-vice-chancellor-for-administration-and-finance-at-north-carolina-central-university.html Following a national search, Vice President for Administration and Finance Cornelius Wooten has been selected as vice chancellor of Administration and Finance for North Carolina Central University. Wooten will begin his duties at NCCU on December 3. His last day at IUP will be November 30. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:49:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/wooten-appointed-as-vice-chancellor-for-administration-and-finance-at-north-carolina-central-university.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/biology-major-to-be-honored-with-outstanding-research-award.html Anna Manges, a junior biology major and geology minor, will be honored by the Pennsylvania Vector Control Association with the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/biology-major-to-be-honored-with-outstanding-research-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-hosting-chancellor-greenstein-october-26-open-forum-scheduled.html Dan Greenstein, the new chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will visit campus on Friday, October 26. He will host an open forum, free to all, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. in the PNC Room of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:20:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-hosting-chancellor-greenstein-october-26-open-forum-scheduled.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-cyber-security-day-set-for-october-30.html IUP’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the Information Technology Support Center, will present a number of speakers for the 11th annual Cyber Security/Information Assurance Day. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:26:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-cyber-security-day-set-for-october-30.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/senate-confirms-four-appointments-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html The Senate confirmed four appointments to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees on Wednesday (October 17), according to Senator Don White, who strongly supported the nominees. Current Trustees Susan Delaney and Mark Holman were reappointed Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:28:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/senate-confirms-four-appointments-to-iup-council-of-trustees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-anthropology-offering-annual-open-house.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department Anthropology Department will hold its annual Archaeology Open House on October 20 from noon to 3:00 p.m. It is free and open to the community. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:39:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-anthropology-offering-annual-open-house.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-hosting-program-with-holocaust-survivors-and-scholars.html IUP will present programs by two Holocaust scholars and two Holocaust survivors on October 16 at IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology auditorium. The theme of the programs is “Police During the Nazi Era: Why Is It Relevant to Study This Today?” Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:29:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-hosting-program-with-holocaust-survivors-and-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-office-of-international-education-to-host-2018-international-education-week.html International Education Week at IUP will feature several events to introduce and educate students about cultures around the world and study abroad opportunities. The event will also welcome people from around the world to the IUP community. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:16:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-office-of-international-education-to-host-2018-international-education-week.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/total-iup-fall-2018-enrollment-shows-continued-increase-in-military-affiliated-student-enrollment-continued-strong-academic-quality-of-students.html “I am very impressed with our new students,” IUP President Michael Driscoll said. “Not only are they academically strong, they bring an incredible enthusiasm and energy to the university, experiences in many extracurricular activities, and have already become involved in events and organizations at IUP.” Tue, 2 Oct 2018 01:00:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/total-iup-fall-2018-enrollment-shows-continued-increase-in-military-affiliated-student-enrollment-continued-strong-academic-quality-of-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-homecoming-2018-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-and-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration October 5 through October 7 is expected to draw thousands “home” to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Mon, 1 Oct 2018 00:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/iup-homecoming-2018-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-and-football-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/wolf-administration-official-meets-educators-highlights-innovative-program-to-address-teacher-shortage.html Earlier this year, the Wolf Administration awarded $2 million in grants to eight universities across the state to develop and implement year-long residency programs for teachers and principals. IUP received $578,038 to increase the number of qualified instructors and school leaders serving the commonwealth’s public schools. Mon, 1 Oct 2018 00:16:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/10/wolf-administration-official-meets-educators-highlights-innovative-program-to-address-teacher-shortage.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/confections-for-a-cause-exceeds-10000-fundraising-total.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Communications Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services broke fundraising records again this year during its eighth annual “Confections for a Cause” bake sale, and surpassed the $10,000 fundraising mark. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:04:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/confections-for-a-cause-exceeds-10000-fundraising-total.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/foundation-for-iup-selects-volunteer-service-award-scholarship-recipient.html Amanda Jeziorski, of Pittsburgh, a criminology major with minors in French, forensic bioscience, and homeland security, has been selected for the 2018 Foundation of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Community Volunteer Service Award. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/foundation-for-iup-selects-volunteer-service-award-scholarship-recipient.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/one-of-the-top-collegiate-singers-in-the-nation-is-an-iup-student.html Ben Strong, a junior music major with a focus on musical performance, recently took second place in the Lower College/Independent Men category at the 55th National Association of Teachers of Singing national convention in Las Vegas. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:45:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/one-of-the-top-collegiate-singers-in-the-nation-is-an-iup-student.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-names-new-directors-of-frederick-douglass-institute.html Malaika Turner, director of Residential Living, and Sibyl West, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling, have been named to take on leadership of IUP’s Frederick Douglass Institute for Intercultural Research, succeeding Veronica Watson, the Institute’s founding director, starting in the fall 2018 semester. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-names-new-directors-of-frederick-douglass-institute.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/psychology-faculty-receive-grant-to-study-biases-in-forensic-experts.html Jennifer and Anthony Perillo, assistant professors in the Department of Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study biases in opinions relating to the testimony of experts in forensic psychology cases. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:21:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/psychology-faculty-receive-grant-to-study-biases-in-forensic-experts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/eighth-annual-fund-raising-event-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html The Communications Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services Department will hold its eighth annual Confections for a Cause on September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of Davis Hall. The event raises funds for ovarian cancer education and research. Fri, 7 Sep 2018 18:13:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/eighth-annual-fund-raising-event-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking.html IUP ranked in the top 20 percent of all institutions for engagement, which includes a measurement of student engagement, student recommendations, student interaction, and breadth of opportunities for involvement. IUP also ranked highly in the environment category, which measured international students, student diversity, faculty diversity, and student inclusion. Fri, 7 Sep 2018 16:56:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-ranking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-year-of-free-speech-begins-with-six-oclock-series-program-on-september-10.html “Words: Use Responsibly” will discuss the issue of how college campuses should balance the values of free speech while fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere. The program will include a short video produced for the IUP Free Speech Project, followed by a panel discussion about the tension that can exist between inclusion and free speech. Wed, 5 Sep 2018 18:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-year-of-free-speech-begins-with-six-oclock-series-program-on-september-10.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/foundation-for-iup-gifts-three-buildings-in-downtown-punxsutawney-to-iup.html The buildings include the Fairman Centre and two other adjoining properties on West Mahoning Street. As funding becomes available, the two buildings beside the Fairman Centre will be razed to permit construction of a new home for the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts. Tue, 4 Sep 2018 21:57:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/foundation-for-iup-gifts-three-buildings-in-downtown-punxsutawney-to-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-to-hold-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present a program September 11 at 8:30 a.m. to reflect on and mark the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. The program will be held next to the university’s September 11 memorial in the Oak Grove, between Sutton Hall and Stapleton Library. Tue, 4 Sep 2018 21:51:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-to-hold-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-athletic-director-named-to-position-at-texas-aampm-kingsville.html Steve Roach, who has served as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s athletic director since December 2015, will be leaving IUP to serve as Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Roach will complete his tenure at IUP on September 21. Tue, 4 Sep 2018 17:32:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/09/iup-athletic-director-named-to-position-at-texas-aampm-kingsville.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-welcomes-students-and-faculty-back-to-campus-for-2018-19-academic-year.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the new academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and to welcome new students into the community. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:09:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-welcomes-students-and-faculty-back-to-campus-for-2018-19-academic-year.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-welcomes-students-and-faculty-back-to-campus-for-201819-academic-year.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the new academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and to welcome new students into the community. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:09:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-welcomes-students-and-faculty-back-to-campus-for-201819-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-ranked-among-best-colleges-for-your-money.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for Money magazine’s “Best College for Your Money 2018” listing. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:47:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-ranked-among-best-colleges-for-your-money.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-names-janet-guyden-as-interim-dean-of-libraries.html Janet Guyden, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries. She will begin her work at IUP on August 22. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:59:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-names-janet-guyden-as-interim-dean-of-libraries.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-offering-variety-of-programming-for-family-weekend.html With family-friendly movies, art exhibits, academic events, and a home football game, there are tons of things to do on campus during the weekend. Or, you can venture into the Indiana and surrounding communities for local festivals and markets. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:43:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-offering-variety-of-programming-for-family-weekend.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-384-guidebook.html IUP has been selected for the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges guidebook for the 18th consecutive year. Tue, 7 Aug 2018 14:10:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-384-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/spring-2018-graduates.html Congratulations to our May 2018 graduates. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:15:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/spring-2018-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/council-of-trustees-approves-reduced-meal-residential-rates-for-students-at-iup-punxsutawney-center.html Students who choose to live and dine at the IUP Punxsutawney Living-Learning Center can save up to $1,000 per semester, effective fall 2018. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/council-of-trustees-approves-reduced-meal-residential-rates-for-students-at-iup-punxsutawney-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/iup-receives-578038-as-part-of-pde-grant-to-retain-more-teachers-school-leaders.html IUP is one of three universities receiving the Implementation-Expansion Grant Awards. This funding received at IUP will be used to develop and implement year-long residency programs for teachers and support new teachers in the first three years in the field. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:53:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/iup-receives-578038-as-part-of-pde-grant-to-retain-more-teachers-school-leaders.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/two-students-win-prestigious-gilman-scholarships-bringing-iups-total-to-sixteen.html Austin Bey, of Pittsburgh, and Frank Manzano, of Milton, become IUP’s 15th and 16th recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which will pay for their education abroad as they spend the fall 2018 semester studying in Australia. Tue, 3 Jul 2018 17:51:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/07/two-students-win-prestigious-gilman-scholarships-bringing-iups-total-to-sixteen.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-mba-program-ranked-as-one-of-top-programs-in-the-nation-by-best-masters-degrees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Executive Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the top 20 programs in the nation by the editors of Best Master’s Degrees. Editors looked at a number of criteria to select the top programs, including affordability, national rankings, and accreditation. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:18:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-mba-program-ranked-as-one-of-top-programs-in-the-nation-by-best-masters-degrees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-north-dining-facility-wins-best-of-education-design-award.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s North Dining facility won the 2018 Best of Education design award from the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware International Interior Design Association. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:43:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-north-dining-facility-wins-best-of-education-design-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-mid-atlantic-research-and-training-institute-for-community-behavioral-health-offering-conference-on-addictions-violence-and-crime.html This cross-disciplinary conference will provide an in-depth focus on the opiate and opioid addiction crisis and how to help populations of all ages affected by addictions and issues like violence and crime due to addictions. The conference will be will be held July 9–13, 2018, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:14:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-mid-atlantic-research-and-training-institute-for-community-behavioral-health-offering-conference-on-addictions-violence-and-crime.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/retirement-party-for-nancy-taylor-june-29.html A retirement party for Nancy Taylor, administrative assistant in the Office of the Executive Assistant to the President for Government and Community Relations, will be held Friday, June 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 120 of Sutton Hall (President’s Suite). Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:15:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/retirement-party-for-nancy-taylor-june-29.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/president-driscoll-honored-with-distinguished-citizen-award.html Michael Driscoll, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award at the 2018 William Penn Luncheon on Friday, June 8, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:56:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/president-driscoll-honored-with-distinguished-citizen-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-student-selected-for-fellowship-to-study-us-china-relations-abroad.html Dan Wethli, an IUP student majoring in Asian Studies and philosophy, has been selected from a nationwide pool to represent the United States in a three-week program this summer in China. Mon, 4 Jun 2018 19:24:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/06/iup-student-selected-for-fellowship-to-study-us-china-relations-abroad.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/pedagogy-and-theatre-of-the-oppressed-conference-coming-to-iup.html The conference, titled “Disrupting the Politics of Place: Building Inclusive Communities for the Future,” will engage local organizations and the international PTO community in a larger dialogue and action centered on bridging existing divides based on geography, allocation of resources, population identity, ideology, and politics in the western Pennsylvania region—as well as in our global communities. Thu, 24 May 2018 17:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/pedagogy-and-theatre-of-the-oppressed-conference-coming-to-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/fall-2017-provost-scholars.html Students named to the fall 2017 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Thu, 17 May 2018 15:28:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/fall-2017-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/iup-names-planetarium-atrium-of-science-building-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates of IUP, with a resolution to name the IUP planetarium and its atrium as the Cejka Planetarium. The resolution was approved by the Council at its May 10 meeting. Tue, 15 May 2018 15:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/iup-names-planetarium-atrium-of-science-building-in-honor-of-alumni-couple.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/jeffery-larkin-selected-as-2018-19-distinguished-university-professor.html Jeffery Larkin, professor of biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2018–19 Distinguished University Professor at IUP, based on his demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service since he joined the IUP faculty in 2005. Fri, 11 May 2018 02:53:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/jeffery-larkin-selected-as-2018-19-distinguished-university-professor.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/jeffery-larkin-selected-as-201819-distinguished-university-professor.html Jeffery Larkin, professor of biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2018–19 Distinguished University Professor at IUP, based on his demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service since he joined the IUP faculty in 2005. Fri, 11 May 2018 02:53:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/jeffery-larkin-selected-as-201819-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/may-commencement-2018-overview.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies for 2,335 graduates at ceremonies May 11 and 12 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Wed, 9 May 2018 02:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/05/may-commencement-2018-overview.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/winter-2017-graduates.html Here is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in winter 2017. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:07:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/winter-2017-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/iup-student-takes-honor-at-statewide-research-competition.html Aaron Seidel, a senior geoscience/applied mathematics major, recently made history by becoming the first IUP student to win at the annual Undergraduate at the Capitol Pennsylvania poster competition. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/iup-student-takes-honor-at-statewide-research-competition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/geoscience-student-wins-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship.html Aaron Seidel, a senior geoscience major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been named a winner of the Goldwater Scholarship, becoming the eighth IUP student to win the award. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/04/geoscience-student-wins-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/business-students-among-finalists-for-pennsylvania-state-system-of-higher-education-business-plan-competition.html After beginning with almost 200 competitors, the seventh annual Business Plan Competition held by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is down to 14 finalists—and two of them are from IUP. The competition provides student entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their original business plans and to win funds to assist in the start-up or expansion of their businesses.  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:56:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/business-students-among-finalists-for-pennsylvania-state-system-of-higher-education-business-plan-competition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/former-white-house-photographer-returns-to-iup-to-meet-with-students.html Communications Media alumna Amanda Lucidon will return to campus this month to share her experience working in the White House and to discuss her best-selling book, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama Through the Lens of a White House Photographer. Lucidon will speak in IUP’s Stouffer Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on March 21 with a reception and book signing to follow. Wed, 7 Mar 2018 18:47:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/former-white-house-photographer-returns-to-iup-to-meet-with-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/artfeminism-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-to-be-held-march-7.html Join IUP faculty and students on March 7 for drop-in or stay-the-day communal updating of Wikipedia entries on interdisciplinary subjects related to gender, art and feminism. Mon, 5 Mar 2018 20:44:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/03/artfeminism-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-to-be-held-march-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/iup-students-and-faculty-part-of-advocacy-event-at-capitol.html Students, faculty, alumni, and other supporters of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education visited the offices of all 253 state legislators today to share their personal success stories and encourage increased investment in the 14 state-owned universities. The delegation then gathered in the capitol’s main rotunda to formally kick off the State System’s annual advocacy efforts. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:28:42 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/iup-students-and-faculty-part-of-advocacy-event-at-capitol.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/iup-ranked-as-one-of-best-four-year-online-colleges-in-pennsylvania.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked as one of the “Best Four-Year Online Colleges in Pennsylvania” by Affordable Colleges Online. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:10:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/iup-ranked-as-one-of-best-four-year-online-colleges-in-pennsylvania.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/harrisburg-internship-semester-takes-political-science-major-to-state-department.html Garrett Haffner, of Beaver, is working for the state Department of Labor and Industry as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Thu, 8 Feb 2018 17:46:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/harrisburg-internship-semester-takes-political-science-major-to-state-department.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/strategic-initiative-funding-recruitment-retention-grant-recipients-selected.html The Strategic Initiative Funding project was announced to the university community in March 2017, with proposals due September 2017 to the University Budget Advisory Committee. Funding for the initiative comes from $300,000 in performance funding set aside by the President’s cabinet. Thu, 8 Feb 2018 04:36:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/02/strategic-initiative-funding-recruitment-retention-grant-recipients-selected.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/event-postponed-celebrate-the-athletic-successes-of-iup-crimson-hawks.html IUP will host a special celebration recognizing the successes of our IUP varsity athletic teams and coaches at the KCAC on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. The celebration, free and open to the community, will precede the IUP basketball doubleheader against Pitt-Johnstown. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:00:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/event-postponed-celebrate-the-athletic-successes-of-iup-crimson-hawks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/submit-your-ad-here.html Did you lose your dog or cat? Are you trying to sell your house or tickets to a performance? Members of the IUP community can now post these types of notices on the Bulletin Board. Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:52:31 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/submit-your-ad-here.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/iup-to-reduce-tuition-for-regional-campus-undergraduates-and-undergraduate-out-of-state-students.html In-state freshman and sophomore undergraduates at Northpointe and Punxsutawney regional campuses will be charged 80 percent of the tuition rate of students on the Indiana campus. Domestic out-of-state students will pay tuition on a per-credit system at a lower percentage rate than they are currently being charged. The plan will go into effect for the fall 2018 semester. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2018/01/iup-to-reduce-tuition-for-regional-campus-undergraduates-and-undergraduate-out-of-state-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-center.html The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Friday, January 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor Atrium of Elkin Hall. The Center allows IUP to respect contemporary students’ self-identification by offering one location on campus where students can access services to address multiple aspects of culture, identity, and the increasing diverse populations. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:25:30 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-center.html The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Friday, January 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor Atrium of Elkin Hall. The Center allows IUP to respect contemporary students’ self-identification by offering one location on campus where students can access services to address multiple aspects of culture, identity, and the increasing diverse populations. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:25:30 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-multicultural-student-leadership-and-engagement-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-signs-formal-partnership-agreement-with-milton-hershey-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Milton Hershey School signed a Memorandum of Understanding on December 7. The agreement will provide MHS students with more tools and resources to set them up for success at IUP as well as individualized academic coaching to enhance the MHS student experience and graduation outcomes. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:48:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-signs-formal-partnership-agreement-with-milton-hershey-school.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-signs-formal-partnership-agreement-with-milton-hershey-school.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Milton Hershey School signed a Memorandum of Understanding on December 7. The agreement will provide MHS students with more tools and resources to set them up for success at IUP as well as individualized academic coaching to enhance the MHS student experience and graduation outcomes. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:48:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-signs-formal-partnership-agreement-with-milton-hershey-school.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-students-selected-for-gilman-freeman-asia-academic-study-abroad-scholarships.html Ryan Caldwell, a dual Spanish and Spanish education major from Greensburg; Joseph Gallo, an Asian Studies major from East Stroudsburg; and Alexandra Roach, a Spanish major and Latin American Studies minor from Aliquippa, all received international Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad scholarships. In addition, Gallo received a Freeman-Asia international study abroad grant. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:47:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-students-selected-for-gilman-freeman-asia-academic-study-abroad-scholarships.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-students-selected-for-gilman-freeman-asia-academic-study-abroad-scholarships.html Ryan Caldwell, a dual Spanish and Spanish education major from Greensburg; Joseph Gallo, an Asian Studies major from East Stroudsburg; and Alexandra Roach, a Spanish major and Latin American Studies minor from Aliquippa, all received international Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad scholarships. In addition, Gallo received a Freeman-Asia international study abroad grant. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:47:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-students-selected-for-gilman-freeman-asia-academic-study-abroad-scholarships.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-december-2017-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-saturday-december-16.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 16. The ceremony for graduate students (receiving master’s and doctoral degrees) will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergraduate ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:20:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-december-2017-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-saturday-december-16.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-december-2017-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-saturday-december-16.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 16. The ceremony for graduate students (receiving master’s and doctoral degrees) will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergraduate ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:20:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/12/iup-december-2017-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-saturday-december-16.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/11/iup-offering-experts-expertise-to-international-conference-for-third-year.html A team of experts from IUP is part of the 21st annual Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Conference and Exhibition sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago. The conference, “People, Systems, Sustainability,” is expected to draw more than 400 professionals from the business community, public sector, regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and 40 corporate booths. It will be held November 14 and 15, 2017. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/11/iup-offering-experts-expertise-to-international-conference-for-third-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/11/university-retiree-furgiuele-passes-away.html Sam Furgiuele, a longtime and long-retired IUP faculty member and administrator, died November 1, 2017. He was to celebrate his 100th birthday on November 18. Fri, 3 Nov 2017 20:02:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/11/university-retiree-furgiuele-passes-away.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-students-design-and-create-governors-award-for-the-arts.html When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf presents the 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts on October 26 in Lancaster, IUP will be part of all six presentations. Students in IUP’s Wood Center collaboratively designed and crafted the award objects, under the supervision of fall 2017 Windgate Artist-in-Residence John Hallett and center director and assistant professor of woodworking, BA Harrington. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:33:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-students-design-and-create-governors-award-for-the-arts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/total-iup-fall-enrollment-shows-increase-in-new-student-and-military-affiliated-student-enrollment.html The number of new freshmen at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is up for fall 2017. There are a total of 2,481 new freshmen enrolled for the fall semester, an increase of 146 students, or a 6.3 percent difference, from fall 2016 new freshmen. Total fall headcount enrollment also includes 913 military-affiliated students, an increase of 94 students from 2016 enrollment. Thu, 5 Oct 2017 03:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/total-iup-fall-enrollment-shows-increase-in-new-student-and-military-affiliated-student-enrollment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-homecoming-2017-brings-past-and-present-students-and-families-to-campus.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration October 7 and 8 is expected to draw thousands “home” to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Wed, 4 Oct 2017 01:51:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-homecoming-2017-brings-past-and-present-students-and-families-to-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-rankings.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked as one of the top universities in the nation in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College 2017 Ranking. The ranking is based on four categories: resources, engagement, outcomes, and environment. Editors selected these categories to address the “questions that matter the most when choosing a university.” Mon, 2 Oct 2017 20:38:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/10/iup-recognized-by-wall-street-journaltimes-higher-education-college-rankings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/student-creates-philanthropy-to-serve-veterans-and-their-families.html Dillon Hagy, of Allentown, an entrepreneurship and small business major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for the 2017 Foundation of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Community Volunteer Service Award. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:26:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/student-creates-philanthropy-to-serve-veterans-and-their-families.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/deans-list-for-summer-2017-announced.html The Dean’s List for the summer 2017 semester is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:57:33 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/deans-list-for-summer-2017-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/summer-2017-graduates.html Congratulations to our summer 2017 graduates. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:27:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/summer-2017-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-joins-pittsburgh-promise-preferred-college-partners-initiative.html The Pittsburgh Promise and a group of 19 Pennsylvania colleges and universities established the Preferred College Partners initiative on September 27, 2017. IUP is a part of the inaugural class of post-secondary institutions. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:07:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-joins-pittsburgh-promise-preferred-college-partners-initiative.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-and-world-report-forbes-americas-top-colleges-and-money-magazine-best-colleges.html The national accolades continue for Indiana University of Pennsylvania as the institution is ranked, for the 24th consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by US News and World Report; selected as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes magazine; and highlighted in the “Best Colleges for Your Money 2017-2018” by Money magazine. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:16:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-and-world-report-forbes-americas-top-colleges-and-money-magazine-best-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/marcus-inducted-into-walk-of-fame.html Dr. Irwin Marcus, emeritus professor of history at IUP, was recently part of the first class of inductees to the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Walk of Fame in downtown Indiana. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:59:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/marcus-inducted-into-walk-of-fame.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/spring-2017-graduates.html Congratulations to our May 2017 graduates. Fri, 8 Sep 2017 19:19:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/spring-2017-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/professional-center-at-penn-center-east-renamed-iup-pittsburgh-east.html The Graduate and Professional Center at Penn Center East has been renamed IUP Pittsburgh East. IUP’s Council of Trustees approved the change during its quarterly meeting on September 7. Fri, 8 Sep 2017 13:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/professional-center-at-penn-center-east-renamed-iup-pittsburgh-east.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-offers-memorial-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present a program September 11 at 8:30 a.m. to reflect on and mark the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. The program will be held next to the university’s September 11 memorial in the Oak Grove, between Sutton Hall and Stapleton Library. Thu, 7 Sep 2017 20:45:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/09/iup-offers-memorial-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/interim-vice-president-for-university-advancement-selected.html Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna has been selected to serve as the interim vice president for University Advancement at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Osseiran-Hanna will begin work at IUP on September 11. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 20:10:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/interim-vice-president-for-university-advancement-selected.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/iup-punxsutawney-offering-clinical-medical-assistant-training-program.html Starting this fall, IUP Punxsutawney is offering training for persons wishing to become clinical medical assistants. The 18-month program is divided into six three-month sessions, five classes per session, with classes offered Monday through Thursday. The first class will begin on October 2, 2017. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:08:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/iup-punxsutawney-offering-clinical-medical-assistant-training-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/psychology-professors-co-authored-study-on-fat-shaming-draws-overwhelming-media-response.html A recent presentation to the American Psychological Association by Maureen McHugh, Distinguished University Professor and professor of Psychology, with a colleague from Connecticut College resulted in overwhelming media response. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:59:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/psychology-professors-co-authored-study-on-fat-shaming-draws-overwhelming-media-response.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-382-colleges-guidebook.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” guidebook for the 17th consecutive year. Editors based selection of universities for the guidebook on surveys and interviews with students. Schools in the guidebook are ranked in eight categories, including academics, admissions selectivity and financial aid. Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/08/iup-selected-for-princeton-review-best-382-colleges-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-ranked-in-money-magazines-best-colleges-for-your-money.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for “Money” magazine’s 2017 “Best College for Your Money” listing. Editors considered 27 factors in selecting universities for the rankings, centered around three measures: quality of education, including graduation rate and peer quality (academic preparation of students accepted by the university); affordability, including debt of graduates; and outcomes, which includes graduates’ earnings and socio-economic mobility index. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:27:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-ranked-in-money-magazines-best-colleges-for-your-money.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-ranked-as-a-top-ten-college-in-pennsylvania.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been ranked as a “top ten” Pennsylvania university by Schools.com. List editors considered factors that included in-state tuition and fees, estimated cost of books and supplies, debt load of graduates, and the number of degree and certificate programs offered. Sun, 16 Jul 2017 15:50:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-ranked-as-a-top-ten-college-in-pennsylvania.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-adds-new-major-in-environmental-engineering-and-new-phd-in-business.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education approved today two new majors for Indiana University of Pennsylvania: a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Business. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:47:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/iup-adds-new-major-in-environmental-engineering-and-new-phd-in-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/summary-of-state-system-strategic-review-available.html Learn more about the strategic review of the State System’s 14 universities and the Office of the Chancellor from Board of Governors Chair Shapira and Chancellor Brogan. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:32:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/summary-of-state-system-strategic-review-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/consultant-to-share-strategic-system-review-at-board-of-governors-meeting.html The quarterly meeting of the Board of Governors will begin at noon today, July 12, 2017. The consultant assisting with the Strategic System Review will share its recommendations after regular committee business is completed. The Board of Governors will then review the findings and determine next steps in the months ahead. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/consultant-to-share-strategic-system-review-at-board-of-governors-meeting.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/emerging-leaders-series-now-accepting-applications.html The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement is now accepting applications for the Emerging Leader Series, a free, six-week series for students interested in leadership development. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:55:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/07/emerging-leaders-series-now-accepting-applications.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/closing-in-on-the-mystery-of-the-dinosaur-graveyard-iup-geoscience-professor-co-authors-new-study-about-cleveland-lloyd-dinosaur-quarry.html For the past six years, Jonathan Warnock, Department of Geoscience, has done research at the Cleveland-Lloyd dinosaur quarry in conjunction with colleague Joseph Peterson from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Scientists consider the area as having one of the densest concentrations of bones ever found, but do not completely understand why or how this group of carnivorous dinosaurs came together. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:50:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/closing-in-on-the-mystery-of-the-dinosaur-graveyard-iup-geoscience-professor-co-authors-new-study-about-cleveland-lloyd-dinosaur-quarry.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-mid-atlantic-research-and-training-institute-for-community-and-behavioral-health-offering-conference-on-opioid-epidemic-and-suicide-prevention.html The Mid-Atlantic Research and Training Institute for Community Behavioral Health (MARTI-CBH) Conference, “Promoting Recovery and Wellness: For Individuals, Families and Communities,” will be held July 10–14 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This cross-disciplinary conference will provide an in-depth focus on the opioid epidemic and suicide prevention. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-mid-atlantic-research-and-training-institute-for-community-and-behavioral-health-offering-conference-on-opioid-epidemic-and-suicide-prevention.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/campus-construction-creates-detour-for-summer-visitors.html Visiting IUP this summer? Two major intersections on campus are closed for maintenance, and your GPS might not know about it. If you are directed to Wayne Avenue on your journey to IUP, make sure to turn on Rose Street and follow Rose Street until it reaches Oakland Avenue. Fri, 9 Jun 2017 18:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/campus-construction-creates-detour-for-summer-visitors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-student-selected-for-student-trustee-position.html Caleb King, an applied mathematics and economics double major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Cook Honors College, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to serve as the student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees. He was sworn in to serve as a member of the Council of Trustees on May 29. He will serve in the role of student trustee until his graduation. Fri, 2 Jun 2017 15:40:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-student-selected-for-student-trustee-position.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-office-of-extended-studies-infragard-pittsburgh-and-sampt-bank-to-present-cyber-security-seminar.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Extended Studies, InfraGard Pittsburgh, and S&T Bank will present “Securing Our Region: A Cyber Security Seminar” on June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Thu, 1 Jun 2017 19:36:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/iup-office-of-extended-studies-infragard-pittsburgh-and-sampt-bank-to-present-cyber-security-seminar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/project-welcome-mat-to-welcome-iup-parents-to-indiana-county.html The Welcome Mat project will bring families who are at IUP for new student orientation to downtown Indiana’s IRMC Park, located at North Seventh and Philadelphia streets, for a welcome reception with community members. In addition to an opportunity to meet members of the community, families will get tote bags with informational materials about Indiana County and will have a chance to visit informational tables set up in IRMC Park. Thu, 1 Jun 2017 18:35:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/06/project-welcome-mat-to-welcome-iup-parents-to-indiana-county.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/iup-offering-two-free-cybersecurity-camps-for-students-and-teachers.html After an initial and extremely successful Cybersecurity Camp for middle and high school students and teachers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2016, IUP is expanding the program to offer two free cybersecurity camps this summer at the university. The camps are part of a national initiative supported by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation. Sun, 14 May 2017 23:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/iup-offering-two-free-cybersecurity-camps-for-students-and-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/shellenbarger-selected-for-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Teresa Shellenbarger, professor in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as IUP’s 2017–18 Distinguished University Professor. Thu, 11 May 2017 18:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/shellenbarger-selected-for-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/iup-commencements-may-12-13-to-feature-student-speakers-40-graduates-and-iup-class-of-1967.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies for 2,426 graduates at ceremonies May 12 and 13 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in both May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Sat, 6 May 2017 13:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/iup-commencements-may-12-13-to-feature-student-speakers-40-graduates-and-iup-class-of-1967.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/seedling-project-and-hunger-awareness-week-provides-local-better-food-security.html As part of Hunger Awareness Week, students from the Seedling Project and Department of Sociology collected nonperishable food items and toiletries and “stuffed the van” with 10 large boxes of donations for local Indiana County food pantries. Fri, 5 May 2017 19:34:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/05/seedling-project-and-hunger-awareness-week-provides-local-better-food-security.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-group-gets-funding-to-help-reforest-flight-93-memorial.html Thanks to a recent grant from two organizations, a group from IUP is continuing to reforest and monitor the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County. The money will be used to pay three students who will work to monitor the plantings near the memorial crash site that have already been reforested. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:11:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-group-gets-funding-to-help-reforest-flight-93-memorial.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-classes-holding-fourth-annual-hunger-awareness-week-events.html For the fourth year in a row, IUP faculty and students, working with a number of community agencies, will present Hunger Awareness Week events and the Seedling Project, April 24 to 28, 2017. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:33:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-classes-holding-fourth-annual-hunger-awareness-week-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-students-recognized-by-indiana-borough.html Indiana Borough Council recognized and thanked two Indiana University of Pennsylvania students who essentially have worked as borough staff members more than three years while in the Community Federal Work Study Program. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:02:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-students-recognized-by-indiana-borough.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/research-week-scholars-forums-showcase-iup-student-research.html Learn about research presented by graduate and undergraduate students at the 2017 Undergraduate Scholars Forum and Graduate Scholars Forum. Sun, 9 Apr 2017 14:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/research-week-scholars-forums-showcase-iup-student-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/close-to-300-iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-april-8.html IUP’s Office of Service Learning organizes the biannual event, Into the Streets, which is part of a national program to encourage university members to be active in their local communities. Each fall and spring, the office invites local nonprofit organizations to apply for help from students. Tue, 4 Apr 2017 19:56:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/close-to-300-iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-april-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-student-selected-for-board-of-governors-membership.html Brian Swatt, a political science major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for membership on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Tue, 4 Apr 2017 18:28:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-student-selected-for-board-of-governors-membership.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-fraternity-plans-events-for-third-annual-autism-awareness-week.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s national co-ed honor fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi, has planned several events for the third annual Autism Awareness Week at IUP, which is held as part of April’s National Autism Awareness Month campaign. This year, all funds raised during the week will benefit the Special Needs Activity Program at IUP. SNAP is a program for community children and adults with disabilities, offering them supervised physical activities. Mon, 3 Apr 2017 20:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/04/iup-fraternity-plans-events-for-third-annual-autism-awareness-week.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/disability-awareness-resources-room-to-open-in-davis-hall.html A group of students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has created a place where fellow classmates with disabilities can find assistance. The Disability Awareness Resources Room will open Monday, April 3, in 115A Davis Hall. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:39:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/disability-awareness-resources-room-to-open-in-davis-hall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/iup-students-presenting-original-research-during-research-appreciation-week-2017.html Several events are open to the community, including the 12th annual Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology program on April 3 on the first floor of Weyandt Hall; the 12th annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum (April 4), and the seventh annual Graduate Scholars Forum (April 5). Both forums are in the Hadley Union Building. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:18:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/iup-students-presenting-original-research-during-research-appreciation-week-2017.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/papakie-selected-for-love-of-learning-award.html Michele Papakie, chair and associate professor of the Department of Journalism and Public Relations, received a Love of Learning award worth $500 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She is one of 80 recipients nationwide to receive the award. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:13:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/papakie-selected-for-love-of-learning-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/holocaust-survivor-to-speak-at-six-oclock-series-event.html Holocaust survivor Judah Samet will speak on April 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. As a child, Samet was imprisoned for 10 months with his family in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Following his presentation, there will be a reception with Samet and other Holocaust survivors in the HUB Monongahela Room. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:07:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/holocaust-survivor-to-speak-at-six-oclock-series-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/annual-phi-kappa-phi-honor-society-initiation-to-be-held-april-2.html IUP’s chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi–the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines–will host its annual initiation of new members at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in Gorell Recital Hall, on the second floor of Sutton Hall. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:32:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/03/annual-phi-kappa-phi-honor-society-initiation-to-be-held-april-2.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/iup-and-salus-university-announce-articulation-agreement.html The “3+4” Doctor of Audiology degree program articulation agreement will allow select undergraduate students who successfully complete the 90-semester hour pre-audiology curriculum at IUP to apply for the four-year program at Salus. Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:27:09 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/iup-and-salus-university-announce-articulation-agreement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/iup-receives-funding-for-green-dot-program-volunteers-welcome.html IUP has received $30,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA” campaign to address campus sexual assault. IUP is one of 36 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania selected to receive funding, which will be used to implement strategies to address goals of the program. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:23:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/iup-receives-funding-for-green-dot-program-volunteers-welcome.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/december-2016-graduates.html Congratulations to our students who graduated from IUP in December 2016. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:43:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/december-2016-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/fall-2016-provost-scholars.html Students named to the Fall 2016 list of Provost’s Scholars are listed alphabetically with the degree and major they are seeking. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:43:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/fall-2016-provost-scholars.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/political-science-student-attends-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Craig Bonds, of Cresco, is working for state House Minority Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Wed, 1 Feb 2017 20:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/02/political-science-student-attends-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/01/iup-criminology-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-best-online-graduate-criminal-justice-programs-for-third-consecutive-year.html IUP’s selection as number eight in the rankings is based on factors that include admissions selectivity, faculty credentials, selectivity, student engagement, and academic and career support services offered to students. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:08:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/01/iup-criminology-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-best-online-graduate-criminal-justice-programs-for-third-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/01/iup-graduate-student-selected-for-william-penn-fellow-position.html Elizabeth Shotwell of Mifflinville, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program, has been selected for the inaugural class of William Penn Fellows created by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The program provides aspiring professionals with advanced degrees the opportunity to serve and learn with the state’s top executive leaders. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:55:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2017/01/iup-graduate-student-selected-for-william-penn-fellow-position.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-stem-academy-offers-high-school-students-dual-enrollment.html A new dual-enrollment program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will give high school students the opportunity to get a jump on earning college credits in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields—and at significant savings. Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:03:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-stem-academy-offers-high-school-students-dual-enrollment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-stem-academy-offers-high-school-students-dual-enrollment.html A new dual-enrollment program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will give high school students the opportunity to get a jump on earning college credits in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields—and at significant savings. Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:03:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-stem-academy-offers-high-school-students-dual-enrollment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-students-faculty-and-staff-give-back-to-local-community-during-holiday-season.html Offices and organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have come together to raise funds, food, and gifts for local residents in need this holiday season. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:49:54 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-students-faculty-and-staff-give-back-to-local-community-during-holiday-season.