Lucas Joining Office of the President
IUP President Michael Driscoll welcomes Tammy Lucas as Senior Executive Assistant to the President, effective June 27.
News
Experienced College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Director Selected for IUP COM Team
Jamie Murphy, an experienced administrator for colleges of osteopathic medicine and health care organizations, has been selected to fill the position of director of admissions and student affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- 18 May 2026
IUP Receives $349,511 from Pennsylvania Department of Education for Dual Enrollment Program for Students Seeking Teaching Degrees
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $349,511 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program, with a goal of addressing the Commonwealth’s teacher shortage.
- 14 May 2026
Registration Opens for Three-Day Faculty Development Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy
Catalyst Connection and the Consortium for Public Education are hosting the Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy for educators to learn emerging technologies and to provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.
- 14 May 2026
IUP Student from Juniata County Selected for CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM
Leah Stuck, a chemistry pre-pharmacy major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Newport, Juniata County, has been selected for the IUP’s Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
- 14 May 2026
Cumberland County Student Selected for Kopchick Undergraduate Fellowship
Isabella Wolszczenski, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania safety, health, and environmental applied sciences major in the Cook Honors College from Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was selected as the 2026 recipient of Dr. John J. and Char Kopchick Unique Undergraduate Student Fellowship.
- 14 May 2026
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status from Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students
IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned “pre-accreditation status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Pre-accreditation status means that IUP can begin recruiting and admitting students to its College of Osteopathic Medicine and begin medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum.
- 11 May 2026
IUP Council of Trustees Endorse Tuition and Fees for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
On May 7, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees endorsed IUP President Michael Driscoll’s recommendation for tuition and fees for students enrolling in IUP’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 07 May 2026
Impact 150: $4 Million Gifted by Pittsburgh Area Foundation to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
A Pittsburgh area foundation has gifted $4 million to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine—bringing IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign to more than $114.5 million, or 76.34 percent of its $150 million goal.
- 07 May 2026
IUP Emerging Student Leaders Selected for National Leadership Institute Present to IUP Council of Trustees
Two emerging student leaders at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who have been selected to participate in a national leadership program by members of the IUP Division of Student Affairs leadership team were introduced to the IUP Council of Trustees at its meeting on May 7.
- 07 May 2026
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
Women’s and Gender Leadership Awardees, Scholarship Winners Honored
The IUP Women’s and Gender Leadership Awards Reception was a wonderful success on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Three administrators and two faculty members were honored with IUP Outstanding Leadership Awards for advancing women’s and gender academic inclusive excellence in 2025–26 AY.
- Lingyan Yang
- 06 May 2026
IUP to Honor 1,452 Graduates During May 9 Commencement Ceremonies, Including 4.0 Graduates
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor 1,452 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 9. IUP will hold three ceremonies, all at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 05 May 2026
Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk the Walk” on Friday, May 1, to Continue with Abbreviated Schedule
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Chalk the Walk sidewalk commentary contest will continue on May 1, but due to expected inclement weather, several of the special sesquicentennial events planned in conjunction with Chalk the Walk—food trucks, yard games, and the bouncy obstacle course—will not be part of the day.
- 30 April 2026
IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2025–26 Justice Research Fellows—Lauren Connor, Reia Sanchez, Kelly Szolek, and Jackson White—presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.
- 30 April 2026
IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino.
- 30 April 2026
Sissoko Named 2026 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics Recipient
Yaya Sissoko has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics. Generous donations from 1981 IUP Distinguished Alumni Award recipient John Kort ’74 and the late Alexander Garvin, economics faculty 1969–98, provide support for faculty research.
- Dr. Stephanie Jozefowicz
- 29 April 2026
Impact 150: Anonymous Gift of $325,000 Will Support IUP Crimson Scholars Circle, IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
Two graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania have gifted $325,000 to IUP to support IUP’s Crimson Scholars Circle ($270,000) and the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center ($55,000).
- 29 April 2026
The University Museum Goes Downtown to the Artists Hand Gallery
The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is delighted to return to the Artists Hand Gallery. “The Museum Goes Downtown: Recent Acquisitions” will be on display May 1 through May 16, 2026.
- 28 April 2026
Education Majors Complete Student Teaching Experience in Rome, Italy
Several early childhood/special education majors had the opportunity to spend six weeks student teaching in a small, English-speaking, school in the hills of northern Rome during the spring 2026 semester.
- 28 April 2026
IUP Celebrates International Connections in Honor of University Sesquicentennial
As part of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s sesquicentennial, the IUP Office of International Education coordinated a four-day visit to IUP April 14 to 17 for 29 international representatives from IUP’s international partner institutions.
- 27 April 2026
Change of Date: Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Date Changed to Friday, May 1
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest will take place on May 1. Times set for events during the day will remain as scheduled.
- 27 April 2026
Safety Sciences Ladies of Safety Receive 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization Award
Congratulations to the officers and faculty advisor for Ladies of Safety for winning the 2026 Virginia Dixon Student Organization Award.
