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Thompson Named Director of IUP Cook Honors College

Todd Thompson, a long-time member of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty, has been selected to serve as director of the IUP Cook Honors College.

  • 06 May 2026
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Mmoud Receives 2025–26 Liberal Studies/Crimson Core Teaching Excellence Award

Amar Mmoud, a graduate student in the Curriculum and Instruction DEd program, was presented the 2025–26 Liberal Studies/Crimson Core Teaching Excellence Award for effective classroom instruction of UNIV 101 – First Learning Year.

  • 01 May 2026
Faculty Achievements

IUP Receives $1.3 Million for Crimson Hawk Bridge Program to Serve Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $1.34 million from the US Department of Education to develop the Crimson Hawks Bridge, a multi-year program to help individuals with intellectual disabilities gain skills, experience, and credentials to live independently and successfully transition to the workforce.

  • 04 December 2025
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Emily Briggs: The Leap That Changed Everything

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.

  • 20 October 2025
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IUP Sees Highest Retention on Record of New, First-Time, Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Students, Increase in Undergraduate Enrollment and New Students, Increase in Persistence Rate

For fall 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania achieved record-breaking retention for new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; increases in both the number of undergraduate degree-seeking students and new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; and an increase of 5 percentage points for continuing student persistence (students continuing for a third year of study).

  • 06 October 2025
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Newly Designed Advising Center Promotes Student Success

Students coming to the Advising Center in the University College will find a more comfortable and private space this fall thanks to a fresh new design inspired by student needs. Students can get help at the Center with advising and scheduling questions, exploring a new major or change in major, reviewing degree requirements and the timeline to graduation, and exploring minors and certificates.

  • 23 September 2025
Student Opportunities

Another 37 IUP Members Earn ACUE Course Badges

Funded by IUP's Title III grant and organized by the University College's Title III Grant Program, ACUE courses continue to add valuable professional development to the IUP community. Two courses were offered this summer: "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" and "Designing Student-Centered and Equitable Courses."

  • 16 September 2025
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Another 14 IUP Employees Complete Life Design Studio Training

14 members of the IUP community completed the June Virtual Life Design Studio training this summer, bringing the total to 24. Life Design is being infused into several aspects of IUP students' learning experience, such as the Career and Professional Development Center's programming and our new UNIV 101: First Year Learning course.

  • 16 September 2025
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IUP Inspires Students with GEAR UP Summer Program

In July, IUP hosted students from the Pottstown and Norristown school districts for a summer camp through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program.

  • 05 August 2025
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Cook Honors College Hosts “Design, Build, Play”

When is “cutting edge” literally cutting an edge with a laser? When is designing a mindset the first step to good game design? High school students from across the state recently found out in a course called “Design, Build, Play” offered by the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

  • 31 July 2025
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IUP Psychology Major Jones Awarded PA-NOSS Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success awarded Marquice Jones, an IUP psychology major from Harrisburg, a $500 scholarship for academic achievements.

  • 23 May 2025
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Summer Bridge Program Kicks Off: Helping New Students Improve Their Math Skills and Placement

This year’s Summer Bridge Program is for newly admitted undergraduate IUP students whose ALEKS (math) score is below the minimum needed to enroll in their major’s math requirement and who want to improve their math skills over the summer with the goal of saving time and money.

  • 12 May 2025
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Racchini, Erwin, and Schaffrath Present on Title III Grant Implementation Within University College’s Student Support Infrastructure

IUP University College personnel presented at a state-wide conference about a grant-funded program to support our students.

  • 08 April 2025
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Open House Welcomes All to New Navigator Space

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to kick off the spring semester with the IUP Navigators at an open house in our brand-new workspace! Come and visit us on Friday, January 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and enjoy free pastries and hot beverages while you check out the new home of the Navigators on the ground floor of Stapleton Library.

  • 14 January 2025
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Honors College Alumni Event Strengthens Connections

Alumni and students of the Cook Honors College met to share news and reconnect with each other in December at the Sienna Mercato Restaurant in Pittsburgh. Though the event was mostly designed to bring alumni together, current CHC seniors were invited to attend to give them an opportunity to network with the alumni and ask questions as they prepare to start their careers.

  • 13 January 2025
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IUP Students Take Off Early Under “Flying Start” Summer Bridge Program

Fifty-three new IUP students participated in our first “Flying Start” Summer Bridge Program in August 2024. The Summer Bridge Program is part of IUP’s Title III Grant Program, supported by the US Department of Education. It is a collaboration between the University College and the Department of Language, Literature, and Writing.

  • 11 September 2024
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IUP Hosting Nationally Recognized Book Conservator for Presentation April 18 as Part of “Big Ideas” Program

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.

  • 08 April 2024
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Academic Resources for the Summer Sessions

Enrolled in summer courses and wondering what academic resources are available? The University College has you covered!

  • 12 May 2023
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2023–24 Academic Planner Contest Winner

The University College hosted an art submission contest open to all IUP students to design the cover of the 2023–24 academic planner, distributed to all incoming students during Welcome Week. Stephen Graham was selected as the winner.

  • 16 March 2023
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OneSIS Information

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.

  • 20 February 2023
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University College is Hiring for Summer Student Positions

Are you or someone you know looking for student employment? The University College is hiring for several roles including summer employment.

  • 07 February 2023
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Grand Opening of Library Information Desk and Learning Commons

Explore the newly renovated IUP Libraries during a grand opening on Wednesday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and enjoy food, fun, and giveaways as you tour the new areas. Everyone is welcome to participate!

  • 06 September 2022
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Fall 2022 Success Seminars

The University College is offering multiple seminars this semester focusing on academic and social success.

  • 02 September 2022
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Spring 2020 Crimson Common Hours

There are 12 workshops scheduled for this semester focusing on a variety of topics to help students make the most of their college experience. The University College staff and peer mentors are prepared to help you with note-taking skills, ways to improve your study skills, finding on-campus employment, set goals, and get ready for summer.

  • 14 January 2020
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