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-students-faculty-and-staff-give-back-to-local-community-during-holiday-season.html Offices and organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have come together to raise funds, food, and gifts for local residents in need this holiday season. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:49:54 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/iup-students-faculty-and-staff-give-back-to-local-community-during-holiday-season.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/governor-appoints-nathan-spade-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate Nathan (Nate) Spade, of Mechanicsburg, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and confirmed as a member of IUP’s Council of Trustees. His term will extend through December 2022. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:56:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/governor-appoints-nathan-spade-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/governor-appoints-nathan-spade-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate Nathan (Nate) Spade, of Mechanicsburg, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and confirmed as a member of IUP’s Council of Trustees. His term will extend through December 2022. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:56:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/governor-appoints-nathan-spade-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/winter-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-december-17.html Students completing degrees in December and January are invited to participate in the December commencement ceremonies. Students receiving a total of 752 degrees are eligible for the ceremony. Of this number, 533 are bachelor’s degrees, 173 are master’s degrees, and 46 are doctoral degrees. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:01:13 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/winter-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-december-17.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/winter-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-december-17.html Students completing degrees in December and January are invited to participate in the December commencement ceremonies. Students receiving a total of 752 degrees are eligible for the ceremony. Of this number, 533 are bachelor’s degrees, 173 are master’s degrees, and 46 are doctoral degrees. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:01:13 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/12/winter-commencement-ceremonies-to-be-held-december-17.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/iup-students-win-prize-to-add-art-to-arboretum.html A team of art students—Jennifer Blalock, Anthony Bookhammer, and Bill Brown—were recently chosen as the winners of a contest to place art in IUP’s Allegheny Arboretum. Their project, titled “Legacy Marker,” was the result of a Request for Proposal (RFP) sponsored by the arboretum. The $1,000 prize for the winning team, plus $500 for materials, was sponsored by Ray Kinter, an IUP alumni. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:16:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/iup-students-win-prize-to-add-art-to-arboretum.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/greek-organizations-at-iup-raise-over-4000-for-indiana-county-salvation-army-treasures-for-children.html Through collection efforts in the community, Greek organizations at IUP collected $4,095.37 for the Indiana County Salvation Army Treasures for Children program. This fundraising effort, in its 11th year, has resulted in more than $28,000 collected for this local program that benefits needy families in Indiana County. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:25:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/greek-organizations-at-iup-raise-over-4000-for-indiana-county-salvation-army-treasures-for-children.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/reilly-selected-to-direct-iup-liberal-studies-program.html Following a search, Edel Reilly, professor of mathematics and assistant chair of the Department of Mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected to serve as the director of IUP’s Liberal Studies program. The Liberal Studies program is designed to meet the goals of the university and to provide a comprehensive curriculum that will provide all IUP students the opportunity to meet the Expected Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes. Tue, 8 Nov 2016 19:26:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/reilly-selected-to-direct-iup-liberal-studies-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/james-h-maple-scholarship-awarded-cybersecurity-lab-dedicated.html Four IUP students have been awarded a scholarship that honors a former IUP mathematics professor and co-founder of the IUP Computer Science Department, James H. Maple. A cybersecurity lab in the department has also been named in Maple’s honor. Fri, 4 Nov 2016 18:45:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/james-h-maple-scholarship-awarded-cybersecurity-lab-dedicated.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/iup-experts-part-of-international-conference-on-safety-and-security.html IUP will again send a team of experts to the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Conference and Exhibition, sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago. Now in its 20th year, this year’s conference theme is “Innovative HSSE Strategies for Today’s Challenges.” Fri, 4 Nov 2016 16:38:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/11/iup-experts-part-of-international-conference-on-safety-and-security.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-humanities-and-social-sciences-building-earns-leed-certification.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Humanities and Social Sciences building has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. LEED recognition provides independent verification of a building or neighborhood’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy, cost-effective buildings. Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:20:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-humanities-and-social-sciences-building-earns-leed-certification.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-group-secures-nsf-research-grant-to-start-minor-in-teamwork.html A group of IUP faculty, led by Justin Fair and Anne Kondo, both from the Department of Chemistry, recently received $663,835 from the NSF for their project, “Better Preparing STEM Graduates for Employment: An Interdisciplinary, Problem-based Approach for Teaching and Assessing Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills.” The award is one of the largest research grants ever received by IUP. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:17:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-group-secures-nsf-research-grant-to-start-minor-in-teamwork.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-and-football-game.html Dozens of events are planned over the Homecoming weekend of October 14 through October 16 at IUP. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:47:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-reunions-and-football-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-october-8.html More than 200 Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will provide community service at six sites on October 8, 2016, for the fall Into the Streets event. Thu, 6 Oct 2016 19:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-students-to-take-part-in-day-of-service-october-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/bachelor-of-science-degree-in-public-health-phd-in-counselor-education-and-supervision-added-to-iup-offerings.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is actively enrolling students for its new Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and new PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision following today’s formal approval of the programs by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Students may begin work in these courses of study in fall 2017. Thu, 6 Oct 2016 19:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/bachelor-of-science-degree-in-public-health-phd-in-counselor-education-and-supervision-added-to-iup-offerings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-ranked-as-top-college-for-university-provided-part-time-employment.html IUP is ranked as 32 in the listing of 250 top universities, recognized for providing 1,522 non-federal work-study part-time jobs for students. Wed, 5 Oct 2016 19:32:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/iup-ranked-as-top-college-for-university-provided-part-time-employment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/total-fall-2016-enrollment-is-13114-reflects-increase-in-military-affiliated-student-enrollment.html The total fall headcount enrollment includes 819 military-affiliated students, an increase of 13 percent from fall 2015 enrollment and an increase of 38 percent from fall 2013 enrollment of military-affiliated students. Wed, 5 Oct 2016 19:26:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/10/total-fall-2016-enrollment-is-13114-reflects-increase-in-military-affiliated-student-enrollment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-department-bake-sale-raises-6000-for-ovarian-cancer-education-and-research.html The Department of Communications Disorders, Special Education and Disability Services at IUP will offer its sixth annual “Confections for a Cause” on September 21, 2016, on the second floor of IUP’s Davis Hall to raise funds for ovarian cancer education and research. Almost $6,000 has been raised during the last five years of the event. Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:09:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-department-bake-sale-raises-6000-for-ovarian-cancer-education-and-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/delaney-family-to-receive-iup-distinguished-family-business-award.html Delaney Automotive Group will be honored with the Distinguished Family Business Award by the IUP Center for Family Business at the annual awards ceremony on September 26, 2016. The ceremony, open to the public, will be held at 5:00 p.m. in Eberly Auditorium, inside the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:50:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/delaney-family-to-receive-iup-distinguished-family-business-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-and-world-report.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked, for the 23rd consecutive year, as one of the “Best National Universities” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The National Universities category, where IUP is placed, includes 310 institutions in the nation that have a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs, emphasize research, offer doctoral programs, and were ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “doctoral research university.” Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-us-news-and-world-report.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-student-interns-with-pennsylvania-house-speaker-for-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Nicole Fidler of Orwigsburg is working in the office of Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Fidler is a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she is majoring in international studies and political science and minoring in French. Wed, 7 Sep 2016 17:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/09/iup-student-interns-with-pennsylvania-house-speaker-for-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/iup-phi-kappa-phi-president-serves-as-delegate-for-biennial-convention.html Michele Papakie, chairwoman and associate professor of Journalism and Public Relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, represented the institution’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—at the 44th Biennial Convention held July 28 to 30, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:40:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/iup-phi-kappa-phi-president-serves-as-delegate-for-biennial-convention.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/events-planned-for-opening-of-2016-17-academic-year.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the new academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and to welcome new students into the community. IUP faculty and staff, as well as community members, are invited to participate in many of the upcoming events. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:15:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/events-planned-for-opening-of-2016-17-academic-year.html https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/events-planned-for-opening-of-201617-academic-year.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the new academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and to welcome new students into the community. IUP faculty and staff, as well as community members, are invited to participate in many of the upcoming events. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:15:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/events-planned-for-opening-of-201617-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-forbess-top-colleges-and-money-magazines-best-colleges.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been included in Forbes’ 2016 “America’s Top Colleges: The 600+ Schools Well Worth the Investment,” as well as MONEY Magazine’s “Best Colleges 2016-2017.” Mon, 8 Aug 2016 18:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/08/iup-continues-national-recognition-in-forbess-top-colleges-and-money-magazines-best-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2015.html The following students have been named Provost Scholars for Fall 2015. To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:17:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2015.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/iup-office-of-extended-studies-infragard-pittsburgh-and-sampt-bank-presenting-cyber-security-seminar.html IUP's Office of Extended Studies, InfraGard Pittsburgh and S&T Bank will present “Securing Our Region: A Cyber Security Seminar” on July 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, 711 Pratt Drive. David J. Hickton, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, is the keynote speaker for the program. Thu, 7 Jul 2016 17:34:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/iup-office-of-extended-studies-infragard-pittsburgh-and-sampt-bank-presenting-cyber-security-seminar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/spring-2016-graduates.html Listed are the May 2016 IUP graduates. Tue, 5 Jul 2016 15:06:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/07/spring-2016-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-one-of-four-universities-in-pennsylvania-selected-for-federal-second-chance-pell-pilot-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of four universities in Pennsylvania and one of 67 in the nation selected for a national program designed to offer federal Pell grants to incarcerated students. The initiative, the Second Chance Pell pilot program, allows eligible and qualified incarcerated Americans to receive Pell Grants to pursue postsecondary education.  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:56:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-one-of-four-universities-in-pennsylvania-selected-for-federal-second-chance-pell-pilot-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-safety-sciences-faculty-selected-for-outstanding-safety-educator-award.html Tracey Cekada, Associate Professor, Department of Safety Sciences, was selected for the 2016 Dr. William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator Award, given annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). The national award “recognizes exceptional educators who show the highest level of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, as part of ASSE.” Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:23:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-safety-sciences-faculty-selected-for-outstanding-safety-educator-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/first-cybersecurity-camp-at-iup-a-success.html Thirty students and 15 teachers completed a week-long Cybersecurity Camp (GenCyber Camp) at IUP. The camp, part of a national initiative supported by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation, was directed by Waleed Farag, Department of Computer Science, and Dighton (Mac) Fiddner, Department of Political Science, and was funded by a grant of $50,000 from the National Security Agency. Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:24:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/first-cybersecurity-camp-at-iup-a-success.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-municipal-authority-of-westmoreland-county-enter-sixth-year-of-water-testing-contract.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members and students will move into year six of testing water from the Beaver Run Reservoir as a result of an $85,000 contract with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. With this most recent contract, IUP has received a total of $390,000 since 2011 to test and monitor the reservoir’s water quality. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:30:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/06/iup-municipal-authority-of-westmoreland-county-enter-sixth-year-of-water-testing-contract.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-students-teachers.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is offering a free Cybersecurity Camp for middle and high school students and teachers from June 13 to June 17, 2016, on the IUP campus. The camp is part of a national initiative supported by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation. Fri, 13 May 2016 16:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/iup-offering-free-cybersecurity-camp-for-students-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/iup-trustee-honored-by-national-trial-lawyers-association.html Indiana attorney Jonathan Mack, a member and vice chair of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees and audit committee chair and executive committee member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors, has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Fri, 13 May 2016 15:57:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/iup-trustee-honored-by-national-trial-lawyers-association.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/groundbreaking-set-for-north-dining-facility.html The North Dining Commons is scheduled for opening in fall 2017. It will be located adjacent to Wallwork Hall in the footprint of what is now Keith Hall. It will have 500 seats and an “all you care to eat” format. It also will house the main bakery and the central commissary for the campus dining program. Wed, 4 May 2016 18:02:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/groundbreaking-set-for-north-dining-facility.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/state-system-chancellor-invites-participation-in-systemwide-strategic-planning-process.html The Board of Governors has asked the State System institutions to examine the organization and operation of its 14 institutions in order to strategically position the universities for continued success on behalf of students, their families, and the entire Commonwealth.  Tue, 3 May 2016 15:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/05/state-system-chancellor-invites-participation-in-systemwide-strategic-planning-process.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-cio-bill-balint-honored-with-pittsburgh-chief-information-officer-award.html Bill Balint, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chief Technology Officer with more than a quarter-century of service to his alma mater, has been named the winner of the 2016 Pittsburgh Chief Information Officer of the Year Award (education division). Balint was one of three finalists in the education division, which is given jointly by the Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group. Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:48:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-cio-bill-balint-honored-with-pittsburgh-chief-information-officer-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/pennsylvania-department-of-corrections-secretary-john-e-wetzel-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-iup-at-may-commencement.html IUP will honor John E. Wetzel, secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, with an honorary doctor of laws degree at commencement ceremonies on May 7, 2016. “IUP is very proud to be part of Secretary Wetzel’s ‘Time To Lead’ initiative and his on-going efforts to help disadvantaged students find success through higher education,” IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll said. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:22:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/pennsylvania-department-of-corrections-secretary-john-e-wetzel-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-iup-at-may-commencement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/visiting-scholar-studies-stress-in-war-veterans-participants-being-sought.html Siobhan Howard, a visiting scholar from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland, has spent part of a six-month sabbatical at IUP working on a study about how the human body reacts to stress. The research she has been doing at IUP revolves around having veterans—preferably ones that have been deployed to war—undergo a series of tests to see how they are affected by some common stressors. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:00:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/visiting-scholar-studies-stress-in-war-veterans-participants-being-sought.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/passion-for-helping-others-on-display-during-autism-awareness-week.html Robert Matchett’s passion for the Autism Awareness Week project is so deep that he’s making sure it lives on after he graduates this spring. He’s working with a close friend and brother in his honor fraternity, Oktober Appleby, and he plans to hand over the project’s reins to her after the conclusion of this year’s event, which runs from April 18 to 22. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:41:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/passion-for-helping-others-on-display-during-autism-awareness-week.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-nursing-student-named-goldwater-scholar.html Kara McClain, a nursing major in the Cook Honors College from Grove City, has been named a recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. This national award recognizes outstanding students in the science, mathematics, and engineering fields across the nation. Fri, 8 Apr 2016 13:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-nursing-student-named-goldwater-scholar.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-groups-co-sponsor-annual-autism-awareness-week-events.html A number of events are planned on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus to raise awareness about autism during Autism Awareness Week 2016. The theme is “Shine a Light on Autism; Light it Up Blue.” All events are free and open to the community. Thu, 7 Apr 2016 18:20:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/iup-groups-co-sponsor-annual-autism-awareness-week-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/chemistry-student-wins-prestigious-award.html Amber Harding made a presentation recently at the Pittsburgh Diffraction Society’s 74th annual conference, in Huntsville, Ala., and she came home the winner of the Chung Soo Yoo Award. Thu, 7 Apr 2016 14:14:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/04/chemistry-student-wins-prestigious-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-to-pilot-new-per-credit-tuition-pricing-program.html IUP will launch a per-credit tuition pricing program for the fall 2016 semester for undergraduate students who live in Pennsylvania. Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:19:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-to-pilot-new-per-credit-tuition-pricing-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-secures-185000-grant-for-international-high-school-teachers.html As a recipient of the funds, IUP will serve as a host institution for 16 international secondary teachers (Fellows) for an immersive professional development experience. The ILEP Fellows also will be on site to learn from teachers at Indiana Area High School and Brashear High School in Pittsburgh to gain different contexts and perspectives on the American educational system. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:44:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-secures-185000-grant-for-international-high-school-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-womens-and-gender-studies-showcasing-faculty-authors-at-launch-and-conversation-on-march-28.html A double book launch and conversation with the authors event will be held at 5:00 p.m. on March 28, 2016 at the IUP University Museum to celebrate the works of three IUP faculty members. Drs. Christian Vaccaro and Melissa Swauger, two faculty members in the department of sociology, have authored “Unleashing Manhood in the Cage: Masculinity and Mixed Martial Arts.” Dr. Aimee Wilson, a faculty member in the Department of English, is the author of “Conceived in Modernism: The Aesthetics and Politics of Birth Control.” Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:44:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-womens-and-gender-studies-showcasing-faculty-authors-at-launch-and-conversation-on-march-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-spanish-education-program-gains-national-recognition.html IUP's Spanish Education K-12 program has been recognized for the third review cycle in a row by its national accrediting body—a first for any language education program in the country. Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/03/iup-spanish-education-program-gains-national-recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/fall-2015-list-of-graduates.html Here is an alphabetical list of students who graduated from IUP in fall 2015. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:24:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/fall-2015-list-of-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/iup-cuts-ribbon-for-humanities-and-social-sciences-building.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania formally cut the ribbon on Friday, January 22, 2016, for its new $30-million academic building, which houses seven departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:18:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/iup-cuts-ribbon-for-humanities-and-social-sciences-building.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/iup-clinical-psychology-program-ranked-fifth-in-top-50-best-programs-by-best-counseling-degrees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s doctoral program in clinical psychology (the PsyD program) has been recognized as one of the top five programs in the nation by “Best Counseling Degrees.” The website evaluated programs from 69 different institutions and selected the top 50 programs for students.  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 20:11:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/02/iup-clinical-psychology-program-ranked-fifth-in-top-50-best-programs-by-best-counseling-degrees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/01/iup-ccac-announce-new-articulation-program-for-middle-school-education-math-and-science-specialization.html The articulation program, which will begin in the 2016 spring semester, will be taught entirely at CCAC. Students will begin studies with CCAC courses and then spend their last two years taking IUP courses taught by IUP faculty on CCAC Allegheny Campus. Students will transition to IUP while remaining in Pittsburgh. Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:41:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2016/01/iup-ccac-announce-new-articulation-program-for-middle-school-education-math-and-science-specialization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-office-of-human-resources-organize-donation-to-pathways-shelter.html The Office of Human Resources organized a donation to the Pathways homeless shelter, resulting in 620 items being donated. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:41:41 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-office-of-human-resources-organize-donation-to-pathways-shelter.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-office-of-human-resources-organize-donation-to-pathways-shelter.html The Office of Human Resources organized a donation to the Pathways homeless shelter, resulting in 620 items being donated. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:41:41 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-office-of-human-resources-organize-donation-to-pathways-shelter.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-12.html Graduate and undergraduate winter Commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 12, 2015. The ceremony for graduate students will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergraduate ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:42:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-12.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-12.html Graduate and undergraduate winter Commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 12, 2015. The ceremony for graduate students will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergraduate ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:42:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/12/iup-to-hold-commencement-ceremonies-december-12.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/bouchats-piece-accepted-to-mathematical-art-gallery.html Dr. Rachelle Bouchat, assistant professor in the math department, had an art piece accepted into a juried art exhibit at the Mathematical Art Gallery that is held in conjunction with the Joint Mathematics Meetings this January in Seattle. Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:16:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/bouchats-piece-accepted-to-mathematical-art-gallery.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/student-firefighters-receive-scholarship-established-by-local-fire-departments.html Marcus Sheehan, a member of the Indiana Fire Association, and Kelsey Trunzo, a member of the Creekside Volunteer Fire Department, are the first recipients of the scholarship that was established through a grant received by the Cherry Tree, Creekside, Indiana, Marion Center and Plumville Fire Departments.  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:19:33 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/student-firefighters-receive-scholarship-established-by-local-fire-departments.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-seeds-club-planning-second-annual-seed-swap-project-open-to-community.html The Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability (SEEDS) Club of IUP, a student-organized group, will host the second annual Community Seed Swap on November 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event, free and open to the community, will be held in the Zink Hall gymnasium A. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:28:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-seeds-club-planning-second-annual-seed-swap-project-open-to-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-police-academy-program-coordinator-releases-his-latest-book.html Dennis Marsili, Program Coordinator of IUP's Police Academy and retired detective sergeant of the New Kensington Police Department, has released his second book, "Little Chicago: A History of Organized Crime in New Kensington, Pa."  Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:01:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-police-academy-program-coordinator-releases-his-latest-book.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-recognized-for-contributions-to-society-named-a-best-bang-for-the-buck-college-by-national-guide-book.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected, for the seventh consecutive year, by Washington Monthly for its national ranking of schools based on contributions to society. Only 11 universities in Pennsylvania were selected for the recognition in 2015. The three main criteria for the ranking were social mobility, research, and service. Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:52:51 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-recognized-for-contributions-to-society-named-a-best-bang-for-the-buck-college-by-national-guide-book.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-faculty-member-recognized-with-octavius-v-catto-award.html Dr. Michele Papakie, chair of the IUP Department of Journalism and Public Relations and a lieutenant colonel in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, was recognized with the Octavius V. Catto Award for outstanding public service. Papakie received the award from Pennsylvania deputy adjutant general-Air, Brig. Gen. Tony Carrelli. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-faculty-member-recognized-with-octavius-v-catto-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs, and Military Spouse magazines, for its 2015 list of Military Friendly Schools. This is the fifth year IUP has been selected for the list, which honors institutions the magazine’s editors describe as delivering “the best experience for military students.” Mon, 9 Nov 2015 20:17:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/allegheny-arboretum-at-iup-recognized-by-best-college-reviews-as-a-most-beautiful-college-arboretum.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Arboretum was named to the listing of “most beautiful college arboretums” by “Best College Reviews.” The ranking was determined in part by the North American Plant Collections Consortium. Thu, 5 Nov 2015 21:28:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/allegheny-arboretum-at-iup-recognized-by-best-college-reviews-as-a-most-beautiful-college-arboretum.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-dean-part-of-nsf-grant-to-promote-gender-equity-in-stem-faculty-positions.html Deanne Snavely, dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, is part of a consortium of western Pennsylvania and northern Ohio universities to promote gender equity for faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Snavely will work with two faculty from Case Western Reserve on the three-year grant from the National Science Foundation’s Advance Program. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 20:26:33 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/11/iup-dean-part-of-nsf-grant-to-promote-gender-equity-in-stem-faculty-positions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-named-national-center-for-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of only six institutions in Pennsylvania and one of just 102 universities in the nation selected as a national Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:42:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-named-national-center-for-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/information-on-the-recent-power-outage-at-iup.html Early this morning, the campus experienced a power outage due to an electrical problem near Wilson Hall. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:22:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/information-on-the-recent-power-outage-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-theater-and-dance-project-helping-nurses-at-irmc.html A new course developed by an Indiana University of Pennsylvania Department of Theater and Dance professor could help play a role in creating more positive interactions between patients and nurses at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Fri, 9 Oct 2015 19:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-theater-and-dance-project-helping-nurses-at-irmc.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-offering-experts-expertise-to-international-conference.html A team of experts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania is part of the annual Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Conference and Exhibition sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago. The conference, “Managing Risk in Economic Uncertainty,” is expected to draw more than 300 professionals from the business community, public sector, regulatory agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. Thu, 8 Oct 2015 13:06:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/iup-offering-experts-expertise-to-international-conference.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/health-and-human-services-opens-new-office-for-research-and-scholarly-excellence.html Directed by Teresa Shellenbarger, the office is part of the college’s continued efforts to strengthen the infrastructure, deepen the commitment to the teacher-scholar model, and provide support and mentorship to faculty as they pursue opportunities. Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:11:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/10/health-and-human-services-opens-new-office-for-research-and-scholarly-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/annual-security-report-for-iup-is-now-available.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual security report is now available. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:14:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/annual-security-report-for-iup-is-now-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-renovated-folger-dining-hall-during-homecoming-weekend.html It was originally dedicated on a homecoming weekend in 1972. Forty-three years later, “Ma Folger” would undoubtedly be proud of the “new” dining hall named in her honor. Indiana University of Pennsylvania will officially “cut the ribbon” to celebrate the newly renovated Folger Dining Hall on October 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:07:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-plans-ribbon-cutting-for-renovated-folger-dining-hall-during-homecoming-weekend.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-the-clarks-concert-folger-hall-ribbon-cutting-reunions-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration October 2–4, 2015, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:15:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-the-clarks-concert-folger-hall-ribbon-cutting-reunions-football-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-hosting-12th-annual-lgbt-film-festival.html The Indiana Cares Campaign to End Homophobia (ICC) will kick off its 12th annual LGBT Film Festival with a special “Music Upstairs at the Coney” on September 26, 2015, with a performance by Grist for the Mill from 7:00–9:00 p.m. The festival will be held on five Sunday evenings in October in Stouffer Hall’s Beard Auditorium at IUP. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-hosting-12th-annual-lgbt-film-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/sociology-graduate-student-selected-for-volunteer-service-award.html Lisa McCann, a sociology graduate student, has been selected for the 2015 Foundation for IUP Community Volunteer Service Award. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:32:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/sociology-graduate-student-selected-for-volunteer-service-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-to-offer-memorial-program-on-14th-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html The memorial program will be held next to the university’s September 11 memorial in the Oak Grove, between Sutton Hall and Stapleton Library. The event will include a remembrance of the three IUP alumni lost in the World Trade Center attacks: William Moskal, a 1979 graduate; Donald Jones, a 1980 graduate; and William Sugra, a 1993 graduate. In addition to the service, other events to honor the memory of those lost will be held around campus. Tue, 8 Sep 2015 19:12:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-to-offer-memorial-program-on-14th-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-biology-students-working-at-reforestation-project-at-flight-93-national-memorial.html Biology majors Ian Forte and Cassandra Krul, under the direction of biology faculty members Jeff Larkin and Mike Tyree, are evaluating the success of the reforestation project efforts at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville. The project to evaluate the health and growth of the trees is funded through a $5,000 grant from the National Park Foundation. Tue, 8 Sep 2015 19:04:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-biology-students-working-at-reforestation-project-at-flight-93-national-memorial.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-joins-national-research-study-testing-best-ways-to-learn-cpr.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of nine schools of nursing chosen to participate in a national research study about cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. The study, “Adaptive BLS Training: Optimizing Individual BLS Maintenance of Competence Training,” will involve 800 nursing students. Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:46:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/09/iup-joins-national-research-study-testing-best-ways-to-learn-cpr.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/07/iup-president-to-be-featured-on-infinite-opportunities-cable-show.html IUP President Michael Driscoll will be featured on the August 2 episode of “Infinite Opportunities,” a half-hour, public affairs program featuring Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education universities. The show airs at 2:00 p.m. on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, the statewide public affairs network. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:38:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/07/iup-president-to-be-featured-on-infinite-opportunities-cable-show.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/07/iup-administrator-named-to-global-dialogue-program-by-international-organization.html Michele Petrucci, assistant vice president for International Education and Global Engagement in the Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected to serve as one of six U.S. Global Dialogue Partners for the inaugural cohort of Global Dialogue Fellows. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:35:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/07/iup-administrator-named-to-global-dialogue-program-by-international-organization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/06/iup-receives-grant-funding-from-plcb-to-reduce-underage-dangerous-drinking.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $39,992 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help to fund strategies to reduce underage and dangerous drinking. IUP’s grant is part of funding from PLCB of almost $2.3 million to 65 municipalities, community groups, schools, colleges and universities and law Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:31:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/06/iup-receives-grant-funding-from-plcb-to-reduce-underage-dangerous-drinking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/06/academy-of-culinary-arts-deans-list-spring-2015.html Students are named to the Dean’s Recognition List for academic excellence at the Academy of Culinary Arts when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Tue, 2 Jun 2015 15:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/06/academy-of-culinary-arts-deans-list-spring-2015.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/iup-dean-honored-as-american-theatre-fellow.html Michael Hood, dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Fine Arts, has been honored by the College of Fellows of the American Theatre as an American Theatre Fellow. He will hold this recognition for a lifetime. He was inducted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on April 19, 2015. Th Tue, 12 May 2015 19:20:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/iup-dean-honored-as-american-theatre-fellow.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/mchugh-selected-for-iups-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Maureen McHugh has been selected as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2015–16 Distinguished University Professor. A professor of psychology, McHugh is known nationally for her work in gender and diversity and in the field of violence against women. “Dr. McHugh excels in research, teaching, and service, an Wed, 6 May 2015 18:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/mchugh-selected-for-iups-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/four-iup-faculty-members-honored-with-university-senate-distinguished-faculty-awards.html Four Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members have been selected for the 2015 University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards. Since 1969, IUP has presented these awards to honor faculty members who make significant contributions to the university. The 2015 winners are Dr. W. Zachary Collins, Department Mon, 4 May 2015 19:08:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/four-iup-faculty-members-honored-with-university-senate-distinguished-faculty-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/iup-spring-2015-commencement-overview.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies May 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex for more than 1,889 graduates. The ceremonies will combine undergraduate and graduate students. Sun, 3 May 2015 13:08:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/05/iup-spring-2015-commencement-overview.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/partnership-the-principal-theme-of-hotel-groundbreaking-ceremony.html Partnership was the principal theme highlighted during groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday, April 29, 2015, for the Hilton Garden Inn hotel adjacent to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Michael Fiore, from Fiore Brothers Management, LLC, of Altoona, and Mark Morath, preside Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:58:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/partnership-the-principal-theme-of-hotel-groundbreaking-ceremony.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/iup-delays-per-credit-tuition-pilot-in-face-of-governors-proposed-budget-and-state-system-board-of-governors-action.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has opted to defer for one year its previously announced per-credit tuition pilot. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:09:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/iup-delays-per-credit-tuition-pilot-in-face-of-governors-proposed-budget-and-state-system-board-of-governors-action.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/hilton-garden-inn-at-iup-moving-forward.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IUP Hospitality, LLC, announced today that construction of a Hilton Garden Inn adjacent to IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex will begin this spring. The ceremonial groundbreaking for this six-story upscale lodging facility will take place April 29, 2015. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:10:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/04/hilton-garden-inn-at-iup-moving-forward.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-wccc-sign-reverse-transfer-agreement.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County Community College signed an agreement to help students earn an associate degree from WCCC while studying at IUP. The reverse transfer agreement is designed to support students who earned college-level credits toward an associate degree Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:19:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-wccc-sign-reverse-transfer-agreement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-sorority-to-raise-autism-awareness-with-three-upcoming-events.html An Indiana University of Pennsylvania sorority will have several events to raise funds and awareness about autism during April. April is national Autism Awareness Month. Alpha Xi Delta sorority is currently selling blue light bulbs as a kick off for this month’s events. Members will be selling Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:45:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-sorority-to-raise-autism-awareness-with-three-upcoming-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-honor-fraternity-sponsoring-autism-awareness-week-events.html Phi Sigma Pi national co-ed honor fraternity has organized six different events for its first Autism Awareness Week, planned for March 30 through April 4, 2015. All of the events are designed to raise awareness about autism. Donations also will be welcomed at events throughout the week to benefit the international autism awareness project, “Light It Up Blue.” Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-honor-fraternity-sponsoring-autism-awareness-week-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-to-honor-nell-jack-with-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Nell G. Jack will receive the 2015 Indiana University of Pennsylvania President’s Medal of Distinction for dedication and support. Michael Driscoll, IUP president, will present the award to Jack at the annual Leader’s Circle of Indiana County awards event on April 22 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:15:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-to-honor-nell-jack-with-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-trustee-honored-with-nations-top-attorneys--recognition.html Indiana attorney Jonathan Mack, a member and vice chair of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees and executive committee member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors, has been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel for its “Nation’s Top Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:50:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/03/iup-trustee-honored-with-nations-top-attorneys--recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/iup-provost-names-randy-martin-dean-of-iup-graduate-studies-and-research.html Timothy Moerland, Indiana University of Pennsylvania provost, has named Randy Martin as the dean of IUP’s School of Graduate Studies and Research. Martin will begin this role March 9, 2015. “Dr. Martin has almost 30 years of experience at IUP, both in the classroom as a member of the Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:57:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/iup-provost-names-randy-martin-dean-of-iup-graduate-studies-and-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/iup-criminology-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-best-online-graduate-criminal-justice-programs-by-us-news-and-world-report.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Arts in Criminology: Online program has been selected among the top 10 online graduate criminal justice programs by U.S. News & World Report . The selection is based on factors that include admissions selectivity, faculty credentials and academic and career support Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:07:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/iup-criminology-program-ranked-in-top-10-for-best-online-graduate-criminal-justice-programs-by-us-news-and-world-report.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/semester-in-harrisburg-provides-iup-students-state-government-experience.html Two IUP students are participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Tiffany Fox, a criminology/pre-law major from Irwin and Julia McBride, a political science major from McKeesport are two of 13 students part Mon, 2 Feb 2015 20:40:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2015/02/semester-in-harrisburg-provides-iup-students-state-government-experience.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-groups-take-part-in-treasures-for-children-program.html Two student groups and 10 departments participated in the Indiana County Salvation Army Treasures for Children program.  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:27:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-groups-take-part-in-treasures-for-children-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-groups-take-part-in-treasures-for-children-program.html Two student groups and 10 departments participated in the Indiana County Salvation Army Treasures for Children program.  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:27:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-groups-take-part-in-treasures-for-children-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-winter-commencement-features-student-speakers-distinguished-university-professor.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 13, with nearly 800 students eligible to receive degrees. The ceremony for graduate students will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergrad Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:03:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-winter-commencement-features-student-speakers-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-winter-commencement-features-student-speakers-distinguished-university-professor.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate winter commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 13, with nearly 800 students eligible to receive degrees. The ceremony for graduate students will be at 9:30 a.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The undergrad Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:03:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-winter-commencement-features-student-speakers-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2014.html To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Tue, 9 Dec 2014 19:49:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2014.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2014.html To be named a Provost Scholar, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Tue, 9 Dec 2014 19:49:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/provost-scholars-named-for-fall-2014.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-organizes-cards-for-troops-drive.html Samuel Dunning, a criminology major from Duncansville, spearheaded the initiative through his military service fraternity, Rho Tau Chi. Mon, 8 Dec 2014 21:13:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-organizes-cards-for-troops-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-organizes-cards-for-troops-drive.html Samuel Dunning, a criminology major from Duncansville, spearheaded the initiative through his military service fraternity, Rho Tau Chi. Mon, 8 Dec 2014 21:13:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-student-organizes-cards-for-troops-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-honored-by-national-publication-for-military-veteran-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been honored once again by a national publication for outstanding military and veteran education. The publication Military Advanced Education recognized IUP as an “MAE 2015 Top School” for exhibiting best practices in military and veteran education. Schools were evalu Fri, 5 Dec 2014 21:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-honored-by-national-publication-for-military-veteran-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-honored-by-national-publication-for-military-veteran-education.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been honored once again by a national publication for outstanding military and veteran education. The publication Military Advanced Education recognized IUP as an “MAE 2015 Top School” for exhibiting best practices in military and veteran education. Schools were evalu Fri, 5 Dec 2014 21:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/12/iup-honored-by-national-publication-for-military-veteran-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/11/iup-staff-and-students-organizations-give-back-to-indiana-community.html The spirit of giving is being felt across campus as a food drive and a clothing drive were sponsored by Indiana University of Pennsylvania staff and student organizations. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:55:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/11/iup-staff-and-students-organizations-give-back-to-indiana-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-distinguished-alumnus-ceo-of-warner-music-nashville-returning-to-iup-for-presentations.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumni Award recipient John Esposito, president and CEO of Warner Music Nashville, will be at IUP on October 31, 2014. In addition to meeting with students and faculty, he will be offering two presentations, both free and open to the community: one at 10:15 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:25:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-distinguished-alumnus-ceo-of-warner-music-nashville-returning-to-iup-for-presentations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-distinguished-alumnus-presenting-program-on-ebola-outbreak-and-vaccine-research.html Dr. John Gilly, senior vice president for Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. and program director for the Vaccine Clinical Materials Program at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, will present a program titled “Responding to the Ebola Outbreak - Development of a New Ebolavirus Vaccine” at Indiana Unive Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:15:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-distinguished-alumnus-presenting-program-on-ebola-outbreak-and-vaccine-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-student-group-hosting-zumbathon-to-raise-funds-for-united-service-organization-uso.html Gamma Sigma Sigma national service sorority at IUP is hosting a Zumbathon, “Dance for the Troops,” to raise funds for the United Service Organization (USO). The Zumbathon will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 19, 2014 at IUP’s Zink Gymnasium. The USO helps wounded soldiers, provides Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:01:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-student-group-hosting-zumbathon-to-raise-funds-for-united-service-organization-uso.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-50th-anniversary-folkmen-concert-reunions-football-game.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2014 Homecoming celebration, Friday through Sunday, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game. Wed, 8 Oct 2014 18:29:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-homecoming-to-attract-thousands-with-annual-parade-50th-anniversary-folkmen-concert-reunions-football-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/award-winning-folk-music-group-subject-of-new-book-50th-reunion-concert-part-of-iup-homecoming-celebration.html It’s been 50 years, but the memories are still very much alive in the minds and hearts of an Indiana University of Pennsylvania award-winning musical group, the Folkmen, and their fans. Thanks to Folkmen member Alan W. Luckey, of Indiana, the memories are collected in his book, Changing Times: The Wed, 8 Oct 2014 14:48:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/award-winning-folk-music-group-subject-of-new-book-50th-reunion-concert-part-of-iup-homecoming-celebration.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/local-students-selected-for-volunteer-service-award-by-foundation-for-iup-board.html Two area women studying at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2014 Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Community Volunteer Service Award. The Recipients of this year’s award are Shannon Kovalchick, Freeport Road, Butler, and Brandy Rummel, Willow Mon, 6 Oct 2014 13:50:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/local-students-selected-for-volunteer-service-award-by-foundation-for-iup-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-fall-2014-enrollment-tops-14300.html The university has maintained its academic quality in new student admissions. The freshman class has an average high school grade point average of 3.3, and 25 members of the class are valedictorians or salutatorians. Wed, 1 Oct 2014 19:05:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/10/iup-fall-2014-enrollment-tops-14300.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/summer-2014-list-of-graduates-announced.html The following students graduated from IUP in August 2014. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registra r. Congratulations to all of our graduates! A Iman Abubaker, MA in Criminology, Pittsburgh, PA Jayme Leigh Ackerman, BS in Hospitality Management, Mi Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/summer-2014-list-of-graduates-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-students-head-into-the-streets-to-help-local-organizations.html Approximately 150 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) students have volunteered to give their time to 15 different organizations in Indiana, PA on the morning of Saturday, September 27, 2014. The Office of Service Learning at IUP organizes this biannual event, which is part of a national program to encourage Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:26:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-students-head-into-the-streets-to-help-local-organizations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/deans-list-for-summer-2014-announced.html The Dean’s List for the summer 2014 semester is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:56:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/deans-list-for-summer-2014-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/new-historical-marker-on-campus-highlights-intersection-for-native-american-trails.html On Saturday, September 6, 2014 an unveiling ceremony was held to celebrate a new plaque that marks the spot where the Catawba and Kittanning Native American trails intersect on the IUP campus. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:56:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/new-historical-marker-on-campus-highlights-intersection-for-native-american-trails.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-memorial-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html The program will include a remembrance of the three IUP alumni lost in the World Trade Center attacks and remarks from local community member Joe Reschini, who was in one of the towers during the attack. Fri, 5 Sep 2014 15:48:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-memorial-program-on-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-to-host-events-in-celebration-of-constitution-day.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, September 15, with several events free and open to the community. Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-to-host-events-in-celebration-of-constitution-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-honor-society-recognized-for-fifth-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html The university’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is one of only 28 in the nation and one of three in the northeast region receiving this honor for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service. Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:47:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-honor-society-recognized-for-fifth-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-student-attends-the-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Erin Serre, a junior Political Science major at IUP, is working for the state Department of Public Welfare as part of a 15-week THIS internship sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/09/iup-student-attends-the-harrisburg-internship-semester.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/08/opening-of--201415-academic-year-move-in-dates-and-events.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the start of the academic year. Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/08/opening-of--201415-academic-year-move-in-dates-and-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-municipal-authority-of-westmoreland-county-enter-fourth-year-of-water-testing-contract.html IUP faculty members and students will move into year four of testing water from the Beaver Run Reservoir as a result of a contract with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-municipal-authority-of-westmoreland-county-enter-fourth-year-of-water-testing-contract.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/kovalchick-complex-named-third-best-mid-atlantic-venue.html The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, a Global Spectrum-managed facility located on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was ranked number three in the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Top Stops for venues with a capacity of 2,001–5,000 by Venues Today magazine. Global Spectrum’s general Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:33:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/kovalchick-complex-named-third-best-mid-atlantic-venue.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-allegheny-arboretum-awarded-level-i-accreditation-by-arbnet-aboretum-accreditation-program.html The recognition means that the Allegheny Arboretum meets standards of professional practices important for arboreta and botanic gardens, and that the Allegheny Arboretum is recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta. Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:41:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-allegheny-arboretum-awarded-level-i-accreditation-by-arbnet-aboretum-accreditation-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/spring-2014-list-of-graduates-announced.html Following is an alphabetical list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2014. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar . Congratulations to all of our graduates! A Turky Abdulrahman Abonayan, BS in Human Resource Management, Indiana, PA Casandra Elizabeth Ace, BS in Human R Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:21:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/spring-2014-list-of-graduates-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/new-iup-students-and-parents-participate-in-time-to-lead-orientation-program.html A total of 68 students from the Philadelphia area came to campus Sunday, July 6, 2014 for a two-day orientation program. The students were part of a first-time initiative, funded through the Office of the President and organized by the Division of Enrollment Management and Communications, called “T Mon, 7 Jul 2014 19:44:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/new-iup-students-and-parents-participate-in-time-to-lead-orientation-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/due-to-water-line-breakage-non-essential-employees-permitted-to-leave-early.html All non-essential employees will be permitted to leave work after 2:30 p.m. today with the approval of their supervisor. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 18:42:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/due-to-water-line-breakage-non-essential-employees-permitted-to-leave-early.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by G.I. Jobs Magazine for its 2015 list of “Military Friendly Schools.” This is the fourth year IUP has been selected for the list, which honors institutions the magazine’s editors describe as delivering “the best experience for military students.” Thu, 3 Jul 2014 13:27:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/07/iup-selected-for-military-friendly-schools-listing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/06/deans-list-for-spring-2014-announced.html The Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) Fri, 6 Jun 2014 19:39:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/06/deans-list-for-spring-2014-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/day-camps-at-iup-for-junior-and-senior-high-school-students-beginning-soon.html Keep your kids busy this summer with day camps at IUP. With a variety of offerings and dates, there is something to fit every interest and schedule.   Robotics Robotics camps will run June 16 through June 19 for grades 7–9 and June 23 through June 26 for grades 10–12. Students will build their Fri, 30 May 2014 17:47:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/day-camps-at-iup-for-junior-and-senior-high-school-students-beginning-soon.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/plaque-dedicated-at-wilson-hall-for-jimmy-stewart.html On Friday, May 30, 2014, members of the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation will present a marker to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to commemorate the relationship between actor James Stewart and the university. The plaque will be placed in front of Wilson Hall, the second building—after John Sut Thu, 29 May 2014 14:52:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/plaque-dedicated-at-wilson-hall-for-jimmy-stewart.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/inaugural-reach-conference-at-iup-a-success.html Last week, IUP, in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Research and Training Institute (MARTI) and the Center for Applied Psychology, hosted the Inaugural REACH Conference .  “The conference was an amazing experience,” said Christian Vaccaro, who played a big role in making the conference happen. “Our Tue, 27 May 2014 13:51:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/inaugural-reach-conference-at-iup-a-success.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-community-cares-benefits-indiana-county-community.html A new program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has collected almost 20,000 pounds of clothing, household items, and nonperishable food items to benefit persons in need. Thu, 15 May 2014 14:54:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-community-cares-benefits-indiana-county-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/kaniasty-selected-for-iups-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Dr. Krzysztof (Krys) Kaniasty has been selected as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2014-15 Distinguished University Professor. A professor in the Psychology Department , Kaniasty is perhaps the foremost authority on post-disaster social support, having written or co-written numerous empi Thu, 8 May 2014 15:15:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/kaniasty-selected-for-iups-distinguished-university-professor-honor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/nearly-500-years-of-service-to-iup-new-emeritus-faculty-for-2014.html This year, 18 former IUP faculty members were granted emeritus status. Emeritus status is an honor conferred by the university to show respect for a distinguished career. Tue, 6 May 2014 19:20:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/nearly-500-years-of-service-to-iup-new-emeritus-faculty-for-2014.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-spring-commencement-2014.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies May 10 at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC) for more than 1,950 graduates. The ceremonies will combine undergraduate and graduate students. All students participating in the ceremonies will be Tue, 6 May 2014 17:33:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-spring-commencement-2014.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-selects-director-of-military-resource-center.html Cory Shay, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom with experience in helping veterans transition from military to academic life, has been selected as director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Military Resource Center. Fri, 2 May 2014 01:30:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/05/iup-selects-director-of-military-resource-center.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/2014-university-senate-distinguished-faculty-award-winners-announced.html Four faculty members have been selected for the 2014 University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards: Shundong Bi, Biology; A.J. Haija, Physics; Kevin Eisensmith, Music; and Sue Rieg, Professional Studies in Education. Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:39:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/2014-university-senate-distinguished-faculty-award-winners-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/honors-college-student-receives-runner-up-in-2014-ali-zaidi-award-for-academic-excellence.html Gretchen Heine, a dual major in Spanish and history, received $500 as a runner-up for the 2014 Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:38:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/honors-college-student-receives-runner-up-in-2014-ali-zaidi-award-for-academic-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/distinguished-alumni-award-recipients-return-to-campus-share-experiences-with-current-students.html This weekend, 10 alumni return to campus to be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Each award recipient will spend time Friday with IUP students, speaking to classrooms and meeting with student groups. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:10:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/distinguished-alumni-award-recipients-return-to-campus-share-experiences-with-current-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/iup-to-host-broadway-caresequity-fights-aids-benefit.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host a benefit for the nonprofit organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at 7:00 p.m. on May 5, 2014, in Waller Hall. Tue, 8 Apr 2014 19:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/04/iup-to-host-broadway-caresequity-fights-aids-benefit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/03/pema-to-conduct-after-action-review-of-response-to-campus-disturbances-at-st-patricks-day-event-near-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania.html At the request of university and county officials, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will conduct an After Action Review of events before, during, and after the events of March 8, also known as “IUPatty’s.” Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:35:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/03/pema-to-conduct-after-action-review-of-response-to-campus-disturbances-at-st-patricks-day-event-near-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/03/diverse-research-at-iup-undergraduate-scholars-forum-has-something-for-everyone.html With diverse and unexpected research topics like the health risks of high-heeled shoes, the relationship between music and crime, the prevalence of microbreweries, and how the Civil War affected art, the 2014 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 1 has research relevant to every student in every field. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/03/diverse-research-at-iup-undergraduate-scholars-forum-has-something-for-everyone.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/indiana-to-host-2014-governors-awards-for-the-arts-september-28.html President Michael Driscoll, First Lady Susan Corbett, Governor Tom Corbett, and Becky Driscoll at a Lively Arts performance in March 2013 . First Lady Susan Corbett has announced that the 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts will be held September 28 at Fisher Auditorium of the IUP Performing Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:06:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/indiana-to-host-2014-governors-awards-for-the-arts-september-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/fall-2013-list-of-graduates-announced.html Following is an alphabetic list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2013. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar . Congratulations to all of our graduates! A Ryan Christopher Abbott, MA in Criminology, Hanover, PA Mousaab A. Abdalla, BS in Hospitality Manag Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:46:09 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/fall-2013-list-of-graduates-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/representative-samuel-smith-to-receive-2014-presidents-medal-of-distinction-from-iup.html Pennsylvania House of Representatives Speaker Samuel H. Smith has been selected to receive the 2014 Indiana University of Pennsylvania President’s Medal of Distinction for public service. IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll will present the award to Smith at the annual Leader’s Circle of Indiana County awards Thu, 6 Feb 2014 21:01:08 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2014/02/representative-samuel-smith-to-receive-2014-presidents-medal-of-distinction-from-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-students-give-back-this-holiday-season.html As if studying for finals on top of already busy student schedules wasn’t enough, these IUP students took some extra time to make someone else’s holiday special. Cards for Kids Kerry Rice, a nutrition major from Cooperstown, organized the first “Cards for Kids” project at IUP for children in hospitals durin Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:02:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-students-give-back-this-holiday-season.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-students-give-back-this-holiday-season.html As if studying for finals on top of already busy student schedules wasn’t enough, these IUP students took some extra time to make someone else’s holiday special. Cards for Kids Kerry Rice, a nutrition major from Cooperstown, organized the first “Cards for Kids” project at IUP for children in hospitals durin Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:02:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-students-give-back-this-holiday-season.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/provost-scholars-fall-2013.html A list of students who have been recognized as Provost Scholars. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:49:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/provost-scholars-fall-2013.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/provost-scholars-fall-2013.html A list of students who have been recognized as Provost Scholars. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:49:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/provost-scholars-fall-2013.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-afscme-local-763-collects-400-pounds-of-food-for-drive.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 763 recently sponsored a food drive that brought in more than 400 pounds of nonperishable items to support the Chevy Chase Community Center’s food bank. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:21:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-afscme-local-763-collects-400-pounds-of-food-for-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-afscme-local-763-collects-400-pounds-of-food-for-drive.html Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 763 recently sponsored a food drive that brought in more than 400 pounds of nonperishable items to support the Chevy Chase Community Center’s food bank. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:21:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/12/iup-afscme-local-763-collects-400-pounds-of-food-for-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/high-performance-computing-new-resources-let-faculty-and-students-think-big-in-computational-research.html Faculty and students can now perform, teach, and learn about computational research on a colossal scale, via high-throughput, parallel-processing computers that run trillions of calculations per second.  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:48:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/high-performance-computing-new-resources-let-faculty-and-students-think-big-in-computational-research.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-honor-society-recognized-for-third-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html The university’s chapter is one of only 19 in the nation receiving this honor for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:42:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-honor-society-recognized-for-third-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-selected-for-washington-monthly-national-ranking-of-schools-based-on-contributions-to-society.html The editors used three criteria: social mobility, or how committed the college is to enrolling low-income students and helping them earn degrees; research production and success at sending undergraduates on to doctoral programs; and service. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:38:32 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-selected-for-washington-monthly-national-ranking-of-schools-based-on-contributions-to-society.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-recognized-by-two-publications-for-support-of-veterans.html Military Advanced Education named IUP a top military-friendly school, and U.S. News and World Report ranked IUP among the top 50 national universities on its “Best Colleges for Veterans” list. For its annual ranking, Military Advanced Education chooses schools based on the support and financial service Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:34:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/11/iup-recognized-by-two-publications-for-support-of-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/iup-presents-ray-coppler-award-to-disability-advocates.html Faculty member Annah Hill and student John Grant received the Ray Coppler Award on Monday, October 28, 2013, as part of the Six O’Clock Series program. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:18:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/iup-presents-ray-coppler-award-to-disability-advocates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/deans-list-for-summer-2013-announced.html Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/deans-list-for-summer-2013-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/governor-appoints-fairman-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumna Joyce Ritenour Fairman, of DuBois, president of the Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois, has been appointed by Governor Tom Corbett and confirmed as a member of IUP’s Council of Trustees. Her term will extend through October 1, 2019. She replaces Carolyn Snyder, wh Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:59:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/governor-appoints-fairman-as-new-trustee-for-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/spring-2013-list-of-graduates-announced.html The following students graduated from IUP in May 2013. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar . Congratulations to all of our graduates! A Antonette Acosta, Physical Education & Sport/Sport Administration, Newark, NJ Tyson James Acquaviva, Management/General, Cranberr Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:15:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/10/spring-2013-list-of-graduates-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-trustees-approve-resolution-to-name-football-field-in-honor-of-frank-cignetti.html In the resolution, the trustees recognized that Cignetti’s successes have brought national recognition to IUP and that he “provided outstanding service to IUP by serving as a positive force in the lives of many student-athletes.” Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:14:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-trustees-approve-resolution-to-name-football-field-in-honor-of-frank-cignetti.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-english-professor-makes-top-10-on-rate-my-professors.html Claude Mark Hurlbert is currently ranked eighth in the nation on the popular website where students rank their professors and provide feedback on their classroom experiences. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:07:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-english-professor-makes-top-10-on-rate-my-professors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-continues-national-ranking-in-us-news-and-world-report.html IUP is included in the magazine’s “Best Colleges” 2014 edition and is one of the top national doctoral universities recognized in the rankings. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:35:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/09/iup-continues-national-ranking-in-us-news-and-world-report.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/08/iups-2015-self-study-and-accreditation-process-for-the-middle-states-commission-on-higher-education-gets-underway.html The launch of the new Middle States Accreditation website on Monday, August 19, 2013, marks the official public start of IUP’s 2015 Accreditation and Self-Study with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/08/iups-2015-self-study-and-accreditation-process-for-the-middle-states-commission-on-higher-education-gets-underway.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/deans-list-for-spring-2013-announced.html The Dean’s List for Spring 2013 is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:40:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/deans-list-for-spring-2013-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/mendoza-named-assistant-to-the-president-for-social-equity.html Pablo Bueno Mendoza has been selected to serve as assistant to the president for Social Equity. In his role, Mendoza will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the design and implementation of plans, policies and services to enhance the campus climate for diversity, equity and inclusiveness. “Dr. Mendoza Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:44:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/mendoza-named-assistant-to-the-president-for-social-equity.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/academic-calendar-changes-for-20132014.html The PASSHE Council of Presidents has voted to change the Common Academic Calendar for the state system. The Spring 2014 semester will now conclude with Commencement taking place Saturday, May 10, 2014. Other academic milestones have shifted as well. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:58:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/academic-calendar-changes-for-20132014.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/provision-supporting-iup-program-included-in-federal-defense-authorization-legislation.html The National Guard Civil Support Team’s (CST) information management system, created by IUP and deployed to all 50 states and territories by the National Guard, provides a common operating picture, promotes information sharing and real-time collaboration in an emergency situation, and supports the CST mission of assisting and advising first responders and facilitating communications with other federal resources across the nation. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:32:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/provision-supporting-iup-program-included-in-federal-defense-authorization-legislation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/douthit-to-serve-as-student-trustee.html Aaron Douhit, Stump Creek, a sophomore Nursing major, has been appointed by Governor Tom Corbett as the student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees. Douthit will serve in the role of student trustee until his graduation in 2015. “IUP has been very fortunate to have a tradition of outstanding student tr Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:12:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/douthit-to-serve-as-student-trustee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/glenn-cannon-appointed-and-confirmed-as-newest-member-of-iup-council-of-trustees.html Nationally respected for his work in disaster preparedness and emergency response, Glenn Cannon, alumnus of IUP's College of Education and Educational Technology, will bring his decades of professional leadership expertise to the IUP Council of Trustees. Tue, 4 Jun 2013 20:41:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/06/glenn-cannon-appointed-and-confirmed-as-newest-member-of-iup-council-of-trustees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/05/a-true-teacher-scholar-garcia-named-distinguished-university-professor.html Victor Garcia has been selected as the Distinguished University Professor, formerly known as the University Professor, for the 2013-14 academic year. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/05/a-true-teacher-scholar-garcia-named-distinguished-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/05/distinguished-faculty-awardees-named-but-the-real-winners-are-their-students.html Three faculty members have been selected for the 2013 University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards: Fredalene Bowers, Human Development and Environmental Studies; Mike Sell, English; and Edel Reilly, Mathematics. Beyond the Pencil and Paper Tests: Bowers Wins Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching Students Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/05/distinguished-faculty-awardees-named-but-the-real-winners-are-their-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/iup-selects-dean-for-college-of-education-and-educational-technology.html Lara Luetkehans has been selected as dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Education and Educational Technology. She will begin her work at IUP on July 1. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:20:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/iup-selects-dean-for-college-of-education-and-educational-technology.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/iup-selects-dean-for-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Mark E. Correia has been selected as dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Correia will arrive at IUP on June 1 from San José State University, where he chairs the department of justice studies, leads social media and technology efforts in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, and recently served as the executive director of the Center for Justice Research, Policy and Training. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:11:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/iup-selects-dean-for-college-of-health-and-human-services.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/heroic-iup-team-takes-top-prize-at-international-education-conference-for-their-hero-1-game-project.html Communications Media students led by Professor Luis Almeida won a top prize for their video game proposal at the Education Without Borders conference in Dubai, March 26–28. The IUP proposal—for an educational video game called “HERO 1” to teach the English language and American culture to Arab students—was one of only 32 papers the EWB organizers selected for conference presentation out of approximately 3,600 submissions worldwide. Their paper went on to win first place in the “New Media and Mobile Learning” category. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:09:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/04/heroic-iup-team-takes-top-prize-at-international-education-conference-for-their-hero-1-game-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/scope-of-iup-innovation-seen-in-research-appreciation-week-april-15.html Research Appreciation Week takes place April 1–5, showcasing in one of the most exciting academic events of the year the innovation and scope of research that IUP faculty and students conduct universitywide. The week offers student research presentations at the Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology P Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:12:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/scope-of-iup-innovation-seen-in-research-appreciation-week-april-15.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/eberly-college-named-a-best-for-vets-business-school.html The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology ranks 20th out of 100 schools and earns four out of four stars for academic support in a survey by Military Times. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:54:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/eberly-college-named-a-best-for-vets-business-school.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/student-invitations-to-join-phi-kappa-phi-sent-response-due-april-14.html Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students who have received invitations to join the IUP chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to take advantage of this opportunity before the deadline of April 14. Invitations were mailed to students’ home addresses and e-mailed to them earlier this month.  Phi Kappa Phi is Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:28:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/student-invitations-to-join-phi-kappa-phi-sent-response-due-april-14.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/famed-fbi-whistle-blower-to-speak-on-integrity-in-business-march-27.html Mark Edward Whitacre, the highest-level corporate executive in U.S. history to become an FBI whistle-blower, will present “When Good Leaders Lose Their Way,” a free public lecture on Wednesday, March 27, at 11:10 a.m. in Eberly Auditorium. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:02:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/famed-fbi-whistle-blower-to-speak-on-integrity-in-business-march-27.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-ambassadors-student-organization-wins-council-for-the-advancement-and-support-of-education-district-awards.html The IUP Ambassadors won three CASE district awards, with the Leadership Dinner program earning Outstanding External Program; the Buddy Program earning Outstanding Internal Program; and Kidz Karnival, a family-friendly Homecoming event, earning the Tried & True Program award. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:51:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-ambassadors-student-organization-wins-council-for-the-advancement-and-support-of-education-district-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/podbielski-leader-in-gender-equity-in-athletics-to-receive-2013-iup-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Ruth Podbielski came to IUP in 1955 and served in many roles, leading up to director of athletics for the women’s intercollegiate program, a position she retired from in 1987. She was instrumental in the university’s adding 10 varsity sports, enabling thousands of women to take advantage of opportunities to compete in a varsity athletic program. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:11:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/podbielski-leader-in-gender-equity-in-athletics-to-receive-2013-iup-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-launches-mobile-app-for-iphone-android.html The IUP website has gone mobile. IUP launched a mobile application for iPhone and Android phones on February 23. As of March 13, the app had been downloaded by 2,645 users. Known as “IUP Mobile,” the app is available as a free download through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. “It’s really about h Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-launches-mobile-app-for-iphone-android.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/deans-list-for-fall-2012-announced.html The  Dean’s List for Fall 2012 is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/deans-list-for-fall-2012-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-named-to-the-presidents-higher-education-community-service-honor-roll.html The honor roll, which recognizes achievements  during the 2011–12 academic year, the  is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:50:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/iup-named-to-the-presidents-higher-education-community-service-honor-roll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/alumna-us-steel-executive-returns-as-executive-in-residence-to-share-experiences-with-students.html Alumna Malisa J. Sommers, managing director of transportation of United States Steel Corporation and president, Transtar, Inc., a  subsidiary of U.S. Steel Corporation, returned to IUP on February 26 and 27 to speak to business students through Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Executive in Residence program. Several hundred students participated.   Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:13:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/alumna-us-steel-executive-returns-as-executive-in-residence-to-share-experiences-with-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/high-school-history-students-to-take-over-hub-in-national-history-day-competition-march-8.html The History Department will host this year’s National History Day regional competition on Friday, March 8, in the Hadley Union Building. About 200 high school and middle school students from the Indiana area will display their research for IUP faculty and student judges. Winners of the daylong competition will compete at the state level in Mechanicsburg. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:24:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/03/high-school-history-students-to-take-over-hub-in-national-history-day-competition-march-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/02/provost-scholars-fall-2012.html The following students have been recognized as Provost Scholars. This list includes additional students from the original Provost Scholar listing announced in January. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:45:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/02/provost-scholars-fall-2012.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/02/iup-hosts-reunion-of-420th-engineers-company-and-families-february-6.html IUP will help welcome home the 420th Engineers Company by hosting a reunion of company members and their families at Memorial Fieldhouse on Wednesday, February 6. The troops are returning from Afghanistan after a one-year deployment. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 20:32:47 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/02/iup-hosts-reunion-of-420th-engineers-company-and-families-february-6.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/iup-launches-emergency-information-page.html IUP has launched a new web page to keep the university community informed in the case of a weather-related or other emergency. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:27:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/iup-launches-emergency-information-page.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/kovalchick-complex-ranked-fourth-in-university-venues-its-size-in-united-states.html Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex has been named a “2012 University Top Stop” and ranked fourth in university venues its size in the United States by the trade journal Venues Today .   Kovalchick Complex employees (left to right) Gregg Kalemba, director of finance; Josh Kropf, operations man Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:33:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/kovalchick-complex-ranked-fourth-in-university-venues-its-size-in-united-states.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/university-museum-to-host-sisterhood-bridge-builders-exhibit.html The University Museum will host two exhibitions from February 2 through March 15: “In Sisterhood: The Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh” and “Bridge Builders." The exhibitions are sponsored by Women’s Studies, an interdisciplinary minor at IUP. A public reception will open the exhibitions on February 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:29:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/university-museum-to-host-sisterhood-bridge-builders-exhibit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/computer-science-department-awarded-231000-from-national-science-foundation-for-scholarships-in-information-assurance.html The Cyber Catch Scholarship Program will award 40 scholarships to IUP students who haven't decided on a major but show an interest in computer science with a concentration in information assurance. It also will award funds to 16 students transferring from area community colleges into the Information Assurance Program. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:38:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/computer-science-department-awarded-231000-from-national-science-foundation-for-scholarships-in-information-assurance.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/2012-provost-scholars-announced.html Here is the list of undergraduate students recognized as Provost Scholars for 2012. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:40:11 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2013/01/2012-provost-scholars-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/12/iup-to-graduate-1099-students-in-fall-commencement-december-15.html IUP will graduate 1,099 students and celebrate their success at fall Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Undergraduate student ceremony: 1:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex; 604 students will graduate. Graduate student ceremony: 9:30 a.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:10:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/12/iup-to-graduate-1099-students-in-fall-commencement-december-15.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/12/iup-to-graduate-1099-students-in-fall-commencement-december-15.html IUP will graduate 1,099 students and celebrate their success at fall Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Undergraduate student ceremony: 1:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex; 604 students will graduate. Graduate student ceremony: 9:30 a.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:10:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/12/iup-to-graduate-1099-students-in-fall-commencement-december-15.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-recognized-as-best-for-vets-by-military-times.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” colleges and universities following a national survey of more than 650 institutions. IUP is one of only 68 four year schools chosen for the recognition. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-recognized-as-best-for-vets-by-military-times.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-to-celebrate-the-season-with-annual-holiday-tree-events.html Everyone's invited to celebrate the holidays with music and refreshments at the annual tree lighting and decorated tree event on Thursday, November 29, at John Sutton Hall. The celebration begins at 4 45 p.m. with the tree lighting ceremony on the East Porch. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:17:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-to-celebrate-the-season-with-annual-holiday-tree-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/high-performance-computing-will-teach-students-how-state-of-the-art-numerical-simulations-are-conducted.html Mathematics professors John Chrispell and Ed Donley are bringing classes in high-performance computing to IUP this spring that will allow students to learn how numerical simulations involving hundreds of thousands of equations are conducted. Chrispell and Donley participated in the International Confer Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:36:41 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/high-performance-computing-will-teach-students-how-state-of-the-art-numerical-simulations-are-conducted.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/rebel-in-the-garden-student-peter-russell-works-from-the-ground-up-to-donate-food-to-the-community.html Late into the fall, long after the first frost has whitened the ground, student Peter Russell is still harvesting fresh vegetables at the Indiana Community Garden, where he volunteers two to three hours a week. Student Peter Russell (right) and Kay Snyder (left), professor emeritus of sociology, volun Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:49:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/rebel-in-the-garden-student-peter-russell-works-from-the-ground-up-to-donate-food-to-the-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/beadling-undergraduate-wins-award-for-outstanding-graduate-level-research-presentation-in-diffraction-and-crystallography.html Rebecca Beadling, a junior majoring in  chemistry and  biology , won the 2012 Chung Soo Yoo Award for outstanding graduate-level research presentation at the annual Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference, held at the Stanford Linear Accelerator National Laboratory in Menlo Park, Calif. This year’s Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:37:09 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/beadling-undergraduate-wins-award-for-outstanding-graduate-level-research-presentation-in-diffraction-and-crystallography.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/friday-is-crimson-hawks-day.html President Michael Driscoll has declared this Friday, November 16, Crimson Hawks Day! Everyone is encouraged to wear their IUP gear in a show of team spirit for the Hawks as they head into the NCAA Division II Super Region 1 Football Championships on Saturday. The Hawks host the Shepherd University Rams here Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:35:43 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/friday-is-crimson-hawks-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/students-mobilize-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts.html Members of the Red Cross Club, a new student organization, in conjunction with the IUP Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund, have organized a week of events to raise funds for the hurricane relief efforts. Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:56:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/students-mobilize-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-hotel-project-moves-forward-with-developer-negotiations.html IUP has entered into negotiations with DHD Hospitality, LLC, of Massachusetts, to be the developer of a hotel next to the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . The hotel would be a Hilton Garden Inn franchise. Under this proposal, the hotel will be owned by DHD Hospitality, LLC, and opera Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:13:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/11/iup-hotel-project-moves-forward-with-developer-negotiations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/six-oclock-series-canceled-business-etiquette-dinners-postponed.html Tonight’s Six O’Clock Series, “Inclusive Diversity,” is canceled. The Career Development Center’s Business Etiquette Dinners have been postponed. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:23:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/six-oclock-series-canceled-business-etiquette-dinners-postponed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/mcnair-scholars-program-receives-228000-in-continued-funding.html The IUP Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program has received continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education. Total funding for the program over the next five years is expected to be more than $1.14 million. IUP is one of two institutions in Pennsylvania and 151 nationally to have been awarded funding. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:18:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/mcnair-scholars-program-receives-228000-in-continued-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/honor-society-recognized-for-second-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html The IUP chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is one of only 19 in the nation to receive this honor from the national Phi Kappa Phi organization for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:43:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/honor-society-recognized-for-second-consecutive-year-as-national-chapter-of-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/summer-2012-graduates-list.html The following students graduated from IUP in August 2012. Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county and city—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, then international students. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar .  Adams Bigl Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:53:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/summer-2012-graduates-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/homecoming-2012-weekend-activities-october-57.html IUP Homecoming is this Friday–Sunday, October 5–7. Thousands are expected to gather for reunions, the parade, football and soccer games, the Crimson Huddle pregame event, and many other activities for the entire community. Here's an overview of events; for more details, see the Alumni Relations Homecoming sched Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:51:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/10/homecoming-2012-weekend-activities-october-57.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/master-plan-and-physical-plant-projects-update-to-be-presented-october-8.html Everyone is invited to a presentation on the IUP facilities master plan and upcoming physical plant projects to be given at noon and again at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8. The presentation is offered by the  Division of Administration and Finance  and is free and open to the community.  The fir Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:11:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/master-plan-and-physical-plant-projects-update-to-be-presented-october-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/upward-bound-math-and-science-receives-248000-in-funding.html The IUP Upward Bound Math and Science program has received $248,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education, with projected funding over five years of $1.24 million. Since the IUP program opened its doors in 2008, 99 students from Indiana County have participated; 65 percent have enrolled in an institution of higher education, and 40 percent have been accepted for study at IUP. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/upward-bound-math-and-science-receives-248000-in-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/iup-sets-enrollment-record-for-fourth-consecutive-year.html For the fourth consecutive year, IUP has broken all previous total student enrollment records, with a fall 2012 enrollment of 15,379 students. Total enrollment, which comprises undergraduate and graduate students, increased by 1.6 percent, or 247 students, over the record set last fall of 15,132.   Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:59:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/iup-sets-enrollment-record-for-fourth-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/student-designs-mobile-game-app-for-department-of-energy.html Student Katharine Uvick, a computer science major in the Robert E. Cook Honors College , is working as part of a team of interns across the country to design a mobile game app for the U.S. Department of Energy. Uvick worked 20 hours a week during the summer on a team of about 20 students. They were charge Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:54:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/student-designs-mobile-game-app-for-department-of-energy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/taking-the-leed-residential-revival-buildings-earn-us-green-building-certification.html The eight newest student residential facilities—buildings from the recent $245 million Residential Revival—have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Certification Institute. President Michael Driscoll (left) and Tim Rupert, president of Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:57:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/taking-the-leed-residential-revival-buildings-earn-us-green-building-certification.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/how-rainy-is-indiana.html Rain. It's the stuff of legend at IUP. It seems like we get more than our fair share. In fact, when people say Seattle, Wash., is the rainiest city in the country, we say, Nah!! Indiana has Seattle beat. Do we? Professor Joe Bencloski (far right) and students check the weather station atop Leona Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/how-rainy-is-indiana.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/university-museum-to-host-lecture-series-about-iup-history.html Four lectures are offered this fall in conjunction with the exhibit “Through the Oak Grove: A History of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.” Lectures will be presented from September 19 through October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the University Museum. Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:21:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/university-museum-to-host-lecture-series-about-iup-history.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/september-11-memorial-program-to-be-held-tuesday-campus-and-community-invited.html A September 11 Memorial Program will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the World Trade Center monument on campus to mark the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to take this opportunity for reflection. The event will inc Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:37:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/09/september-11-memorial-program-to-be-held-tuesday-campus-and-community-invited.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/bruno-receives-grant-to-run-girls-empowerment-program-at-local-schools.html Counseling professor Michelle Bruno has received a $45,000 grant from the FISA Foundation to continue the Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) empowerment program for adolescent girls in local schools. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/bruno-receives-grant-to-run-girls-empowerment-program-at-local-schools.html Campus News Faculty Achievements https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/healthy-appetites-dining-services-dishes-up-more-healthy-options-this-fall.html From a hydration station to a “Free” Zone, some Dining Services changes this fall add to the healthy eating options on campus. Drink to Your Health! A new "hydration station" in the lobby of Foster Hall allows students to fill a water bottle for free with chilled or room temperature water. “We've had a lot Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:43:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/healthy-appetites-dining-services-dishes-up-more-healthy-options-this-fall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/start-of-the-2012-13-academic-year-whats-happening-whats-new.html With the start of the new academic year, we welcome over 3,000 new students to IUP. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/start-of-the-2012-13-academic-year-whats-happening-whats-new.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/object-of-our-affection-iup-history-to-be-shared-in-university-museum-exhibit.html Memorabilia, photos, paintings, and scrapbooks dating from 1875—the year IUP was founded as Indiana Normal School—offer a look at IUP through time in “ Through the Oak Grove: A History of Indiana University of Pennsylvania ,” an exhibit at the University Museum opening on Saturday, September 1.  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:09:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/08/object-of-our-affection-iup-history-to-be-shared-in-university-museum-exhibit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/salad-days-food-and-nutrition-interns-provide-week-of-wonderful-lunches-to-campus-community.html Food and Nutrition professor Diane Wagoner and a team of students in the Dietetic Internship Program provided savory salads and other light lunch fare to members of the campus community during their Lunches-to-Go Week, July 17–24. Wagoner and her crew prepare pork loin for a salad with romaine, sugar Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:28:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/salad-days-food-and-nutrition-interns-provide-week-of-wonderful-lunches-to-campus-community.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/may-2012-graduates-list.html A list of all students who graduated from IUP, provided by the Office of the Registrar. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:23:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/may-2012-graduates-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/welcome-reception-for-the-driscolls-draws-town-and-gown.html A great showing of university and Indiana community members attended a welcome reception for new IUP president Mike Driscoll and his wife, Becky Driscoll, on Monday, July 16, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., hundreds of people—current and retired faculty, staff, elected off Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:44:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/welcome-reception-for-the-driscolls-draws-town-and-gown.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/the-lone-dissenter-famous-forensic-pathologist-cyril-wecht-to-lecture-july-20.html The prominent, controversial forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht will speak at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, in Eberly Auditorium. The public lecture is part of the “CSI: IUP” course in the Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program for high school students. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/07/the-lone-dissenter-famous-forensic-pathologist-cyril-wecht-to-lecture-july-20.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/coffey-12-awarded-fulbright-assistantship-to-teach-in-south-korea.html Megan Coffey ’12 has been awarded a one-year Fulbright Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in South Korea. Her assistantship begins in July 2012. Coffey is a magna cum laude graduate of Robert E. Cook Honors College and the Business Honors Program of the Eberly College of Business and Informatio Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:23:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/coffey-12-awarded-fulbright-assistantship-to-teach-in-south-korea.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/iup-promise-plus-awarded-150000-from-heinz-endowments-to-continue-work-with-high-school-students.html IUP Promise Plus aims to expand on the Pittsburgh Promise, which is designed to help students in Pittsburgh public schools plan, prepare, and pay for education at an accredited postsecondary institution in Pennsylvania. This is the fourth year that IUP Promise Plus has been awarded funding by The Heinz Endowments; the new grant brings total Heinz funding to $610,000 for this successful program. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:41:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/iup-promise-plus-awarded-150000-from-heinz-endowments-to-continue-work-with-high-school-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/beaver-run-water-quality-project-renewed-for-second-year.html The  Beaver Run Reservoir Water Quality Testing Project will sample and monitor drinking water quality near Marcellus shale well pad sites for a second year, thanks to a $77,100 contract renewal with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County in June. The project taps the expertise of faculty and student re Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/beaver-run-water-quality-project-renewed-for-second-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/spring-2012-deans-list.html The Spring 2012 Dean’s List is now available from the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate students earn recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:03:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/spring-2012-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/student-elyse-shirley-awarded-benjamin-a-gilman-study-abroad-scholarship.html Elyse Shirley, an undergraduate student majoring in English, journalism, and Spanish, has been awarded an international Benjamin A. Gilman study abroad scholarship. The scholarship allows Shirley to study in Chile for the 2012–13 academic year. “Going to Chile feels like a dream to Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:31:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/student-elyse-shirley-awarded-benjamin-a-gilman-study-abroad-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/boser-awarded-fulbright-grant-for-teaching-and-research-in-nepal.html Sociology professor Susan Boser will work from August to December at Tribhuven University in Kirtipur, Nepal, teaching a graduate course in qualitative research methods for the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and collaborating with the department on curriculum development. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:03:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/boser-awarded-fulbright-grant-for-teaching-and-research-in-nepal.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/university-museum-shows-as-vibrant-as-the-summer-season-june-9august-4.html Two shows as vibrant as the summer season come to the University Museum June 9–August 4. A kick-off reception, free and open to the public, will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the museum. The south galleries present the 76th annual Indiana Art Association Spring Show, presenting rece Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:38:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/university-museum-shows-as-vibrant-as-the-summer-season-june-9august-4.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/wednesday-picnics-in-the-oak-grove-begin-june-6.html Weekly picnics run through August 8. All are open to the community and held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. The June 6 picnic will be a fond farewell to President David Werner and his wife, Kay Werner. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:40:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/06/wednesday-picnics-in-the-oak-grove-begin-june-6.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/culinary-arts-deans-list-for-spring-2012.html The Academy of Culinary Arts has released its Dean’s Recognition List for Academic Excellence for the Spring 2012 semester. Students are named to the list when they achieve a GPA of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredited by the Ameri Wed, 30 May 2012 21:08:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/culinary-arts-deans-list-for-spring-2012.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/college-of-education-and-educational-technology-earns-full-reaccreditation-from-national-council-for-accreditation-of-teacher-education.html The accreditation evaluation takes many months of work and is a comprehensive, multistep process that involves an in-depth qualitative and quantitative examination of all the programs within the college. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:20:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/college-of-education-and-educational-technology-earns-full-reaccreditation-from-national-council-for-accreditation-of-teacher-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/driving-in-pennsylvania-better-know-the-new-texting-law-says-iup-highway-safety-project.html With Pennsylvania’s new texting-while-driving law in effect and PennDOT's “Just Drive, PA" campaign underway, the IUP Regional Highway Safety Project has partnered with PennDOT, local law enforcement, AAA, and several safety organizations to raise public awareness of the need to eliminate distractions while driving. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:25:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/driving-in-pennsylvania-better-know-the-new-texting-law-says-iup-highway-safety-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/bryner-upward-bound-math-and-science-student-receives-dell-scholarship-to-pursue-bachelors-degree-at-iup.html Christina Bryner, a senior at Blairsville High School, has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation to support education-related expenses in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at IUP. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/bryner-upward-bound-math-and-science-student-receives-dell-scholarship-to-pursue-bachelors-degree-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/speidel-appointed-vice-president-for-university-advancement.html William D. Speidel III has been appointed vice president for University Advancement. In his new role, Speidel is responsible for directing a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, prospect research, donor relations, and athletics giving. Private gifts to the university have Tue, 15 May 2012 17:04:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/speidel-appointed-vice-president-for-university-advancement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/lee-12-presented-the-first-stephen-mayhle-02-memorial-scholarship.html Criminology graduate Patrick Allen Lee '12 was awarded the first Stephen Mayhle '02 Memorial Scholarship at the department's graduation ceremony during Commencement, May 12. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:56:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/lee-12-presented-the-first-stephen-mayhle-02-memorial-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/ralph-f-roberts-heritage-learning-commons-named-at-iup-punxsutawney.html A special-use learning area at  IUP Punxsutawney has been named in honor of the late Ralph F. Roberts, Punxsutawney businessman and IUP trustee. Left to right: Trustee Sam Smith; Ann (Roberts) Jesick; Bob Roberts; trustee chair David Osikowicz; Jean (Roberts) Brown; Randy Jesick; Kerrin Roberts Fri, 11 May 2012 17:11:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/ralph-f-roberts-heritage-learning-commons-named-at-iup-punxsutawney.