- 23 April 2026
Rougeaux Recipient of Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to Grace Rougeaux on winning the distinguished Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship!
- 23 April 2026
Scholars Forum Student Researchers Honored During Reception and Awards Program April 22
Outstanding IUP undergraduate and graduate student researchers were honored April 22 during the IUP Scholars Forum Awards Brunch held in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room. The awards event is sponsored by IUP Research and Innovation and the IUP Research Institute.
- 23 April 2026
Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk The Walk” Event Expanded to Include End-of-Semester Sesquicentennial Community Celebration
This year’s Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk commentary contest has been expanded to include special events in celebration of IUP’s sesquicentennial, all open to the community. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this year’s “Chalk the Walk” will take place on May 1.
- 22 April 2026
IUP Students for Sustainability Celebrating Earth Day With Events on April 24
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Students for Sustainability Club has organized several events for April 24 in celebration of Earth Day.
- 21 April 2026
IUP Doctoral Education Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s doctoral programs in education have been selected by “U.S. News and World Report” for its 2026 “best graduate schools” rankings.
- 17 April 2026
Three IUP Students Part of Three Minute Thesis Competition Held During Annual Research Appreciation Week
Lamia Dawood, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Administration and Leadership doctoral program from Indiana; Abdul Jones, a student in the applied archaeology master’s program from Philadelphia; and Amar Mmoud, a student in the Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program from Indiana, were selected as finalists for IUP’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition.
- 13 April 2026
IUP Students to Provide Service to Indiana County Agencies, Organizations Through ‘Into the Streets’
Hundreds of students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania will provide service to seven Indiana County organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 18.
- 13 April 2026
Pennsylvania State Police, PSP Helicopter on Campus April 15
As part of the Pennsylvania State Police “Come Get to Know Us” events to provide communities across the Commonwealth with an inside look at career opportunities and specialized units within PSP, members of the PSP Recruitment Services Section will be in and around the Oak Grove at IUP’s Indiana campus.
- 10 April 2026
Sixth IUP Student Selected for Statler Foundation Scholarship
Kayla Kritschil, a senior hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Birdsboro, has been selected for the Statler Foundation’s Scholarship of Excellence.
- 08 April 2026
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.
- 07 April 2026
Impact 150: Distinguished Alumni Donates $100,000 to Support IUP Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Endowed Faculty Fellowship Program
Retired Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes, a 1979 mathematics bachelor’s degree graduate who also earned her master’s in mathematics in 1982 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has continued her support for IUP with a $100,000 gift to IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive campaign.
- 07 April 2026
IUP Day of Giving Set for April 23
IUP’s annual Day of Giving is April 23, 2026. Join our team for a 24-hour online event that brings together alumni, parents, friends, and the entire IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy.
- 02 April 2026
IUP Research Appreciation Week Includes Annual Scholars Forum, Women in STEM with Presentation by Indiana Business Leader Kuzneski, Third Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit
IUP will celebrate innovation through student and faculty research and alumna success during Research Appreciation Week, April 6–10. Research Appreciation Week spotlights the spirit of innovation and collaboration in disciplines throughout the university and recognizes the contributions of IUP’s original research and scholarship
- 01 April 2026
IUP’s Theater-by-the-Grove Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” A Darkly Comic Musical
IUP’s Theater-by-the-Grove, a student performance organization in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, presents the cult-favorite musical “Ride the Cyclone.” Performances will take place April 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2:00 p.m. on the Waller Hall Mainstage.
- 01 April 2026
IUP Offering One-Day Immersive Workshop Passport to France
On April 17, the Allenwood at IUP, located on the ground floor of Ackerman Hall, will host Passport to France, a one-day immersive travel-readiness workshop, a practical, hands-on session focused on essential travel preparation, including documents, money, transportation, health, culture, and emergency planning. Registration closes April 10.
- 01 April 2026
The Moth Brings Acclaimed Storytelling Keynote to IUP on March 31
IUP’s Lively Arts will host a special keynote and live storytelling performance celebrating IUP’s 150th Anniversary featuring The Moth, the internationally renowned storytelling organization, on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. The event will take place on IUP’s campus and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- 30 March 2026
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 8
The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking. It is free and open to all.
- 30 March 2026
IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on IRMC School of Medical Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with conversations focused on innovation, collaboration, and solutions to challenges facing rural healthcare.
- 30 March 2026
Thank a Donor Week to Recognize Donor Impact
The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity and impact during Thank a Donor Week, April 6–10.
- 24 March 2026
IUP Hospitality Students Participate in Pittsburgh FAM Tour with Regional University Partners
Students from IUP, along with partners from regional universities, took part in a Pittsburgh FAM tour to explore major hospitality and event venues and connect with industry professionals. Coordinated with Visit Pittsburgh, the experience provided hands-on learning and career insight within the region’s vibrant hospitality sector.
- 23 March 2026
Concert to Highlight Pittsburgh Opera Residency
A concert of opera selections performed by students and IUP faculty will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in IUP’s Gorell Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the community.
