December

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Capturing Moments in 2023

IUP Ambassadors former recruitment chair Kyle Dovidio, IUP Vice President for Student Affairs Tom Segar, and former president of the organization Milady Lagunas

IUP Ambassadors Make Donation to IUP Food Pantry and Help Center

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Capturing Moments in 2023

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IUP to Celebrate Graduates With Ceremonies on Dec. 16; Area 4.0 Graduates Included

obert Orth, Jade Snedden, Emily Spezialetti, Thomas Oraskovich, Shagufta Haque, Micaela Jebitsch, Nicholas Ryan, and Department of Sociology faculty member Lindsay Vaughan

Sociology and Economics Students Selected for Second Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program

IUP Cybersecurity Program Recognized for Affordability, Quality Career Preparation

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Homeless Heroes Stocking Project Serves Veterans for Seventh Year

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Lettuce Gather In the Spirit of Competiton

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Book Recommendation: Hunt, Gather, Parent

IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, NASA Astronaut, Honored with Naming of Cygnus Spacecraft

IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, NASA Astronaut, Honored with Naming of Cygnus Spacecraft

Alida Merlo

Alida Merlo on Learning by Teaching—Meet Our Faculty

IUP Honored as College of Distinction

IUP Honored as College of Distinction

Fall 2023 Provost Scholars

Fall 2023 Provost Scholars

November

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Book Recommendation: In the Lives of Puppets

World's Top 2% Scientist's List Stanford University

IUP English Professor Ranked in World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists List

President Michael Driscoll

IUP President Honored by City & State as One of Pennsylvania’s Top Leaders

Zach Collins

Zach Collins on the Steady Climb to Proficiency—Meet Our Faculty

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IUP, Penn Highlands Community College, Westmoreland County Community College, Ink Collaboration Agreements to Help Students Complete Business Degrees

Pratt Hall

Work for Campus Demolition Projects

Eisenhower Selected for Executive Director of IUP Research Institute

Eisenhower Selected for Executive Director of IUP Research Institute

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IUP Fraternities and Sororities Collect More Than $4,100 for Indiana Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety Partnering With Community Agencies for “Operation Safe Holiday” Driving Campaign

IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety Partnering With Community Agencies for “Operation Safe Holiday” Driving Campaign

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IUP Student Receives International Association Scholarship

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IUP, IRMC to Mark National Rural Health Day with Season Two of Rural Health Pulse Podcast

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Book Recommendation: We Are Okay

Homeless Heroes Stocking Project Serving Veterans for Seventh Year

Final Weyandt Hall Planetarium Show Set for Nov. 18, 20

Final Weyandt Hall Planetarium Show Set for Nov. 18, 20

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Kopchick Hall Ribbon Cutting

Leo Yan

Leo Yan on Answering Life’s Big Questions—Meet Our Faculty

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Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Lecture Series Continuing With Nov. 17 “Intersections Between Myth, Imagination, and Literature”

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Honoring Veterans—Serving Those Who Served

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IUP Selected for “Best for Vets” Listing by “Military Times”

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Book Recommendation: The Harry Potter Series

Christian Vaccaro

Christian Vaccaro on Finding Your Purpose

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Book Recommendation: John Adams

IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Selected for Second Annual Keeper of the Flame Award

IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Selected for Second Annual Keepers of the Flame Award

IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Presenting Conference on Rural Healthcare and Future of Health and Wellness

IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Presenting Conference on Rural Healthcare and Future of Health and Wellness

Geoffrey Tickel

Geoffrey Tickell on the ‘Light-Bulb Moment’—Meet Our Faculty

October

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This Is Science at IUP

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IUP to Celebrate Opening of $90-Million John J. and Char Kopchick Hall With Ribbon Cutting Event Nov. 2

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Book Recommendation: Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds

Dan Lee

Dan Lee on Diving into Criminal Behavior

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Book Recommendation: The Time Machine

IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 31

IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 31

IUP Secures More Than $2 Million for Hawks Soar Program to Support Student Success

IUP Secures More Than $2 Million for Hawks Soar Program to Support Student Success

Andrea Palmiotto

Andrea Palmiotto on the Bones of a Career: Meet Our Faculty

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Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House, Oct. 28

IUP Students, Marketing and Communications Team Win Awards from National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

IUP Students, Marketing and Communications Team Win Awards from National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Orth Appointed Managing Director of Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center

Orth Appointed Managing Director of Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center

Book Recommendation: Living with Grief

Book Recommendation: Living with Grief

Charles McCreary on Learning Culture through Language—Meet Our Faculty

Charles McCreary on Learning Culture through Language—Meet Our Faculty

IUP Presenting Future Makers Forum With Michigan Entrepreneuer Michael Nashef

IUP Presenting Future Makers Forum With Michigan Entrepreneuer Michael Nashef

IUP Students Raising Funds Through Movie Screening at Indiana Theater

IUP Students Raising Funds Through Movie Screening at Indiana Theater

IUP Celebrating National Day of Writing With Lunch and Learn With Local Author

IUP Celebrating National Day of Writing With Lunch and Learn With Local Author

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Homecoming

Kevin Cunningham, left, with his Phi Mu Alpha “little brother,” Charles Casavant, in 1979