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/commencement-to-graduate-2250-and-feature-mcgeary-54-anthony-and-stahl-as-speakers.html Commencement 2012  takes place on Saturday, May 12, in ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The 9:00 a.m. ceremony is for undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Natural Sc Wed, 9 May 2012 18:11:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/commencement-to-graduate-2250-and-feature-mcgeary-54-anthony-and-stahl-as-speakers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/eight-honored-with-2011-2012-teaching-excellence-awards.html Eight faculty have been recognized by the Center for Teaching Excellence for innovative work in linking courses, creating exemplary online courses, restructuring courses around interaction, integrating service learning in new areas, and more. From top left: Meigan Robb, Lydia Rodriguez, John Taylor, F Tue, 1 May 2012 16:19:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/05/eight-honored-with-2011-2012-teaching-excellence-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/sharing-fallen-brothers-stories-vietnam-veterans-james-flannery-69-and-robert-young-67-honored-with-portrait-unveilings.html James Flannery ’69 and Robert Young ’67, who were killed while serving in the Vietnam War, were honored with the dedication of portraits and a bench on April 21, 2012, in an event organized by fellow alumni and attended by family members and about 100 guests. Carl Amenhauser ’67 and tribute portrait o Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:22:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/sharing-fallen-brothers-stories-vietnam-veterans-james-flannery-69-and-robert-young-67-honored-with-portrait-unveilings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/a-star-on-the-map-regional-planning-undergraduate-program-earns-national-accreditation.html The Regional Planning undergraduate program has earned national accreditation from the Planning Accreditation Board, joining only 13 other undergraduate programs in the United States to be nationally accredited. Of the 85 planning programs in the country that are PAB accredited, 71 are graduate program Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:19:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/a-star-on-the-map-regional-planning-undergraduate-program-earns-national-accreditation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/interior-design-students-take-on-borough-council-chamber-project.html The Indiana Borough Council enlisted teams of students in Professor Julia Gomboc-Turyan's Human Factors in Design Class to create and present plans for redesign of the council chamber during Spring semester 2012. Left to right: Sharae Gilhousen, student; Kevin Kravetsky, Indiana Borough Council member Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/interior-design-students-take-on-borough-council-chamber-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/larkin-and-biology-students-participate-in-reforestation-project-at-flight-93-national-memorial.html Biology professor Jeff Larkin took four students to participate in a volunteer project to plant 15,000 trees and shrubs at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., on April 21. Team IUP, left to right: Mack Frantz, Wendy Leuenberger, Professor Jeff Larkin, Julie Scott, and Rich Gatesman Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:20:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/larkin-and-biology-students-participate-in-reforestation-project-at-flight-93-national-memorial.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/piper-van-dyke-and-pavloski-honored-with-2012-distinguished-faculty-awards.html Three faculty have been honored with University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards: David Piper, for service; Joan Van Dyke, for creative arts; and Raymond Pavloski, for research. Professor David Piper, Employment and Labor Relations; Professor Joan Van Dyke, Theater and Dance; Professor Raymond Pavl Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:08:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/piper-van-dyke-and-pavloski-honored-with-2012-distinguished-faculty-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/correction-community-invited-to-stand-against-racism-in-unity-chain.html Student organizers invite the campus and community to a Stand Against Racism event at 2:30 p.m. and a personal-narrative presentation by the Native American activist Jean Whitehorse at 4:00 p.m. on April 27, 2012. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/correction-community-invited-to-stand-against-racism-in-unity-chain.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/18th-annual-community-nutrition-food-drive-april-28.html The Department of Food and Nutrition will sponsor its annual food drive—“Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors”—on April 28 to benefit local families through the Indiana County Community Action Program’s food pantries. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:36:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/18th-annual-community-nutrition-food-drive-april-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/ali-awarded-2012-2013-university-professorship.html Abbas Ali, professor of Management and director of the School of International Management in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, has been awarded the 2012–2013 University Professorship. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:32:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/ali-awarded-2012-2013-university-professorship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/jimmy-stewarts-role-in-opposing-nazism-and-political-censorship-before-world-war-ii-to-be-topic-of-presentation-april-18.html The role that Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, and other Hollywood actors played in opposing Nazism and censorship of political commentary on Europe between 1938 and 1941 will be the topic of a multimedia presentation and discussion on Wednesday, April 18, 5:00–7:00 p.m. in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall. The program is free and open to the community. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:13:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/jimmy-stewarts-role-in-opposing-nazism-and-political-censorship-before-world-war-ii-to-be-topic-of-presentation-april-18.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/student-ambassadors-group-wins-council-for-advancement-and-support-of-education-awards.html The IUP Ambassadors, a student group that promotes interaction between all members of the university community, has earned three 2012 CASE District 2 awards: Outstanding External Program; Tried & True Program; and Outstanding Adviser award, presented to Sara Lawer. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/student-ambassadors-group-wins-council-for-advancement-and-support-of-education-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/pathbreakers-recognized-in-women-in-mathematics-science-and-technology-program-april-2.html Maria Markovich '74, a pharmaceuticals consultant; Sue McMurdy '78, an executive at First Commonwealth Financial Corp.; and Anne Simmons, a longtime school superintendent, presented a panel discussion. Students Elyse Kleist and Rebecca Beadling were awarded the first Chemistry Alumni Research Fund Award and the annual Patricia Hilliard Robertson '85 Memorial Scholarship. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:43:16 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/pathbreakers-recognized-in-women-in-mathematics-science-and-technology-program-april-2.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/mcgeary-54-arts-innovator-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-give-commencement-keynote-address.html Clyde Mills McGeary '54 has dedicated a lifetime to arts education leadership, including a role as chief of the Division of Arts and Sciences in the Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction in the Pennsylvania Department of Education from 1975 to 1991. He will address both Commencement ceremonies on May 12, 2012. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:36:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/mcgeary-54-arts-innovator-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-give-commencement-keynote-address.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/third-annual-sex-and-gender-conference-april-12-13.html The third annual Sex and Gender Conference at IUP will be held on April 12 and 13 at the Hadley Union Building and other locations on campus. The conference schedule includes  16 panels, presentations, and workshops featuring more than 30 student, staff and faculty presenters. The conference is free a Fri, 6 Apr 2012 22:08:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/third-annual-sex-and-gender-conference-april-12-13.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/autism-awareness-events-continue-april-911.html Alpha Xi Delta and the Six O’Clock Series are holding several events in April 2012 as part of national Autism Awareness Month.  Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impairing development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Alpha Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:47:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/autism-awareness-events-continue-april-911.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/holmes-and-wendekier-chosen-to-participate-in-elite-nurse-faculty-leadership-academy.html Janice Holmes, professor of nursing and allied health, and Camille Wendekier, IUP nursing doctoral candidate and professor of nursing at St. Francis University, have been selected by Sigma Theta Tau International to participate as one of 16 mentor–student pairs in its 2012 Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 20:43:33 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/holmes-and-wendekier-chosen-to-participate-in-elite-nurse-faculty-leadership-academy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/hurlbert-jenkins-jozefowicz-and-kostelnik-named-to-princeton-reviews-300-best-professors.html Professors Claude Mark Hurlbert, Melvin Jenkins, James Jozefowicz, and Robert Kostelnik have been named to the Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors , a new guide recognizing top professors in the nation according to ratings on RateMyProfessors.com. Professors from 122 colleges and universities are included. R Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:27:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/hurlbert-jenkins-jozefowicz-and-kostelnik-named-to-princeton-reviews-300-best-professors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/early-innovators-the-2012-undergraduate-scholars-forum.html The Undergraduate Scholars Forum, taking place Tuesday, April 3, as part of Research Appreciation Week 2012, showcases the research and scholarship of more than 100 students. Music education major Jonathan Donath and Spanish major Jocelyn Amevuvor discuss how their projects broadened their expertise. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:16:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/early-innovators-the-2012-undergraduate-scholars-forum.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/gathers-77-senior-vice-president-of-darden-restaurant-group-to-give-hospitality-management-distinguished-lecture.html Tom Gathers ’77, senior vice president in the Darden Restaurant Group, will present “A Letter to Kate: Lessons for a New Leader” on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Eberly Auditorium. Taking the form of a letter to his daughter, his presentation will address leadership qualities needed by young people entering the workforce Sun, 1 Apr 2012 23:46:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/04/gathers-77-senior-vice-president-of-darden-restaurant-group-to-give-hospitality-management-distinguished-lecture.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/rock-with-the-hawks-dance-a-thon-and-other-activities-schedule-march-30-31.html Students invite the campus and community to join them in dancing and many other activities anytime from 9:00 p.m., Friday, to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. All proceeds benefit agencies addressing homelessness and hunger in Indiana. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/rock-with-the-hawks-dance-a-thon-and-other-activities-schedule-march-30-31.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/safety-sciences-national-forum-on-prevention-of-workplace-fatality-receives-100000-in-support-from-alcoa.html A Department of Safety Sciences national forum on fatality prevention in the workplace has received $100,000 in support from the Alcoa Foundation through a grant to the Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The Fatality Prevention Forum is scheduled for October 29–30 at the Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:39:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/safety-sciences-national-forum-on-prevention-of-workplace-fatality-receives-100000-in-support-from-alcoa.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/student-hawk-rock-project-rolls-on-with-service-events-leading-to-dance-a-thon-finale-march-3031.html The Hawk Rock 2012 Project , the student community service campaign to benefit agencies addressing homelessness and hunger in Indiana, is rolling out more awareness- and fund-raising events, leading to a  dance-a-thon finale , March 30–31. Members of the Hawk Rock student committee and so Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:22:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/student-hawk-rock-project-rolls-on-with-service-events-leading-to-dance-a-thon-finale-march-3031.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-named-to-national-higher-education-community-service-honor-roll-for-fourth-consecutive-year.html IUP has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts in the 2010–2011 academic year. It's the fourth consecutive year that IUP has earned this distinction. Institutions are chosen on the basis of the scope and innovation of their service projects, pe Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:49:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-named-to-national-higher-education-community-service-honor-roll-for-fourth-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/wong-doe-to-give-solo-piano-recital-at-carnegie-hall.html Music professor Henry Wong Doe will give a solo piano recital at Carnegie Hall on March 26. The concert will feature selections from his recent recording of the complete works of internationally renowned New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:59:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/wong-doe-to-give-solo-piano-recital-at-carnegie-hall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-well-represented-at-leaders-circle-awards.html IUP was well represented at the Leader’s Circle Awards event on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Interim President David Werner honored state senator Don White with the 2012 President’s Medal of Distinction, and several members of the university community were recognized for their community service and leadership. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:42:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-well-represented-at-leaders-circle-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-trailblazing-in-northern-appalachian-studies-spotlighted-in-conference.html As host of the Appalachian Studies Association national conference, March 23-25, IUP positions itself as a trailblazer in northern Appalachian studies, with benefits for faculty, students, and alumni. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 22:32:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/iup-trailblazing-in-northern-appalachian-studies-spotlighted-in-conference.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/four-free-lectures-open-to-public-as-part-of-appalachian-studies-conference-march-2325.html Talks by guest speakers on Pennsylvania's contributions to Appalachian culture, how powwows create community among Native Americans in Appalachian Pennsylvania, regional impacts of global warming, and the history of racist towns in Pennsylvania will be open to students and the Indiana community free of charge as part of the 35th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference hosted at IUP. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:57:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/03/four-free-lectures-open-to-public-as-part-of-appalachian-studies-conference-march-2325.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/top-students-invited-to-join-iup-chapter-of-phi-kappa-phi-national-honor-society.html Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society in the nation, has sent IUP chapter membership invitations to junior, senior, and graduate students in the top 10 percent of their classes. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/top-students-invited-to-join-iup-chapter-of-phi-kappa-phi-national-honor-society.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/eighth-annual-student-blood-drive-to-honor-veteran-matt-homa-02-february-29.html The blood drive in honor of Army second lieutenant Matt Homa ’02, who was wounded in Iraq in 2003, will be held on Wednesday from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Crimson Event Center. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:10:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/eighth-annual-student-blood-drive-to-honor-veteran-matt-homa-02-february-29.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/fall-2011-deans-list.html The Fall 2011 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar website . Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:45:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/fall-2011-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/senator-white-to-receive-2012-presidents-medal-of-distinction-from-iup.html State senator Don White, R-41st Dist., will receive the 2012 President’s Medal of Distinction from IUP at the Leader’s Circle of Indiana County annual awards dinner on March 15. The President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest nondegree award IUP presents. The university established the award in 1985 to honor Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:32:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/senator-white-to-receive-2012-presidents-medal-of-distinction-from-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/iup-tv-wins-national-broadcasting-society-regional-first-place-awards.html Two IUP-TV programs earned Region One first place awards in 2011. “The Week in Review” won first place in Best News/Documentary/Public Affairs Program, and “Indie Rocker’s Ball” took first place in Best Music/Entertainment Program. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/iup-tv-wins-national-broadcasting-society-regional-first-place-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/kahn-folk-concert-tickets-now-on-sale.html Tickets are now available for the March 24 concert by acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Si Kahn. The concert will be at 8:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center. It is open to the public. Tickets, $15 for adults and $8 for students, are available at the Hadley Union Building or Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:38:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/kahn-folk-concert-tickets-now-on-sale.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/artist-lecture-series-to-accompany-multiversity-exhibit.html A “Meet the Artist” lecture series will start February 22 in conjunction with the Multiversity exhibition at the University Museum. Faculty members from the Art Department will give the lectures, which are free and open to the community. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:11:55 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/artist-lecture-series-to-accompany-multiversity-exhibit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/chili-cookoff-to-benefit-military-families-community-entries-welcomed.html The Kappa Sigma fraternity (Kappa Theta chapter) will hold its second annual chili cookoff February 25, 2012, in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room to benefit a program that serves American military families. The event is from noon to 4:00 p.m., with judging beginning at 1:00 p.m. Members of the community can at Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:48:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/chili-cookoff-to-benefit-military-families-community-entries-welcomed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/december-2011-graduate-list.html See the full list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2011. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:18:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/december-2011-graduate-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/livingstone-diary-recovery-to-be-topic-of-panel-presentation.html The travels of David Livingstone, the celebrated doctor, missionary, and explorer of Africa, are “officially” documented in The Last Journals of David Livingstone (1874), published after the explorer’s death in 1873. But, Adrian Wisnicki , assistant professor of English at IUP, recently led an i Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:49:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/livingstone-diary-recovery-to-be-topic-of-panel-presentation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/museum-exhibition-to-feature-faculty-work.html The University Museum will host an exhibit starting February 11, 2012, featuring the work of faculty artists. The exhibition, Multiversity: IUP Faculty Artists, will be available through March 24. A public opening and reception will take place February 11 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit will feat Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:19:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/museum-exhibition-to-feature-faculty-work.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/si-kahn-to-give-public-concert-during-appalachian-studies-conference-in-march.html Nationally known folk singer and songwriter Si Kahn will give a concert March 24, 2012, at IUP as part of the 35th annual Appalachian Studies Association national conference, March 23–25, on the IUP campus. The concert, open to the public, is at 8:00 p.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. Co Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:10:10 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/si-kahn-to-give-public-concert-during-appalachian-studies-conference-in-march.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/iup-to-host-appalachian-studies-association-national-conference.html IUP will host the 35th annual Appalachian Studies Association national conference, March 23–25, 2012, featuring more than 500 presenters from across the country and beyond. This will be the association’s first national conference north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The conference theme, “The Wide Reach of Appalachia, Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:29:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/02/iup-to-host-appalachian-studies-association-national-conference.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/nursing-honor-society-chapter-honored-for-excellence.html IUP’s honor society for nursing students was recognized for excellence at the international honor society’s convention in Grapevine, Texas. The Zeta Lambda chapter of Sigma Theta Tau was one of seven Pennsylvania chapters honored at the organization’s biennial convention in November. Sigma Theta Tau has Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:54:54 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/nursing-honor-society-chapter-honored-for-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/two-students-selected-for-passhe-harrisburg-internship-program.html Two IUP students have been selected for the 2012 Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program. Fourteen students total are participating in this year’s program, which provides students the opportunity to work in state government while earning a semester’s worth of credits. The program is open to students from each Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/two-students-selected-for-passhe-harrisburg-internship-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/spring-six-oclock-series-to-cover-topics-from-autism-to-appalachian-culture.html The Spring 2012 Six O’Clock Series will offer 11 lectures on topics ranging from the assessment and treatment of autism to the cultural contributions of Northern Appalachia. The series begins with an exploration of the contemporary relevance of Martin Luther King Jr. by attorney and pro Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:04:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/spring-six-oclock-series-to-cover-topics-from-autism-to-appalachian-culture.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-program-to-kick-off-2012-black-history-month.html The African American Cultural Center will host the 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program and Black History Month Kickoff on January 30, 2012. All activities, taking place in the Hadley Union Building, are free and open to the community. Events begin with a series of films: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:44:59 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-program-to-kick-off-2012-black-history-month.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/2011-provost-scholars-announced.html These students have been recognized as Provost Scholars for the Fall 2011 semester based on semester hours earned and cumulative grade-point average. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/2011-provost-scholars-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/driscoll-named-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-president.html Dr. Michael A. Driscoll, provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage, was selected today by the PASSHE Board of Governors. He will assume duties on July 1. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:12:52 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/driscoll-named-indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-president.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/career-counseling-pioneer-krumboltz-to-give-workshop.html John Krumboltz, a pioneer and leading figure in career counseling, will offer a one-day workshop, “Helping to Create a Meaningful Life in a Difficult Economy,” April 20, 2012, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . The workshop, sponsored by IUP’s Center for Counselor Training and Serv Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/career-counseling-pioneer-krumboltz-to-give-workshop.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-fall-2011.html The Academy of Culinary Arts has released its Dean’s Recognition List for Academic Excellence for the Fall 2011 semester. Students are named to the list when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredite Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:34:44 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2012/01/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-fall-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/bizzaro-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Patrick Bizzaro , a faculty member in the Department of English , has been selected for a Fulbright Scholarship. Bizzaro won a Fulbright Senior Specialist Award to work at the University of the Free State in South Africa, assisting in the development of its writing program. He is IUP’s 61st Fulb Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/bizzaro-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/bizzaro-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Patrick Bizzaro , a faculty member in the Department of English , has been selected for a Fulbright Scholarship. Bizzaro won a Fulbright Senior Specialist Award to work at the University of the Free State in South Africa, assisting in the development of its writing program. He is IUP’s 61st Fulb Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/bizzaro-selected-for-fulbright-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival-for-second-time.html Up to 1,000 faculty members and students are expected at IUP for the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 11–14, 2012. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival-for-second-time.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival-for-second-time.html Up to 1,000 faculty members and students are expected at IUP for the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 11–14, 2012. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival-for-second-time.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/student-firefighters-recognized-for-heroism.html Three IUP students and two other community members were honored by the Council of Trustees on December 15, 2011, for the rescue of a fire victim in Indiana in October. The trustees’ resolution of commendation honored W. Travis Burket, of McMurray; Simeon Logan, of Indiana; and Matthew Reynolds, Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:48:19 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/student-firefighters-recognized-for-heroism.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/student-firefighters-recognized-for-heroism.html Three IUP students and two other community members were honored by the Council of Trustees on December 15, 2011, for the rescue of a fire victim in Indiana in October. The trustees’ resolution of commendation honored W. Travis Burket, of McMurray; Simeon Logan, of Indiana; and Matthew Reynolds, Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:48:19 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/student-firefighters-recognized-for-heroism.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/movember-project-raises-1500-for-mens-health.html Fraternity members raised $1,500 for the 2011 Movember project, a national men’s health awareness event. “Movember” refers both to the month of November, when events are traditionally held, and to the slang term for mustache, “mo.” During November, men are encouraged to “grow their mos” to raise awareness about men Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/movember-project-raises-1500-for-mens-health.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/movember-project-raises-1500-for-mens-health.html Fraternity members raised $1,500 for the 2011 Movember project, a national men’s health awareness event. “Movember” refers both to the month of November, when events are traditionally held, and to the slang term for mustache, “mo.” During November, men are encouraged to “grow their mos” to raise awareness about men Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/movember-project-raises-1500-for-mens-health.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/three-presidential-candidates-selected-forwarded-to-state-system-board.html The Council of Trustees on December 15, 2011, approved forwarding three candidates for the position of university president to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors for its consideration. The three continuing candidates are as follows: Michael Driscoll, current provost Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:38:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/three-presidential-candidates-selected-forwarded-to-state-system-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/three-presidential-candidates-selected-forwarded-to-state-system-board.html The Council of Trustees on December 15, 2011, approved forwarding three candidates for the position of university president to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors for its consideration. The three continuing candidates are as follows: Michael Driscoll, current provost Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:38:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/three-presidential-candidates-selected-forwarded-to-state-system-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/campus-dining-master-plan-approved.html The Council of Trustees approved the $37-million Campus Dining Master Plan, a financing plan for the project, and the integration of the dining master plan into the Long-Range Campus Facilities Master Plan at its December 15, 2011, quarterly meeting. The Campus Dining Master Plan includes the con Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:18:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/campus-dining-master-plan-approved.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/campus-dining-master-plan-approved.html The Council of Trustees approved the $37-million Campus Dining Master Plan, a financing plan for the project, and the integration of the dining master plan into the Long-Range Campus Facilities Master Plan at its December 15, 2011, quarterly meeting. The Campus Dining Master Plan includes the con Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:18:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/campus-dining-master-plan-approved.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/program-aims-to-increase-african-american-men-studying-education.html The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh has awarded IUP a grant of $361,500 for a program designed to increase the number of African-American men in teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities. California University of Pennsylvania, the Community College of Allegheny County, Point Park University, and IUP Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/program-aims-to-increase-african-american-men-studying-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/program-aims-to-increase-african-american-men-studying-education.html The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh has awarded IUP a grant of $361,500 for a program designed to increase the number of African-American men in teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities. California University of Pennsylvania, the Community College of Allegheny County, Point Park University, and IUP Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:10:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/program-aims-to-increase-african-american-men-studying-education.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/service-learning-leads-campus-efforts-in-toys-for-tots-treasures-for-children-programs.html The Office of Service Learning sponsored several opportunities for members of the IUP community to give to disadvantaged children and families in the Indiana area. The office coordinated donations for the Treasures for Children program, sponsored by the Salvation Army, and the Toys for Tots program, coordin Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:51:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/service-learning-leads-campus-efforts-in-toys-for-tots-treasures-for-children-programs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/service-learning-leads-campus-efforts-in-toys-for-tots-treasures-for-children-programs.html The Office of Service Learning sponsored several opportunities for members of the IUP community to give to disadvantaged children and families in the Indiana area. The office coordinated donations for the Treasures for Children program, sponsored by the Salvation Army, and the Toys for Tots program, coordin Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:51:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/service-learning-leads-campus-efforts-in-toys-for-tots-treasures-for-children-programs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/faculty-members-aid-local-hunger-fight.html Faculty members contributed $1,250 to expand the Power Pack Program, a countywide food program that targets needy children. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/faculty-members-aid-local-hunger-fight.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/faculty-members-aid-local-hunger-fight.html Faculty members contributed $1,250 to expand the Power Pack Program, a countywide food program that targets needy children. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:56:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/faculty-members-aid-local-hunger-fight.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/commencement-ceremonies-for-december-2011-detailed.html Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 17, 2011, honoring 1,009 students. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/commencement-ceremonies-for-december-2011-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/commencement-ceremonies-for-december-2011-detailed.html Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 17, 2011, honoring 1,009 students. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/commencement-ceremonies-for-december-2011-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/dancer-activist-mwano-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-program.html Deo Mwano, choreographer, dancer, and activist, will be the featured speaker at IUP’s annual Kwanzaa program December 10, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. The event is free and open to the community. The program includes a celebration of family, friends, community, and culture. It i Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:12:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/dancer-activist-mwano-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/dancer-activist-mwano-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-program.html Deo Mwano, choreographer, dancer, and activist, will be the featured speaker at IUP’s annual Kwanzaa program December 10, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. The event is free and open to the community. The program includes a celebration of family, friends, community, and culture. It i Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:12:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/dancer-activist-mwano-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/legislative-fellow-friend-of-higher-education-named-for-2011.html IUP honored Jim Wansacz, Lackawanna County commissioner-elect and former state representative, with the Friend of Higher Education Award and named Representative Frank Dermody its fourteenth Legislative Fellow at a luncheon December 1, 2011. The Friend of Higher Education Award is given in recognition of an indi Fri, 2 Dec 2011 21:23:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/legislative-fellow-friend-of-higher-education-named-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/legislative-fellow-friend-of-higher-education-named-for-2011.html IUP honored Jim Wansacz, Lackawanna County commissioner-elect and former state representative, with the Friend of Higher Education Award and named Representative Frank Dermody its fourteenth Legislative Fellow at a luncheon December 1, 2011. The Friend of Higher Education Award is given in recognition of an indi Fri, 2 Dec 2011 21:23:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/legislative-fellow-friend-of-higher-education-named-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/world-premiere-of-september-11-commemorative-piece-planned.html The Department of Music will present a special concert December 8, 2011, featuring the world premiere of Jack Stamp’s “Canticle: Voces Candentes,” which he wrote in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The concert, free and open to the community, will be he Fri, 2 Dec 2011 19:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/world-premiere-of-september-11-commemorative-piece-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/world-premiere-of-september-11-commemorative-piece-planned.html The Department of Music will present a special concert December 8, 2011, featuring the world premiere of Jack Stamp’s “Canticle: Voces Candentes,” which he wrote in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The concert, free and open to the community, will be he Fri, 2 Dec 2011 19:04:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/12/world-premiere-of-september-11-commemorative-piece-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/new-nursing-simulation-lab-to-be-introduced-during-open-house.html The  Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions will host an open house December 9, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to showcase its new simulation laboratory in Putt Hall. The facility is on the first floor of Putt Hall, at Grant and Eleventh streets. The open house is free and open to the commun Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:29:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/new-nursing-simulation-lab-to-be-introduced-during-open-house.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/tree-lighting-ceremony-planned-for-2011.html IUP will celebrate the holidays with its annual tree-lighting ceremony Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 4:45 p.m. on the East Porch of John Sutton Hall. The ceremony is free and open to the community. The event will include music by the IUP  Chorale and Chorus , directed by Heather Zosel, director of choral Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:27:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/tree-lighting-ceremony-planned-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/kovalchick-complex-hotel-project-a-step-closer-after-land-transfer.html IUP is now the owner of 3.35 acres of land in White Township adjacent to Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . The conveyance of the land from the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to IUP became final November 10, 2011. The land is intended to be the site of a hotel. The agreement became co Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/kovalchick-complex-hotel-project-a-step-closer-after-land-transfer.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/aids-awareness-events-planned.html In observance of November as AIDS Awareness Month and December 1 as World AIDS Day, an IUP English class has developed several public awareness events. The class, under the direction of faculty member Veronica Watson, has developed events with the theme “HIV/AIDS: Then, Now, and the Battle for Tomorrow.” From Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/aids-awareness-events-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/presidential-search-committee-to-host-candidates-starting-november-28.html The Presidential Search Committee will host five candidates starting November 28 for the position of IUP president. Several open forums for students, faculty and staff members, and members of the Indiana community will offer opportunities to meet and hear from the candidates. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:53:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/presidential-search-committee-to-host-candidates-starting-november-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/fashion-show-to-benefit-cleft-lip-palate-repair.html A Fashion Merchandising class will present a fashion show December 7 to benefit Operation Smile, which provides free cleft lip and cleft palate repair surgery for children in more than sixty countries. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:46:33 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/fashion-show-to-benefit-cleft-lip-palate-repair.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/honor-society-recognized-as-chapter-of-excellence.html IUP’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society has been recognized as a Chapter of Excellence by the national organization. The chapter is the only one in Pennsylvania and one of only eleven in the nation receiving this honor for recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher educati Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:31:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/honor-society-recognized-as-chapter-of-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/indi-kids-receives-continued-accreditation.html The Indiana County Child Day Care Program, known as Indi Kids, has received continued accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a national group of early childhood professionals. Indi Kids serves as a laboratory for students in the Child Development and Family Relations Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/indi-kids-receives-continued-accreditation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/professor-discovering-real-david-livingstone.html The travels of missionary, physician, and explorer David Livingstone are “officially” documented in The Last Journals of David Livingstone, published after his 1873 death, but an IUP professor is part of a team that has uncovered the uncensored version. In 2009, Adrian Wisnicki , assistant pro Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:16:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/professor-discovering-real-david-livingstone.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/nutrition-programs-dietetics-track-accredited.html The Dietetics Track in the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition program has been recognized with full, continued accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Wed, 2 Nov 2011 20:27:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/nutrition-programs-dietetics-track-accredited.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/branthoover-receives-state-counselor-association-presidents-award.html Holly Branthoover, an associate professor in the Counseling Department , was selected for the 2011 Pennsylvania Counselor Association President’s Award. The Pennsylvania association is affiliated with the American Counseling Association, a six-hundred-member national organization that promotes the growth Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:00:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/11/branthoover-receives-state-counselor-association-presidents-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/kipp-annex-to-feature-work-of-contemporary-clay-artists.html Kipp Gallery Annex, on the first floor of Sprowls Hall, will host work from seven contemporary clay artists. The exhibition, titled The Lowdown: Tales from the Margin, will run from November 8 through December 9, 2011. Co-curator Jill Foote-Hutton, from Red Lodge Clay Center, will give a short presentation Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:27:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/kipp-annex-to-feature-work-of-contemporary-clay-artists.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/mccombie-receives-second-national-award-for-family-and-consumer-sciences-leadership.html Sally McCombie, a faculty member in the Human Development and Environmental Studies Department , has been recognized as the 2011 National Honorary Member by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Each year, the FCCLA honors one person whose professional responsibilities are not directly rel Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/mccombie-receives-second-national-award-for-family-and-consumer-sciences-leadership.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/run-walk-to-benefit-hawk-rock-fund-raiser.html The Hawk Rock Committee will host a two-mile run-walk on Sunday, November 13, 2011, to benefit the Hawk Rock project, a fund-raising event for three Indiana County charities addressing homelessness and hunger. The Hawk Rock Trot will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on University Drive. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:41:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/run-walk-to-benefit-hawk-rock-fund-raiser.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/american-indian-heritage-month-2011-celebration-to-feature-performances.html The Native American Awareness Council will present the fifth annual celebration of American Indian Heritage Month on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event, free and open to the community, will be held in the Hadley Union Building Delaware Room. Parking on campus, including at the Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/american-indian-heritage-month-2011-celebration-to-feature-performances.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/information-assurance-day-2011-to-feature-speakers-from-fbi-nsa-more.html IUP will present several speakers, including representatives from the FBI and the National Security Agency and cybersecurity specialists, during Information Assurance Day on November 10, 2011. This fourth annual event is free and open to the community. All presentations will take place in the Hadley Union Building Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:21:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/information-assurance-day-2011-to-feature-speakers-from-fbi-nsa-more.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/limited-tickets-for-valerie-plame-wilson-joseph-wilson-lecture-still-available.html A limited number of tickets are still available for the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture with former CIA operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson and U.S. diplomat Joseph Wilson . Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Hadley Union Building Box Office or by calling 724-357-1313. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:55:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/limited-tickets-for-valerie-plame-wilson-joseph-wilson-lecture-still-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/speaker-to-discuss-uranium-mining-on-navajo-lands.html IUP will host Lynnea Smith, a member of the Navajo nation from Crownpoint, N.M., to discuss uranium mining on the Navajo Indian reservation. Smith’s presentation, free and open to the community, will take place November 10, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Pratt Auditorium. Smith is a community educator on the issue of ura Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:11:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/speaker-to-discuss-uranium-mining-on-navajo-lands.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/family-weekend-2011-offers-host-of-activities.html A number of activities will be offered in celebration of Family Weekend, October 28-30, 2011. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:32:21 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/family-weekend-2011-offers-host-of-activities.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/student-group-apologizes-for-graffiti-incident-stand-against-racism-event-planned-for-tuesday.html IUP student group STAND—Students Taking Action Now Darfur, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network—apologized Thursday evening for images placed on trees around IUP’s Oak Grove. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:28:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/student-group-apologizes-for-graffiti-incident-stand-against-racism-event-planned-for-tuesday.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/tickets-for-valerie-plame-wilson-and-joseph-wilson-lecture-available.html Tickets are now available for the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture with former CIA operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson and U.S. diplomat Joseph Wilson . Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Hadley Union Building Box Office or by calling 724-357-1313. The lecture, “The Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:42:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/tickets-for-valerie-plame-wilson-and-joseph-wilson-lecture-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/seca-fund-raising-luncheon-set-for-october-27.html IUP’s State Employee Combined Appeal (SECA) Committee will hold a fund-raising luncheon featuring roasted turkey and stuffing October 27, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Room, on the ground floor of Foster Dining Hall along Grant Street (across from the IUP parking garage). The luncheon is sponsored Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:13:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/seca-fund-raising-luncheon-set-for-october-27.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/biology-professor-selected-for-national-science-teachers-association-board.html Thomas Lord, a professor in the Biology Department, is the first IUP faculty member to be selected for the board of directors of the National Science Teachers Association. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:01:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/biology-professor-selected-for-national-science-teachers-association-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/cardboard-city-event-to-aid-flood-victims.html An IUP sorority is inviting people to be part of a “cardboard city” project in the Oak Grove on October 12, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project is designed to raise funds for the American Red Cross to help with relief for flooded areas in Pennsylvania. Gamma Sigma Sigma members are providing material Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:50:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/cardboard-city-event-to-aid-flood-victims.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/safety-sciences-doctoral-program-to-begin-at-iup-in-2013.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved IUP’s Doctor of Philosophy in Safety Sciences program. IUP’s program will be the first of its kind in the nation. “IUP’s program is unique in that it is designed to be a very comprehensive offering, not just focused on one or two aspec Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:59:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/safety-sciences-doctoral-program-to-begin-at-iup-in-2013.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/first-commonwealth-endowed-lecture-to-feature-valerie-plame-wilson-and-joseph-wilson.html Former CIA operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson and U.S. diplomat Joseph Wilson will be the speakers at this year’s First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture at IUP. The couple will present “ The Politics of Truth: Inside the Valerie Plame Wilson CIA Leak Controversy .” The lecture, presented as part of the Lively Ar Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/first-commonwealth-endowed-lecture-to-feature-valerie-plame-wilson-and-joseph-wilson.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/international-education-week-events-to-include-naturalization-ceremony.html The Office of International Education is sponsoring several activities in celebration of International Education Week, October 10–14, 2011, including a naturalization ceremony October 14. International Education Week, a joint national initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/international-education-week-events-to-include-naturalization-ceremony.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/students-to-rock-the-grove-for-the-alice-paul-house.html Fraternity and sorority members will be “Rocking the Grove” October 4 and 5, 2011, to benefit the Alice Paul House, Indiana County’s shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children. The students will be in rocking chairs in the Oak Grove on October 4 from 4:00 to 11:30 p.m. and October 5 from 9:00 a.m. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 20:09:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/students-to-rock-the-grove-for-the-alice-paul-house.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/sororities-fraternities-partner-with-service-learning-for-food-drive.html IUP fraternity and sorority members , in conjunction with the Office of Service Learning , will hold a food drive to benefit the Community Kitchen of Indiana County. Students will collect canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, and baby food at the BiLo along North Fourth Street on October 7 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:23:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/10/sororities-fraternities-partner-with-service-learning-for-food-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/study-abroad-to-be-next-topic-in-six-oclock-series.html The Six O’Clock Series continues with “ All the Reasons You Need for Any Excuse to Study Abroad ” at 6:00 p.m. October 3, 2011, in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. In this program, students will learn about study abroad from students who have lived it. A panel of returning study abroad students will discuss d Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/study-abroad-to-be-next-topic-in-six-oclock-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/homecoming-activities-set-for-2011.html IUP’s annual Homecoming celebration, September 30–October 2, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the Pregame in the Oak Grove festival, the parade, and football game. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/homecoming-activities-set-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/lgbt-film-festival-2011-to-begin-with-what-happens-next.html IUP will host the eighth annual Indiana Cares Campaign (ICC) to End Homophobia LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Film Festival in October. The festival begins October 2, 2011, with What Happens Next. All films will be shown Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in Beard Auditorium in Stouffer Hall, 175 Maple Str Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:59:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/lgbt-film-festival-2011-to-begin-with-what-happens-next.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/criminology-speaker-series-to-feature-retired-navy-captain-bowdish.html The Department of Criminology Speaker Series will feature Randall Bowdish, retired U.S. Navy captain, on September 28, 2011, for two presentations. Bowdish will present “The Criminal Justice System and Terrorism” at 10:10 a.m. in the Hadley Union Building, Susquehanna Room, and “Terrorism, the Media and Social Ne Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:07:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/criminology-speaker-series-to-feature-retired-navy-captain-bowdish.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/award-winning-american-chemical-society-student-chapter-to-donate-to-high-school-chemistry-program.html The IUP student chapter of the American Chemical Society, recently named an Outstanding Student Chapter by the national organization, is donating $1,000 to United High School for use in its chemistry program. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:11:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/award-winning-american-chemical-society-student-chapter-to-donate-to-high-school-chemistry-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/hospitality-management-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-retirees.html A former Indiana man has established a scholarship at IUP in honor of two local couples. Michael Mark Scanlan, of Rumson, N.J., has created the John J. and Mary Louise Scanlan and Dr. James B. and Madelyn Reilly Scholarship for Hospitality Management. The scholarship will provide support for Hospitality Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:46:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/hospitality-management-scholarship-established-in-honor-of-iup-retirees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/summer-2011-deans-list.html See who made the Summer 2011 Dean’s List. Undergraduates receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:45:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/summer-2011-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/only-love-second-annual-photography-project-planned.html IUP will host its second annual Only Love photography project September 23, 2011. The project features volunteers who are photographed as a show of support for the acceptance of all people. Photographs will be taken from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. outside of Wallwork Hall, at Pratt and Grant streets. The photos will Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/only-love-second-annual-photography-project-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/iup-breaks-enrollment-records-for-third-consecutive-year.html For the third consecutive year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has broken all previous total student enrollment records with a fall 2011 enrollment of 15,132. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:57:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/iup-breaks-enrollment-records-for-third-consecutive-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/makoni-gender-activist-and-cnn-top-ten-hero-to-speak-at-iup.html IUP will host gender activist Betty Makoni on September 23, 2011. She will present two lectures, both free and open to the community, during her visit to IUP. Makoni was named a CNN 2009 “Top Ten Hero” for her work in defending and empowering young rape victims in her native Zimbabwe. She is the founder and direct Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/makoni-gender-activist-and-cnn-top-ten-hero-to-speak-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/olmstead-to-be-honored-with-naming-of-percussion-rehearsal-hall.html The Council of Trustees on September 15, 2011, formally approved the naming of a rehearsal hall for a professor emeritus of the Department of Music . The space in Cogswell Hall, home to the Music Department, honors Gary James Olmstead, a forty-five-year member of the department’s faculty. In approving the reso Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:19:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/olmstead-to-be-honored-with-naming-of-percussion-rehearsal-hall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/kaniasty-honored-with-stress-and-anxiety-research-society-lifetime-achievement-award.html A Psychology professor has been honored with an international award for professional excellence. Krzysztof Kaniasty received the Stress and Anxiety Research Society (STAR) Lifetime Career Award during the thirty-second STAR Conference in Münster, Germany. This award is presented annually to ho Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:52:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/kaniasty-honored-with-stress-and-anxiety-research-society-lifetime-achievement-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/blocktoberfest-2011-to-benefit-wounded-warrior-project.html The Military Science service fraternity, Rho Tau Chi, will hold its “Blocktoberfest” on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Stephenson Hall courtyard. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:12:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/blocktoberfest-2011-to-benefit-wounded-warrior-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/six-oclock-series-continues-with-got-consent.html The fall 2011 Six O’Clock Series will continue with its second program, “ Got Consent? ,” at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. In this program, students and alumni share experiences and attitudes about sexual relationships, consent, and prevention of sexual violence. The Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:44:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/six-oclock-series-continues-with-got-consent.