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Council of Trustees' Public Meeting, Dec. 12

President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.

Open Conversations: An IUP Fall Update with President Driscoll

Employees are invited to attend “An IUP Fall Update” in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room on Wednesday, Nov. 13. President Driscoll will offer a brief update on progress toward the proposed college of osteopathic medicine and will provide a glimpse of IUP’s future for ongoing discussion. There will be time for questions and comments.

Submit a Barrier to Student Success to University Planning Council

Have you identified a process, form, rule, procedure, or something else that may be a barrier for student success? Submit it to the Barriers and Innovation Subcommittee of the University Planning Council (UPC).

Student and IUP Council of Trustees Chairman Reappointed to State System of Higher Education Board of Governors

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.

President’s Commission on the Status of Women Second Annual Luncheon

The President's Commission on the Status of Women will hold its second annual luncheon on Thursday, October 31, from 11:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. in Sutton Hall's Blue Room.

Applicants Sought for Student Trustee Seat, 2025–27

Applications are now being accepted for the student seat on the IUP IUP Council of Trustees. A candidate must have an expected graduation date not earlier than May 2027. The successful applicant must be in good academic and student conduct standing and must have leadership experience and strong communication skills.

Special Message from Board of Governors Chair Cindy Shapira

Cindy Shapira, Chair of the Board of Governors, shares a message as the academic year gets underway — including an update on the search process for PASSHE's next chancellor and a recommendation regarding the interim chancellor.

Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Sep. 5

President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.

2024 Opening of the Academic Year

President Michael A. Driscoll invites the IUP community to the Opening of the Academic Year.

IUP Graduates Donate $2 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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.

Commentary: Marc Fogel Shouldn't Spend Another Birthday in Russian Prison

IUP President Michael Driscoll authored this editorial at the request of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

IUP College of Health Sciences Leadership Named

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.

Student Death: Ellen Yarnell

President Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Ellen Yarnell, a second-year student in the Speech-Language Pathology program and a member of the Cook Honors College.

Distinguished Alumni John “Jack” Frank Selected for 2024 IUP President’s Medal of Distinction

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.”

Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, May 9

President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

IUP President Continues Support for Efforts to Free Alumnus Marc Fogel, Recognizes Editorial in Pittsburgh-Post Gazette

Statement from Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll, in support of efforts to free alumnus Marc Fogel.

Save the Date: “A Conversation with President Driscoll,” April 15

This program continues the Open Conversations series and is open to faculty, staff, and students. It will include President Driscoll's updates on IUP, the State System’s financial sustainability work, and progress on the Academic Restructuring and Program Review process.

President Driscoll Offers Statement About Fogel Report in Support of Release of Alumni Marc Fogel

Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll has released a statement about the Fogel Report language in the Fiscal Year 24 Minibus bill.

Video Recording of March 20 “Progress Update about Academic Restructuring and Program Review” Now Available

The slides presented during and a recording of Wednesday's presentation, “Progress Update about Academic Restructuring and Program Review,” are now available. A university login is required to access them.

President Driscoll Makes Statement in Support of Marc Fogel in Observance of Mrs. Malphine Fogel's Upcoming 95th Birthday

In observance of Marc Fogel’s mother Malphine Fogel’s 95th birthday on Monday, IUP President Michael Driscoll released a statement about Marc’s imprisonment and IUP’s support of legislators working on Marc Fogel’s behalf to release him from the prison in Russia where he is jailed.

Spring Open Conversations Schedule, Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update Public Sessions Announced

Thank you for your participation in the open conversations that have taken place this spring. To make future sessions more convenient, we have revised the schedule so that they are all available during the Common Hour and so that sessions specifically for students are in a more central location.

President Presents “Points of Pride”

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

Save the Date: A Conversation with Faculty and Staff about Academic Restructuring and Program Review with Provost Luetkehans

As we work together to serve our students and prepare for IUP’s future, please plan to attend “A Conversation about Academic Restructuring and Program Review with Provost Luetkehans” in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (the Common Hour) on Wednesday, February 7.

Video Recording of January 29 Financial Conversation Available

The slides presented during the financial conversation event and a recording of the presentation are now available. A university login is required to access them.

Council of Trustees’ Special Meeting, Jan. 31

President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend a special meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Wednesday, January 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.