Opening of the Academic Year, 2019–20
President Driscoll welcomes students and employees during the Opening of the Academic Year, 2021–22. For those who were not on campus or could not otherwise attend, this page featured a live stream of the event.
Opening of the Academic Year, 2018–19In his opening remarks, President Michael Driscoll highlighted the direction of higher education, results of the IUP Alumni Attitude Survey, progress on the new University College, the upcoming change in our approach to marketing, and the ongoing inclusiveness and diversity of our institution.
Opening of the Academic Year, 2017–18In his opening remarks, President Michael Driscoll highlighted new leadership directions, initiatives that make the student experience more inclusive and supportive, and the positive, successful force of the IUP Way as demonstrated by the IUP community.
Opening of the Academic Year, 2016–17In his fall opening remarks, President Michael Driscoll pointed to examples of how the IUP community positively impacts the world and stressed that the university is most effective when everyone works together to accomplish goals.
Text of the speech President Michael Driscoll delivered during the Opening of the Academic Year program on August 21, 2015, in Fisher Auditorium.
Opening of the Academic Year: 2014–15After his review of high points from the previous year, President Michael Driscoll described attributes that will enable the university to reach the ideals outlined in the Vision for IUP's Future, created by the campus community in 2014.
Opening of the Academic Year, 2013–14In his annual address, President Michael Driscoll celebrated the success of the last year, acknowledged that one of IUP’s key strengths is its sense of community, and provided insight for the upcoming year.
The Inaugural Address“Together, We Will Be Successful: A Resilient IUP Creates a Meaningful Future”: Text and video of President Driscoll’s inaugural address, given April 26, 2013.
Freshman Convocation, 2012The following is the text of the speech President Michael Driscoll gave during Freshman Convocation on Sunday, August 26, at Fisher Auditorium.
Opening of the Academic Year, 2012–13The following is the text of the speech President Michael Driscoll gave during the Opening of the Academic Year on August 24 in Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center.
The Inaugural Address
"Together, We Will Be Successful: A Resilient IUP Creates a Meaningful Future": Visit our Presidential Inauguration website to read the text and see the video of President Driscoll's inaugural address, given April 26, 2013.