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/us-news-and-world-report-includes-iup-in-best-colleges-2012-edition.html For the eighteenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has selected IUP as one of the nation’s top universities. IUP is included in the magazine’s “Best Colleges” 2012 edition and is one of the top national doctoral universities recognized in the rankings. This recognition follows IUP’s inclusion in Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:29:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/us-news-and-world-report-includes-iup-in-best-colleges-2012-edition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/washington-monthly-recognizes-iups-contributions-to-society-for-third-straight-year-in-2011.html IUP has been selected, for the third consecutive year, for Washington Monthly magazine’s 2011 national rankings of schools based on their contributions to society . IUP is one of only eleven Pennsylvania universities and the only public doctoral university in the state to be selected for the rankings. When co Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:21:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/washington-monthly-recognizes-iups-contributions-to-society-for-third-straight-year-in-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/constitution-day-2011-celebration-to-feature-free-events.html IUP will celebrate Constitution Day on September 20, 2011, with several events free and open to the community. Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:10:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/constitution-day-2011-celebration-to-feature-free-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/six-oclock-series-for-fall-2011-begins.html The fall 2011 Six O’Clock Series will offer programs on topics ranging from preventing sexual violence to the mystical arts of Tibet to the holocaust through the eyes of a survivor. The series begins with a presentation on taking a personal approach to alcohol. “DrinkThink” will be presented September 12 at 6:00 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/six-oclock-series-for-fall-2011-begins.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/hawk-walk-planned-for-september-2011.html The second annual Hawk Walk, a door-to-door effort to welcome IUP students to be active members of the community, will take place September 14, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 19:47:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/hawk-walk-planned-for-september-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/september-11-tenth-anniversary-remembrance-program-planned.html IUP will host an anniversary remembrance program September 11, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. to reflect on the 2001 attacks on the United States. Fri, 2 Sep 2011 18:43:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/september-11-tenth-anniversary-remembrance-program-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/arpaia-part-of-peace-delegation-at-work-in-kabul.html Paul Arpaia, a faculty member in the Department of History, is traveling to Kabul as part of his work with an international peace organization. Fri, 2 Sep 2011 18:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/arpaia-part-of-peace-delegation-at-work-in-kabul.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-summer-2011.html Culinary Arts students are named to the Dean’s Recognition List when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The Academy of Culinary Arts , located in Punxsutawney, Pa., is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation—the maximum accreditation pos Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:15:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/09/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-summer-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/end-of-life-care-to-be-focus-of-nursing-workshop.html The  Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is partnering with Indiana Regional Medical Center and Windber Medical Center to present a workshop on end-of-life care. The workshop is October 21, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . It is $35 for members Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:48:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/end-of-life-care-to-be-focus-of-nursing-workshop.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/colatrino-receives-bridging-scholarship-for-study-abroad-in-japan.html Marc Colatrino, a senior Asian Studies major from Leechburg, is one of only eighty-five students in the nation selected for a Bridging Scholarship for study abroad in Japan. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/colatrino-receives-bridging-scholarship-for-study-abroad-in-japan.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/biology-research-project-on-effects-of-nitrites-on-zebrafish-earns-students-a-society-of-toxicology-award.html Two Indiana Area Senior High School students are getting a head start on their academic careers. Ida Karimi and Alison Simmons, students at IUP during the summer, won the 2011 Mary Anne Stock Student Research Award from the Allegheny-Erie chapter of the Society of Toxicology for their research project “Effects of Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/biology-research-project-on-effects-of-nitrites-on-zebrafish-earns-students-a-society-of-toxicology-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/west-nile-virus-control-program-to-spray-on-campus.html Spraying for mosquitoes will take place on the IUP campus between the Robertshaw Building and the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex after mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were found in a trap in that area. The Indiana County West Nile Virus Control Program plans to spray between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/west-nile-virus-control-program-to-spray-on-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/snavely-starts-as-dean-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics.html Deanne Snavely, who was appointed dean of the  College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the spring, began work at IUP on August 1, 2011. She brings to IUP twenty-five years of experience from Bowling Green State University. Most recently, she served as interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Scien Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:44:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/snavely-starts-as-dean-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/iup-feels-earthquake-effects-campus-safe.html An earthquake in the Richmond, Va., area, magnitude of 5.9, shook campus buildings shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Campus safety officials have said that, unless occupants are notified to evacuate, campus buildings are safe. Campus emergency officials may be reached at 724-357-2141. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:20:21 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/iup-feels-earthquake-effects-campus-safe.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/faculty-promotions-for-fall-2011-announced.html The  Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members, effective the Fall 2011 semester. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/faculty-promotions-for-fall-2011-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/computer-science-languages-and-systems-track-accredited.html The Computer Science Department’s degree program in Computer Science/Languages and Systems Track has been recognized with accreditation by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:38:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/computer-science-languages-and-systems-track-accredited.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/move-in-other-events-mark-start-of-20112012-academic-year.html As the start of the Fall 2011 semester approaches, IUP is gearing up for student move-in and other events that celebrate the new academic year and welcome new students into the community. Fri, 5 Aug 2011 17:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/move-in-other-events-mark-start-of-20112012-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/forbes-magazine-top-colleges-list-includes-iup-again-in-2011.html IUP has been recognized, for the second year in a row, as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes magazine. IUP is one of only twenty-three Pennsylvania colleges and universities chosen for this fourth annual listing. There are 6,600 accredited postsecondary institutions in the U.S. “America’s Top Colleges” Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/08/forbes-magazine-top-colleges-list-includes-iup-again-in-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/07/may-2011-graduate-list.html Following is a list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2011. Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county and city—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, then international students. Information for this list was provided by the  Office of the Registrar . A Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:11:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/07/may-2011-graduate-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/spring-2011-deans-list.html The Spring 2011 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar website . Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fa Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:12:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/spring-2011-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/larkin-recognized-for-migratory-bird-stewardship.html Biology professor Jeffery Larkin is part of a forest-restoration team that recently received the first Presidential Migratory Bird Stewardship Award. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:43:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/larkin-recognized-for-migratory-bird-stewardship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/iup-tv-sports-productions-honored-during-college-sports-media-awards.html IUP-TV Sports Productions was honored for excellence in the 2011 College Sports Media Awards competition for its game coverage and video The Road to the Elite Eight. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:32:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/iup-tv-sports-productions-honored-during-college-sports-media-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/promise-plus-initiative-to-benefit-from-third-heinz-endowments-grant.html The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh awarded IUP a grant for the third consecutive year for continued support of IUP’s Promise Plus initiative. Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/promise-plus-initiative-to-benefit-from-third-heinz-endowments-grant.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/picnics-in-the-grove-continue-june-8.html IUP will continue its weekly picnics in the Oak Grove on June 8, 2011. Picnics will be held each Wednesday through August 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. “We had an excellent turnout for the first picnic on June 1,” John Veilleux, picnics co-chairman and associate vice president for Com Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:29:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/picnics-in-the-grove-continue-june-8.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/iup-to-host-carnegie-mellon-program-for-elementary-students.html IUP will host a program June 20–24 for children who have completed fifth or sixth grade titled “Why Aren’t Manhole Covers Square?” It is part of C-MITES, the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary and Secondary Students. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 19:12:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/iup-to-host-carnegie-mellon-program-for-elementary-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/longacre-appointed-student-trustee-for-20112013.html Andrew S. Longacre, of Danielsville, a Safety Sciences and Political Science major with a minor in Environmental Health Science, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett as the student member of the IUP Council of Trustees . Longacre’s appointment was finalized May 31, 2011. Currently a junior Wed, 1 Jun 2011 18:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/06/longacre-appointed-student-trustee-for-20112013.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/energy-team-to-test-water-near-marcellus-drilling-site-in-westmoreland-county.html A team of faculty members has been awarded a contract to conduct water sampling around the 1,300-acre Beaver Run Reservoir and plans to place test results on a website available to the public. Tue, 31 May 2011 17:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/energy-team-to-test-water-near-marcellus-drilling-site-in-westmoreland-county.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-spring-2011.html The Academy of Culinary Arts has released its Dean’s Recognition List for Academic Excellence for the Spring 2011 semester. Students are named to the list when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredi Tue, 31 May 2011 12:42:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-spring-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/picnics-in-the-grove-2011-to-start-june-1.html IUP will present its weekly picnics in the Oak Grove on Wednesdays from June 1 through August 3. For the first picnic, contemporary music will be played and special guest will be St. Thomas More University Parish. Thu, 26 May 2011 21:23:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/picnics-in-the-grove-2011-to-start-june-1.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/seventh-inning-rallies-push-iup-softball-past-bloomsburg-and-into-college-world-series.html The softball team will make its first appearance at the College World Series, May 26–30, 2011, in Salem, Va., after defeating Bloomsburg, 2-1, in game two of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Super Regional, Saturday, May 21. Sat, 21 May 2011 19:06:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/seventh-inning-rallies-push-iup-softball-past-bloomsburg-and-into-college-world-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/iup-named-to-national-community-service-honor-roll-for-third-straight-year.html IUP has been selected, for the third consecutive year, for inclusion on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts to America’s communities. The honor roll is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the Department of Educatio Tue, 17 May 2011 21:10:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/iup-named-to-national-community-service-honor-roll-for-third-straight-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/heritage-garden-dedicated-garden-clubs-work-recognized.html IUP and the Foundation for IUP formally dedicated the Heritage Garden on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The garden is in front of the Northern Suites residence hall. Speakers for the dedication ceremony included Dr. Cornelius Wooten, vice president for Administration and Finance , and Dr. Ruth Riesenman, representing Tue, 17 May 2011 19:12:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/heritage-garden-dedicated-garden-clubs-work-recognized.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/womens-conference-to-feature-workshops-antkowiak-as-keynote-speaker.html The President’s Commission on the Status of Women will present its fourth annual conference, “Tough Women in Tough Times ,” May 25, 2011, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The conference will begin with morning registration at 8:00. The IUP commission is working with Indiana Regional Medical C Thu, 12 May 2011 14:25:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/womens-conference-to-feature-workshops-antkowiak-as-keynote-speaker.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/stein-earns-state-speech-language-hearing-associations-highest-honor.html Dr. David Stein, professor and director of the Speech-Language Pathology program, received the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s highest honor for his dedication to the speech-language pathology field. Wed, 11 May 2011 19:36:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/stein-earns-state-speech-language-hearing-associations-highest-honor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/health-and-human-services-names-blood-outstanding-teacher.html The College of Health and Human Services has selected Dr. Janet Blood, assistant professor of fashion merchandising ( Human Development and Environmental Studies Department ), to receive its 2011 Outstanding Teacher Award. Blood was recognized as a “learning facilitator” who “inspires students to be creative w Fri, 6 May 2011 18:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/health-and-human-services-names-blood-outstanding-teacher.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/trustees-recognize-student-member.html Raymond G. Edwards, Jr., of Wernersville, was recognized by the Council of Trustees on May 5, 2011, for his work as student trustee. Edwards, son of Raymond and Janice Edwards, was appointed a trustee June 11, 2009, by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. His tenure will end with his May 7 graduation from IUP with b Thu, 5 May 2011 16:34:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/trustees-recognize-student-member.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/jennings-earns-service-learning-volunteer-of-the-year-award.html The Office of Service Learning honored Dr. Linda Jennings, Music Department faculty member, with the 2010–2011 Volunteer of the Year Award. Jennings was honored as a result of her service beyond the requirements of being a member of the faculty. She has created music programs in Haiti, and, following the recen Thu, 5 May 2011 16:12:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/jennings-earns-service-learning-volunteer-of-the-year-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/2011-may-commencement-details-provided.html May Commencement ceremonies will take place, for the first time, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Complete details about the ceremony are available on the Commencement website . Commencement is May 7, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Eligible to attend the May ceremony are 2,124 students who have either compl Tue, 3 May 2011 20:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/05/2011-may-commencement-details-provided.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/botelho-named-university-professor-for-20112012.html Dr. Lynn Botelho, a professor in the Department of History , has been selected as IUP’s 2011–2012 University Professor. This award is presented to an IUP faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly activity and service. The award is presented on an annual basis, a Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/botelho-named-university-professor-for-20112012.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/spaghetti-dinner-to-benefit-memorial-scholarships.html The  Veterans Organization student group will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. April 30, 2011, at the Indiana VFW Post 1989 to raise money for three scholarships. The VFW is at 824 Indian Springs Road in White Township. The event benefits memorial scholarships in honor of Brent Adams, Beverly Sue Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/spaghetti-dinner-to-benefit-memorial-scholarships.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/food-and-nutrition-food-drive-marks-seventeenth-year.html The Department of Food and Nutrition will sponsor the annual “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” food drive April 30, 2011, with several collection sites around Indiana County. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:19:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/food-and-nutrition-food-drive-marks-seventeenth-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/cardboard-village-event-raises-funds-builds-awareness-of-homelessness.html IUP’s National Residence Hall Honorary raised $339 for the Indiana County Community Action Program through its first “cardboard village” April 19, 2011, in the Oak Grove. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:02:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/cardboard-village-event-raises-funds-builds-awareness-of-homelessness.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/student-group-to-recycle-old-electronics.html The  Association for Management Information Systems student group will host an “e-cycling” event to recycle old electronics April 30, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the  Eberly College of Business and Information Technology parking lot. The lot is located just off Eleventh Street next to the Memorial Field Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:44:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/student-group-to-recycle-old-electronics.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/record-number-of-applicants-closes-freshman-application-process-for-fall-2011.html IUP is no longer accepting applications for  general admission for freshman students for the Indiana and Punxsutawney campuses for Fall 2011. “For the second year in a row, we received a record number of applicants for our Fall freshman class, and applicants are very strong academically,” James Begany, associate v Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:31:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/record-number-of-applicants-closes-freshman-application-process-for-fall-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/arpaia-to-join-leadership-of-september-11-peace-organization.html Paul Arpaia, History Department, will serve on the steering committee of September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, a peace organization founded by family members of those killed in the September 11, 2001, attacks. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:52:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/arpaia-to-join-leadership-of-september-11-peace-organization.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/blood-wins-top-award-in-sewing-associations-design-challenge.html Dr. Janet Blood, assistant professor of fashion merchandising, Human Development and Environmental Studies Department , won top prize, Best Overall, in the 2010 Association of Sewing and Design Professionals “Suit Your Style” design challenge. The challenge, sponsored by Threads Magazine , involved trans Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:12:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/blood-wins-top-award-in-sewing-associations-design-challenge.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/management-services-group-to-host-chamber-business-after-hours-event.html The Management Services Group will begin its twentieth anniversary celebration by hosting the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours event April 26, 2011. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/management-services-group-to-host-chamber-business-after-hours-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/memorial-scholarship-established-for-pittsburgh-police-officer-stephen-mayhle.html IUP marked the establishment of a memorial scholarship in honor of Stephen J. Mayhle, a 2002  Criminology graduate and Pittsburgh police officer, April 6, 2011, at KPMG in Pittsburgh. Mayhle, an Indiana native, was one of three Pittsburgh officers killed while responding to a disturbance April 4, 2009. He was twen Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:23:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/memorial-scholarship-established-for-pittsburgh-police-officer-stephen-mayhle.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/eberly-college-of-business-earns-continued-accreditation-from-aacsb-international.html The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International following an AACSB review, required every five years, in which the program must demonstrate it meets the agency’s standards of quality. The college achieved accreditation of its bachelor’s a Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:03:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/eberly-college-of-business-earns-continued-accreditation-from-aacsb-international.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/safety-sciences-project-receives-alcoa-grant.html IUP has received $99,000 from the Alcoa Foundation for research designed to help reduce human error in the workplace. Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/safety-sciences-project-receives-alcoa-grant.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/2011-distinguished-faculty-awards-presented.html Four faculty members were honored during IUP’s 2011 Honors Day on April 3, 2011, with the university’s Distinguished Faculty Awards. Since 1969, IUP has presented these awards to honor faculty members who make significant contributions to the university. The 2011 winners: Lynne Alvine, English , Dist Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/2011-distinguished-faculty-awards-presented.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/into-the-streets-project-in-need-of-nonprofit-agencies-to-serve.html Because of the record-breaking response from IUP students for the spring “ Into the Streets ” day of service Saturday, April 9, 2011, the  Office of Service Learning is looking for nonprofit agencies that need volunteer assistance. Agencies interested in hosting volunteers should send a representative to a meeting Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:50:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/into-the-streets-project-in-need-of-nonprofit-agencies-to-serve.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/nursing-department-partners-for-seventh-annual-health-fair-walk.html The Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions , Department of Health and Physical Education , and Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership are working with St. Thomas More University Parish to present the “Step into Spring” Walk and sixth annual health fair April 9, 2011. The fair is planned f Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:42:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/04/nursing-department-partners-for-seventh-annual-health-fair-walk.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/laroche-named-art-educator-of-the-year-by-niche-magazine.html Lynda LaRoche, Art Department, was named Art Educator of the Year by NICHE magazine, and two Art students were finalists in the student division of the NICHE magazine awards competition. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:26:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/laroche-named-art-educator-of-the-year-by-niche-magazine.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/project-encourages-pittsburgh-students-to-become-teachers.html IUP had a key role in the recent formation of Future Educators Association student chapters at three Pittsburgh schools. Thirty students have joined the new chapters at Langley Teachers Academy High School, Westinghouse High School, and Barack Obama Academy of International Studies High School, and two of those stu Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:15:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/project-encourages-pittsburgh-students-to-become-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/2011-business-opportunities-fair-to-feature-networking-opportunities-speakers.html Close to one hundred businesses and agencies will be represented at IUP’s Business Opportunities Fair, “Expanding the Mainstream ,” at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on April 28, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by IUP’s Supplier Diversity Council. It is the first of its ki Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:35:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/2011-business-opportunities-fair-to-feature-networking-opportunities-speakers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/price-selected-for-international-reading-association-award.html Lisa Hammett Price, Special Education and Clinical Services, received the 2011 International Reading Association’s Dina Feitelson Research Award for an article she co-wrote about book sharing between parents and children. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:45:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/price-selected-for-international-reading-association-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/service-learning-to-hold-food-drive-for-iccap.html The Office of Service Learning will hold a three-day food drive to benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program’s food bank. Students will collect items and hand out informational fliers about ICCAP on Friday, April 1, 2011, from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, from 10:00 a.m. to Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:29:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/service-learning-to-hold-food-drive-for-iccap.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/webb-named-division-ii-player-of-the-year.html Darryl Webb, of Elkridge, Md., a senior forward on the men’s basketball team, has been named 2011 Division II Player of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:25:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/webb-named-division-ii-player-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/december-2010-graduate-list.html Following is a list of students who graduated from IUP in December 2010. Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, then international students. Information for this list was provided by the  Office of the Registrar . Adams Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:45:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/december-2010-graduate-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/comeback-falls-just-short-for-mens-basketball-team-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-finals.html The men’s basketball team’s season ended March 15, 2011, in the NCAA Atlantic Region championship game with an 89-86 loss to tournament host and top seed West Liberty. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:38:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/comeback-falls-just-short-for-mens-basketball-team-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-finals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-2011-ncaa-atlantic-region-finals.html The men’s basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Atlantic Region championship game after defeating Bowie State on Sunday, March 13, 2011. IUP will face top-seeded West Liberty in the finals Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:16:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-2011-ncaa-atlantic-region-finals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/harris-wins-fourth-national-title-in-long-jump-other-athletes-place-at-nationals.html Nafee Harris won his fourth long jump national championship at the NCAA indoor track and field meet Friday, March 11, 2011. Track and field athletes Leander Toney and Brianna Liebold and swimmer Jackie Hynson also placed at nationals. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:30:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/harris-wins-fourth-national-title-in-long-jump-other-athletes-place-at-nationals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-ncaa-atlantic-region-semifinals.html The men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Atlantic Region semifinals after defeating West Virginia Wesleyan 66-59 in the tournament’s opening round Saturday, March 12, 2011. The Crimson Hawks will face Bowie State on Sunday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:05:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-ncaa-atlantic-region-semifinals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/academy-of-culinary-arts-fall-2010-deans-recognition-list.html See which students at the Academy of Culinary Arts made the Fall 2010 Dean’s Recognition List after achieving a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:25:13 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/academy-of-culinary-arts-fall-2010-deans-recognition-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-wins-2011-psac-tournament-championship-earns-second-seed-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-tournament.html The men’s basketball team won its second straight PSAC tournament championship after defeating Slippery Rock on Saturday, March 5, 2011. The Crimson Hawks earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Atlantic Region tournament, which will start Saturday, March 12. Sun, 6 Mar 2011 05:41:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-wins-2011-psac-tournament-championship-earns-second-seed-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-tournament.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-2011-psac-championship-game.html The men’s basketball team has advanced to the PSAC championship game after defeating East Stroudsburg 81-72 on March 4, 2011. IUP will face Slippery Rock in the finals at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in Memorial Field House. Fri, 4 Mar 2011 21:15:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/mens-basketball-team-advances-to-2011-psac-championship-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/kovalchick-complex-opening-event-photos-available.html An  online gallery featuring photos from the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex’s opening events  March 3 and 4, 2011, is now available. A pre-opening event recognizing published faculty scholars and donors to the complex was held March 3, and a public grand opening—featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, t Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/kovalchick-complex-opening-event-photos-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/fall-2010-deans-list.html The  Fall 2010 Dean’s List  is now available on the  Office of the Registrar website . Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 20:15:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/fall-2010-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/students-set-for-alternative-spring-break-2011.html Nearly 120 students will spend Spring Break at sites throughout the country doing service work through the Alternative Spring Break program. Projects range from trail building to animal rescue to meditation instruction. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 19:33:05 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/students-set-for-alternative-spring-break-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/kovalchick-complex-grand-opening-friday.html Community members will get a first look at the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex during its free, public grand opening Friday, March 4, 2011. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Ed Fry Arena. Following the ceremony, those in attendance will be able Tue, 1 Mar 2011 15:44:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/03/kovalchick-complex-grand-opening-friday.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/iup-ambassadors-group-wins-2011-case-awards.html For the fourteenth year, IUP’s student alumni association, the IUP Ambassadors , was honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE-ASAP). CASE is a national organization for advancement professionals who work in alumni relations, communications, fund- Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:29:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/iup-ambassadors-group-wins-2011-case-awards.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/panel-to-discuss-revolution-in-the-middle-east.html A panel discussion, “Revolution in the Middle East: Political and Religious Implications,” will be held Monday, February 28, 2011, at 8:15 p.m. in Sally Johnson Auditorium (Room 247), Johnson Hall. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:16:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/panel-to-discuss-revolution-in-the-middle-east.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/hidden-in-america-screening-part-of-common-reader-activities.html The  College of Health and Human Services will show the film Hidden in America on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in Wallwork Hall, Pratt Drive and Grant Street. The screening is free and open to the community. The film addresses themes similar to those in this year’s Common Freshman Reader, Nickel an Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:59:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/hidden-in-america-screening-part-of-common-reader-activities.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/national-science-foundation-nsf-to-fund-biology-lab-renovations.html IUP has received $951,578 from the National Science Foundation to renovate  biology laboratories in Carl S. Weyandt Hall, home to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics . The funds will be used to renovate and upgrade twelve spaces in Weyandt Hall that are used for student biology research and student re Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:42:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/national-science-foundation-nsf-to-fund-biology-lab-renovations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/business-opportunities-fair-set-for-april-at-kovalchick-complex.html IUP’s  Supplier Diversity Council will present the Business Opportunities Fair: “Expanding the Mainstream” at the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on April 28, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be the first of its kind in the Kovalchick Complex, which is set to open in March along Wayne Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:01:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/business-opportunities-fair-set-for-april-at-kovalchick-complex.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/classes-canceled-until-1100-am-tuesday-february-22.html Due to the inclement weather, classes at all IUP campuses and all sites are canceled until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. To ensure clarity, that means that classes scheduled before 11:00 a.m. will not be held. Classes scheduled at 11:00 a.m. or later will be in session, unless it is communicated otherwise. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:35:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/classes-canceled-until-1100-am-tuesday-february-22.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/bratton-to-receive-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Edward K. Bratton, of Indiana, will receive the 2011 President’s Medal of Distinction from David Werner , interim president , at the 2011 Leader’s Circle event March 24, 2011. Bratton will be recognized for public service. The President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest non-degree award presented by IUP. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:33:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/bratton-to-receive-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/kovalchick-complex-grand-opening-set-for-march-4.html The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex will hold a grand opening March 4, 2011. The event is free and open to the community. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Ed Fry Arena. Following the ceremony, those in attendance will be able to tour the facility. Wed, 9 Feb 2011 21:16:10 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/kovalchick-complex-grand-opening-set-for-march-4.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/school-psychology-programs-earn-full-national-accreditation.html IUP’s  Post-Master’s Certification in School Psychology  and  Doctor of Education in School Psychology  programs have both earned continuing, full national accreditation from the National Association of School Psychologists. “I am pleased that IUP’s excellence in program and student outcome assessment was recognize Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:07:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/school-psychology-programs-earn-full-national-accreditation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/2011-foreign-film-and-music-series-continues-with-town-called-panic.html The Spring 2011 Foreign Film and Music Series will continue February 13, 2011, with Belgian film A Town Called Panic . Musical guests will be Kate Duncan on vocals and Terry Barnett on guitar. A Town Called Panic, in French with English subtitles, tells the story of three plastic toys, Cowboy, Indian, and H Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:51:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/2011-foreign-film-and-music-series-continues-with-town-called-panic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/student-collecting-blankets-for-baltimores-homeless.html The Cover the Cold initiative, a used blanket drive for Baltimore’s homeless, is taking place on campus through March 7, 2011. Designated collection boxes are located in the John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security and the Political Science Department. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/student-collecting-blankets-for-baltimores-homeless.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/webb-breaks-all-time-mens-basketball-scoring-record-in-win-over-gannon.html Darryl Webb of the men’s basketball team broke IUP’s all-time scoring record Saturday, February 5, 2011, against Gannon. Webb finished the game, which IUP won 73-58, with a career total of 1,729 points. Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:58:04 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/webb-breaks-all-time-mens-basketball-scoring-record-in-win-over-gannon.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/child-and-family-studies-grant-offers-student-parents-support-for-child-care.html Child and Family Studies at IUP is the recipient of a competitive grant from the United States Department of Education to provide financial assistance for child care to IUP undergraduate students who are parents. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/child-and-family-studies-grant-offers-student-parents-support-for-child-care.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/emergency-services-training-to-offer-educational-methodology-course-in-february-2011.html Emergency Services Training will offer an educational methodology course starting February 25, 2011. This course is intended to prepare participants to teach emergency medical technician instructors, emergency medical first responder instructors, and rescue instructors. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:19:59 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/emergency-services-training-to-offer-educational-methodology-course-in-february-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/energy-team-to-serve-growing-regional-energy-industry.html Faculty experts at IUP have begun to explore opportunities to serve the growing energy industry in Western Pennsylvania through the development of the IUP Energy Team. The IUP Energy Team is an interdisciplinary faculty team that is undertaking research and formulating new projects that address the various aspects Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/02/energy-team-to-serve-growing-regional-energy-industry.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/black-history-month-events-planned-for-february-2011.html IUP will hold several events throughout February 2011 in celebration of Black History Month. Here is a roundup of these events. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:23:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/black-history-month-events-planned-for-february-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/finegan-to-participate-in-inaugural-pilgrimage-studies-workshop.html Caleb P.S. Finegan, a faculty member in the History Department and director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership, is one of seventy-five scholars worldwide invited to participate in the inaugural Pilgrimage Studies Workshop. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:14:31 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/finegan-to-participate-in-inaugural-pilgrimage-studies-workshop.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/civil-rights-project-in-second-life-immerses-visitors-in-historic-events.html Communications Media students in the Simulation of Games doctoral class have brought the American civil rights movement to life in Second Life, an online, virtual world. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:27:33 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/civil-rights-project-in-second-life-immerses-visitors-in-historic-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-program-to-kick-off-black-history-month-2011.html The African American Cultural Center will present a variety of activities free and open to the public as part of its twenty-first annual Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative program and Black History Month kickoff on January 27, 2011. Events begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude with a 7:00 p.m. keynote panel prese Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:27:55 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-program-to-kick-off-black-history-month-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/six-oclock-series-for-spring-2011-kicks-off-january-31-with-fuel.html The Six O’Clock Series will launch its Spring 2011 season with a program on award-winning film FUEL on January 31 at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. Cosponsored by the Entertainment Network, the program will feature film director Josh Tickell and producer Rebecca Tickell. FUEL is the 2008 Sundance Film Fest Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/six-oclock-series-for-spring-2011-kicks-off-january-31-with-fuel.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/curt-cignetti-named-eleventh-head-coach-in-iup-football-history.html Curt Cignetti, a twenty-eight-year veteran assistant coach, most recently at the University of Alabama, has been appointed the eleventh head coach in the modern era of IUP football. He is the eldest son of former head coach Frank Cignetti, who retired following the 2005 season. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:13:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/curt-cignetti-named-eleventh-head-coach-in-iup-football-history.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/foreign-film-and-music-series-for-spring-2011-to-kick-off-with-afghan-star.html The  Spring 2011 Foreign Film and Music Series  will begin Sunday, January 30, offering a selection of internationally produced films and local musicians. Sponsored and organized by the  Office of International Education , the programs will be held Sunday evenings at McVitty Auditorium in Sprowls Hall from January  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:20:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/foreign-film-and-music-series-for-spring-2011-to-kick-off-with-afghan-star.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/martin-luther-king-jr-to-be-honored-with-january-2011-events.html IUP will hold several events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., throughout January, the month of the civil rights leader’s birthday. In addition, events celebrating black heritage and culture will be held throughout February, which is Black History Month. Following is a roundup of these events: Saturday, Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:05:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/martin-luther-king-jr-to-be-honored-with-january-2011-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/university-museum-exhibition-to-celebrate-african-american-heritage.html The University Museum will host a free public reception Friday, January 21, 2011, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the exhibition Extra! The Art of Harris, Williams Brewer, and Shahn. Light refreshments will be served. Extra explores African-American heritage and celebrates landmarks in civil rights history through Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:12:35 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2011/01/university-museum-exhibition-to-celebrate-african-american-heritage.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/tepper-not-to-return-as-head-football-coach-in-2011.html IUP announced December 17, 2010, that head football coach Lou Tepper will not return for the 2011 season. “Our football program needs to move in a new direction,” Athletic Director Frank Condino said. “After a thorough review of the program’s history and this season, I don’t have confidence that the current leaders Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/tepper-not-to-return-as-head-football-coach-in-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/tepper-not-to-return-as-head-football-coach-in-2011.html IUP announced December 17, 2010, that head football coach Lou Tepper will not return for the 2011 season. “Our football program needs to move in a new direction,” Athletic Director Frank Condino said. “After a thorough review of the program’s history and this season, I don’t have confidence that the current leaders Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:19:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/tepper-not-to-return-as-head-football-coach-in-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/long-range-campus-plan-approved-new-classroom-buildings-planned.html The Council of Trustees approved on December 16, 2010, the total concept of a twenty-year, long-range facilities master plan for the university that includes two new classroom buildings. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/long-range-campus-plan-approved-new-classroom-buildings-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/long-range-campus-plan-approved-new-classroom-buildings-planned.html The Council of Trustees approved on December 16, 2010, the total concept of a twenty-year, long-range facilities master plan for the university that includes two new classroom buildings. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/long-range-campus-plan-approved-new-classroom-buildings-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/alumnus-serafini-makes-million-dollar-gift-for-eberly-college-of-business.html An IUP graduate has donated $1 million to the university for use by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The gift from Terry A. Serafini, of Pittsburgh, a 1961 education graduate of IUP, will be used to renovate the Eberly College of Business atrium, which will be renamed the Serafini Atrium Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:22:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/alumnus-serafini-makes-million-dollar-gift-for-eberly-college-of-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/alumnus-serafini-makes-million-dollar-gift-for-eberly-college-of-business.html An IUP graduate has donated $1 million to the university for use by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The gift from Terry A. Serafini, of Pittsburgh, a 1961 education graduate of IUP, will be used to renovate the Eberly College of Business atrium, which will be renamed the Serafini Atrium Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:22:56 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/alumnus-serafini-makes-million-dollar-gift-for-eberly-college-of-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/provost-scholars-announced-for-20102011.html These students have been recognized as Provost Scholars for the 2010–2011 academic year based on semester hours earned and cumulative grade-point average. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:19:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/provost-scholars-announced-for-20102011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/provost-scholars-announced-for-20102011.html These students have been recognized as Provost Scholars for the 2010–2011 academic year based on semester hours earned and cumulative grade-point average. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:19:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/provost-scholars-announced-for-20102011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/commencement-ceremonies-to-feature-auditor-general-wagner-professor-rafoth-as-keynote-speakers.html IUP’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies will take place Sunday, December 19, 2010, with 1,073 students eligible to receive degrees. The graduate ceremony will take place in Fisher Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. Jack Wagner , Pennsylvania auditor general and a 1974 graduate of IUP, will be the keynote Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:16:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/commencement-ceremonies-to-feature-auditor-general-wagner-professor-rafoth-as-keynote-speakers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/commencement-ceremonies-to-feature-auditor-general-wagner-professor-rafoth-as-keynote-speakers.html IUP’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies will take place Sunday, December 19, 2010, with 1,073 students eligible to receive degrees. The graduate ceremony will take place in Fisher Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. Jack Wagner , Pennsylvania auditor general and a 1974 graduate of IUP, will be the keynote Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:16:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/commencement-ceremonies-to-feature-auditor-general-wagner-professor-rafoth-as-keynote-speakers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kuehn-wins-national-essay-contest-prize-to-aid-india-band-project.html Dr. John Kuehn, a faculty member in the Department of Music , recently won the SmartMusic music education essay contest. Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:59:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kuehn-wins-national-essay-contest-prize-to-aid-india-band-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kuehn-wins-national-essay-contest-prize-to-aid-india-band-project.html Dr. John Kuehn, a faculty member in the Department of Music , recently won the SmartMusic music education essay contest. Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:59:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kuehn-wins-national-essay-contest-prize-to-aid-india-band-project.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/van-dyke-alumna-tait-receive-national-honors-in-dance-teaching.html Joan Van Dyke, a faculty member in the Department of Theater and Dance, was named the 2010 University Dance Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Alumna Ashley Tait, of Schnecksville received honors for teaching dance at the secondary education level. Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/van-dyke-alumna-tait-receive-national-honors-in-dance-teaching.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/van-dyke-alumna-tait-receive-national-honors-in-dance-teaching.html Joan Van Dyke, a faculty member in the Department of Theater and Dance, was named the 2010 University Dance Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Alumna Ashley Tait, of Schnecksville received honors for teaching dance at the secondary education level. Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:31:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/van-dyke-alumna-tait-receive-national-honors-in-dance-teaching.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kidsread-program-pairs-schoolchildren-with-iup-student-tutors.html IUP students are helping community children with reading skills through the KidsRead literacy program. The local program, which serves more than one hundred elementary school students from the Indiana area, is based at the Indiana Free Library in downtown Indiana. KidsRead is based on the national America Reads Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:48:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kidsread-program-pairs-schoolchildren-with-iup-student-tutors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kidsread-program-pairs-schoolchildren-with-iup-student-tutors.html IUP students are helping community children with reading skills through the KidsRead literacy program. The local program, which serves more than one hundred elementary school students from the Indiana area, is based at the Indiana Free Library in downtown Indiana. KidsRead is based on the national America Reads Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:48:23 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/kidsread-program-pairs-schoolchildren-with-iup-student-tutors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/iup-to-redefine-lively-arts-discontinue-onstage.html In order to better serve the arts programming needs of the Indiana community and the academic mission of the IUP community,  IUP’s Lively Arts program  will be redefined for the 2011-2012 season, and, at the end of the current season, the  OnStage Arts and Entertainment  series will be discontinued. The Lively Arts Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/iup-to-redefine-lively-arts-discontinue-onstage.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/iup-to-redefine-lively-arts-discontinue-onstage.html In order to better serve the arts programming needs of the Indiana community and the academic mission of the IUP community,  IUP’s Lively Arts program  will be redefined for the 2011-2012 season, and, at the end of the current season, the  OnStage Arts and Entertainment  series will be discontinued. The Lively Arts Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/iup-to-redefine-lively-arts-discontinue-onstage.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/highway-safety-project-to-test-how-cars-fit.html The  Highway Safety Project  will present its first “CarFit” event on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Colonial Toyota in Indiana on Route 422, across from the YMCA. The program, especially designed for drivers age sixty-five and older, will evaluate how well motorists and their vehicles work Wed, 1 Dec 2010 14:59:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/highway-safety-project-to-test-how-cars-fit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/highway-safety-project-to-test-how-cars-fit.html The  Highway Safety Project  will present its first “CarFit” event on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Colonial Toyota in Indiana on Route 422, across from the YMCA. The program, especially designed for drivers age sixty-five and older, will evaluate how well motorists and their vehicles work Wed, 1 Dec 2010 14:59:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/12/highway-safety-project-to-test-how-cars-fit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/students-get-hands-on-experience-with-weyandt-hall-green-roof.html Students of Dr. Timothy Nuttle, a faculty member in the Biology Department, are creating a green roof—a roof covered in vegetation over a waterproof membrane—on top of Weyandt Hall. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:27:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/students-get-hands-on-experience-with-weyandt-hall-green-roof.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/chemistry-students-help-local-business-develop-energy-calculator.html The Department of Chemistry recently assisted Gorell Windows & Doors, Indiana, with the development of an online energy savings calculator to show consumers the impact in energy savings of the company’s windows and doors in homes throughout America. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:32:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/chemistry-students-help-local-business-develop-energy-calculator.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/kovalchick-complex-hotel-project-expected-to-move-forward-following-legislation-approval.html The plan to construct an adjoining hotel for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is projected to move forward. House Bill 2275, signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell on November 23, 2010, allows 3.35 acres of land owned by the Department of General Services to be transferred to IUP to ser Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:32:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/kovalchick-complex-hotel-project-expected-to-move-forward-following-legislation-approval.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/boser-moderates-marcellus-shale-forum-in-westmoreland-county.html Dr. Susan Boser, Department of Sociology, served as moderator for a public forum November 18, 2010, sponsored by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County on the Marcellus shale drilling being conducted on authority properties. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:29:40 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/boser-moderates-marcellus-shale-forum-in-westmoreland-county.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/kovalchick-complex-to-host-globetrotters-for-first-major-event.html The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex will host longtime basketball-entertainment team the Harlem Globetrotters for its first major event on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. The Kovalchick Complex is a 150,000-square-foot event center under construction along Wayne Avenue, next to campus. Ticket Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:59:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/kovalchick-complex-to-host-globetrotters-for-first-major-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/nursing-students-achieve-high-marks-on-licensure-exam.html IUP Nursing graduates have achieved, for the third year in a row, a more than 90 percent passing rate for first-time test takers on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). The NCLEX is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. All nursing graduates are requir Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:36:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/nursing-students-achieve-high-marks-on-licensure-exam.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/shellenbarger-elected-to-leadership-position-for-national-nursing-group.html Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, a professor and doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions , has been elected to the position of governor-at-large for the National League for Nursing. The National League for Nursing, based in New York City, includes more than 30,000 nurse ed Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:34:36 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/shellenbarger-elected-to-leadership-position-for-national-nursing-group.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/veterans-day-activities.html IUP groups are participating in a number of events surrounding Veterans Day 2010, the national holiday honoring veterans of the armed services. See a list of activities: Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day) Flag-Raising Ceremony The  IUP Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps  (ROTC) will hold its flag-raisin Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:08:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/veterans-day-activities.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/apollo-13s-lovell-lectures-on-turning-almost-certain-catastrophe-into-a-successful-recovery.html “The real 13 was not just another space adventure,” Captain James Lovell, Jr., commander of the Apollo 13, told audiences Monday night, November 1, 2010, in Fisher Auditorium . Lovell appeared at IUP as part of the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture Series . He spoke mainly of his experience aboard spacecraft in Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:18:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/apollo-13s-lovell-lectures-on-turning-almost-certain-catastrophe-into-a-successful-recovery.