Former Bloomsburg man gives $100,000 to IUP chemistry research program
A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his wife have committed $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs. With this gift, Dr. Thomas Baker and his wife, Dr. Dilini Pinnaduwage, will establish the Tom Baker Scholarship for Research. This scholarship provides financial support to encourage students enrolled at IUP pursuing a degree in chemistry or biochemistry to pursue a chemistry or biochemistry centered Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) or similar research program. The scholarship can also be used by students selected for one of these research programs for expenses related to the research experience while they are taking part in the program or after they return to IUP.
Former Bloomsburg man gives $100,000 to IUP chemistry research program
NortheasternPa.com, Jan. 7, 2025
Community Mourns Loss of Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Founder, former IUP professor Jim Dougherty
After graduating from Clearfield High School, he would go on to graduate from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, now known as PennWest Clarion, with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. He spent two years as a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) and received his master’s degree in sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He would begin teaching in IUP’s sociology department in 1979, producing several documentaries, including “The Struggle for an American Way of Life: Coal Miners and Coal Operators in Central Pennsylvania, 1913-1933,” was co-editor of “American Dreams: Conservatives, Liberals and Radicals Debate the Future of Education in America” and “The Global Economy: Divergent Perspective on Economic Change,” and organizing nationally recognized conferences, including The Industrial North Conference from Oct. 21-23 in 1982 that received coverage from the New York Times.
Community Mourns Loss of Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Founder, former IUP professor Jim Dougherty
Indiana Gazette, Jan. 7, 2025
Proposed Allegheny County Jail warden spent career with state Department of Corrections
The proposed choice to become Allegheny County’s new warden retired two years ago from a lengthy career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and once served for several months as the interim warden at the jail he now seeks to run. According to his resume, Trevor Wingard most recently served as deputy secretary for the Western Region, retiring in 2022. A county spokeswoman confirmed Wingard was the choice for County Executive Sara Innamorato. Wingard was scheduled to meet with several county officials on Monday, including the Jail Oversight Board and criminal justice system advocates. According to his resume, Wingard previously served as superintendent for SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands. Wingard has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Proposed Allegheny County Jail warden spent career with state Department of Corrections
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Jan. 6, 2025
Indiana University of Pa. names Provost Scholars
Students from the area have been recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Provost Scholar status is achieved when students complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP and have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Indiana University of Pa. names Provost Scholars
Times On-line, Jan. 6, 2025
Retired Seton Hill organist, instructor gets honorary degree from university
Edgar Highberger’s lifelong love of the organ continues to bring him joy in listening to the playing of many of the former students he guided as an associate professor of music at Seton Hill University.
That legacy, along with his contributions in his hometown of Greensburg and in Westmoreland County as a musician and philanthropist, are part of the reason the university awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at its recent December commencement ceremony. Highberger earned advanced degrees in music education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and in organ performance at Carnegie Mellon University.
Retired Seton Hill organist, instructor gets honorary degree from university
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Jan. 5, 2025
Despite no permanent campus, CUHP shines in various fields
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) has achieved many milestones despite no permanent campus for over 15 years since its establishment. Currently, the university is functioning from three locations — Dharamsala, Shahpur and Dehra. However, there is now a glimmer of hope as construction has commenced at Dehra, where the university is expected to have its own permanent premises. Another achievement was the CUHP securing the first position in the Higher Education category at the Vibrant India Expo 2024. Additionally, an agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania is set to launch an MBA (International) joint degree programme and collaborative publications, enhancing academic opportunities for students.
Despite no permanent campus, CUHP shines in various fields
The Tribune (India), Jan. 3, 2025
Letter to the editor: Remembering Officer Leonard Miller
Officer Leonard C. Miller, the first Black police officer for Apollo, was a distinguished graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy. He began his tour of duty Jan. 1, 1980, and was killed at 21 in the line of duty Jan. 3, 1980.
Letter to the editor: Remembering Officer Leonard Miller
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Jan. 3, 2025
IUP efforts in Germany credited with helping identify WWII airman killed in action
An ongoing effort involving Indiana University of Pennsylvania students and faculty has borne fruit, with the identification of an American airman killed in action over Germany 80 years ago this week during World War II. IUP officials said this week that recovery efforts in association with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, or DPAA, led to the identification of 1st Lt. Wylie W. Leverett. As announced by DPAA in August 2024, Leverett was killed on a bombing mission over Mannheim, Germany, on Dec. 30, 1944, as pilot of a B-17G Flying Fortress known as Fuddy Duddy.
IUP efforts in Germany credited with helping identify WWII airman killed in action
Latrobe Bulletin, Jan. 3, 2025
Green graduates from IUP
Matt Green of New Bethlehem, graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 14. The son of David and Debbie Green, he earned a bachelor of science degree in management/information systems with a concentration in information technology, along with minors in business administration and computer science, graduating with summa cum laude honors. During his time at IUP, Green was actively involved in several campus organizations. He served as IT/Technology Senator, Director of Internal Affairs for the Student Government Association, president of the Future Business Leaders of America, vice president for the College of Business Student Advisory Council and technology operations director for the Lettuce Eating Club. Professionally, he worked as a technician for the IT Support Center, gaining experience in troubleshooting and technology support. Green is the founder of Green Digital Innovations and also works as a technical consultant at TechReady Professionals. He serves on the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and Redbank Renaissance Board of Directors.
Green graduates from IUP
Leader-Vindicator, Jan. 2, 2025