- Marilyn Kukula
- 17 March 2026
IUP Receives Eighth Year of “It’s On Us Pa” Funding; Programming to Focus on Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Abuse
IUP has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA initiative to continue the university’s work to combat campus sexual assault. IUP will use this year’s grant funds for implementation of a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative to address sexual violence with a specific and intentional focus on technology-facilitated abuse.
- 17 March 2026
Annual Service Awards to Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service
During Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Employee Service and Leadership Awards on March 26, 2026, in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room, the university will celebrate employees who completed milestone years of service in 2025.
- 09 March 2026
Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions in March. Registration for a time slot is required.
- 05 March 2026
Creating Accessible Emails
When drafting an email, follow these tips to ensure your message meets accessibility standards.
- 03 March 2026
New Softdocs Central End User Experience, March 9
Softdocs Support New Central End User Experience was postponed earlier this year, but will now officially be the default starting on March 9, 2026.
- 24 February 2026
IUP Libraries Trial Access to JoVE Starts March 2
The IUP Libraries will offer trial access to JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) starting on March 2. Access will be open to all IUP students, faculty, and staff.
- IUP Libraries
- 24 February 2026
Title II Digital Accessibility Rules Going into Effect in April 2026
On April 24, 2026, the new Title II digital accessibility rules will take effect. Title II covers digital content, including, but not limited to: electronic documents; emails; videos and audio-only formats; social media; digital signage; mobile apps; website content; third-party vendors; LMS and educational materials; and more.
- 24 February 2026
All Lines Technology Hosting Microsoft Defender XDR Webinar
All Lines Technology is hosting a Microsoft Defender Webinar on March 11. Participants will learn how Defender XDR unifies security across endpoints.
- 17 February 2026
CMS and Web Accessibility Trainings Available
Online training for the Cascade CMS and web accessibility are available through the spring semester.
- 05 February 2026
IUP’s John and Char Kopchick Hall Offering Indiana Glass Exhibition as Part of Science on Display Project
Kopchick Hall’s “Science on Display”—featuring skeletons of prehistoric animals, the Charles Darwin Collection, a flight suit of the late IUP alumna and astronaut Patricia Hilliard Robertson, and a student-created DNA Bunsen Burner sculpture—features more than 100 pieces of decorative and carnival glassware produced by the Indiana Glass Company, which operated in Indiana between 1892 and 1931.
- 21 January 2026
Winter Weather Safety Reminders
As the winter weather continues, IUP Emergency Management encourages the campus community to use caution, slow down, and remain alert, especially during snow squalls, freezing rain, or periods of low visibility.
- 21 January 2026
Introducing Qtrak Notification Service for Mail and Packages at the IUP Post Office
The IUP Post Office announces the launch of Qtrak, a new service that streamlines package delivery and notifications at IUP. This system will provide timely updates on package arrivals and pickup availability.
- 21 January 2026
IUP Receives $2.295 Million for Project to Create Constructive Dialogue and Civic Life Center
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $2,295,315 from the United States Department of Education to create a Center for Dialogue and Civic Life at IUP.
- 15 January 2026
Scheduled Network Outage Saturday, Jan. 10
IT Services will perform firmware upgrades on our core networking infrastructure on Saturday, January 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. 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.
- 05 January 2026
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 11 December 2025
New Softdocs Central End User Experience, Jan. 1
Softdocs Support announces that the New Central End User Experience will officially be the default starting on January 1, 2026.
- 08 December 2025
Auditions for Premiere of New, Full-Length Play by John Spellos
Theater-by-the-Grove, the performance ensemble at the IUP Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, is excited to announce auditions for the workshop premiere of a new, previously unproduced full-length play, “By the Time We Got to Woodstock,” from the incredible John Spellos. Auditions will be held in the Waller Hall Main Theatre on Wednesday, December 10.
- 08 December 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday Week Hours
IUP Post Office hours of operation during the Thanksgiving holiday week
- 21 November 2025
Mark Your Calendars: December 2 is Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 2, the IUP community is joining together for the global fundraising and generosity campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your opportunity to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future. We invite our alumni, family, and friends to join our efforts in supporting IUP students who need it the most.
- 20 November 2025
Changes for CMS Publishing, “IUP Now” Schedule During Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break
During the week of Thanksgiving and over Winter Break, there will be changes in the schedule for CMS workflow submissions and publishing, and for the “IUP Now” newsletter and website.
- 17 November 2025
Campus-Wide Food Drive
The IUP Food Pantry and Help Center, in collaboration with various departments, organizations, clubs, and programs across campus, is launching a campus-wide food drive from November 10 through December 12 to support students in need.
- Dr. Roger Briscoe II
- 06 November 2025
Registration Closing Nov. 10 for IUP, IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on Nov. 20
Registration remains open until November 10 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s 2025 Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, “Healthcare Innovation,” on November 20. Open to the community, the day-long event will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 06 November 2025
Common Goods Pop-up Store Raising Funds and Food for the IUP Food Pantry
The annual Common Goods pop-up store returns on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This year's event will raise funds, food and awareness for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
- 03 November 2025
IUP’s Music Theater Present’s Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”
IUP’s Music Theater is proud to announce its upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro).” This beloved opera buffa, filled with wit, romance, and social intrigue, will be sung mostly in English with English dialogue featuring a contemporary twist. The production runs November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 31 October 2025
Legendary New Orleans Clarinetist Ketchens to Perform Free Concert at IUP, Nov. 15
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that world-renowned New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens will perform a free concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center.