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/university-museum-to-host-public-reception-for-associated-artists-of-pittsburgh-exhibit.html The  University Museum  will host a public reception November 13, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to highlight the exhibition “ Beyond City Limits: Associated Artists of Pittsburgh at IUP .” Admission to the reception is free. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition, which celebrates the one hundredth ann Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:58:56 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/university-museum-to-host-public-reception-for-associated-artists-of-pittsburgh-exhibit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/reminder-apollo-13-commander-lovell-to-lecture-monday.html The third annual First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture at IUP, featuring Captain James Lovell, Jr., commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 space mission , will be Monday, November 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. Lovell’s lecture, titled “Apollo 13: A Successful Failure,” is in Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/reminder-apollo-13-commander-lovell-to-lecture-monday.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/telehealth-equipment-to-provide-new-learning-opportunities-for-nursing-students.html Dr. Lisa Palmer and Dr. Julia Greenawalt of the  Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions  have received a $299,890 grant for their project “Simulation of Telehealth for Education and Practice (STEP).” The grant will fund IUP’s purchase of simulation equipment for a setting that mirrors the home of a rur Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:38:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/telehealth-equipment-to-provide-new-learning-opportunities-for-nursing-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/council-for-exceptional-children-chapter-to-host-2010-childrens-fair.html The IUP student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children will host its annual children’s fair from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. October 24, 2010, in the Susquehanna Room of the Hadley Union Building. The fair is free, and children are encouraged to come in costume. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:40:06 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/council-for-exceptional-children-chapter-to-host-2010-childrens-fair.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/psychology-department-to-host-potluck-conference-for-state-system-schools.html IUP will host a “Psychology Potluck” conference October 23, 2010. The event is open to all faculty and students from universities throughout the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It is being organized by the  Psychology Department  faculty and will include luncheon remarks by  David Werner , interim  p Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:35:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/psychology-department-to-host-potluck-conference-for-state-system-schools.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/masters-in-spanish-approved-by-passhe-board.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education board of governors on October 14, 2010, approved a new Master of Arts degree in Spanish to be offered by IUP. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:34:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/masters-in-spanish-approved-by-passhe-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/eberly-makes-2011-best-business-schools-guidebook.html Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is included in the Princeton Review’s “Best 300 Business Schools,” 2011 edition. This is the seventh consecutive year that Eberly College has been selected for this annual guidebook. The guidebook accepts no advertising dollars and uses independent Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:38:21 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/eberly-makes-2011-best-business-schools-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/reed-robbins-receive-friend-of-higher-education-legislative-fellow-distinctions.html IUP honored state Representative Dave Reed with its Friend of Higher Education Award and welcomed state Senator Robert “Bob” Robbins as its thirteenth legislative fellow at a luncheon October 7, 2010. Fri, 8 Oct 2010 17:21:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/reed-robbins-receive-friend-of-higher-education-legislative-fellow-distinctions.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/summer-2010-deans-list.html See the Summer 2010 Dean’s List. Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average. Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:33:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/summer-2010-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/residential-revival-completion-celebrated-building-named-for-stephenson.html The Foundation for IUP and IUP cut the ribbon October 8, 2010, for the Phase IV buildings of the Residential Revival, celebrating the completion of the $245-million student housing project. Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:50:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/residential-revival-completion-celebrated-building-named-for-stephenson.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/tickets-for-lovell-lecture-available-october-13.html Free tickets are available starting Wednesday, October 13, for the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture featuring Capt. James Lovell, Jr., commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 space mission. Lovell will present “Apollo 13: A Successful Failure” on November 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:27:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/tickets-for-lovell-lecture-available-october-13.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/nestor-retrospective-exhibit-to-celebrate-career-upcoming-retirement.html The collected works of IUP sculpture professor Dr. James Nestor will be showcased in Kipp Gallery and Gallery C in Sprowls Hall. The show is in celebration of Nestor’s career and in honor of his upcoming retirement. The retrospective exhibition will be up from October 14 to November 19, 2010, with a free public re Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:52:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/nestor-retrospective-exhibit-to-celebrate-career-upcoming-retirement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/english-doctoral-students-form-partnership-with-local-libraries.html Some IUP doctoral students are partnering with the Homer-Center Public Library and Burrell Township Library in Black Lick to offer a postcolonial studies community-library group called Community Connections. The group’s next meeting will be October 24, 2010, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Homer-Center Public Library Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/english-doctoral-students-form-partnership-with-local-libraries.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/homecoming-2010-activities-announced.html The annual Homecoming celebration, October 7–10, 2010, is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the Pregame in the Oak Grove festival, the parade, and the football game. Mon, 4 Oct 2010 19:17:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/homecoming-2010-activities-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/soar-student-group-recognized-for-alcohol-prevention-efforts.html Pictured, from left: Megan Babel, of Johnstown, SOAR historian; Dave Berberich, of Indiana, residence director and SOAR advisor; Vince Mercuri, executive director of the Open Door and cochair of Collective Action Against Underage Drinking; Amanda Cowan, of Cranberry Township, crimson assistant for the SOAR floor; an Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:24:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/10/soar-student-group-recognized-for-alcohol-prevention-efforts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/common-freshman-reader-author-ehrenreich-to-lecture.html Barbara Ehrenreich, author of this year’s Common Freshman Reader selection, Nickel and Dimed, will lecture Monday, October 18, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium as part of the Six O’Clock Series . This is the fifth year for IUP’s Common Freshman Reader program, one of several Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:07:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/common-freshman-reader-author-ehrenreich-to-lecture.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/nursing-honor-society-to-host-retired-general-hengeveld-as-speaker.html The  Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions  and Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society (Zeta Lambda Chapter at IUP) will host a presentation by retired Brigadier General Peggy J. Hengeveld on “Health Care Issues of Soldiers Returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.” The program will be October 20, 2010, fr Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:53:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/nursing-honor-society-to-host-retired-general-hengeveld-as-speaker.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/lecture-series-to-accompany-pittsburgh-artists-museum-exhibit.html A series of free lectures will be presented in conjunction with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh exhibit at the University Museum to help connect viewers with the artists’ work. Lectures begin October 7, 2010. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:13:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/lecture-series-to-accompany-pittsburgh-artists-museum-exhibit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/author-sarkees-to-sign-copies-of-womens-rugby-club-book.html Joey Lynn Guarneri Sarkees, author of Earth Angels, a book about IUP’s 2003 Women’s Rugby Club, will sign copies of her book October 9, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the IUP Co-op Store. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/author-sarkees-to-sign-copies-of-womens-rugby-club-book.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/enrollment-records-broken-for-second-straight-year.html For the second consecutive year, IUP has broken all previous total student enrollment records with a Fall 2010 enrollment of 15,126. This enrollment includes 3,128 freshmen, 680 transfer students, and 2,299 graduate students. Since 2007, enrollment has grown by more than 1,108 students, or 7.9 percent, across all I Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:36:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/enrollment-records-broken-for-second-straight-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/kuehn-looks-to-essay-contest-to-support-india-music-program.html Just three clicks of the mouse can help a  Department of Music  professor to establish a music program in India. Dr. John Kuehn, who was named University Professor in 1992, hopes to travel to Kollam, Kerala, India, in the Fall semester of 2012 to establish a wind band program. Kuehn has nearly thirty years of e Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:46:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/kuehn-looks-to-essay-contest-to-support-india-music-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-stephenson.html The naming of the Crimson Suites, the final building of the Residential Revival student housing project, as Andrew W. Stephenson Hall was approved Friday, September 17, 2010, by the Council of Trustees . Stephenson, a 1972 graduate of IUP, is an attorney in Washington, D.C., and a partner with the law firm of Holl Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:17:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-stephenson.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/apollo-13-commander-lovell-to-speak-at-iup.html Captain James Lovell, Jr., commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 space mission, will be the speaker at the third annual First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture at IUP. The lecture, in conjunction with Ideas and Issues lecture series, will be November 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium . T Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:24:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/apollo-13-commander-lovell-to-speak-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/six-oclock-series-kicks-off-fall-2010-season.html IUP will launch its Fall 2010  Six O’Clock Series  with a presentation celebrating Constitution Day. “Just What Did They Originally Intend?” will take place Monday, September 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. The Six O’Clock Series, free and open to the community, offers programs on current Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:36:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/six-oclock-series-kicks-off-fall-2010-season.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/passhe-chancellor-addresses-issues-during-open-forum.html John Cavanaugh, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, discussed challenges facing the State System and its universities during an open forum Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:14:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/passhe-chancellor-addresses-issues-during-open-forum.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/research-institute-launches-first-for-profit-corporation.html The Research Institute has established its first for-profit corporation, the IUP Research Institute Business and Technology Group, Inc., which will develop solutions to technical and business challenges for military operations, homeland security, emergency response, and more. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:53:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/09/research-institute-launches-first-for-profit-corporation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/washington-monthly-recognizes-iup-on-2010-list-for-contributions-to-society.html IUP  has been selected, for the second consecutive year, for Washington Monthly magazine’s national rankings of schools based on their contributions to society. IUP is one of only eleven Pennsylvania universities and the only public doctoral university in the state to be selected for the 2010 rankings. When com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:26:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/washington-monthly-recognizes-iup-on-2010-list-for-contributions-to-society.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/forbes-magazine-recognizes-iup-among-americas-best-for-2011.html IUP has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes Magazine. It is one of only twenty-three Pennsylvania colleges and universities chosen for this third annual listing. “America’s Best Colleges” includes 610 institutions. Magazine editors chose colleges and universities for the listing “based o Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:34:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/forbes-magazine-recognizes-iup-among-americas-best-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/iup-makes-us-news-and-world-reports-best-colleges-list-for-2011.html For the seventeenth consecutive year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the nation’s top doctoral universities by U.S. News & World Report. IUP is included in the rankings of the magazine’s “Best Colleges” 2011 edition and is one of the top 262 national doctoral universities rec Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:27:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/iup-makes-us-news-and-world-reports-best-colleges-list-for-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/dean-rafoth-to-discuss-promise-plus-on-wpxi.html Dr. Mary Ann Rafoth, dean of IUP’s College of Education and Educational Technology, will be a featured guest on the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and Affiliates’s television show “Our Region’s Business” on August 22, 2010. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:33:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/dean-rafoth-to-discuss-promise-plus-on-wpxi.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/may-2010-graduate-list.html Following is a list of students who graduated from IUP in May 2010. Pennsylvania graduates—organized alphabetically by county—are listed first, followed by U.S. residents from outside Pennsylvania, and then international students. Information for this list was provided by the Office of the Registrar . Adams Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:57:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/may-2010-graduate-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/math-social-studies-secondary-education-programs-earn-national-recognition.html Two IUP secondary education programs have earned “full national recognition” from specialized professional associations. The Secondary Mathematics and Secondary Social Studies education programs earned the distinction from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Social Studies, r Wed, 4 Aug 2010 19:30:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/math-social-studies-secondary-education-programs-earn-national-recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/spring-2010-deans-list-available-online.html The Spring 2010 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar website. Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester, or summer sessions cumulatively, in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least twelve semester hours of graded coursework Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:53:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/spring-2010-deans-list-available-online.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/princeton-review-selects-iup-for-2011-best-colleges-guidebook.html For the tenth consecutive year, IUP was selected by the Princeton Review for its annual “Best Colleges” guidebook. Guidebook editors call the selected schools “the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education.” The 2011 edition of the Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges features only 15 pe Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:42:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/08/princeton-review-selects-iup-for-2011-best-colleges-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/07/alumni-association-names-officers-board-members-for-20102011.html The Alumni Association has named officers and new board members for 2010–2011. Officers are Jim Wansacz, president; Michael Staub, vice president; Matt Konetschni, treasurer; and Sandy Koeppl Barsotti, secretary. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:42:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/07/alumni-association-names-officers-board-members-for-20102011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/07/passhe-board-recognizes-former-president.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors on July 22, 2010, presented Tony Atwater, former president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania , with a resolution of appreciation for his contributions to IUP. The resolution expressed the board’s “sincere appreciation for the many contributi Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:30:29 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/07/passhe-board-recognizes-former-president.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/foundation-announces-new-officers-board-members-for-20102011.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania , a nonprofit corporation designed to receive and manage private support donated to the university, announced the newly elected officers and members of its board of directors for the 2010–2011 fiscal year. Timothy G. Rupert, of Poland, Ohio, was elected presid Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:31:08 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/foundation-announces-new-officers-board-members-for-20102011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/graduate-list.html Following is the list of December 2009 graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/graduate-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/interim-president-selected.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors has selected David Werner as interim president for IUP. Werner, a former chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, served as IUP’s interim provost during much of the 2007–2008 academic year. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/interim-president-selected.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-spring-2010.html The Academy of Culinary Arts has released its Dean’s Recognition List for Academic Excellence for the Spring 2010 semester. Students are named to the list when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredi Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:32:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-spring-2010.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/president-atwater-moving-on-to-leadership-role-with-aascu.html Dr. Tony Atwater will resign as president of IUP to assume a national leadership role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the premier national professional association for public universities in the United States. He will leave the Office of the President on June 30, 2010. “I have Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/president-atwater-moving-on-to-leadership-role-with-aascu.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/promise-plus-initiative-receives-150000-from-heinz-endowments.html The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh has awarded Indiana University of Pennsylvania a $150,000 grant for continued support of IUP’s Promise Plus initiative. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/promise-plus-initiative-receives-150000-from-heinz-endowments.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/june-9-picnic-in-the-grove-to-feature-contemporary-music.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will continue its weekly picnics in the Oak Grove on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Recorded contemporary music will be played during the picnic. The picnics are open to the community and will be held Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Cancellations due to in Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:42:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/06/june-9-picnic-in-the-grove-to-feature-contemporary-music.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/siemens-endows-fund-for-undergraduate-research-in-sciences.html From left: Gerald Intemann, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs; James Platz, representing Siemens Industry, Inc., Building Technologies; IUP President Tony Atwater; Terry Carter, vice president for University Relations and executive director of the Foundation for IUP. The photo was taken during the IUP L Wed, 26 May 2010 14:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/siemens-endows-fund-for-undergraduate-research-in-sciences.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/edwards-selected-for-national-economics-fellowship.html Raymond G. Edwards, Jr., of Wernersville, a student in the  Robert E. Cook Honors College , has been selected by the American Institute of Economic Research for a summer fellowship in economics. The two-week program will be held in June at the American Institute of Economic Research in Great Barrington, Mass. T Mon, 17 May 2010 18:57:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/edwards-selected-for-national-economics-fellowship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/music-senior-recovering-from-car-accident-attends-graduation-ceremony.html One month before his graduation from IUP, senior Music Education major Tim Sugrue was involved in an auto accident while on his way to student teach at Apollo Ridge High School. Although he spent weeks in the hospital and faces months of rehabilitation, Sugrue was still able to participate in the Music Department’s g Thu, 13 May 2010 17:35:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/music-senior-recovering-from-car-accident-attends-graduation-ceremony.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/fall-applications-closed-for-iup-main-campus-regional-campuses-and-transfer-process-still-open.html IUP is no longer accepting applications for general admission for freshman students for the Indiana campus. “We received a record number of applicants for our Fall 2010 freshman class at the Indiana campus, and applicants are very strong academically,” James Begany, associate vice president for Enrollment Managemen Tue, 11 May 2010 15:58:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/fall-applications-closed-for-iup-main-campus-regional-campuses-and-transfer-process-still-open.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/rafoth-named-201011-university-professor.html Dr. Bennett Rafoth, Department of English , has been selected as IUP’s 2010–2011 University Professor. This award is presented to an IUP faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly activity and service. It was reinstituted at the university for the 2007–2008 acade Thu, 6 May 2010 17:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/05/rafoth-named-201011-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/summer-2010-emergency-medical-technician-training-offered.html The Division of Emergency Services Training will offer its 2010 summer Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training program starting June 10, 2010. Registration is due by May 28. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:47:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/summer-2010-emergency-medical-technician-training-offered.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/comfort-receives-fulbright-scholarship-to-support-research-in-india.html Dr. Susan Comfort, associate professor in the  Department of English , has been selected for a Fulbright Scholarship. She is one of only eight hundred faculty in the nation selected for this competitive scholarship and is IUP’s sixtieth Fulbright Scholarship recipient. The award will support Comfort’s research Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:33:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/comfort-receives-fulbright-scholarship-to-support-research-in-india.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/reminder-chalk-on-the-walk-marks-nineteenth-year-wednesday.html Students will have the opportunity to express themselves during the nineteenth annual Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as “Chalk on the Walk,” Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the Oak Grove. The event is presented by the student chapter of the National Art Education Association and the College of Fine Arts . Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:55:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/reminder-chalk-on-the-walk-marks-nineteenth-year-wednesday.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/cook-honors-college-student-wins-fulbright-english-teaching-assistantship.html An IUP senior is one of only fourteen students in the nation selected this year for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/cook-honors-college-student-wins-fulbright-english-teaching-assistantship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/nasa-terra-project-scientist-imhoff-to-speak.html In recognition of the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s chapter of Sigma Xi scientific honor society is sponsoring a presentation by a NASA scientist. Dr. Marc Imhoff, a NASA Terra project scientist, will present “Gray Wave of the Great Transformation: A Satellite View of Urban Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:22:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/nasa-terra-project-scientist-imhoff-to-speak.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/showing-of-angels-in-the-dust-documentary-part-of-student-marketing-campaign.html A social cause marketing class will present a documentary to benefit the African Orphan Bracelet Campaign. Angels in the Dust, directed by Academy Award-winning director Louise Hogarth, will be screened April 28, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology auditorium. The Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:30:17 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/showing-of-angels-in-the-dust-documentary-part-of-student-marketing-campaign.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-annual-conference-held-at-iup.html Teachers from Pennsylvania schools met recently for the Southcentral Pennsylvania Writing Project’s annual conference, held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The conference, “Coming Together XVI for Best Practices in Literacy Teaching: Conversations about Reading and Writing, K-College,” featured Dr. Barry Lan Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:19:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-annual-conference-held-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/legislative-fellow-haluska-visits-campus.html See photos from an April 1, 2010, visit to campus by IUP’s twelfth Legislative Fellow, state Representative Gary Haluska. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:48:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/legislative-fellow-haluska-visits-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/teaching-excellence-awards-for-20092010-announced.html Four faculty members have been selected as recipients of the 2009–2010 Teaching Excellence Awards Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:35:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/teaching-excellence-awards-for-20092010-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/yellow-ribbon-program-reconfirms-iup-for-2010-2011.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as a participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program for 2010–2011. IUP was first selected for the program for 2009–2010. The program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. It allows United States college Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/yellow-ribbon-program-reconfirms-iup-for-2010-2011.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/former-national-institute-of-justice-criminologist-to-lecture-on-organized-crime.html Former National Institute of Justice criminologist Dr. Jay S. Albanese will give a lecture on organized crime from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 22, 2010, in Sutton Hall’s Gorell Recital Hall. The  Criminology Department is sponsoring this event. The lecture, “One Hundred Years of Organized Crime: Old Cons, New Crimi Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:10:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/former-national-institute-of-justice-criminologist-to-lecture-on-organized-crime.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/cook-honors-college-student-a-runner-up-for-ali-zaidi-award.html Melissa Rogers of Hawley, a Spanish and English major, is one of two runners-up for the Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/cook-honors-college-student-a-runner-up-for-ali-zaidi-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/history-club-dinner-benefits-slebodnik-memorial-scholarship.html The History Club will hold a dinner in honor of Eric Slebodnik, a former student killed in action in Iraq, Friday, April 16, 2010, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/history-club-dinner-benefits-slebodnik-memorial-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/iup-ardiem-medical-collaborate-on-research-grant-application.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has collaborated with Ardiem Medical, Inc., of Indiana, on a Small Business Innovation Research Grant Phase I application to the National Institutes of Health. Faculty members from the  Physics  and  Biology  departments collaborated on the grant application. This is the first tim Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:46:13 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/iup-ardiem-medical-collaborate-on-research-grant-application.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/food-and-nutrition-students-plan-food-drive.html The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” food drive, a Community Nutrition class project, will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:36:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/food-and-nutrition-students-plan-food-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/biology-students-goldwater-scholarship-makes-fifth-for-iup.html Kelsi Lindblad, of Farmington, Mich., a student in the Cook Honors College and Biology Honors Program, was one of 278 students nationwide chosen for the Goldwater Scholarship. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/biology-students-goldwater-scholarship-makes-fifth-for-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/pittsburgh-broadcaster-schano-to-speak-at-iup-cares-program-successful-aging.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will continue its tradition of IUP Cares programming with “Successful Aging: Preparing for Life’s Transitions” on April 30, 2010, in the Hadley Union Building. The event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., and its final sessions will be from 1:40 to 2:55 p.m. Longtime Pitts Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/pittsburgh-broadcaster-schano-to-speak-at-iup-cares-program-successful-aging.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/highway-safety-project-to-host-safe-driving-competition-for-high-school-students.html High schools in Armstrong and Indiana counties are invited to select teams to represent their schools at the Indiana Regional Safe Driving Competition on April 23, 2010, at the IUP Highway Safety Center. Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:04:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/highway-safety-project-to-host-safe-driving-competition-for-high-school-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/criminology-professor-gido-receives-national-honor-as-mentor.html Dr. Rosemary Gido, Criminology professor and internship coordinator, has been awarded the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Mentorship Award for her work in guiding and assisting students. Gido was recognized with the award at the February 26, 2010, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences awards ceremony in San Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:43:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/criminology-professor-gido-receives-national-honor-as-mentor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/business-day-2010-honors-stevenson-hall-of-distinction-inductees.html The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology honored five alumni with induction into the Hall of Distinction during Lt. Col. Charles B. Stevenson Memorial Business Day on April 6, 2010. This year’s Business Day, the college’s thirty-second annual event, was renamed in honor of Stevenson, a longtime I Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:53:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/04/business-day-2010-honors-stevenson-hall-of-distinction-inductees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/legacy-gala-silent-auction-bid-on-line-through-april-7.html For the second consecutive year, the IUP Legacy Gala will offer alumni and friends from all over the world the opportunity to participate in the event—without leaving their computers. A silent auction , with items ranging from golf trips to artwork, is part of the IUP Legacy Gala, which benefits the  University Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/legacy-gala-silent-auction-bid-on-line-through-april-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/first-iup-symposium-on-gender-sexuality-slated-for-april-9.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its first symposium on gender and sexuality April 9, 2010, in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. Students, faculty, and staff will offer a variety of presentations throughout the day on topics ranging from gender studies, women’s studies, men and masculinities, human sexuality Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:39:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/first-iup-symposium-on-gender-sexuality-slated-for-april-9.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/basketball-teams-rocco-receives-ncaa-academic-award.html IUP junior Joe Rocco has been selected for the NCAA Elite 88 Academic Award for Division II men’s basketball. The Elite 88 Award is presented to one student at each of the eighty-eight national championships sponsored by the NCAA. The recipient must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically and is chos Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/basketball-teams-rocco-receives-ncaa-academic-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/health-care-documentary-featuring-anthropologys-garcia-to-be-shown.html The African American Cultural Center will present a seven-part documentary, Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? featuring Anthropology professor Victor Garcia. The first three parts of the documentary will be screened at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. T Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:34:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/health-care-documentary-featuring-anthropologys-garcia-to-be-shown.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/provost-scholars-announced-for-20092010.html To be recognized as a Provost Scholar, a student must be a current junior with a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at IUP and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/provost-scholars-announced-for-20092010.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/iup-business-graduate-program-ranked-among-top-in-nation-by-students.html The  Eberly College of Business and Information Technology  is one of fifteen graduate schools of business in the nation named to the Princeton Review’s second annual “Student Opinion Honors for Business Schools.” In its debut on the listing, IUP was included in two of the six categories: Marketing and General Oper Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:58:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/iup-business-graduate-program-ranked-among-top-in-nation-by-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/register-now-for-summer-2010-classes.html Undergraduate registration for summer classes begins Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Graduate registration begins Monday, March 29. Classes will be held in three sessions: Early Summer Session: May 10-May 28 Summer Session I: June 1-July 2 Summer Session II: July 6-August 6 Offerings for this Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:53:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/register-now-for-summer-2010-classes.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/child-parent-relationship-therapy-workshop-canceled.html The Center for Counselor Training and Services workshop April 9 and 10, 2010, with Dr. Garry Landreth, play-therapy expert, has been canceled. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/child-parent-relationship-therapy-workshop-canceled.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/lunafest-film-festival-raises-awareness-of-womens-issues.html The Lunafest film festival, an event to raise awareness of women’s issues, will be held March 24, 2010, at Pratt Auditorium. Films will be screened at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. The festival was created to promote women filmmakers and support women’s nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The festival has Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/lunafest-film-festival-raises-awareness-of-womens-issues.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/cherokee-recording-artist-jacobs-in-concert-march-24.html A concert by award-winning Cherokee contemporary recording artist Michael Jacobs will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Beard Auditorium, Stouffer Hall. The concert, which is free and open to the community, is presented by the Native American Awareness Council and the Office of Social Equity an Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:07:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/cherokee-recording-artist-jacobs-in-concert-march-24.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/crimson-hawks-to-host-atlantic-region-championship-game.html The men’s basketball team will host the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region championship game Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Field House. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:06:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/crimson-hawks-to-host-atlantic-region-championship-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/census-bus-coming-to-iup-march-16.html “Constitution,” a U.S. Census road-tour bus, will be in front of the Hadley Union Building on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the HUB Susquehanna Room. The stop is part of the 2010 Census “Portrait of America” Road Tour, designed to Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:23:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/census-bus-coming-to-iup-march-16.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/spring-2010-basic-vehicle-rescue-course-offered.html Registration is available for the spring Basic Vehicle Rescue course, offered by Emergency Services Training. The program begins March 30, 2010. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:02:16 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/spring-2010-basic-vehicle-rescue-course-offered.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/us-census-tour-to-visit-campus.html The U.S. Census Road Tour will visit campus Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building. On March 15, 2010, every household will receive a census form. Everyone is urged to participate, as it will help shape the future of our country and business community. The tour bus will provide Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:13:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/us-census-tour-to-visit-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/mens-basketball-team-earns-top-seed-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-tournament-iup-to-host.html The men’s basketball team has earned the top seed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Atlantic Region tournament. Two of the four opening-round games will be hosted at IUP on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 04:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/mens-basketball-team-earns-top-seed-in-ncaa-atlantic-region-tournament-iup-to-host.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/fall-2009-deans-list-available-on-line.html The Fall 2009 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar website . Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester, or summer sessions cumulatively, in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least twelve semester hours of graded coursework Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:29:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/03/fall-2009-deans-list-available-on-line.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/community-service-recognized-with-second-year-on-honor-roll.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected, for the second consecutive year, for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts to America’s communities. The honor roll is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the Depa Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/community-service-recognized-with-second-year-on-honor-roll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/president-atwater-condition-update-february-26.html According to the surgeon for Dr. Tony Atwater , IUP president , Atwater showed no evidence of prostate cancer in recent medical tests. “Dr. Atwater has made an uneventful and rapid recovery from his recent prostate cancer surgery,” Dr. Joel Nelson, Atwater’s surgeon and chairman of the Department of Urology at th Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/president-atwater-condition-update-february-26.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/iup-to-be-hub-site-for-pennren-statewide-broadband-network.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of thirteen hub sites that will anchor the Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN) project, a statewide fiber optic network. “This honor demonstrates the quality and strength of IUP’s information technology infrastructure, staff, and leader Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/iup-to-be-hub-site-for-pennren-statewide-broadband-network.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/pennsylvania-coalition-receives-federal-funding-for-statewide-broadband-network.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, of which IUP is a member, is a lead group in a Pennsylvania coalition that has been awarded nearly $100 million in federal funds to develop a statewide broadband network. This network is expected to expand opportunities for research and education collaboration, di Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/pennsylvania-coalition-receives-federal-funding-for-statewide-broadband-network.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/play-therapy-expert-to-offer-april-workshop.html Counselors and counseling students are invited to register for “Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), a Ten-Session Filial Therapy Model” with Dr. Garry Landreth on April 9 and 10, 2010, in Greensburg. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:53:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/play-therapy-expert-to-offer-april-workshop.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/iup-makes-pennsylvania-business-centrals-top-100-organizations.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by Pennsylvania Business Central for its annual “Top 100 Organizations” listing. Nominees from a sixteen-county region were considered by the publication’s editorial board. The final honorees were businesses that achieved a high level of excellence and had a po Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:12:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/iup-makes-pennsylvania-business-centrals-top-100-organizations.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/dunlap-to-be-master-of-ceremonies-for-2010-legacy-gala.html Allegheny Ludlum’s Terry L. Dunlap, a 1981 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2010 IUP Legacy Gala . Dunlap, a native of Blairsville, received the inaugural Presidential Legacy Award for Alumni Distinction at the 2008 IUP Legacy Gala. The gala will be hos Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:30:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/dunlap-to-be-master-of-ceremonies-for-2010-legacy-gala.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/allen-and-ohara-selected-as-kcac-hotel-developer.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania , IUP, and Education Realty Trust announced Tuesday, February 16, 2010, the selection of Allen & O’Hara, the development subsidiary of Education Realty Trust, to develop the recommended 140-room hotel adjacent to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/allen-and-ohara-selected-as-kcac-hotel-developer.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/mens-basketball-team-featured-on-sportscenter-top-ten-plays.html IUP men’s basketball fans may have noticed a familiar scene on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Thursday, February 11, 2010, as the Crimson Hawks were featured on the show’s Top Ten Plays. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:36:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/mens-basketball-team-featured-on-sportscenter-top-ten-plays.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/bahgat-selected-for-national-defense-university-faculty.html Political Science professor Gawdat Bahgat has been selected for a faculty position in the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. He will be on leave from IUP for two years to serve in this role. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:23:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/bahgat-selected-for-national-defense-university-faculty.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/spanish-education-program-receives-full-recognition-from-national-council.html IUP’s Spanish education program has received full recognition from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and accolades from reviewers for its “exemplary teacher preparation program.” The review process is part of the College of Education and Educational Technology’s commitment to con Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:08:21 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/spanish-education-program-receives-full-recognition-from-national-council.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-conference-to-welcome-author-lane-as-keynote-speaker.html Educator and author Barry Lane will be the keynote speaker at the Southcentral Pennsylvania Writing Project Conference, “Coming Together for Best Practices,” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 27, 2010. The SPWP is housed at IUP. The conference will be held in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. Lane’s keyn Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:05:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-conference-to-welcome-author-lane-as-keynote-speaker.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/proposals-welcomed-for-gender-sexuality-symposium.html IUP will hold its first symposium on gender and sexuality April 9, 2010, in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit proposals for presentations by February 15. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:49:51 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/02/proposals-welcomed-for-gender-sexuality-symposium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/black-history-month-opens-with-shelter-benefit.html In honor of Black History Month, the African American Cultural Center will coordinate a collection Monday, February 1, 2010, to benefit the Eastern Orthodox Foundation. Household items, office supplies, and monetary donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center, Su Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:19:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/black-history-month-opens-with-shelter-benefit.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/strength-comes-from-struggle-pitts-says-during-king-commemorative-program.html “If there’s a shortcut to success, it’s through hard work,” CBS correspondent Byron Pitts said Thursday evening in Fisher Auditorium. “Strength only comes from struggle.” The keynote speaker for this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative program, titled “Stepping Out on Nothing: The Future Meets the Presen Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:31:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/strength-comes-from-struggle-pitts-says-during-king-commemorative-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/president-atwater-medical-condition-update.html According to the surgeon for Tony Atwater, IUP president, “The prognosis is good.” Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:54:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/president-atwater-medical-condition-update.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/martin-luther-king-jr-program-features-pitts-films-more.html The African American Cultural Center will present a variety of free, public programs, including a keynote address by CBS News correspondent Byron Pitts , on January 28, 2010, as part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Program. A film festival will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Crimson Events Ce Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:03:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/martin-luther-king-jr-program-features-pitts-films-more.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-relief-efforts-include-1000-donation-from-theater-festival-participants.html More than a thousand students and faculty members from university theater programs across the region, along with dozens of professionals from around the country, donated $1,000 for Haiti’s earthquake-relief efforts during the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival , hosted at Indiana University of Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-relief-efforts-include-1000-donation-from-theater-festival-participants.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/reporter-pitts-to-speak-at-king-commemorative-program-january-28.html The African American Cultural Center will present national news correspondent Byron Pitts for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative program Thursday, January 28, 2010. Pitts will present a keynote address on the theme “Stepping Out on Nothing: The Future Meets the Present” at 7:00 p.m. in the IUP Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:41:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/reporter-pitts-to-speak-at-king-commemorative-program-january-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/native-american-perspective-the-subject-of-film-on-iup-tv.html A film featuring the perspective of a full-blooded Native American and IUP employee will air on IUP-TV from January 18–24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. We Have Survived: A Native American Perspective of the Twenty-First Century features an interview by Dr. Richard Lamberski, professor of communications media , with Clifto Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:10:09 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/native-american-perspective-the-subject-of-film-on-iup-tv.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/pullman-shares-advice-experience-with-theater-festival-participants.html “Sometimes it’s necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly.” Bill Pullman referenced the quote by playwright Edward Albee to describe his own experience over more than three decades of acting. It was a lesson he shared Thursday in Fisher Auditorium with hundre Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:52:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/pullman-shares-advice-experience-with-theater-festival-participants.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/reality-therapy-workshop-offered-by-center-for-counselor-training-and-services.html Robert Wubbolding will present “Group Work in Reality Therapy” Friday, February 12, 2010, at the Community College of Allegheny County-Boyce Campus. The Center for Counselor Training and Services is coordinating the workshop. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/reality-therapy-workshop-offered-by-center-for-counselor-training-and-services.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/actor-pullman-to-present-theater-festival-keynote-address.html Actor Bill Pullman will speak in Fisher Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, as part of the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:00:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2010/01/actor-pullman-to-present-theater-festival-keynote-address.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/actor-bill-pullman-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-theater-festival.html Film star, stage actor, director, producer, and teacher Bill Pullman will serve as the keynote presenter for the upcoming Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Pullman’s address will be January 14, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/actor-bill-pullman-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-theater-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/actor-bill-pullman-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-theater-festival.html Film star, stage actor, director, producer, and teacher Bill Pullman will serve as the keynote presenter for the upcoming Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Pullman’s address will be January 14, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/actor-bill-pullman-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-theater-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/wagner-haluska-receive-legislative-honors.html Auditor General Jack Wagner was honored as an IUP Friend of Higher Education and Representative Gary Haluska as a Legislative Fellow at a luncheon December 17, 2009. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:53:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/wagner-haluska-receive-legislative-honors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/wagner-haluska-receive-legislative-honors.html Auditor General Jack Wagner was honored as an IUP Friend of Higher Education and Representative Gary Haluska as a Legislative Fellow at a luncheon December 17, 2009. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:53:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/wagner-haluska-receive-legislative-honors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/school-counselor-event-offered-for-seventh-year.html The seventh annual School Counselor Professional Development Day will be held January 8, 2010, sponsored by the College of Education and Educational Technology. Registration is required by January 5. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/school-counselor-event-offered-for-seventh-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/school-counselor-event-offered-for-seventh-year.html The seventh annual School Counselor Professional Development Day will be held January 8, 2010, sponsored by the College of Education and Educational Technology. Registration is required by January 5. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/school-counselor-event-offered-for-seventh-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/kennedy-center-theater-festivals-public-performances-announced.html IUP will host the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 12–16, 2010. Performances of five festival productions will be open to the community January 13–16 in Fisher Auditorium. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:44:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/kennedy-center-theater-festivals-public-performances-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/kennedy-center-theater-festivals-public-performances-announced.html IUP will host the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 12–16, 2010. Performances of five festival productions will be open to the community January 13–16 in Fisher Auditorium. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:44:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/kennedy-center-theater-festivals-public-performances-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/pennsylvania-business-central-selects-atwater-for-2009-top-100-people.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president  of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been honored by Pennsylvania Business Central with selection for its annual “Top 100 People” list for 2009. “I am delighted to receive this honor for the second consecutive year,” Atwater said. “It reflects the university’s full commitmen Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/pennsylvania-business-central-selects-atwater-for-2009-top-100-people.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/pennsylvania-business-central-selects-atwater-for-2009-top-100-people.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president  of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been honored by Pennsylvania Business Central with selection for its annual “Top 100 People” list for 2009. “I am delighted to receive this honor for the second consecutive year,” Atwater said. “It reflects the university’s full commitmen Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/pennsylvania-business-central-selects-atwater-for-2009-top-100-people.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/december-2009-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Update added Saturday, December 19: tomorrow's Commencement ceremonies will take place as scheduled. Please use caution when traveling. Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies take place December 20, 2009, with 880 students eligible to receive degrees. The under Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/december-2009-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/december-2009-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Update added Saturday, December 19: tomorrow's Commencement ceremonies will take place as scheduled. Please use caution when traveling. Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies take place December 20, 2009, with 880 students eligible to receive degrees. The under Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:42:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/december-2009-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/communications-media-students-named-finalists-in-national-competition.html Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania students majoring in Communications Media were recognized for films they produced in the Digital Media Institute at IUP. Brandon Roudebush, of Kittanning, and Erika Knox, of Indiana, are the first IUP finalists in the College Broadcasters National Awards for television prod Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:13:19 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/communications-media-students-named-finalists-in-national-competition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/communications-media-students-named-finalists-in-national-competition.html Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania students majoring in Communications Media were recognized for films they produced in the Digital Media Institute at IUP. Brandon Roudebush, of Kittanning, and Erika Knox, of Indiana, are the first IUP finalists in the College Broadcasters National Awards for television prod Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:13:19 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/communications-media-students-named-finalists-in-national-competition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival.html IUP will host the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 12–16, 2010. An IUP production, A Year with Frog and Toad, has been selected for inclusion in the festival. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:59:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival.html IUP will host the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 12–16, 2010. An IUP production, A Year with Frog and Toad, has been selected for inclusion in the festival. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:59:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/iup-to-host-kennedy-center-theater-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/president-atwater-re-elected-to-economy-league-board.