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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.