- 31 October 2025
Theatre-by-the-Grove Presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theatre-by-the-Grove, a student performance organization in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, proudly presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents,” a bold and fast-paced production celebrating the chaos, humor, and humanity of American democracy. Performances will take place November 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Waller Hall’s Mainstage Theater.
- 29 October 2025
Halloween and Daylight Saving Time Safety Tips from IUP Emergency Management
As we head into Halloween weekend and the end of Daylight Saving Time, the IUP Office of Emergency Management wants to remind all students, faculty, and staff to stay safe, stay alert, and be prepared!
- 27 October 2025
Attend the Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, Nov. 20
This day-long event features health professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders who will discuss innovations and challenges in rural health care.
- 27 October 2025
Co-op Facilities Closed Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The following was shared with students on October 20, 2025:
- 20 October 2025
IUP Celebrates National Day on Writing for the 14th Year
The IUP Writing Across the Curriculum program will host a virtual celebration of the National Day on Writing on Instagram on October 20.
- 17 October 2025
Theater-by-the-Grove Announces Open Call for Play Submission for New Works Festival
Theater-by-the-Grove, the producing artistic company at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, announces an open call for new plays to be submitted for consideration for a full production in late February 2026. Submissions from established, professional, working, or amateur playwrights will all be considered.
- 17 October 2025
IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World With Unity Day, Oct. 24
The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all.
- 16 October 2025
Education Abroad Policy
The Education Abroad Policy, published annually by the Office of International Education, outlines the procedures, responsibilities, and support structures for all IUP-affiliated international academic experiences. It applies to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and volunteers, and covers program types such as faculty-led trips, study abroad, internships, and service-learning abroad.
- Office of International Education
- 15 October 2025
Cybersecurity and You: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Presentation
IUP's senior security analyst, Jonathan Roumfort, will present “Cybersecurity and You” on Monday, October 6, from 11:30 to noon.
- 01 October 2025
Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or for a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions on these days.
- 26 September 2025
IUP Selected for U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s “2026 Best Colleges” national universities ranking, and the undergraduate business, computer science, psychology, and nursing programs were selected for listing of “Top Public Schools.”
- 23 September 2025
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Programs About Rubin Telescope, Recalling the Space Race
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host two programs during the fall semester: “A New Eye: The Rubin Telescope” on September 29 and “Recalling the Space Race” on October 29. Both programs will begin at 7:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the community.
- 22 September 2025
Join IUP Emergency Management in Safety and Preparedness Trainings
September marks National Preparedness Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to encouraging individuals, families, and communities to be ready for emergencies and disasters. To promote safety and preparedness, IUP Emergency Management is hosting a series of trainings this month.
- 12 September 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 08 September 2025
IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative, IUP Literature and Criticism Program, Offering Fall Semester German Lecture Series
The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with IUP's Literature and Criticism Program, will offer the inaugural fall semester German Lecture Series starting on September 17.
- 08 September 2025
IUP Celebrating Constitution Day with Public Reading, Program on Framers of the Constitution
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 15 with two events free and open to the community, including the traditional public reading of the Constitution by members of the IUP community in front of Stapleton Library. The opportunity to be a reader is open to all.
- 08 September 2025
IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark Sept. 11 Attacks
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on September 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community.
- 05 September 2025
System Status (MyIUP, Banner, and Argos Reporting)
A new feature shows the status of three critical systems: the MyIUP portal, Banner/self-service dashboards, and Argos reporting.
- 05 September 2025
September is National Preparedness Month: Be Ready, Stay Safe at IUP
At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the safety and preparedness of our campus community is a shared responsibility. September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide initiative designed to promote awareness and encourage action before disasters strike.
- 04 September 2025
Cejka Planetarium Announces Fall 2025 Schedule
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium has announced the fall 2025 schedule.
- 02 September 2025
Online APA Style Manual Trial at IUP Libraries
From September 2 to October 2, IUP students, faculty, and staff will have trial access to the APA Style Manual, the online version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
- IUP Libraries
- 27 August 2025
You Are Invited to IUP’s 150th Anniversary Kickoff Carnival!
The following was shared with students on August 20, 2025:
- 20 August 2025
IT Updates, Reminders, and What’s New This Fall
IT Services is sharing an overview of the significant IT-related updates and changes that occurred over the summer.
- 20 August 2025
Important Information Regarding Parking Regulations on Campus
The following was shared with students on August 18, 2025:
- 19 August 2025
IUP to Begin New Academic Year With One-Stop Move-In, Welcome Week Events, 150th Anniversary Celebration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2025–26 academic year with a number of events in August, including the university’s sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary celebration carnival—which is free and open to the community—on August 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- 13 August 2025
Second Annual IUP College of Health Sciences Run for the Health of It 5K Race Set for Sept. 14; Donor Covers Registration for All IUP Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences’ second annual “Run for the Health of It” fundraising 5K race/one-mile walk will be held September 14, with free registration offered to all IUP students.