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania , has been re-elected by the board of directors of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development to serve on the Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania, LLC, Board of Directors. The Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwester Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/president-atwater-re-elected-to-economy-league-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/president-atwater-re-elected-to-economy-league-board.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania , has been re-elected by the board of directors of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development to serve on the Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania, LLC, Board of Directors. The Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwester Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/president-atwater-re-elected-to-economy-league-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/center-for-family-business-honors-snyder-family-snyder-associated-companies.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Family Business honored the Snyder family and Snyder Associated Companies Inc. with the 2009 Distinguished Family Business Award. The presentation was made December 2 by Dr. Tony Atwater , IUP president , and Dr. Robert Camp, dean of the Eberly College of Busine Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/center-for-family-business-honors-snyder-family-snyder-associated-companies.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/center-for-family-business-honors-snyder-family-snyder-associated-companies.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Family Business honored the Snyder family and Snyder Associated Companies Inc. with the 2009 Distinguished Family Business Award. The presentation was made December 2 by Dr. Tony Atwater , IUP president , and Dr. Robert Camp, dean of the Eberly College of Busine Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:39:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/center-for-family-business-honors-snyder-family-snyder-associated-companies.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/residence-hall-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Trustee Gealy W. Wallwork, of Kittanning, was recognized December 4, 2009, with the naming of a residence hall in his honor. (See a photo gallery from the naming ceremony .) The Sutton Suites building, completed for Fall 2009 occupancy, is now Gealy W. Wallwork Residence Hall. It was part of Phase III of the Re Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/residence-hall-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/residence-hall-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Trustee Gealy W. Wallwork, of Kittanning, was recognized December 4, 2009, with the naming of a residence hall in his honor. (See a photo gallery from the naming ceremony .) The Sutton Suites building, completed for Fall 2009 occupancy, is now Gealy W. Wallwork Residence Hall. It was part of Phase III of the Re Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/12/residence-hall-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/coal-lecture-series-concludes-with-researching-family-history-with-coal-culture-resources.html The University Museum’s series on the region’s coal history will continue Saturday, December 5, 2009, with “Researching Family History with Coal Culture Resources.” The program, which is free and open to the community, will be presented by Rhonda Yeager, assistant archivist in IUP’s  Special Collections and Univer Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:23:48 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/coal-lecture-series-concludes-with-researching-family-history-with-coal-culture-resources.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/portable-hedge-art-exhibit-coming-to-iup.html IUP’s Kipp Gallery will host artist Justin Shull and his traveling work of art The Porta Hedge: Mobile Observation Lab. This mobile, artificial hedge can be entered by spectators. It will be open for viewing in the Oak Grove on December 2 and 3, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:43:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/portable-hedge-art-exhibit-coming-to-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/coal-lectures-continue-with-unions-roots-of-the-democratic-impulse-in-district-2-umwa-19191943.html The University Museum’s series on the region’s coal history will continue Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Sprowls Hall’s McVitty Auditorium. “Unions: Roots of the ‘Democratic Impulse’ in District 2, UMWA, 1919–1943” will be presented by Dr. Irwin Marcus, professor emeritus with IUP’s History Department. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/coal-lectures-continue-with-unions-roots-of-the-democratic-impulse-in-district-2-umwa-19191943.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/atwater-receives-men-of-excellence-recognition.html Dr. Tony Atwater , IUP president , has been selected for the 2009 New Pittsburgh Courier’s “Men of Excellence” recognition. Atwater is one of fifty people named to the listing. He was selected in the education category. “I am sincerely honored to receive this prestigious award,” Atwater said. “I have been bl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/atwater-receives-men-of-excellence-recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/carter-selected-as-university-relations-vice-president.html Dr. Tony Atwater, IUP president, has selected Terry R. Carter as vice president for University Relations and executive director for the Foundation for IUP . Carter has more than thirty-four years of experience in the fundraising, development, and advancement field. He will begin work at IUP on January 1, 2010 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/carter-selected-as-university-relations-vice-president.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/gender-wage-gap-to-be-addressed-in-workshop.html IUP will host a workshop Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. geared toward students who are entering the job market. The “$tart $mart Campus Workshop” will be held in Room 116 of the Northern Suites, located behind Weyandt Hall. It will include information on how to negotiate better starting sal Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:16:53 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/gender-wage-gap-to-be-addressed-in-workshop.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/summer-2009-deans-list.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass/fail) coursework. Students named to the Summer 2009 Dean’s List are listed alphabetically Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:01:26 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/summer-2009-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/norris-named-teacher-educator-of-the-year.html Dr. Linda Norris, a faculty member in the  English Department , has been named the 2009 Teacher Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, a state unit of the Association of Teacher Educators and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Criteria for th Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:10:17 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/norris-named-teacher-educator-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/woodward-cautions-against-secret-government.html “You can’t take the public out of the equation,” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward said Wednesday evening in Fisher Auditorium. “Democracies die in darkness.” Woodward, this year’s speaker for the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture Series , emphasized the need for transparency in government during hi Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:50:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/woodward-cautions-against-secret-government.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/shellenbarger-chosen-for-national-mentoring-program.html Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, a member of the  Nursing and Allied Health Professions  faculty, is one of five nursing educators in the nation selected for a competitive mentorship program. Shellenbarger was chosen to serve as a mentor in the Faculty Leadership Mentoring Program of the National League for Nursing and th Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:28:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/shellenbarger-chosen-for-national-mentoring-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/alumna-renyck-to-present-on-professional-development-strategies-for-science-teachers.html Heather Renyck, a 1997 IUP graduate, will present a program, “Motivating Your Students and Keeping Yourself Inspired at the Same Time: Professional Development Strategies for Current and Future Science Teachers,” at 4:30 p.m. November 9, 2009, in Walsh Hall, Room 104. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/alumna-renyck-to-present-on-professional-development-strategies-for-science-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/sociologys-swauger-selected-for-pittsburgh-magazines-40-under-40.html Dr. Melissa Swauger, an assistant professor of Sociology, has been selected by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project for its “40 under 40” recognition. This list recognizes forty individuals under the age of forty who are making a positive impact on the region’s development. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/11/sociologys-swauger-selected-for-pittsburgh-magazines-40-under-40.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/presidential-scholarship-for-2009-awarded-to-art-major-kelley.html Freshman Shelby Kelley, of Silver Spring, Md., was selected as the 2009 recipient of the Dr. Tony Atwater and Dr. Beverly Roberts-Atwater Presidential Scholarship. Kelley, a studio art major, is the daughter of Colette Lancaster, Silver Spring, and Theodore Kelley, Jr., of Germantown. She is a 2009 graduate of Nor Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:11:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/presidential-scholarship-for-2009-awarded-to-art-major-kelley.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/tickets-available-for-first-commonwealth-lecture-featuring-woodward.html Free tickets are available at the HUB ticket window for the First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture featuring journalist Bob Woodward. Woodward will present “From Nixon to Bush: What Can President Obama Learn from Presidents Past?” on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:11:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/tickets-available-for-first-commonwealth-lecture-featuring-woodward.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/coal-lectures-continue-with-strike-lessons-learned-from-the-1927-1928-coal-strike-at-rossiter.html Note: The location of this program has been changed since its original posting. The program “Strike! Lessons Learned from the 1927–1928 Coal Strike at Rossiter,” will be offered Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall. The presentation, which is free and open to the community. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:41:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/coal-lectures-continue-with-strike-lessons-learned-from-the-1927-1928-coal-strike-at-rossiter.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/education-secretary-zahorchak-to-receive-honorary-degree-speak-at-december-commencement.html Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Pennsylvania secretary of education, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and will present remarks during Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s December undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Zahorchak, formerly of Johnstown, received a Master of Education degree from IUP in 1988. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/education-secretary-zahorchak-to-receive-honorary-degree-speak-at-december-commencement.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/service-learning-to-hold-food-drive.html The Office of Service Learning will hold a three-day food drive to benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program’s food bank. Students will collect items and hand out informational fliers about ICCAP on November 4, 5, and 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Giant Eagle along Seventh Street. IUP Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:54:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/service-learning-to-hold-food-drive.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/family-weekend-2009-offers-fireworks-display-and-more.html Hundreds of families are expected for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Family Weekend celebration on October 31, 2009. The IUP Student Cooperative Association will continue its presentation of a special fireworks display October 31 starting at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks were first offered in 2008 in conjuncti Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:49:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/family-weekend-2009-offers-fireworks-display-and-more.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/native-american-festival-celebrates-american-indian-heritage-month.html In celebration of National American Indian Heritage Month, the IUP Native American Awareness Council and the  Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement  are sponsoring a free event, open to the community, on November 7, 2009. The third annual Native American Festival will be held from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the IU Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:43:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/native-american-festival-celebrates-american-indian-heritage-month.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/coal-lectures-continue-with-i-sold-my-soul-to-the-company-town.html The program “I Sold My Soul to the Company Town: Company Control in the Coal Patches of Western Pennsylvania, 1910–1930,” will be offered Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the University Museum . The presentation, which is free and open to the community, is by Dr. Elizabeth Ricketts, an assistant profes Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:26:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/coal-lectures-continue-with-i-sold-my-soul-to-the-company-town.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/workshops-on-self-injurious-behaviors-and-clinical-suicidology-to-be-offered-in-november.html The Center for Counselor Training and Services will offer workshops on self-injurious behaviors and clinical suicidology during its Fall 2009 professional development series in November. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/workshops-on-self-injurious-behaviors-and-clinical-suicidology-to-be-offered-in-november.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/van-shura-confirmed-as-new-trustee.html Dr. Tony Atwater, IUP president, and Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell have announced that the state Senate on October 19, 2009, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Mary Esther Van Shura, of Pittsburgh, to the IUP Council of Trustees . Her term began October 19 and will extend to January 20, 2015. “I am plea Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:31:49 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/van-shura-confirmed-as-new-trustee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/child-and-family-studies-program-offered-part-time-in-monroeville.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a part-time bachelor’s degree program in Child and Family Studies at its center in Monroeville starting January 25, 2010. IUP at Monroeville is at 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Building Four, Suite 900, Wilkins Township. Two courses will be offered each semester for Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:51:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/child-and-family-studies-program-offered-part-time-in-monroeville.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/childrens-fair-to-be-hosted-by-council-for-exceptional-children.html The student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children will host its eighth annual Children’s Fair from noon to 3:00 p.m. October 24, 2009, at the College Lodge in the IUP Recreation Park. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/childrens-fair-to-be-hosted-by-council-for-exceptional-children.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/pennsylvanias-coal-and-iron-police-are-subject-of-october-21-lecture.html The program “Pennsylvania’s Coal and Iron Police: Patch Town Law Enforcement,” will be offered October 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  University Museum . The presentation, which is free and open to the community, is by Spencer Sadler, a local freelance writer and educator. Sadler Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:20:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/pennsylvanias-coal-and-iron-police-are-subject-of-october-21-lecture.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/nursing-and-allied-health-programs-accredited.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s master’s and bachelor’s degree programs in the  Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions  have been approved for unconditional ten-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). “This positive news again confirms the exceptional academi Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:13:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/nursing-and-allied-health-programs-accredited.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/eberly-college-of-business-included-in-princeton-reviews-2010-best-301-business-schools.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Eberly College of Business and Information Technology  is included in the Princeton Review’s “Best 301 Business Schools,” 2010 edition. This is the sixth consecutive year that Eberly College has been selected for this annual guidebook. “This sixth consecutive honor for the Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:38:21 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/eberly-college-of-business-included-in-princeton-reviews-2010-best-301-business-schools.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/free-tickets-available-october-21-for-first-commonwealth-lecture-featuring-woodward.html Free tickets are available starting October 21 for the second annual First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture at Indiana University of Pennsylvania featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author and investigative reporter Bob Woodward. Woodward will present “From Nixon to Bush: What Can President Obama Learn from Presidents Pa Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:32:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/free-tickets-available-october-21-for-first-commonwealth-lecture-featuring-woodward.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/pratt-drive-section-to-be-converted-to-pedestrian-walkway.html In continued efforts to improve the safety of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community, IUP will convert Pratt Drive between Grant and Locust streets to a pedestrian walkway. This is the section of Pratt Drive in front of the Sutton Suites—to be named Gealy W. Wallwork Residence Hall. In order to safely Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:59:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/pratt-drive-section-to-be-converted-to-pedestrian-walkway.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/homecoming-2009-events-overview.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer its annual Homecoming celebration on October 9–11, 2009, with alumni, friends, and community members in mind. This year’s Homecoming Ball will be held at the Indiana Country Club on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Tony Atwater, IUP president, and his wife, Dr. Be Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:01:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/homecoming-2009-events-overview.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/department-of-education-grant-to-assist-math-teachers.html IUP has received $166,058 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help math teachers become more highly qualified. IUP is one of five Pennsylvania universities sharing a $2.6-million federal grant for the project, Pennsylvania Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said. The Title II grants will be use Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/department-of-education-grant-to-assist-math-teachers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/federal-grant-to-aid-efforts-to-reduce-violence-against-women.html U.S. Senator Bob Casey has announced that $274,886 in federal funding has been awarded to Indiana University of Pennsylvania by the Department of Justice. This grant is for programs that reduce violent crimes against women. “With this funding, IUP will have more resources to fight violence against women,” Casey sai Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:48:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/federal-grant-to-aid-efforts-to-reduce-violence-against-women.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/center-for-family-business-offers-mba-certificate-for-small-business.html Nineteen individuals will graduate November 3, 2009, from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s MBA Certificate Program for Small Businesses. The group was organized by Ellen Ruddock, director of IUP’s Center for Family Business . The MBA certificate program is coordinated for the coll Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:45:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/center-for-family-business-offers-mba-certificate-for-small-business.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/satans-camaro-exhibition-imminent-and-delicious-opens-october-13.html IUP’s Kipp Gallery will host an exhibition, Imminent and Delicious, by Satan’s Camaro, the artist collaborative team of Lenore Thomas and Justin Strom, October 13 through November 13, 2009. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:33:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/satans-camaro-exhibition-imminent-and-delicious-opens-october-13.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/lloyd-named-top-rotc-cadet-in-nation.html Erik Lloyd, an IUP graduate and current graduate student and ROTC cadet, has been selected as the top ROTC cadet in the nation. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:16:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/lloyd-named-top-rotc-cadet-in-nation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/iup-tv-students-win-silver-telly-for-short-film.html Some students working with IUP-TV have won a 2009 Silver Telly Award for their short film Fish Eyes. The film was produced and written by Communications Media student Sam Hakes, of Wellsville. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:53:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/iup-tv-students-win-silver-telly-for-short-film.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/whiffen-promoted-to-lieutenant-colonel.html Brook Whiffen, professor of Military Science and chair of the department, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:47:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/10/whiffen-promoted-to-lieutenant-colonel.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/onstagearts-and-entertainment-presents-uptown-concert-series.html IUP’s OnStage…Arts and Entertainment will offer four concerts at The Coney on Philadelphia Street’s VIP Lounge as part of its “OnStage UpTown” series starting October 2, 2009. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:55:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/onstagearts-and-entertainment-presents-uptown-concert-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/homecoming-2009-king-and-queen-announced.html Two 2006 Marion Center Area High School graduates have been selected as the 2009 IUP Homecoming queen and king. Nicole Buzzelli and Dan Fleming, both of Creekside, were chosen by members of the IUP student body as the queen and king of the Indiana campus. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:34:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/homecoming-2009-king-and-queen-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/christian-atheist-dialogue-planned-for-october-6.html IUP will host a program with coauthors Carl Peraino and James W. Sire based on their book Deepest Differences: A Christian-Atheist Dialogue on October 6, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology auditorium. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:26:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/christian-atheist-dialogue-planned-for-october-6.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/global-spectrum-officials-provide-updates-on-kcac-arena-management.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted members of the Global Spectrum leadership team Monday, September 28, 2009, for a briefing about Global Spectrum’s management of the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex’s  Ed Fry Arena. Doug Higgons, regional vice president, provided information about the company, w Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:17:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/global-spectrum-officials-provide-updates-on-kcac-arena-management.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/university-professor-pagnucci-to-offer-open-office-hours-on-facebook.html Note: Gian Pagnucci’s “Open Office Hours” are now live on the IUP Facebook page:  Open Office Hours with Gian Pagnucci .  You are invited to join Gian Pagnucci, IUP’s 2009–2010 University Professor , for a series of “Open Office Hours” offered via Facebook , the popular social-networking site. The interactive, o Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:35:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/university-professor-pagnucci-to-offer-open-office-hours-on-facebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/sutton-suites-to-be-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Gealy W. Wallwork, a member of the  Council of Trustees , has been recognized with the naming of a residence hall in his honor. The Sutton Suites, completed in Phase III of the  Residential Revival , will be named the Gealy W. Wallwork Residence Hall. The Council of Trustees approved the naming during its publi Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/sutton-suites-to-be-named-for-trustee-wallwork.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/pidgeon-honored-with-naming-of-natatorium.html The Memorial Field House swimming pool will be named in honor of the late John A. Pidgeon, formerly of Saltsburg and Indiana. The  Council of Trustees  approved the naming during its public meeting September 25, 2009. In the resolution, the trustees noted that Pidgeon provided “extraordinary support for and comm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:01:22 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/pidgeon-honored-with-naming-of-natatorium.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-gifts-acknowledged-with-namings.html Gifts to the IUP Fairman Centre in Punxsutawney are being acknowledged with the naming of areas within the building after four donors. Resolutions for the namings were approved by the Council of Trustees during its public meeting September 25, 2009. The entrance vestibule, lobby, and dining area will be named in Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:00:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-gifts-acknowledged-with-namings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/kcac-athletic-suites-to-be-named-for-brattons.html Athletic suites in the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex  will be named in honor of Edward K. and Joan R. Bratton, of Indiana. The  Council of Trustees  approved a resolution for the naming during its public meeting September 25, 2009. In March,  Dr. Tony Atwater , IUP  president , announced that the  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/kcac-athletic-suites-to-be-named-for-brattons.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/residential-revival-phase-iii-ribbon-cutting.html The Foundation for IUP and IUP cut the ribbon September 24, 2009, for Phase III of the Residential Revival project, a public-private collaboration that is revolutionizing the way students live and learn at IUP. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:37:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/residential-revival-phase-iii-ribbon-cutting.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/international-education-week-events-planned-for-2009.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Office of International Education  is sponsoring several activities October 5–8, 2009, in celebration of International Education Week. International Education Week is a joint national initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote pro Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:41:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/international-education-week-events-planned-for-2009.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/homecoming-ball-2009-tickets-available.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host its third annual  Homecoming Ball  on October 9, 2009, at the Indiana Country Club. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by  Dr. Tony Atwater ,  IUP president , and his wife, Dr. Beverly Roberts-Atwater, the Homecoming Ball is open to the community as well as returning a Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/homecoming-ball-2009-tickets-available.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/kovalchick-complexs-fry-arena-to-be-subject-of-press-event.html Members of Global Spectrum’s leadership team will present information about the firm’s management of the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex’s  Ed Fry Arena on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 7:30 a.m. at the Crimson Events Center. On hand for the event will be Doug Higgons, regional vice president, and Dan Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:58:48 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/kovalchick-complexs-fry-arena-to-be-subject-of-press-event.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/coal-culture-lectures-offered-in-conjunction-with-museum-exhibition.html A series of lectures and programs will be offered in conjunction with the exhibit “A Walk Through Time: Western Pennsylvania Coal Culture” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s University Museum . Except for the presentations September 26, November 4, and November 18, all programs will be held in the University Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/coal-culture-lectures-offered-in-conjunction-with-museum-exhibition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/student-enrollment-for-2009-at-all-time-high.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has broken all previous total student enrollment records with a Fall 2009 enrollment of 14,638. This enrollment reflects an academically strong student body, IUP officials said, with the average SAT scores of new students continuing to rise. The previous enrollment record was s Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/student-enrollment-for-2009-at-all-time-high.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/residential-revival-phase-iii-ribbon-cutting-planned.html A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase III of the  Residential Revival  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, in the Sutton Suites courtyard, along Pratt Drive. Phase III involved the completion of the Sutton Suites, opposite the east lawn of Sutton Hall, and t Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:53:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/residential-revival-phase-iii-ribbon-cutting-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/tibetan-buddhist-ritual-music-featured-in-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host a program on Buddhist ritual music October 1, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall. The event is sponsored by the IUP  Department of Music , the  College of Fine Arts , the  Robert E. Cook Honors College , the Asian Studies Committee, and Karma Thegsum Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:18:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/tibetan-buddhist-ritual-music-featured-in-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-renovation-complete.html The  Foundation for IUP  and IUP celebrated the completion of a $6-million renovation of the IUP Fairman Centre today with formal ribbon-cutting ceremonies. “The IUP Fairman Centre signals a new era of economic revitalization and growth in Punxsutawney,” Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylv Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:43:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-renovation-complete.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/communications-conference-schedule-of-events.html The Department of Communications Media will host the first Laurel Highlands Communications Conference on September 24 and 25, 2009. See a full schedule of presentations. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:03:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/communications-conference-schedule-of-events.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/hospitality-management-holds-spaghetti-dinner-benefit-for-homeless.html Students and staff of the Hospitality Management Department, under the direction of faculty member Linda Sullivan, will host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Pathway Homeless Shelter and the Alice Paul House. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:50:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/hospitality-management-holds-spaghetti-dinner-benefit-for-homeless.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/supplier-diversity-fair-2009-set-for-september-22.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present its second annual Supplier Diversity Fair on September 22, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The program is free and open to the community. The program will be held in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. It is presented by the  Office of Social Equity and Civic Engageme Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:46:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/supplier-diversity-fair-2009-set-for-september-22.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-plays-pittsburgh-2009-event-planned.html Tickets are now available for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s IUP Plays Pittsburgh event, a concert featuring five of IUP’s musical groups, on November 2, 2009. The concert will take place at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a dessert reception, open to all ticket holders, at 6: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:09:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-plays-pittsburgh-2009-event-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-ribbon-cutting-on-september-18.html A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the IUP Fairman Centre in downtown Punxsutawney will be held Friday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/iup-fairman-centre-ribbon-cutting-on-september-18.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-summer-2009.html The  Academy of Culinary Arts  has released its Dean’s Recognition List for Academic Excellence for the Summer 2009 semester. Students are named to the list when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredi Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:00:46 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/culinary-arts-deans-recognition-list-for-summer-2009.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/dicicco-memorial-concert-set-for-september-27.html The  Department of Music  will host a benefit memorial concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Daniel DiCicco on September 27, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, faculty chamber ensembles, an alumni concert band, and jazz band will perform during the event. Th Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:48:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/dicicco-memorial-concert-set-for-september-27.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/environmental-health-seminar-offered-for-students-health-care-professionals.html IUP will host a seminar, “Best Practices: Environmental Health in the Home, Work, and Community,” on September 24, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall. Registration is requested by September 14. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:05:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/environmental-health-seminar-offered-for-students-health-care-professionals.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/basic-vehicle-rescue-course-offered.html Emergency Services Training will offer its basic vehicle rescue course from September 15 through October 21, 2009. The course prepares fire, rescue, and emergency medical personnel to perform safe and efficient vehicle rescue. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:03:15 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/basic-vehicle-rescue-course-offered.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/emergency-medical-technician-basic-training-still-has-openings.html Registrations are still being accepted for the Emergency Medical Technician—Basic (EMT—B) Training Program, being held September 1 through December 5, 2009. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:53:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/emergency-medical-technician-basic-training-still-has-openings.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/september-11-memorial-ceremony-planned-for-2009.html Note: In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Gorell Recital Hall. Also, flags have been lowered to half staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:47:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/september-11-memorial-ceremony-planned-for-2009.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/ambassadors-student-group-receives-international-recognition.html For the thirteenth year, the  IUP Ambassadors , an Indiana University of Pennsylvania student group that helps the Alumni Association with events, was honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE-ASAP). CASE is a national professional organization for Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:33:19 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/ambassadors-student-group-receives-international-recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-workshop-offered-by-marti.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Mid-Atlantic Research and Training Institute  (MARTI) will host a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders training event and community presentation on September 9, 2009. The program is a partnership with the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:02:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/09/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-workshop-offered-by-marti.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/campus-preservation-plan-complete.html After two years of work, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Campus Preservation Plan is complete. Begun in August 2007, the project includes a comprehensive survey and plan for restoration and care of the university’s historic buildings and landscapes. IUP was one of four regional universities to be included Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/campus-preservation-plan-complete.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/events-planned-to-mark-beginning-of-20092010-academic-year.html A host of programming is planned to celebrate the new academic year and to welcome new students into the community, including the university’s annual State of the University address, Freshman Convocation, and the Common Freshman Reader program. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:16:21 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/events-planned-to-mark-beginning-of-20092010-academic-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/president-atwater-selects-williams-as-vice-president.html President Tony Atwater has selected G. Patrick Williams as vice president for University Relations and executive director for the Foundation for IUP. Williams brings thirty-one years of experience in the fundraising, development, and advancement field. He will begin work at IUP on September 21, 2009. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:41:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/president-atwater-selects-williams-as-vice-president.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/may-2009-graduate-list-corrected.html On the list of May 2009 graduates posted August 3, 2009, non-Pennsylvania residents, including international students, were inadvertently left off the list. Please see the corrected list:  May 2009 Graduates . We apologize for the omission. Questions about the list of graduates may be directed to the  Office Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:10:34 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/may-2009-graduate-list-corrected.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/mortar-board-honor-societys-iup-chapter-wins-national-award.html IUP’s Sutton Chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society received a Gold Torch Award for overall excellence and a Project Excellence Award from the national organization at its July conference. The IUP chapter president, Lindsey DePra, of Centerville, was elected to serve a two-year term as a nati Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:56:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/mortar-board-honor-societys-iup-chapter-wins-national-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/black-diamond-jubilee-fundraising-gala-presented-by-museum.html The board of directors of the  University Museum  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host a special fundraising gala, the Black Diamond Jubilee, in conjunction with the museum exhibition A Walk Through Time: Pennsylvania Coal Culture, Featuring the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company Collection. The ga Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:54:41 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/black-diamond-jubilee-fundraising-gala-presented-by-museum.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/may-2009-graduates.html Note: After its original posting on August 3, 2009, this list was altered August 12 to include non-Pennsylvania residents, including international students, who were inadvertently left off the original post. We apologize for the omission. Following is a list of May 2009 graduates, with degree information included. Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:45:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/may-2009-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/picnic-season-concludes-august-5.html IUP will conclude its weekly picnics in the Oak Grove season on August 5, 2009. Picnics are open to the community and are held on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:35:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/08/picnic-season-concludes-august-5.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/princeton-review-includes-iup-in-best-371-colleges.html The Princeton Review has included IUP in the 2010 edition of  The Best 371 Colleges and selected IUP as a “Best Northeastern College.” This is the ninth consecutive year IUP has been selected for the annual guidebook. The “Best Northeastern Colleges” listing identifies “some of the colleges and universities that w Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:47:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/princeton-review-includes-iup-in-best-371-colleges.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/health-services-administration-program-to-receive-grant-funds-for-recruitment.html IUP will receive $13,859 through the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation's Highmark Healthcare Academic Program Development for the master's program in Health Services Administration. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:03:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/health-services-administration-program-to-receive-grant-funds-for-recruitment.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/kovalchick-complex-to-receive-funding-for-flood-control-measures.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania received $2.12 million through Pennsylvania’s H20 PA water-related infrastructure renewal program for the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . The funds are from the $800 million H2O PA fund that Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell signed into law in July. The KCAC is one of Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:12:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/kovalchick-complex-to-receive-funding-for-flood-control-measures.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/council-of-trustees-appointment-reappointment-announced.html Dr. Tony Atwater, IUP president, and Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell have announced the state Senate’s confirmation on July 16, 2009, of a  Council of Trustees  appointment and reappointment. Jonathan B. Mack, of Indiana, was nominated as a new member of the Council of Trustees and the current Trustees chai Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:15:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/council-of-trustees-appointment-reappointment-announced.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/eberly-selects-outstanding-business-professional-entrepreneur.html The  Eberly College of Business and Information Technology  recently selected Chuck Leyh, chairman and president of Enterprise Bank, Allison Park, as the 2009 Outstanding Business Professional and David G. Bluemling, CEO of Malin Bergquist, as the 2009 Outstanding Entrepreneur. They were recognized on July 13 at Lo Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:42:28 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/eberly-selects-outstanding-business-professional-entrepreneur.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/spring-2009-deans-list.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the  Dean’s List  for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Students named to the Dean’s List are listed alphabetically by county o Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:44:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/spring-2009-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/child-and-family-studies-program-to-be-offered-in-monroeville.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a part-time bachelor’s degree program in  Child and Family Studies  at its center in Monroeville. IUP at Monroeville  is at 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Building Four, Suite 900, Wilkins Township. Those interested in the program are asked to attend an orientation and Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:05:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/child-and-family-studies-program-to-be-offered-in-monroeville.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/global-spectrum-to-manage-convention-centers-ed-fry-arena.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected Global Spectrum, a leading firm for managing university arenas and a subsidiary of Comcast-Spectacor, to manage, market, and operate the Ed Fry Arena in the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . “Through the proven talent and expertise of Global Spectrum, the Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:17:43 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/global-spectrum-to-manage-convention-centers-ed-fry-arena.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/residential-revival-phase-iv-groundbreaking.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IUP broke ground. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:05:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/residential-revival-phase-iv-groundbreaking.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/picnics-in-the-grove-continue-july-8-with-contemporary-music.html Weekly picnics in the Oak Grove will continue on July 8, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with contemporary music. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/picnics-in-the-grove-continue-july-8-with-contemporary-music.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/governors-quad-demolition-photographs.html University photographer  Keith Boyer has provided these photographs of the recent demolition of Lawrence, Scranton, and Shafer halls, known as the Governors Quad. The residence halls are being cleared to make way for the Crimson Suites, a 596-bed facility to be completed by Fall 2010. The project marks the star Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:22:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/07/governors-quad-demolition-photographs.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/luncheon-to-benefit-breast-cancer-foundation-planned-for-july-9.html Aramark  will present a “Pink Flamingo Flock Party” fundraising event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on July 9, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The buffet luncheon will be held at the IUP Crimson Event Center, Pratt Drive and Maple Street. The menu includes the following appetizers: f Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:25:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/luncheon-to-benefit-breast-cancer-foundation-planned-for-july-9.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/residential-revivals-final-phase-under-way-after-financial-negotiations-conclude.html Financial negotiations have concluded for the culminating and final phase of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Student Residential Revival . Construction is under way for the fourth phase of the $270 million project, the Crimson Suites, a 596-bed facility along Maple Street between Pratt Drive and Eleventh Stre Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:21:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/residential-revivals-final-phase-under-way-after-financial-negotiations-conclude.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/childrens-day-celebrated-at-july-1-picnic.html The picnic in the Oak Grove on July 1, 2009, designated as Children’s Day, will feature the IUP Footlight Players Theater-for-Youth program and a puppet-making workshop at 11:30 a.m. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:40 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/childrens-day-celebrated-at-july-1-picnic.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/heinz-endowments-awards-iup-160000-for-promise-plus-initiative.html The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh has awarded Indiana University of Pennsylvania a $160,000 grant to support IUP’s The Promise Plus initiative. The Promise Plus aims to expand the impact of the Pittsburgh Promise—a program designed to help all students in Pittsburgh Public Schools plan, prepare, and pay for educat Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:56:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/heinz-endowments-awards-iup-160000-for-promise-plus-initiative.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/cook-honors-colleges-flewelling-receives-national-fellowship.html Sarah Flewelling, an International Studies and Asian Studies major from the Robert E. Cook Honors College, was chosen for a national fellowship for students interested in pursuing Foreign Service careers. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:55:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/cook-honors-colleges-flewelling-receives-national-fellowship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/edwards-named-student-trustee.html Raymond G. Edwards, a junior  International Business  and  Economics  double major and Music minor in IUP’s  Robert E. Cook Honors College , has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell as a student trustee on the  Council of Trustees . Edwards was appointed June 11, 2009. He will serve in the rol Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:32:36 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/edwards-named-student-trustee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/civic-engagement-and-student-leadership-center-established.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Tony Atwater has established the Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership and selected Dr. Caleb Finegan, associate professor of History , as its founding director. Finegan will begin work in this role on July 1. “Throughout its proud history, IUP has est Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:25:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/civic-engagement-and-student-leadership-center-established.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/entrepreneur-camp-offered-for-high-school-students.html The Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Center will offer an Entrepreneur-in-Training Camp for high school students June 22–26, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:01:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/entrepreneur-camp-offered-for-high-school-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/summer-writing-camps-offered-for-grades-six-through-nine.html The Southcentral Pennsylvania Writing Project will present three summer writing camps for students entering grades six through nine. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:56:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/summer-writing-camps-offered-for-grades-six-through-nine.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/art-professor-students-awarded-heifer-university-scholarships.html The director of the Center for Turning and Furniture Design and two art students have been awarded competitive scholarships to attend Heifer University for Educators. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:18:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/art-professor-students-awarded-heifer-university-scholarships.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/alumni-reunion-weekend-honors-pioneers.html More than two hundred graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and their guests will return to campus June 5 and 6, 2009, for the university’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:29:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/alumni-reunion-weekend-honors-pioneers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/academic-excellence-and-innovation-awards-presented.html Eight Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members have been selected for IUP’s Academic Excellence and Innovation Awards. The purpose of these awards, originated by IUP  President  Tony Atwater in 2007 and coordinated by the  Office of the Provost , is to encourage innovative approaches in three categories: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:31:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/academic-excellence-and-innovation-awards-presented.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/research-institute-executive-director-named.html Dr. Phillip E. Myers has been selected to serve as executive director of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute. He will begin his position July 1, 2009. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:06:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/research-institute-executive-director-named.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/mccombie-named-family-and-consumer-sciences-teacher-of-the-year.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Sally McCombie has been recognized as the 2009 Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Educator of the Year by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. McCombie is a professor in IUP’s  Human Development and Environmental Studies Department  and coordi Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/06/mccombie-named-family-and-consumer-sciences-teacher-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/yellow-ribbon-membership-offers-benefits-for-veterans.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been accepted into the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. The program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. It allows United States colleges and universities to enter voluntarily into an agreement with the Department of Veter Fri, 29 May 2009 17:13:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/yellow-ribbon-membership-offers-benefits-for-veterans.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/information-assurance-program-recognized-by-nsa-department-of-homeland-security.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a national Center for Academic Excellence in  Information Assurance  Education. IUP is one of only seven institutions in Pennsylvania and fewer than one hundred universities in the nation Fri, 29 May 2009 15:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/information-assurance-program-recognized-by-nsa-department-of-homeland-security.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/picnics-in-the-grove-begin-june-3.html IUP will present its weekly picnics in the Oak Grove from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 3 through August 5, 2009. Music from different decades is featured each week. Fri, 29 May 2009 13:49:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/picnics-in-the-grove-begin-june-3.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/hawk-it-for-good-sale-on-saturday-student-donations-appreciated.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is partnering with the United Way of Indiana County for the second annual Hawk It for Good sale, and members of the community have a chance to participate in the fundraising event. Hawk it for Good is Indiana’s largest indoor yard sale. It will be held May 30 at the Indiana Count Wed, 27 May 2009 15:07:24 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/hawk-it-for-good-sale-on-saturday-student-donations-appreciated.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/academy-of-culinary-arts-spring-2009-deans-recognition-list.html Students are named to the Dean’s Recognition List for academic excellence at the Academy of Culinary Arts when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Programs Thu, 21 May 2009 17:24:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/academy-of-culinary-arts-spring-2009-deans-recognition-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/faculty-members-recognized-by-center-for-teaching-excellence.html Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors have been recognized by the IUP  Center for Teaching Excellence . Dr. Fredalene Bowers, a professor of Human Development and Environmental Studies, was recognized for academic advising and mentoring. Dr. Lori Lombard, a Speech-Language Pathology professor, and Tue, 19 May 2009 20:21:09 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/faculty-members-recognized-by-center-for-teaching-excellence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/president-atwater-receives-army-civilian-service-award.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania  President  Dr. Tony Atwater received one of the highest civilian service awards given by the United States Army at IUP’s ROTC spring dining out event. Retired Maj. Gen. Rodney Ruddock and IUP professor of Military Science Lt. Col. Sidney Zemp presented the Commander's Award for Tue, 5 May 2009 18:45:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/president-atwater-receives-army-civilian-service-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/english-departments-pagnucci-named-university-professor.html Dr. Gian Pagnucci, interim chair of the  Department of English  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as IUP’s 2009–2010 University Professor. This award is presented to an IUP faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly activity and service. It Fri, 1 May 2009 19:34:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/english-departments-pagnucci-named-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/student-employment-appreciation-week-awards-presented.html IUP recently presented the Student of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards as part of Student Employment Appreciation Week, April 12–18, 2009. Fri, 1 May 2009 13:28:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/05/student-employment-appreciation-week-awards-presented.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/research-awards-presented-to-faculty-students.html Faculty and graduate students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, including a local student, were honored for contributions to academic excellence during the 15th annual Outstanding Achievement in Sponsored Programs and Excellence in Graduate Student Research awards program. The program is sponsored by IUP’s  Sc Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:45:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/research-awards-presented-to-faculty-students.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/trustees-to-honor-slain-police-officer.html The IUP Council of Trustees will present the family of alumnus Stephen J. Mayhle, one of three Pittsburgh police officers killed in the line of duty April 4, 2009, with a resolution in his memory. The presentation will take place Friday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall's Blue Room. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:10:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/trustees-to-honor-slain-police-officer.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/commencement-activities-detailed-for-may.html Find out the details of the May 3, 2009, Commencement ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Robert E. Cook, benefactor of IUP's Robert E. Cook Honors College. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:12:37 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/commencement-activities-detailed-for-may.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/community-organizations-invited-to-participate-in-iup-day.html Nonprofit organizations and service clubs in the Indiana community are invited to attend an event to promote student involvement at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP Day, a festival-type event, is Sept. 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. Coordinated by a group of students at IUP, the event offers organizations the opport Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:15:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/community-organizations-invited-to-participate-in-iup-day.