President Offers Condolences on Death of JoAnne Britcher
President Driscoll offers condolences on the death of JoAnne Britcher, who worked as a management technician in the Eberly College of Business since 2018.
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Scheduled Network Outage Saturday, January 10, 2026
Please be aware that IT Services will perform firmware upgrades on our core networking infrastructure on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Verification testing of the new firmware will continue throughout the morning. During this period, you may experience intermittent connectivity loss on both wired and wireless IUP networks, as well as temporary interruptions of services hosted by IUP. The outage will also impact regional campus connectivity. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these critical upgrades aimed at enhancing network security and reliability. Thank you!
Belinda Nuth Sloboda on Interior Design’s Many Paths—Meet Our Faculty
Belinda Nuth Sloboda, assistant professor of interior design, brings decades of experience—from residential design to creating spaces for special needs—to the classroom. She inspires students to explore diverse career paths while sharing her expertise and industry connections.
IUP's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine: 2025 Year in Review
Since IUP's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2025.
Path of a Lifetime
David Walzak and the former Becky Blocker met in the Oak Grove in September 1968, and 57 years later, they are still together. Learn about their “life’s adventure” that got its start at IUP.
The Greatest Lecture in IUP History (for Me)
Some 60 years have passed, but IUP alumnus Michael Lambert remembers every word of a lecture English professor Maurice Rider gave one warm spring day. Read Lambert’s reminiscence.
Winter Commencement 2025
Nearly 460 new graduates were honored at Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Kovalchick Complex before heading into the next phase of their lives. Check out the moments that make this ceremony special.
More Reasons to Celebrate: Campaign Launches During Sesquicentennial Kickoff
On the day IUP officially began celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its founding as Indiana State Normal School, it also launched its largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, called Impact 150. It was the Saturday before the start of fall classes, and under a hot August sun, the stadium parking lots came alive with a carnival to kick off the celebration.
Old School: When It Might Be Perry Como on the Hallway Phone
A nostalgic look back at college life in the 1960s at Indiana State College (now IUP), reflecting on dorm life in historic John Sutton Hall, campus traditions, music, fashion, friendships, and the social changes shaping a generation. This personal memoir contrasts the analog world of Baby Boomers with today’s digital campus experience, offering vivid stories of student life, cultural icons, and a rapidly changing America.
The Future of Division II
Find out how allowing Division I student-athletes to be paid impacts DII schools like IUP.
A Smash Hit
Find out why IUP Day at PNC Park has become one of the most anticipated alumni events.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor.
From Liberal Studies to Crimson Core
After 36 years of Liberal Studies, general education got an overhaul.
Hancox ’24 Selected as Only American Representative of Women Emerging Leadership Platform
Abigail Hancox, a 2024 graduate of IUP, is one of only two students in the PASSHE System and one of only three United States representatives for the latest cohort of Women Emerging, a global leadership platform.
Monday, December 15 - Open Forum Reminder, Resume for Candidate for Director of Financial Aid
The following was shared with students on December 12, 2025:
Programs in IUP Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations Receive Unconditional Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Programs in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations have received unconditional reaffirmation of accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.