- 12 August 2025
Quarantine Email Messages
IT Support has implemented some additional tools to help protect IUP email accounts from potentially harmful spam email messages.
- 07 August 2025
National Safety Month: June 2025
Every year, the National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about safety and promote safer behaviors and practices in the workplace, on the road, and in your homes and communities. This year, the NSC is dedicating June to increasing awareness of the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.
- 10 June 2025
International Recipes Wanted to Celebrate IUP’s 150th Anniversary
The Office of International Education is excited to create an international cookbook to celebrate IUP’s 150th anniversary, and we need your help! The OIE wants recipe submissions from IUP students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- 03 June 2025
Learn Lifesaving Skills During National CPR and AED Awareness Week
In recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, observed annually June 1–7, the American Red Cross urges individuals across the country to learn critical lifesaving skills that can help save lives during cardiac emergencies.
- 03 June 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 06 May 2025
IUP Week of Giving Is May 12–17
IUP is expanding its popular Day of Giving into a Week of Giving, set for May 12 to 17. This online event brings together alumni, parents, friends, and the entire IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy. The 2025 Week of Giving concludes on the university’s official 150th birthday, May 17.
- 05 May 2025
IUP Hosting Annual Healing Garden Memorial Service May 5
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life will host the annual Healing Garden Memorial Service at the Healing Garden on May 5 at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.
- 29 April 2025
Additional Information for May 12-August 15 Summer Utilities Savings Program
The Summer Utilities Savings Program for 2025 is scheduled from Monday, May 12, to Friday, August 15, returning to in-person operations on Monday, August 18.
- 21 April 2025
Social Equity and Title IX Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available
The Social Equity and Title IX Office is pleased to share its latest newsletter, which highlights the important programming offered by campus colleagues this semester.
- 21 April 2025
IUP Jazz Honors Brothers in Tribute for Annual Jazz Festival Concert
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania presents the twenty-fifth annual IUP Jazz Festival. This Festival will honor two brothers who are alumni of the department: Ralph (’69, ’75) and John Morris (’71, ’73). Admission to the Festival is free and is open to the general public. Seating is general admission.
- 15 April 2025
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 9
The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
- 03 April 2025
PC4A Partner BC3 Offering Free Cybersecurity Conference
Butler County Community College (BC3), a member of the PA Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement (PC4A), is hosting a free cybersecurity conference on April 10 at their main campus in Butler, PA.
- 02 April 2025
“Little Women,” Musical of Beloved Classic, Presented by Theater-by-the-Grove, Music Theater
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater, student performance organizations in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will present a whimsical production of “Little Women, the Broadway Musical,” April 3–6 in Waller Hall.
- 26 March 2025
Peking Acrobats Take the Stage at IUP
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Lively Arts will present The Peking Acrobats for one night only on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Their performance will take place on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Fisher Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now by phone and online.
- 19 March 2025
IUP Planning Sesquicentennial Celebration; IUP 150 Website Launched
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate 150 years of excellence and impact during the 2025–26 academic year as it marks its sesquicentennial.
- 17 March 2025
IUP Graduate Student Organization Offering “Landscapes of Literature and Language” Conference March 21, 22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, “Landscapes of Language and Literature,” on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in IUP’s Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community.
- 14 March 2025
IUP College of Health Sciences Organizing 5K Race Fundraiser to Support Students in Healthcare Fields
IUP’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first “Run for the Health of It” 5K race on April 5. The event, planned to be held annually, will raise funds to directly support students in the IUP College of Health Sciences programs, with a different fundraising focus each year.
- 06 March 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 05 March 2025
“I’m Just a Bill” Event to Examine the Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers
IUP’s Department of History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies; the IUP Free Speech Project; and the Social Equity and Title IX Office will present “I’m Just a Bill: The Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers” on March 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Stouffer Auditorium. The program is free and open to the community.
- 05 March 2025
Ramadan Awareness 2025
Ramadan will be observed from February 28 to March 30 this year. Increased awareness and further insight into student life is appreciated.
- 27 February 2025
Classic Meets Rock Returns to the Fisher Auditorium Stage
Classical music once again meets rock music when Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s String Ensemble, directed by Kaleigh Accord, collaborates with the local rock band, Somebody to Love, for a concert entitled, “Classic Meets Rock 2.” Special guests will be the University Chorus directed by Joseph Stuligross. Also performing will be IUP students Aleksander Maschmidt and Braxton Beaulieu as well as Indiana's own Chuck Olson, from The Six. Music from the Rolling Stones, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and many more will be featured in the concert, which will take place on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium on the campus of IUP.
- 24 February 2025
IUP Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrating National Nutrition Month
The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at IUP has organized a smoothie sale, a mac and cheese crockpot charity cook-off, and a program with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with experience in functional health training to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March.
- 24 February 2025
IUP ROTC Conducting Training Event Feb. 22
Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Army ROTC program will conduct a training event on Saturday, February 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cadets and members of the ROTC faculty will be carrying unloaded weapons, including rifles and machine guns, during this training exercise. The weapons will not have ammunition or blanks.
- 21 February 2025
Call for Nominations: One IUP Award
President Driscoll announces the creation of the One IUP Award, honoring a team, department, office, or group of employees who have implemented a project and/or solved a problem that has made a positive impact.
- 12 February 2025
Celebrate Donor Generosity During Thank a Donor Week
The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 24–28. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an IUP donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students.
- 10 February 2025
Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or for a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions on these days.
- 03 February 2025
Virtual Tutorial on Leave Basics: Carryover and Rollover
Join us for a virtual tutorial where we will discuss details regarding leave basics, with an emphasis on the leave carryover and rollover process.
- 29 January 2025
Preventing Burnout: Optum Financial Training Opportunity
Join Sam Anderson from Optum Financial as he presents on Preventing Burnout.
- 29 January 2025
Test of the Emergency Notification System
IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m.
- 27 January 2025
Inclement Weather Information
The following message was sent to all students on January 19, 2025:
- 19 January 2025
Reopening of Pratt Suites East Parking Lot
The following message was sent to all students on January 15, 2025:
- 15 January 2025
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
S&T Bank Partners With Lively Arts to Present Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
S&T Bank and IUP Lively Arts announce that S&T Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming performance of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Manfred Honeck will be conducting, and this performance will feature special guest artist María Dueñas on violin. The Lively Arts will be presenting this performance in Indiana on February 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 20 December 2024
IUP Receives Seventh Year of “It’s On Us PA” Funding
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA initiative to continue the university’s work to combat campus sexual assault.
- 18 December 2024
Save the Date: “Shaping Tomorrow: Detailing IUP’s Future,” Jan. 28
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in “Shaping Tomorrow: Detailing IUP’s Future,” a university-wide event on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the KCAC.
- 17 December 2024
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 10 December 2024
Happy Holidays from IUP
Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season with a special holiday from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, featuring the IUP Marching Band.
- 10 December 2024
Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness
As winter is upon us, it is important to be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions. Winter weather can bring dangerous conditions including cold, snow and ice. Being prepared is your best defense.
- 05 December 2024
Upcoming Changes to Find People Search Directory Tool
IT Services will enhance the security of the find people search directory tool (search.people.iup.edu). Starting Monday, December 9, 2024, access to the directory will be restricted to users on the IUP network.
- 05 December 2024
IUP, IRMC Launch Season Three of “Rural Health Pulse Podcast” With Conversation With Founding Dean
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” begins its third season with the episode “A Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.”
- 22 November 2024
PNC Workshop on Making Budgets Work
PNC will have a Virtual Workshop on November 21, 2024.
- 19 November 2024
CAE Lecture Series, Nov. 22
Mark your calendars and come join your colleagues in the CAE community for the CAE Lecture Series. CAE Lecture Series are free and conducted live in real-time over MS Teams so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE PMO office hosts the presentations via MS Teams, which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction. Just click on the link and enjoy the presentation(s).
- 19 November 2024
Some 300 Participants Expected for IUP, IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
Spots are still available for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21. The day-long conference will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Breakfast and lunch are included as part of the conference registration.
- 15 November 2024
Scholastic Book Fair and Angels Wings Book Drive at IUP Libraries
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair in Stabley Library November 19–21 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for some nostalgia, holiday shopping, and a chance to donate to a great cause.
- 13 November 2024
Wool Felt Residency Open House and Showcase
Join us at the IUP Libraries to see a showcase of wool felt puppets created by students.
- IUP Libraries
- 13 November 2024
Open Conversations: An IUP Fall Update with President Driscoll
Employees are invited to attend “An IUP Fall Update” in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room on Wednesday, Nov. 13. President Driscoll will offer a brief update on progress toward the proposed college of osteopathic medicine and will provide a glimpse of IUP’s future for ongoing discussion. There will be time for questions and comments.
- 06 November 2024
Thanksgiving in a Cup Lunch & Learn
The Office of Human Resources is pleased to present a Thanksgiving in a Cup Lunch & Learn, hosted by the IUP Department of Allied and Public Health.
- 05 November 2024
Virtual Tutorial on Navigating Fiori for Leave
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorials on using Fiori for Leave.
- 05 November 2024
IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 29
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the PC4A Project and Information Technology Support Center, will host the seventeenth annual Cyber Security Day on October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the IUP Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.
- 23 October 2024
Office of International Education Celebrates Cultural Diversity During Unity Day, Oct. 25
The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual International Unity Day on October 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. This event is free and open to the community.
- 22 October 2024
Halloween Lunch & Learn, Oct. 30
Join us for some spook-tacular treats while learning how to unmask nutrition labels and scare away added sugars, salt, and saturated fats!
- 22 October 2024
IUP Holistic Health Club Hosting Rocky Bleier for “Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self” on Oct. 24
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Holistic Health Club is hosting former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier for a program on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall 126. The program, “Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self,” is free and open to the community.
