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The Division of University Advancement is committed to the promotion of the university and its accomplishments. We secure and steward gifts from alumni, friends, and corporations that advance the university’s strategic priorities, enhance the student experience, provide much-needed assistance for student scholarships, and support the faculty.

We provide guidance and oversight of strategies and initiatives related to alumni engagement, donor participation, fundraising, and the overall culture of philanthropy throughout the university. 

Offices

Learn more about the offices within the division:  Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Development/Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement and University Events, and Advancement Services.

Personnel

Personnel listing of the Division of University Advancement.

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Solving Rural Workforce Shortages: IRMC Medical Laboratory Science Program

This episode highlights a powerful example of rural innovation: the creation of the IRMC Medical Laboratory Science program. With medical laboratory scientists in critically short supply nationwide, Indiana Regional Medical Center partnered with IUP to build a local pipeline of highly skilled clinical laboratory professionals. Jim Kinneer is joined by four guests—Jackie Sansig, Connie Zitterbart, Chris Baum, and recent program graduate Rebecca Hollobaugh—who share the story behind the program’s development, the evolution of laboratory science roles, and the impact this initiative is already having on the community and the healthcare workforce.

Sites Related to the Division of University Advancement

Foundation for IUP

The University Advancement Division partners with the Foundation for IUP for much of its work. See in particular forms for conducting business with the foundation. IUP personnel should review a general outline of procedures for soliciting private gifts and planning related events .

IUP Alumni Association

The IUP Alumni Association and its board of directors is an advocacy arm for the university. The association keeps alumni engaged with the IUP and serves as a lifelong network.

Professional Organizations Associated with University Advancement

CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, is considered the foremost authority on higher education advancement. The division is a member.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is an organization for professionals who generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations.