April

Safety Sciences Ladies of Safety Receive 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization Award

Congratulations to the officers and faculty advisor for Ladies of Safety for winning the 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization  Award.

Rougeaux Recipient of Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations to Grace Rougeaux on winning the distinguished Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship! 

March

Western Pennsylvania ASSP and Student Section of ASSP to Host Annual Safety Conference at IUP, March 26

Safety professionals from across the region will gather at the KCAC at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for the Western Pennsylvania ASSP Professional Development Conference, a full-day event focused on advancing workplace safety, health, and risk management practices.

Daniel Named ARCO Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to MaKenzie Daniel for being selected as this year’s ARCO Scholarship recipient. This scholarship highlights MaKenzie’s commitment to excellence and her promising future.

January

$950,000 US DOL OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant Awarded to IUP Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering

IUP’s Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department has been awarded a $950,000 US Department of Labor OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant to provide free safety training on critical workplace safety topics, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, and Inhalation and Absorption Hazards, to small businesses in Pennsylvania.

In Loving Memory of Jolene Campbell

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved former secretary, Jolene Campbell. Jolene was the heart of our office—someone who naturally brought people together and made everyone feel welcome.

Daniel Discusses Future of Safety on “Building PA Podcast”

Listen to IUP Safety Sciences senior Makenzie Daniel on the Building PA Podcast as she talks about “The Future of Safety from a College Student’s Perspective.”