- 18 October 2024
Utilities Savings Program Becomes Standard; Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 16
After continued and careful study of the Winter and Summer Utilities Savings Programs, it has been decided that these Utilities Savings Programs be part of our normal operating procedures.
- 18 October 2024
"Pathfinder" Launches Updated Website, New Options for News Posts
IUP's "The Pathfinder" has debuted a new website that will house recent issues of the publication, in case you missed your weekly email.
- 16 October 2024
CAE Lecture Series, Oct. 25
Mark your calendars and come join your colleagues in the CAE community for the CAE Lecture Series. CAE Lecture Series are free and conducted live in real-time over MS Teams, so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE PMO office hosts the presentations via MS Teams, which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction.
- 16 October 2024
IUP Hosting 17th Annual Cybersecurity Day, Oct. 29
IUP will host the seventeenth annual Cybersecurity Day on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the HUB Ohio Room from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 16 October 2024
Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment Period
The Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment period for a 2025 election is now open!
- 15 October 2024
PEBTF Open Enrollment Period
The PEBTF Open Enrollment period is now open beginning October 14, through November 1, 2024.
- 15 October 2024
Professional Portraits for Faculty and Staff
MarCom is taking faculty and staff professional portraits on October 24. Registration is required.
- 14 October 2024
Flexible Spending Account Tutorial
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorial on the Flexible Spending Account Process.
- 14 October 2024
IUP Celebrates National Day on Writing for the 13th Year!
The IUP Writing Across the Curriculum program, Kathleen Jones White Writing Center, and IUP Libraries will host a virtual celebration of the National Day on Writing on Instagram the weekend of October 18-22!
- 04 October 2024
Education Abroad Policy
This news item contains the procedures utilized by IUP personnel when creating and/or participating in an official Education Abroad activity.
- Office of International Education
- 04 October 2024
Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House on Oct. 12
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Day on October 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. All Archaeology Day events are free and open to the community.
- 04 October 2024
Working Together to Maintain a Safe Community
A message from the Indiana Area Collaborative Team
- 02 October 2024
Workers Compensation Panel Discussion
Sleppy Chiropractic will be on campus on Tuesday, October 15, for seminars focusing on the upper body and how injuries on the job can be avoided.
- 01 October 2024
Workers Compensation Panel Discussion
Sleppy Chiropractic will be on campus on Tuesday, October 8, for seminars focusing on the upper body and how injuries on the job can be avoided.
- 01 October 2024
IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands With Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 5 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game.
- 30 September 2024
STEAMSHOP Satellite@Stapleton Grand Opening on October 4
STEAMSHOP's satellite location in the IUP Libraries will open on October 4.
- IUP Libraries
- 24 September 2024
IUP Retirement Symposium
Join us for our onsite Retirement Symposium—a free, all-day event open to all IUP/PASSHE employees who are approaching that phase of life. This event is exclusively focused on one thing: helping you retire without feeling overwhelmed.
- 20 September 2024
Tuition Waiver Tutorial
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorials on various benefits topics to provide an opportunity for employees to learn more about each topic, where to locate the related information, how to enroll, and have their questions answered.
- 18 September 2024
Three New Database Trials at IUP Libraries
Test drive new databases currently being evaluated by the library.
- IUP Libraries
- 17 September 2024
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
Don't miss your chance to protect yourself from the 2024–25 flu and COVID viruses. Giant Eagle Pharmacy will be at IUP Health Service on Friday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to administer vaccines to any IUP student, staff, or faculty member.
- 13 September 2024
Website and Professional Portrait Dates for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions during the fall semester.
- 10 September 2024
Banned Book Read Out at IUP Libraries
The IUP Libraries supports our freedom to read by recognizing the American Library Association's annual Banned Books Week.
- IUP Libraries
- 09 September 2024
Six O’Clock Series to Feature Proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean, Discussion on Aerospace Nursing with Local Man, Film about Local History, Panel on Voting, Program on Rare Books, Voices of Pride
IUP will continue its Six O’Clock Series this fall with a film about northwestern Pennsylvania, a presentation by the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, a program by a former local man about aerospace nursing, a “Voices of Pride” event during National Coming Out Week, a panel on voting, and a program on the IUP Archives and its rare books.
- 09 September 2024
September is National Preparedness Month: Learn How You Can Prepare
September represents National Preparedness Month, which serves as the yearly initiative to reinforce the importance of getting ready for emergencies and disasters to ensure the safety of individuals, families, and communities.
- 05 September 2024
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Sep. 5
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 29 August 2024
National Weather Service Heat Threat
The National Weather Service has issued a heat threat for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27–28.
- 27 August 2024
New Business and News Resources at the IUP Libraries
The IUP Libraries has new databases supporting business, news, and history.
- IUP Libraries
- 27 August 2024
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic for IUP Community
Giant Eagle Pharmacy will be on campus to administer flu and COVID vaccinations to the IUP community on September 10.