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-students-roadtrip-iup-video-featuring-alumni-to-be-screened-april-18-at-iup.html Note: The film RoadTrip IUP can now be viewed on YouTube: RoadTrip IUP .  Four Indiana University of Pennsylvania students traveled to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., to film interviews with six IUP alumni about their experiences in college and in their professional and personal lives.  Ro Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:25:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-students-roadtrip-iup-video-featuring-alumni-to-be-screened-april-18-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-to-receive-25-million-in-support-of-cook-honors-college.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, announced today that the university has received a $2.5 million gift from Robert E. Cook in support of the Robert E. Cook Honors College. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:16:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-to-receive-25-million-in-support-of-cook-honors-college.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/lind-appointed-to-national-sports-video-advisory-board.html David Lind, WIUP-TV operations manager, has been appointed to the national Sports Video Group’s advisory board for their Sports Video Group University (SVGU) organization. Lind is also WIUP-TV operations manager and the director for the Center for videoconferencing and executive producer for IUP sports broadcasting. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:51:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/lind-appointed-to-national-sports-video-advisory-board.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/dean-of-graduate-studies-and-research-named-at-iup.html Following a national search, Dr. Timothy P. Mack has been appointed as dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research and professor of Biology with tenure at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mack will assume his duties as graduate dean on July 1. He comes to IUP from Georgia Southern University, States Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:44:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/dean-of-graduate-studies-and-research-named-at-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-selected-by-diverse-issues-in-higher-education-for-recognition-of-diversity-in-faculty-masters-degrees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as one of the top twelve doctoral universities with the largest share of female tenured professors. IUP is the only Pennsylvania institution in the top twelve ranking. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:01:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-selected-by-diverse-issues-in-higher-education-for-recognition-of-diversity-in-faculty-masters-degrees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-group-takes-first-place-in-sbi-national-competition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is the first-place winner of the 2009 Small Business Institute National Case of the Year Award. The IUP Small Business Institute is sponsored by IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The Small Business Institute provides business services to local busin Thu, 2 Apr 2009 19:47:57 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/04/iup-group-takes-first-place-in-sbi-national-competition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-mine-mapping-institute-receives-95000-in-federal-funding.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Mine Mapping, Archival Procedures, and Safety has received $95,000 in federal funding to continue its work of archiving, digitally recording, and geographically referencing historical coal mine maps. U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, ranking member of the Senate Approp Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:04:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-mine-mapping-institute-receives-95000-in-federal-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/general-contractor-for-kovalchick-complex-presents-briefing.html The general contractor for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Complex today said that the facility is on schedule for June 6, 2011, completion, 850 days after construction began February 16. Michael Cain, senior project manager, Mascaro Construction Company, LP., made the announcement in a contractor Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:09:39 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/general-contractor-for-kovalchick-complex-presents-briefing.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-receives-1-million-gift-for-kovalchick-complex-from-area-businessman.html Dr. Tony Atwater, president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, announced today that the university has received a $1-million gift from Edward K. Bratton, of Indiana, for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:48:05 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-receives-1-million-gift-for-kovalchick-complex-from-area-businessman.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-trustees-approve-naming-of-punxsutawney-fairman-centre-library-in-honor-of-donor.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved naming of the culinary library in the Fairman Centre, in Punxsutawney, as the Samuel R. and Elaine K. Light Culinary Library. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:56:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-trustees-approve-naming-of-punxsutawney-fairman-centre-library-in-honor-of-donor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-to-launch-correctional-education-clearinghouse-and-educational-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $1.1 million in federal funding for its Correctional Education Clearinghouse and Educational Program. “IUP’s Correctional Education Clearinghouse and Educational Program will develop a comprehensive teaching standard and graduate degree to assist our correctional inst Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:57:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/iup-to-launch-correctional-education-clearinghouse-and-educational-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/fall-2008-deans-list.html Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean’s List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 semester hours of graded (not pass-fail) coursework. Students named to the Fall 2008 Dean’s List are listed alphabetically by county of reside Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:21:25 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/03/fall-2008-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-president-selects-nancy-j-newkerk-for-2009-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Tony Atwater will present the 2009 President’s Medal of Distinction for Professional Achievement to Nancy J. Newkerk of Indiana, a former IUP administrator. The IUP President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest nondegree award presented by IUP. It was established in 19 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:09:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-president-selects-nancy-j-newkerk-for-2009-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-offering-scholarships-for-overseas-experiences.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has created a new scholarship to assist current IUP students in funding overseas educational experiences planned from summer 2009 through spring 2010. The International Education Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who are participating in IUP-approved ove Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:04:58 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-offering-scholarships-for-overseas-experiences.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/abraham-lincoln-lecture-play-to-mark-series.html The  Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries  will present a program on Abraham Lincoln for the 2009 Mary Jane Schafer Distinguished Speaker Series event and will co-present two performances of a play on Lincoln with the IUP  department of theater and dance . The programs have been organized in conjunction with L Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:36:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/abraham-lincoln-lecture-play-to-mark-series.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/fred-hanna-teen-expert-to-lecture-march-5.html The Center for Counselor Training and Services is cosponsoring a free lecture for parents and educators by national expert on adolescence Fred Hanna at 7:00 p.m. March 5, 2009, at the Franklin Regional Middle School auditorium in Murrysville. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:35:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/fred-hanna-teen-expert-to-lecture-march-5.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/kovalchick-center-construction-under-way.html INDIANA, Pa.—Construction officially began Feb. 16 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s $53.49 million  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . The KCAC, a 150,000-square-foot facility to be located along Wayne Avenue adjacent to the university, includes the 5,000-seat Ed Fry Arena, the 650-seat Christine Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:34:06 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/kovalchick-center-construction-under-way.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-selected-for-national-presidential-community-service-honor-roll.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts to America’s communities. The honor roll is produced by the Corporation for National Community Service in collaboration with the Department of Education, the Depa Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:46:45 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/iup-selected-for-national-presidential-community-service-honor-roll.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/science-education-programs-receive-full-national-recognition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s four science education programs have achieved full national recognition from the National Science Teacher Education Association, a specialized accrediting organization affiliated with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. NCATE is a nonprofit, nongovernmen Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:29:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/science-education-programs-receive-full-national-recognition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/congressman-murtha-to-lecture-by-video-in-foreign-policy-class.html Congressman John P. Murtha will be a guest lecturer in Dr. Mac Fiddner’s American Foreign Policy class from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009, in McElhaney Hall, Room 110. He will lecture via video conference from his Washington, D.C., office Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:50:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/congressman-murtha-to-lecture-by-video-in-foreign-policy-class.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/musical-anything-goes-to-be-presented-february-2009.html IUP’s Music Theater and Theater-by-the-Grove will present “Anything Goes” in the Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium from February 18–20 at 7:00 p.m. and February 21 at 2:00 p.m. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:14:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/musical-anything-goes-to-be-presented-february-2009.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/music-fraternity-sorority-raise-funds-for-domestic-violence-shelter.html Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania professional music fraternities, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota, raised $355 for the Alice Paul House, a shelter for survivors of domestic violence. The groups raised the funds by staging a swing dance demonstration in November. Men of Swing, led by student Mark Y Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:06:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/02/music-fraternity-sorority-raise-funds-for-domestic-violence-shelter.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/glisan-elected-president-of-american-council-on-teaching-of-foreign-languages.html Dr. Eileen Glisan, professor of Spanish, has been elected president-elect of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and will serve as council president beginning in 2010. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:43:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/glisan-elected-president-of-american-council-on-teaching-of-foreign-languages.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/classes-to-begin-at-1010-am-today-january-28.html Due to inclement weather, classes at IUP will begin at 10:10 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Classes beginning earlier than 10:10 a.m will not be held. All essential employees should report for work on time. IUP’s Inclement Weather Policy Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:28:43 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/classes-to-begin-at-1010-am-today-january-28.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/focus-on-student-success-sharpens-with-new-post.html As part of a growing focus on advancing retention and graduation rates of undergraduates, Richard Distanislao has been named executive director for Student Success and Retention at IUP. Distanislao returned to IUP in January after a four-year hiatus, working on assignment with the Pennsylvania State System of High Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:05:02 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/focus-on-student-success-sharpens-with-new-post.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/chinese-new-year-celebration-features-dragon-dance-peking-opera-more.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host a Chinese New Year celebration Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Room of the Hadley Union Building. The program is free and open to the community. Parking in the Hadley Union Building parking lot is free on weekends. Activities planned for the event include a Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:29:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/chinese-new-year-celebration-features-dragon-dance-peking-opera-more.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/planetarium-program-focuses-on-gamma-ray-and-x-ray-astronomy.html Dr. Ken Coles, Geoscience professor, will present a free program in the IUP planetarium on January 28, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. titled “New Eyes: Gamma-Ray and X-Ray Astronomy.” Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:26:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/planetarium-program-focuses-on-gamma-ray-and-x-ray-astronomy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/squonk-opera-production-features-indiana-county-people-history.html The Lively Arts & at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present Squonk Opera on Jan. 30 at 8:00 p.m. in the IUP Performing Arts Center’s Fisher Auditorium. The program is part of the Performance Plus season and celebrates the inaugural season in IUP’s Performing Arts Center. This one-time-only performance brin Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:38:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/squonk-opera-production-features-indiana-county-people-history.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/spring-noncredit-classes-feature-arts-crafts-gardening-language-more.html The Office of Distance Learning and Continuing Education is offering a variety of noncredit classes for Spring 2009. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:33:20 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/spring-noncredit-classes-feature-arts-crafts-gardening-language-more.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/university-museum-presents-invisible-threads-common-ground-exhibition.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  University Museum  will host “Invisible Threads, Common Ground,” an exhibition curated by Dr. Vicky A. Clark, Feb. 7 through March 21. The exhibit opens Feb. 7 with a free public reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition includes works by Paul Binai, Timothy Hadfield, Ad Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:12:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/university-museum-presents-invisible-threads-common-ground-exhibition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/foreign-film-music-series-begins-january-25.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Office of International Education  will offer the 2009 Foreign Film and Music Series, its third annual series, starting Jan. 25. The Indiana Theater, 637 Philadelphia St., will house the series, scheduled for Sunday evenings. The series will include six different films and l Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:57:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/foreign-film-music-series-begins-january-25.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/masters-in-criminology-to-be-offered-on-line.html Starting in September, students will have the opportunity to complete Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s master’s degree in  criminology  entirely online. This is IUP’s second online graduate program. “We’ve worked to develop a program that not only meets the academic standards required to prepare students for ad Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:53:29 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/masters-in-criminology-to-be-offered-on-line.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/great-decisions-program-begins-with-discussion-of-us-rising-powers.html IUP’s Office of Distance Learning and Continuing Education is cosponsoring the Great Decisions Lecture Discussion Series, February 3 through March 31, 2009. Sessions will be at the Court at St. Andrew’s Village. Preregistration is required. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:30:33 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/great-decisions-program-begins-with-discussion-of-us-rising-powers.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/provost-scholars-announced-for-2008-2009.html List of Provost Scholars for Fall 2009. Requirements are being a current junior with a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at IUP and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:52:37 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/provost-scholars-announced-for-2008-2009.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/political-commentator-brazile-to-speak-at-king-program.html Donna Brazile, political commentator, professor, author and chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute,  will present the keynote address for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative program on Jan. 29. The program, “Dawning of a New Era,” Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:20:39 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2009/01/political-commentator-brazile-to-speak-at-king-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/december-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present an honorary doctorate to one of its graduates and feature two student speakers, including an Indiana resident, at  commencement ceremonies  Dec. 14. There will be two separate ceremonies for the graduates and their families and friends. The ceremony for students earni Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:17:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/december-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/december-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present an honorary doctorate to one of its graduates and feature two student speakers, including an Indiana resident, at  commencement ceremonies  Dec. 14. There will be two separate ceremonies for the graduates and their families and friends. The ceremony for students earni Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:17:12 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/december-commencement-ceremonies-detailed.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/theater-production-violet-sharp-selected-for-kennedy-center-festival.html IUP’s production of “Violet Sharp” has been selected for regional competition at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region II, to be held at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia from January 13 to 17, 2009. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/theater-production-violet-sharp-selected-for-kennedy-center-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/theater-production-violet-sharp-selected-for-kennedy-center-festival.html IUP’s production of “Violet Sharp” has been selected for regional competition at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region II, to be held at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia from January 13 to 17, 2009. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:06:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/theater-production-violet-sharp-selected-for-kennedy-center-festival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-former-foundation-board-member.html The IUP Council of Trustees on December 5, 2008, approved the naming of the Suites on Grant residence hall in honor of alumna Donna Putt for her six years of service, ending June 2006, on the  Foundation for IUP  board of directors. A 1969 graduate, Putt served as president of the Foundation board for two years an Sat, 6 Dec 2008 08:31:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-former-foundation-board-member.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-former-foundation-board-member.html The IUP Council of Trustees on December 5, 2008, approved the naming of the Suites on Grant residence hall in honor of alumna Donna Putt for her six years of service, ending June 2006, on the  Foundation for IUP  board of directors. A 1969 graduate, Putt served as president of the Foundation board for two years an Sat, 6 Dec 2008 08:31:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/residence-hall-to-be-named-for-former-foundation-board-member.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/reduced-costs-to-enable-start-of-kovalchick-events-complex.html INDIANA, Pa.—Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary James P. Creedon and Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Tony Atwater today announced that bid proposals have been awarded for the construction of the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . Bids for the project initially came in Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:10:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/reduced-costs-to-enable-start-of-kovalchick-events-complex.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/reduced-costs-to-enable-start-of-kovalchick-events-complex.html INDIANA, Pa.—Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary James P. Creedon and Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Tony Atwater today announced that bid proposals have been awarded for the construction of the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . Bids for the project initially came in Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:10:50 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/reduced-costs-to-enable-start-of-kovalchick-events-complex.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/naomi-tutu-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-celebration.html Naomi Tutu, daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will be the guest speaker for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. She will be joined by guest performer Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa, the IUP V Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:24:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/naomi-tutu-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-celebration.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/naomi-tutu-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-celebration.html Naomi Tutu, daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will be the guest speaker for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. She will be joined by guest performer Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa, the IUP V Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:24:03 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/naomi-tutu-to-speak-at-kwanzaa-celebration.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/iup-to-host-professional-development-event-for-school-counselors.html Hundreds of professional school counselors in the area will begin the new year with attendance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s sixth annual School Counselor Professional Development Day on Jan. 9, 2009. The free seminar is financially supported by the IUP  College of Education and Educational Technology  an Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/iup-to-host-professional-development-event-for-school-counselors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/iup-to-host-professional-development-event-for-school-counselors.html Hundreds of professional school counselors in the area will begin the new year with attendance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s sixth annual School Counselor Professional Development Day on Jan. 9, 2009. The free seminar is financially supported by the IUP  College of Education and Educational Technology  an Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:22:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/iup-to-host-professional-development-event-for-school-counselors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/workshop-on-functional-behavior-assessment-planned.html The Center for Counselor Training and Services will host Dr. Laura Riffel, of Lawrence, Kan., for a one-day workshop on functional behavior assessment December 5, 2008, at IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Alumni Auditorium. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:21:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/workshop-on-functional-behavior-assessment-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/workshop-on-functional-behavior-assessment-planned.html The Center for Counselor Training and Services will host Dr. Laura Riffel, of Lawrence, Kan., for a one-day workshop on functional behavior assessment December 5, 2008, at IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Alumni Auditorium. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:21:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/workshop-on-functional-behavior-assessment-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/holiday-music-festival-set-for-december-7.html The premiere season of Sound Choices, presented by the  department of music  and  The Lively Arts  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, continues Dec. 7 with the Holiday Music Festival at 3 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of IUP’s Sutton Hall. The concert features the IUP Chorale, IUP Cho Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/holiday-music-festival-set-for-december-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/holiday-music-festival-set-for-december-7.html The premiere season of Sound Choices, presented by the  department of music  and  The Lively Arts  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, continues Dec. 7 with the Holiday Music Festival at 3 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of IUP’s Sutton Hall. The concert features the IUP Chorale, IUP Cho Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:20:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/holiday-music-festival-set-for-december-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/emergency-services-training-offers-emt-program.html IUP’s Division of Emergency Services Training will offer its 2009 spring emergency medical technician-basic training program starting January 13, 2009. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:18:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/emergency-services-training-offers-emt-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/emergency-services-training-offers-emt-program.html IUP’s Division of Emergency Services Training will offer its 2009 spring emergency medical technician-basic training program starting January 13, 2009. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:18:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/emergency-services-training-offers-emt-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/opera-the-consul-opens-december-3.html IUP’s Music Theater will present "The Consul,” December 3-6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Waller Hall. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:16:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/opera-the-consul-opens-december-3.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/opera-the-consul-opens-december-3.html IUP’s Music Theater will present "The Consul,” December 3-6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Waller Hall. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:16:24 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/12/opera-the-consul-opens-december-3.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/hoodlebug-brass-in-concert.html This recital has been postponed. More information will be released after the recital is rescheduled. The HoodleBug Brass, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s faculty brass quintet, will present its annual fall recital on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. The church is at Fourth and Church stree Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:34:53 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/hoodlebug-brass-in-concert.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-breaks-ground-for-kovalchick-complex-celebrates-donation-by-alumnus.html INDIANA, Pa.—Indiana University of Pennsylvania broke ground for the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex  and celebrated a $1 million gift to name the 5,000-seat KCAC arena the Ed Fry Arena during ceremonies Thursday, November 13. Chad Hurley, a 1999 IUP graduate, made the gift in honor of Fry, his former Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:00:22 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-breaks-ground-for-kovalchick-complex-celebrates-donation-by-alumnus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/behavioral-scientist-social-worker-robert-anderson-to-receive-honorary-doctorate.html INDIANA, Pa.—Retired Air Force officer Lt. Col. Robert C. Anderson, an internationally recognized behavioral scientist and social worker, will receive an honorary doctor of public service degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s December undergraduate  commencement  ceremony. Anderson is a 1967 graduate of IU Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:11:15 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/behavioral-scientist-social-worker-robert-anderson-to-receive-honorary-doctorate.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-to-celebrate-kovalchick-center-groundbreaking-donation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the groundbreaking of the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex , as well as a seven-figure donation to the project, during a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 13, at the convention center's site along Wayne Avenue. IUP will honor the donor, 1999 gradu Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:41:14 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-to-celebrate-kovalchick-center-groundbreaking-donation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/center-for-family-business-offers-seminar-on-recruiting-hiring-retaining-employees.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Center for Family Business  will present a seminar, “Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining the Best Employees,” on Nov. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.  in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology auditorium. The event is co-sponsored by the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce a Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:28:47 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/center-for-family-business-offers-seminar-on-recruiting-hiring-retaining-employees.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/pittsburgh-symphony-chamber-orchestra-camerata-in-lively-arts-concert-november-14.html The  Lively Arts  at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present the Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Camerata in a joint concert Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in the IUP  Performing Arts Center’s   Fisher Auditorium . The program is part of the 2008–09 Performance Plus season. This special all-Viv Wed, 5 Nov 2008 20:11:31 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/pittsburgh-symphony-chamber-orchestra-camerata-in-lively-arts-concert-november-14.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/information-assurance-day-program-on-november-7.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  department of computer science  will offer Information Assurance  Day, a day of programs on the topic of information assurance, on Nov. 7. The event is free and open to the community. Programs are scheduled for Johnson Hall, Room 247. Information assurance operations protect a Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:58:27 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/information-assurance-day-program-on-november-7.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/history-of-labor-groups-focus-of-friends-of-library-program.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Friends of the  IUP Libraries  will present “The Golden Age of Workers’ Education and the Labor Chautauquas in West Central Pennsylvania” on Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. The program is free and open to the community. It will be held in Breezedale Alumni Center Library. IUP  history  pro Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:32:57 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/history-of-labor-groups-focus-of-friends-of-library-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/six-young-alumni-to-be-honored.html Six graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, including a graduate from Indiana County and a Cambria County native, will be honored with the 2008  Young Alumni Achievement Award on Nov. 10. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:25:00 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/six-young-alumni-to-be-honored.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-opens-pittsburgh-office.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will formally open its Pittsburgh office with an open house Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. The Pittsburgh office, located in the National City Building, 20 Stanwix St., is staffed by Pittsburgh native Debra Valentine-Gray, who serves a Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:10:45 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/11/iup-opens-pittsburgh-office.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/second-annual-iup-plays-pittsburgh-offers-musical-extravaganza.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will take over Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. for IUP Plays Pittsburgh, IUP’s second annual event at Heinz Hall. The program will showcase the talents of IUP faculty and students with performances by the IUP Symphony Orchestra and tuba-euphonium ensemble, IUP Percus Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:48:30 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/second-annual-iup-plays-pittsburgh-offers-musical-extravaganza.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/academy-of-culinary-arts-summer-2008-graduates.html The following students are 2008 summer graduates of the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney.   Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:28:25 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/academy-of-culinary-arts-summer-2008-graduates.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/summer-2008-deans-list.html See which students made the Dean’s List for Summer 2008 by earning a 3.25 grade-point average or higher based on at least 12 semester hours of graded coursework. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:48:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/summer-2008-deans-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/academy-of-culinary-arts-summer-2008-deans-recognition-list.html Students are named to the Dean's Recognition List for academic excellence at the  Academy of Culinary Arts  when they achieve a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is one of only 112 programs in the United States fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Programs Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:39:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/academy-of-culinary-arts-summer-2008-deans-recognition-list.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/author-arthur-kelly-to-take-part-in-southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-conference.html Educator and author Arthur Kelly will open IUP’s Southcentral Pennsylvania Writing Project Fall Conference on November 8 in the Hadley Union Building. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:57:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/author-arthur-kelly-to-take-part-in-southcentral-pennsylvania-writing-project-conference.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/panel-discussion-focuses-on-financial-market-crisis.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host a free panel discussion, “Financial Markets in Crisis: What This Means for You,” on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/panel-discussion-focuses-on-financial-market-crisis.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/eberly-college-of-business-selected-for-princeton-review-guidebook.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Eberly College of Business and Information Technology  has been included for the fifth year in a row in the The Princeton Review’s “Best 296 Business Schools.” The Princeton Review’s guidebooks program accepts no advertising dollars and uses independent surveys from current st Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:46:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/10/eberly-college-of-business-selected-for-princeton-review-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/residential-revival-builds-on-living-learning-philosophy.html Call them “suites” or “residential communities,” but don’t call them “dorms.” Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:20:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/residential-revival-builds-on-living-learning-philosophy.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/foundation-iup-cut-ribbon-for-residential-revivals-phase-ii.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IUP formally cut the ribbon on September 26 for the Phase II buildings of the $270 million Residential Revival, the largest project of its kind in the nation. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:17:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/foundation-iup-cut-ribbon-for-residential-revivals-phase-ii.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/trustees-approve-naming-of-kcac-room-for-pnc-foundation.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s  Council of Trustees  on Friday approved the naming of a conference room in IUP’s  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex  in honor of the PNC Foundation. The PNC Foundation made a $300,000 gift to the KCAC in July. The donation will be used for construction costs for the Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:47:20 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/trustees-approve-naming-of-kcac-room-for-pnc-foundation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/kovalchick-center-groundbreaking-date-set.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will formally break ground for the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex  at 10 a.m. on Nov. 13 at the site along Wayne Avenue, adjacent to campus. The facility is a 150,000-square-foot building that will offer a 4,000- to 6,000-seat arena, the 500-seat Christine Toretti Aud Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:32:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/kovalchick-center-groundbreaking-date-set.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/enrollment-increases-new-and-graduate-students-at-all-time-high.html Enrollment at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is at 14,310 students for fall 2008, which includes two all-time highs: freshman and other new-student enrollment of 3,204 and graduate enrollment of 2,382. Enrollment in 2007 totaled 14,018, which included 2,673 freshmen and new students and 2,294 graduate students. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:33:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/enrollment-increases-new-and-graduate-students-at-all-time-high.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/iup-honor-society-wins-national-award.html IUP's chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society has received its second Silver Torch Award for overall excellence. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:40:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/iup-honor-society-wins-national-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/opening-of-performing-arts-center-planned.html IUP will officially cut the ribbon to open the IUP Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. on September 18, 2008. The PAC, a $12-million project, includes extensive renovations of Fisher Auditorium and Waller Hall and joins these two buildings with a 20,000-square-foot addition and grand atrium lobby. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:09:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/09/opening-of-performing-arts-center-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/groundbreaking-for-kovalchick-center-planned.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania will formally break ground for the  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex  on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. along Wayne Avenue adjacent to campus. The ceremony is open to the community. It will include Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell along with community and university dignitaries. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:26:07 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/groundbreaking-for-kovalchick-center-planned.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/university-museum-hosting-gala-in-conjunction-with-exhibition.html The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual fundraising gala, “Indiana Bones: An Evening at the Explorers' Club,” on Sept. 6. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:28:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/university-museum-hosting-gala-in-conjunction-with-exhibition.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/iup-receives-350000-for-act-101-educational-support-program.html With the receipt of $351,400 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, IUP will continue its Act 101 Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program initiatives at the Indiana campus and add programming at  IUP at Punxsutawney  to assist qualified first-year students in making a successful transition to university lif Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:19:38 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/08/iup-receives-350000-for-act-101-educational-support-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/iup-included-in-national-college-guidebook.html Indiana University of Pennsylvania is included in the 2009 edition of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 368 Colleges.” This is the eighth consecutive year IUP has been selected for this annual guidebook. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:52:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/iup-included-in-national-college-guidebook.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/pnc-foundation-contributes-to-kcac.html The PNC Foundation has announced a $300,000 contribution to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Center. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:31:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/pnc-foundation-contributes-to-kcac.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/stonewall-contributor-places-stone-on-new-wall.html IUP recently called on James Watkins, 80, of White Township, a retired stonemason, to lay mortar for the final stone atop a seven-by-50-foot wall in the courtyard of the suite-style student-housing buildings along Grant and Maple streets.  Stones used to build the wall were taken from the landmark retaining wall, com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:22:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/stonewall-contributor-places-stone-on-new-wall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/developer-chosen-for-hotel-property-connected-to-kovalchick-complex.html Bolstering their public-private partnership and commitment to the development of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex , the Foundation for IUP and Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced today the selection of The Horizon Team to develop the hotel property connected to the KCAC. The Horizon Team, a Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:29:11 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/developer-chosen-for-hotel-property-connected-to-kovalchick-complex.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/performing-arts-center-to-open-this-fall.html Thousands of patrons have enjoyed performances in  Fisher Auditorium  over the years, and during the renovation and construction of the breezeway that now connects it with Waller Theater, cultural events have taken place in other locations. The new IUP Performing Arts Center is scheduled to open this fall, and the Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:50:45 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/07/performing-arts-center-to-open-this-fall.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/students-bike-to-alaska-to-aid-cancer-fight.html IUP students Michael “Fred” Frederick and Dan Esten are bicycling from Indiana, Pa., to Anchorage, Alaska, as part of the Tour for the Cure they established to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:27:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/students-bike-to-alaska-to-aid-cancer-fight.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/jeff-dow-named-iup-womens-basketball-head-coach.html After a successful three-year stint at Anderson University, Jeff Dow has been named the head coach of the IUP women’s basketball program. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:10:32 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/jeff-dow-named-iup-womens-basketball-head-coach.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/exercise-science-program-awarded-initial-accreditation.html The health and physical education department’s Exercise Science program recently was awarded initial five-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.   Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:03 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/06/exercise-science-program-awarded-initial-accreditation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/anthropology-student-wins-scholarship.html Megan Bond was the nation’s only recipient of the Lambda Alpha Charles Jenkins Scholarship. Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:27 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/anthropology-student-wins-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/foundation-iup-to-break-ground-for-phase-iii-of-residential-revival.html The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IUP will break ground Thursday, May 8, for Phase III of the Residential Revival project. Tue, 6 May 2008 16:28:31 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/foundation-iup-to-break-ground-for-phase-iii-of-residential-revival.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/endowed-lecture-series-to-feature-carville-matalin.html The inaugural presentation in IUP’s First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture Series on Oct. 1 will feature political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin. Mon, 5 May 2008 20:27:14 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/endowed-lecture-series-to-feature-carville-matalin.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/music-departments-jack-stamp-selected-as-university-professor.html Dr. Jack Stamp, chair of the Department of Music  and director of band studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as IUP’s 2008–2009 University Professor. This award—presented to an IUP faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding record of teaching, research and scholarly activity and ser Thu, 1 May 2008 17:21:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/05/music-departments-jack-stamp-selected-as-university-professor.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/student-earns-national-kennedy-center-american-college-theater-festival-award.html Robert E. Cook Honors College student Theresa Huber was honored for sound design. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:37:47 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/student-earns-national-kennedy-center-american-college-theater-festival-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/technology-ceo-donates-video-education-device.html Jerry Salandro M'76 and his wife, Leslie, have donated equipment to the College of Education and Educational Technology that was inspired by research Salandro conducted as an IUP graduate student.   Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:28:52 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/technology-ceo-donates-video-education-device.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/fulbright-takes-student-to-shanghai.html Cook Honors College Student Gina Russo is the tenth IUP student to earn this prestigious award in the last twelve years. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:42:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/fulbright-takes-student-to-shanghai.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/institute-names-fourteen-iup-faculty-as-fellows.html The John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security at IUP established the program to enhance and promote research and teaching capabilities in the homeland security field. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:27:51 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/institute-names-fourteen-iup-faculty-as-fellows.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-names-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.html Seniors Brittany Pikur and Sean Strauman were honored at the All-American and Athletic Banquet. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:25:44 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-names-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/president-bill-clinton-visits-campus.html Takes place in Memorial Field House on Wednesday, April 16 at 9:15 a.m. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:04:02 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/president-bill-clinton-visits-campus.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/new-phd-in-communications-media-set.html The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has approved IUP's tenth doctoral degree program. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:25:50 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/new-phd-in-communications-media-set.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-to-offer-new-masters-program-in-archaeology.html The program will be the first of its kind in Pennsylvania and will be offered beginning in fall 2009. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:44:04 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-to-offer-new-masters-program-in-archaeology.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/internationally-known-scientist-to-earn-honorary-degree.html John Kopchick ’72, M’75, an internationally recognized leader in the growth hormone field, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree and serve as keynote speaker at next month's university Commencement. The ceremony will take place May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Miller Stadium. More than 1,600 graduates are expect Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:47:23 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/internationally-known-scientist-to-earn-honorary-degree.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/faculty-members-honored-at-convocation.html Four faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards for teaching, research, community service, and creative arts. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:57:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/faculty-members-honored-at-convocation.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/bestselling-author-to-speak.html Jennifer Haigh, author of Baker Towers, a New York Times bestseller, will serve as the Schafer Distinguished Speaker April 15 at 8 p.m. in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:21:58 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/bestselling-author-to-speak.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-joins-national-accountability-program.html As part of an initiative to provide a fair comparison between the institutions, IUP has joined the national Voluntary System of Accountability. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:00:55 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/04/iup-joins-national-accountability-program.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/record-breaking-season-earns-iup-coach-east-region-coach-of-the-year-award.html Women's Basketball Coach Cindy Martin was selected East Region Coach of the Year by her peers in the WBCA. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:08:00 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/record-breaking-season-earns-iup-coach-east-region-coach-of-the-year-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/event-raises-awareness-of-domesticsexual-violence.html The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Women’s Commission with the IUP Center for Student Life , Health AWAREness, and the Haven Project will observe domestic and sexual violence awareness month in April with the annual “Take Back the Night” event April 16. The program will take place starting with an awareness Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:08:18 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/event-raises-awareness-of-domesticsexual-violence.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-festival-of-women-composers-offers-free-concerts.html In conjunction with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eighth Festival of Women Composers International , March 27 – 29, seven special concerts will be offered free to the community. “The Festival of Women Composers International’s mission is to provide gender balance in the curriculum through generating info Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:30:59 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-festival-of-women-composers-offers-free-concerts.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/librarian-donates-centuries-old-deed-to-iup.html Daniel Shively, a librarian at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has donated a deed dated 1808 to the  IUP Libraries Special Collections and University Archives . The deed was issued to his great-great-great-grandfather Daniel Shively and is signed by President Thomas Jefferson and future President James Mad Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:22:35 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/librarian-donates-centuries-old-deed-to-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/program-addresses-emerging-drug-threats-depression-in-youth.html IUP alumnus Steve Pasierb and professor John McCarthy will present the program April 4 at IUP’s Eberly Auditorium.  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:45:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/program-addresses-emerging-drug-threats-depression-in-youth.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/distinguished-alumni-to-be-honored.html Twelve IUP alumni will be honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner in April, sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:16:10 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/distinguished-alumni-to-be-honored.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/look-inside-iup.html While the university’s new website was launched January 31 and departments and offices continue to contribute to it, one page in particular is receiving special attention. “The web team is monitoring the traffic of the new site, and they’ve found one page in particular to be a standout,” said Robert Davies, vice pr Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:30:12 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/look-inside-iup.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/honors-convocation-takes-place-april-6.html This event honors students, Distinguished Alumni Award winners, and Distinguished Faculty Award winners. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:02:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/honors-convocation-takes-place-april-6.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/undergraduate-forum-showcases-scholarship.html This forum, in which undergraduates present original research, scholarly activities, or creative endeavors, takes place April 1 on the IUP campus. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:57:53 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/undergraduate-forum-showcases-scholarship.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/living-on-campus-takes-full-circle-approach.html While Residential Revival construction rumbles on, it is becoming evident that the project is more than bricks and mortar. The end results afford study lounges, conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, and resource rooms that facilitate out-of-classroom learning experiences. Each suite-style building becomes a focal po Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:47:01 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/living-on-campus-takes-full-circle-approach.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/view-womens-basketball-on-the-web.html IUP’s games in this weekend’s NCAA Division II East Region Women’s Basketball Tournament will be available by webcast. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:35:26 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/view-womens-basketball-on-the-web.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-hosts-ncaa-east-regional-tournament.html Fresh off its second straight PSAC championship, the IUP women’s basketball team has been selected to host the NCAA Division II East Region tournament beginning Friday. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:00:42 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-hosts-ncaa-east-regional-tournament.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-claims-second-consecutive-psac-title.html Staci Heberling named tournament MVP. Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:57:54 EDT https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-claims-second-consecutive-psac-title.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-handles-west-chester-to-move-into-psac-championship-game.html For the second straight year, IUP's women's basketball team heads into the PSAC championship. Sat, 8 Mar 2008 02:50:06 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-handles-west-chester-to-move-into-psac-championship-game.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/living-learning-center-named-for-trustee.html Suites on Grant--Lower named for Susan Snell Delaney '64, a member of the IUP Council of Trustees. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 20:55:38 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/living-learning-center-named-for-trustee.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/two-receive-pbcohe-honors.html Stacey Hanson was selected to receive the K. Leroy Irvis Undergraduate Scholarship, while graduate student William (Corey) Burnett was selected for the John S. Shropshire Graduate Scholarship. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:00:01 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/two-receive-pbcohe-honors.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/womens-basketball-team-advances-to-psac-final-four.html IUP downed Shippensburg 55-48 in the quarterfinal round of the PSAC tournament Tuesday. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:11:49 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/womens-basketball-team-advances-to-psac-final-four.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-magazine-wins-top-award.html IUP Magazine won the Gold Award in the External Publications category of the Twenty-third Annual Admissions Advertising Awards sponsored by Admissions Marketing Report. Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:38:19 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/03/iup-magazine-wins-top-award.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/four-garner-freeman-asia-funding.html From IUP Reporter, a monthly newsletter published by the Communications Office.     Four IUP students have been selected for a competitive international scholarship to study abroad during the spring 2008 semester. Recipients of the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia are Chad Buckwalter, an international bu Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:27:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/four-garner-freeman-asia-funding.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/ruddocks-to-receive-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html From IUP Reporter, a monthly newsletter published by the   Communications Office.     Brigadier General Rodney Ruddock ’65, M’75 and Ellen Sylves Ruddock ’65 will receive the 2008 President’s Medal of Distinction at the 2008 Leader’s Circle event on March 13 at Rustic Lodge. The Ruddocks will be recogn Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:22:46 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/ruddocks-to-receive-presidents-medal-of-distinction.html Campus News https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/kovalchick-complex-receives-firstenergy-boost.html FirstEnergy Foundation has made a $20,000 contribution to the Foundation for IUP for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:08:42 EST https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2008/02/kovalchick-complex-receives-firstenergy-boost.html Campus News