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The following was sent to students on November 20, 2024:
By the Numbers
804
military-affiliated students
403
international students
24%
of students are from minority groups
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News and Features
Find the latest IUP news and feature stories on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Disability Services Major Wins Coppler Award
Learn about this year’s winner of the Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award. Named for its first student recipient, the award recognizes exemplary and creative contributions to disability awareness, advocacy, accessibility, support, and/or education.
Black Student Groups: A History of Building Community at IUP
Black students in the ’70s and ’80s often formed groups around 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.
“A Mentor for Life”
See how an IUP assistant vice president changed a graduate student’s life and how their relationship grew from mentor and mentee to colleagues in the video “A Mentor for Life” from the Connections video series.
IUP Chosen for International Research Program
The International Research and Exchange Board chose IUP and the IUP Research Institute to host two international visitors as part of the University Administration Support Program Fellowships in Research Management.
Voices of Experience: Black Alumni Helping Black Students
More than a dozen Black alumni, some of whom attended IUP 40 years apart, are working with their alma mater to improve the college experience for current Black students, putting them on a path to success.
Incident Reporting and Protections
Report an Incident of Concern
These incidents may involve bias/discrimination, sexual misconduct, student conduct, cheating and other academic-integrity issues, student crises, and more. Different types of incidents are reported in different ways. Report them here.
How IUP Responds to Incidents of Bias and Hate
See the procedure IUP follows to (1) assess the threat to safety, (2) investigate the incident, (3) work with the offending individual to educate and restore, (4) support the victims and affected community, and (5) communicate what is being done.
DEI Policies
Find IUP policies that offer protection related to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues—from preferred first names to hazing to course scheduling for veterans.
Support Following an Incident
Find helpful services on campus after reporting an incident of concern.
- Counseling Center
- Student Wellness and Engagement
- Supporting Student Concerns: Care Team
- Actively Moving Forward (Peer Grief Support Group)
- LGBTQIA Support
- Center for Health and Well-Being
- Title IX Sexual Misconduct Resources
- Where to Turn for Help
- Social Equity and Title IX Office
- Student Support and Community Standards Office
Support
See how to get help for your academic, research, health and wellness, technology, and career-planning needs. Also, find scholarships and scholars programs of special interest to students from diverse backgrounds.
On-Campus Access
The campus provides these physical features and spaces to meet students’ diverse needs:
Diversity across the Curriculum
Make diversity, equity, and inclusion the focus of your studies by taking up one of these majors, minors, or certificate programs.
American Language Institute
Students from around the world can improve their English language skills and their understanding of US academic culture.
Education
Community Health, Counseling, Deaf Studies, Urban Education, and more
Social Sciences and Research
Anthropology, Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions, Criminology, Cultural Competencies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-law, Sociology, and more
Art, Design, and Performance
Programs include Dance Leadership and Women’s and Gender Studies.
Community Impact/Public Engagement
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies; Women’s and Gender Studies
Languages and International Studies
Asian Studies, Foreign Languages, English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, International Studies, Pan-African Studies, and more.