Phi Mu Alpha’s New Brother

Weyandt Hall

‘A Bright, Shining Star’

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Remedy for Rural Health

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Changing Fashions, Changing Times

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Check-in at Eberly

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A Passion for Scholarship—Rosemary Gido

IUP Hosting National Leader in Mathematics Education for Conference, Lecture

IUP Hosting National Leader in Mathematics Education for Conference, Lecture

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The Math You Eat

The 2023 DAA recipients

2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

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August 2023 Graduates

Zach Cheever

Zach Cheever on Finding Family through Music—Meet Our Faculty

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IUP Homecoming ’23: What You Need to Know

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IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands with Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game

September

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IUP Sees Increase in Overall Enrollment

Annah Hill

Annah Hill on Helping through Communication—Meet Our Faculty

IUP Receives Funding for Students Studying Nursing Education

IUP Receives Funding for Students Studying Nursing Education

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Kopchick Hall: From the Ground Up in 1,277 Days

IUP Hosting Planetarium Shows, Free and Open to the Community

IUP Hosting Planetarium Shows, Free and Open to the Community

IUP Pre-med Students Complete IRMC Internship Program

IUP Pre-med Students Complete IRMC Internship Program

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IUP Holocaust Remembrance Committee Hosting Holocaust Survivors for Sept. 26 Presentation

Tony DiMauro

Tony DiMauro on Solving Problems through Design—Meet Our Faculty

Third IUP Student Selected for Full-Tuition Scholarship by Statler Foundation

Third IUP Student Selected for Full-Tuition Scholarship by Statler Foundation

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Journey to Discovery: IUP Scientist Digs for Dinosaurs in Utah

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IUP Remembers 9/11

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IUP Council of Trustees Approve Four Resolutions Honoring Donors, University Leadership

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President Presents “Points of Pride”

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Dean's List for Summer 2023

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IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark September 11 Attacks

IUP Accepting Students and Professionals for Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate Program

IUP Accepting Students and Professionals for Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate Program

Nicole Buse

Nicole Buse on Bringing People Together—Meet Our Faculty

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Life in the Great Outdoors: Elena Kapp ’16

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IUP Providing Intensive English Program for Graduate Students at University in Japan

Emily Wender

Emily Wender on Teaching Teachers the Power of Words—Meet Our Faculty

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Happening at the HUB

IUP Receives Funding to Host Students from Yucatan Universities for Second Year

IUP Receives Funding to Host Students from Yucatan Universities for Second Year

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Welcome Week

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Dean's List for Summer 2023

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Crimson Hawks Preparing to Soar

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Researching Caffeine Levels in Coffee with U-SOAR

IUP Video Showcasing Commitment to Student Success Earns Emmy Nomination

IUP Video Showcasing Commitment to Student Success Earns Emmy Nomination

Tony and Emma Ricupero-Rustic Lodge Scholarship Recipients Selected

Tony and Emma Ricupero-Rustic Lodge Scholarship Recipients Selected

IUP to Begin New Academic Year with Student Success Infrastructure

IUP to Begin New Academic Year with Student Success Infrastructure

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Late Graduate from Johnstown Gifts $200,000 to Counseling Program in His Estate

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Alumni Group from Texas Create Scholarship for Students at IUP

Anthropology Faculty Member Poole Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program

Anthropology Faculty Member Poole Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program

Footlight Players Creative Director Sharen Camille-Becker assist the technical rehearsal of Finding Nemo, Jr. Seated next to her is choreographer and former Footlight Player Jesse Chovanec.

IUP Footlight Players Presenting Productions July 14, 15

IUP Graduate, Young Alumni Award Winner, Makes Gift to Honor Late IUP Trustee

IUP Graduate, Young Alumni Achievement Award Winner, Makes Gift to Honor Late IUP Trustee

The only Pennsylvania University to Offer FAA-CTI Certified Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Drone) Program

FAA Designates IUP as Certified Collegiate Training Institution

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Institute for Rural Health and Safety Receives Funding for Indiana County Highway Safety Program

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Dean’s List for Spring 2023

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IUP Safety Sciences Student Organization Named 2023 Outstanding Student Section of the Year by AASP

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IUP Graduate Makes Additional Gift to Benefit Football Program

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Children of Long-Time Administrator Receski Establish Scholarship in His Honor

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Recent IUP Honors College Graduate Selected for Fulbright English Teaching Award to Spain

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Spring Commencement

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President Presents “Points of Pride”

Chef Andrew Nutter

Andrew Nutter on Culinary Arts—Meet Our Faculty

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Experienced Academic Leader Selected to Serve as Dean for Eberly College Of Business

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IUP Recognizes University Senate Award Winners, Faculty Emeriti

April

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IUP to Celebrate Graduates with Ceremonies on May 5, 6

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Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Presenting Summer Youth Theater Program