- 27 August 2024
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, September 10. It will be open to all IUP employees and students. We look forward to seeing you there!
- 27 August 2024
IUP Health and Wellness Fair
The Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, September 10, is open to the IUP Campus Community, including students. The event will include approximately 35 vendors, that will offer health and nutrition education, free chair massages, spinal screenings, ability to purchase items such as essential oils and vitamins. The fair is free to all IUP employees and students!
- 27 August 2024
Develop Your Roadmap to Health, Wellness, and Success
Start your semester on the right track by creating a plan toward success. This presentation will help you develop a roadmap that you can easily follow to be your best self.
- 26 August 2024
PNC Bank Branch Grand Opening Event in Crimson Café
Stop by the Crimson Café between August 26 and August 30 for the grand opening of PNC Bank’s new branch. In addition to free giveaways (like cookies, a prize wheel, coffee mugs, notebooks, and so much more), IUP students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to take advantage of PNC professionals’ advice for financial planning and banking.
- 14 August 2024
2024 Opening of the Academic Year
President Michael A. Driscoll invites the IUP community to the Opening of the Academic Year.
- 09 August 2024
Students to Showcase Summer Research at Capstone Event
Summer-long research projects undertaken by students participating in the Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program will be on display at this free event.
- 06 August 2024
Summer Band Concert in the Grove
The University Band, the band for the IUP Community Music School, will present a free outdoor concert on the Fisher Auditorium patio at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.
- 08 July 2024
New Work Order System - Asset Essentials
In order to continue our commitment to a system that is user-friendly and that creates new efficiencies, including more robust communication about the status of your work orders, we have chosen to upgrade to the Asset Essentials program, the “next generation” of School Dude, as our new work order system.
- 03 July 2024
Reminder: July 1-5 Many IUP Indiana Campus Buildings Closed to the Public
As a reminder, as part of our Summer Utilities Savings Program, most IUP Indiana campus offices and buildings, including the IUP Libraries, will be closed to the public Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5.
- 28 June 2024
National Weather Service Heat Advisory June 17 to June 21
The National Weather Service In Pittsburgh has issued a Heat Advisory from 11:00 a.m. June 17 through 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, with extremely high temperatures over 90 degrees forecasted for much of Pennsylvania.
- 17 June 2024
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, May 9
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 06 May 2024
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training for Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Coaches
Attention IUP employees! Don't miss your chance to be Green Dot trained.
- 02 May 2024
IUP Community Music School Recitals
The IUP Community Music School will present two year-end recitals made up of private lesson students.
- 29 April 2024
IUP’s Music Theater to Close Season with Tony Award-Winning Musical, “Songs for a New World”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Music Theater has announced the upcoming musical production, “Songs for a New World.” This production will take place in Gorell Recital Hall on the second floor of Sutton Hall May 1-2 at 8:00 p.m.
- 27 April 2024
Theater-by-the-Grove to Present New Stories, Ideas, and Voices in New Works Festival
IUP Theater-by-the-Grove announces three plays for the 2024 New Works Festival.
- 12 April 2024
IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award Sociologist to Present “The Importance of Sociologists in Medicine”
Phillip Schnarrs, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient who is an associate professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School, University of Texas–Austin, will present “The Importance of Sociologists in Medicine” at IUP on April 17.
- 08 April 2024
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
Save the Date: “A Conversation with President Driscoll,” April 15
This program continues the Open Conversations series and is open to faculty, staff, and students. It will include President Driscoll's updates on IUP, the State System’s financial sustainability work, and progress on the Academic Restructuring and Program Review process.
- 08 April 2024
Scholars Forum and 3MT Finals
Join the School of Graduate Studies and Research and the IUP Research Institute at the nineteenth annual Scholars Forum, held at the KCAC. This event celebrates student research at IUP and includes the annual Three-Minute Thesis competition.
- 04 April 2024
IUP Celebrating Graphic Arts Program, Students, Alumni Connections With Slenkfest 2024
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the connections and career successes of graphic design alumni—including a presentation by an award-winning Marvel film artist and an exhibition by a nationally known illustrator and designer, both originally from the Pittsburgh region—as part of the first, to-be-annual, “Slenkfest” April 11 to 13.
- 03 April 2024
Burleson to Give Solo Recital at IUP
Professor of piano at Hunter College/City University of New York, Geoffrey Burleson will perform a solo recital at IUP on Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall. Admission is free.
- 01 April 2024
ArtsPath and College of Ed/Comm Remain Focused on Student Creativity
The College of Education and Communications has completed its second artist residency of the year, with teacher education candidates taking a ECED/ECSP creative experiences courses.
- 01 April 2024
Hawks Helping Hawks Drive Ends Friday
Volunteers from around campus are leading this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive to provide funds that impact our students and every facet of our campus. Your participation in the Hawks Helping Hawks drive is another way to help students experience a sense of stability and a culture of caring as they earn an IUP education.
- 29 March 2024
IUP Summer Utilities Savings Program Begins Monday, May 13
As part of IUP’s ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, we will continue our Summer Utilities Savings Program for summer 2024.
- 21 March 2024