The arts, humanities, media, and public affairs are at the heart of what it means to be human. In the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs, creativity of thought and discourse, of language and expression, of design and form, of performance, of artmaking, of culture, of civic engagement, and of exploring the diversity of our world are interwoven to provide the groundwork for students to develop meaningful lives and careers.

Students engaged across the college’s courses and programs––as well as through their foundational role in the liberal studies curriculum––will develop ways of thinking, communicating, and knowing that provide a pathway for the future by promoting creativity, critical and objective thinking, analytical skills, and an awareness of our mutual responsibilities to our communities. In doing so, we prepare students to become leaders in an ever-changing world.

Central to the college’s mission is its role as a hub of arts, civic discourse, and transformative ideas. Through its engaging courses, various centers, performances, and exhibitions, and by bringing pluralistic voices to campus, the college embraces its opportunity to facilitate dialogue and discovery for students and community members alike.

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News

Sugg Named Director of IUP Marching Band, Associate Director of Bands

William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band and associate director of Bands. Sugg has served as the interim director of the Marching Band since August 2025.

Rutter Selected as Dean for IUP College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs

Following a national search, Emily Ruth Rutter—an experienced faculty member, administrator, and scholar—has been selected to serve as the dean of the IUP College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. Rutter will begin her work at IUP on June 29.

IUP Symphony Orchestra and Altoona Symphony Orchestra Present Selections from The Planets”

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, will present a special performance titled “Cosmic Voyage,” featuring selections from Gustav Holst’s iconic orchestral suite “The Planets” on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.

Meet the Fusion Fellows

Meet the IUP Fusion Fellows, four students leading interdisciplinary research to solve complex, real-world problems. By pairing biology with media and archaeology with history, these innovative projects prove that collaboration creates results greater than the sum of their parts.

IUP Alumni Donate Funds to Establish Fusion Fellows Program; Inaugural Student Teams Selected

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.