Stephen Shiring

Stephen Shiring on the Hospitality Industry—Meet Our Faculty

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IUP Collaborating with Indiana Borough to Help Improve Community Health in National Pilot Project

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Student Selected for Scholarship Established in Honor of Homer City Woman and IUP Graduate

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Celebration Weekend Honors Donors, Alumni Volunteers, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Shagufta_Haque

Haque to Serve in Student Trustee Position at IUP

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Environmental Engineering Major Selected for National Science Foundation Fellowship

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Spring 2023 Commencement Celebration Toast

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Bringing New Zealand Composers to the World

Nina Barbuto holding a sign describing when Pittsburgh will be a city of learning

IUP Presenting Future Makers Forum with Pittsburgh Maker Nina Barbuto

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IUP, Community Joining Together April 22 for Service, Arts Walk, Live Music

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Chalk the Walk

Sharon Massey

Sharon Massey on Jewelry and Metals—Meet Our Faculty

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Annual Sidewalk Commentary Contest Planned for April 26

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Campus-wide Participation Needed For Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update Process

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IUP Celebrates Distinguished Alumni, Volunteers, Student-Athletes during Celebration Weekend

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Take Back the Night

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Political Science Professor Selected for Year-Long Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowship

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Discovering New Species in Central America

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April 18 is IUP Day of Giving

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IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 12

Calvin Masilela

Calvin Masilela on Regional Planning—Meet Our Faculty

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Annual Service Awards Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service

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Research Sponsored by New Pig Company Leads Cambria Heights Student to IUP

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Pacific Rim Earthquakes in 10 Minutes

March

Aleea Perry

Aleea Perry on Public Administration—Meet Our Faculty

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IUP Research Appreciation Week Events

The Black Experience Alumni Committee is hosting the inaugural BEAC Weekend for both alumni and students.

IUP to Host Inaugural BEAC Weekend April 14–16

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IUP and IUP Research Institute Chosen for International Research Program

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President Presents “Points of Pride”

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Hawks Helping Hawks Drive Closes FRIDAY—Last Chance to Join!

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A Mentor for Life

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IUP Reduces Tuition for International Undergraduates

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IUP Institute for Cybersecurity Hosting Personnel from Department of Defense Agency

Nate McElroy

Meet Our Faculty: Nate McElroy on Chemistry

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IUP Selects Stringer as Director of Public Safety and University Police

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IUP Nursing Program Selected by Princeton Review as Top Online Program

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“Almost like a Miracle”: Title IX Transforms IUP Women’s Sports

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IUP Receives $1.19 Million to Address Need for STEM High School Teachers

People and Culture: A Panel Discussion with Sheetz CEO Travis Sheetz

IUP Hosting Sheetz Executives for “People and Culture” Discussion

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2023 NCAA DII Atlantic Region Tournament

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IUP Hosting Ambassador of Mali for Presentation

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Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrating National Nutrition Month

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Geoscience Professor Part of Team Finding Oldest Ancient DNA Ever Recovered From Sediments

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IUP Kicks Off the Hawks Helping Hawks Drive

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Voices of Experience: Black Alumni Helping Black Students

February

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From Hoops to Healing: Scholar-Athlete Lends Skills to Fauci’s Team

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New Healthcare Pathways Program at IUP Punxsutawney

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Summer, Fall 2023 Registration Begins Soon

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Directors for “Nine Days in the Sun” at IUP Talk About IUP, PPTCO Association

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IUP Celebrates Donor Generosity at Thank a Donor Week

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OneSIS Information

Roosevelt Montás

IUP Hosting Author and Academic Montás for Discussion on Importance of “Great Books”

Poster for "Nine Days in the Sun"

IUP to Present “Nine Days in the Sun,” Exploring Shifting the Racial Balance, Social Order

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Black Student Groups: A History of Building Community at IUP

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Update on Our Response to the Racist Social Media Post

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IUP Accounting Program Earns Prestigious AACSB Accreditation

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IUP Chemistry Program Receives Continued Approval from American Chemical Society

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IUP Hosting Planetarium Shows, Free and Open to the Community

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IUP Hosting Professor of Physics and Astronomy for Lectures on Physics of Musical Instruments and Changing Climate of Women in Science

Erica Jackson

A Student Perspective: Honoring Black History Month

January

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IUP Hosting Guest Artist Phillips for Program About “Lift Every Voice and Sing—The Black National Anthem”

U.S. News & World Report ranking best online program for master’s in criminology and master’s in mathematics education

Two IUP Graduate Programs Selected for U.S. News “Best Online Program” Recognition

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The Supreme Court and Your Rights in 10 Minutes

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IUP’s Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement Sponsoring Black History Month Events, Focusing on Health

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IUP Sponsoring Feature Event at Punxsutawney Groundhog Day

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Spring 2023 Preview

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IUP and HACC Sign Dual Admissions Agreement

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Hovan Selected as Dean for Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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Cooking Up a Career: Arnold Ivey CA'02

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Cooking Up a Career: Arnold Ivey CA’02

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Dean’s List for Fall 2022