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Annual Sidewalk Commentary Contest Planned for April 30
The annual IUP Sidewalk Commentary Contest, also known as 鈥淐halk the Walk,鈥 will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the IUP Oak Grove. The contest offers students or student groups the opportunity to express their political and social views through chalk drawings across the Oak Grove.
- 25 April 2025
IUP Recognized for Graduates Earning Higher Salaries than Peers and Access and Opportunity by National Organization
糖心vlog graduates are earning higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.
- 24 April 2025
IUP Alumna from Torrance Establishes Scholarship to Honor Mother
Gwen Miller, a 1960 elementary education graduate who was raised in Torrance, Westmoreland County, has established a scholarship for IUP students to honor her late mother.
- 24 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 Hosts First Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16; IUP President Announces $1 Million Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine During Event
During the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16, hosted by 糖心vlog, IUP President Michael Driscoll announced that an anonymous donor who is a first-generation college graduate of IUP from Indiana County has gifted $1 million to IUP for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 16 April 2025
Survive and Thrive: Finals Resources Are Here
Our finals week resources provide students with essential tools and support to succeed during finals week, including study methods, tutoring, and stress-relief activities. Take a look at our resources to find new tips and tricks to surviving finals week! Good luck, Hawks!
- 16 April 2025
Women鈥檚 Leadership Awards Presented to Staff, Administrators, and Faculty
Four IUP Women鈥檚 Leadership Awards were presented to six women staff, administrators, and faculty at the Reception to Celebrate Women and the Women鈥檚 Leadership Award Ceremony on April 2, 2025. These awards celebrate the outstanding leadership and accomplishments of women employees to advance gender, sexual, and cultural inclusive excellence at IUP, in the communities, and in their professions.
- Lingyan Yang
- 08 April 2025
IUP Student from Indiana County Selected for Scholarship Established in Honor of Homer City Woman and IUP Graduate
Anna Cutshall, a biology major and business administration minor from Homer City, was selected for the 2025 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student.
- 08 April 2025
Two IUP Students Selected for Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Event
Two standout undergraduate student researchers at 糖心vlog, Parker Bradley and Symia Taimuty-Loomis, were selected to participate in the 2025 Undergraduate Research at the Capitol event.
- 04 April 2025
Date Change for IUP Into the Streets Day of Service
Due to forecasted inclement weather, four projects planned for 糖心vlog鈥檚 Into the Streets event on April 5 have been postponed until April 12.
- 03 April 2025
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 9
The Haven Project at 糖心vlog 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
IUP Receives $25,000 Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
An anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to 糖心vlog for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 03 April 2025
IUP Criminal Justice Training Academy Receives Training Academy Accreditation from National Agency
糖心vlog鈥檚 Criminal Justice Training Center has received Training Academy Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
- 01 April 2025
IUP Research Appreciation Week Includes Presentation by Indiana Native and Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Anderson, Second Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit, Annual Scholars Forum
糖心vlog will celebrate innovation, student and faculty research, and alumni success during IUP鈥檚 2025 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 7 to 11.
- 01 April 2025
Undergraduate Researcher Presents Sustainable Water Treatment Study at Pittcon
Riley Sullivan, an undergraduate researcher, presented his study on sustainable activated carbon biochar at Pittcon 2025, showcasing its potential for wastewater treatment.
- 30 March 2025
IUP Applied Research Lab, Altoona Curve Collaborating on Research Study
IUP鈥檚 Applied Research Lab, a research consulting center that assists the IUP research community as part of IUP鈥檚 Research and Innovation, was approached by the Altoona Curve鈥檚 management team for a research project to analyze attendance rates for Altoona Curve games.
- 28 March 2025
IUP Presents One IUP Award to Office of Financial Aid, Celebrates 2,405 Years of Employee Service
In celebration of the hard work and dedication of its employees, 糖心vlog presented the first 鈥淥ne IUP鈥 Award to the Office of Financial Aid during IUP鈥檚 annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards event held March 26, which also celebrated employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service.
- 27 March 2025
鈥淟ittle Women,鈥 Musical of Beloved Classic, Presented by Theater-by-the-Grove, Music Theater
糖心vlog鈥檚 Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater, student performance organizations in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will present a whimsical production of 鈥淟ittle Women, the Broadway Musical,鈥 April 3鈥6 in Waller Hall.聽
- 26 March 2025
IUP, Torrance State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
On March 25, 糖心vlog and Torrance State Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 25 March 2025
鈥淭racking Crime in Pennsylvania鈥 Social Sciences Career Pathways Lecture, April 8
Robert Orth, managing director of 糖心vlog鈥檚 Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center, is the 2025 Social Sciences Career Pathways Speaker.
- 25 March 2025
IUP Highway Safety Project Sponsoring Car Seat Collection With IUP Public Health Interns
糖心vlog鈥檚 Indiana County Highway Safety Project and the IUP Public Health Program in the Department of Allied and Public Health are sponsoring a car seat 鈥渢ake back鈥 on April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at IUP鈥檚 Zink Hall parking lot. The event is designed to collect unsafe car seats.
- 21 March 2025
IUP, IRMC Continue Season Three of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast With Chair of Department of Nursing and Allied Health
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, 鈥淩ural Health Pulse,鈥 continues its third season with an episode featuring Theresa Gropelli, professor and chair of the IUP Department of Nursing and Allied Health.
- 20 March 2025
IUP President, Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, Appear on 鈥淥ur Region鈥檚 Business鈥
糖心vlog President Michael Driscoll and IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose are featured on 鈥淥ur Region鈥檚 Business,鈥 a news show jointly produced by the Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh鈥檚 WPXI-TV.
- 19 March 2025
Peking Acrobats Take the Stage at IUP
糖心vlog鈥檚 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 糖心vlog in Fisher Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now by phone and online.
- 19 March 2025
IUP Planning Sesquicentennial Celebration; IUP 150 Website Launched
糖心vlog will celebrate 150 years of excellence and impact during the 2025鈥26 academic year as it marks its sesquicentennial.
- 17 March 2025
IUP Graduate Student Organization Offering 鈥淟andscapes of Literature and Language鈥 Conference March 21, 22
糖心vlog鈥檚 English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, 鈥淟andscapes of Language and Literature,鈥 on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in IUP鈥檚 Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community.
- 14 March 2025
Annual Service Awards Honor IUP Employees for Years of Service
IUP will celebrate employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the university during the Employee Service Awards brunch in the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
- 13 March 2025
IUP Physics and Pre-Engineering Clubs to Host Annual Physics Olympics on April 4 for Local High School Students
The IUP Physics and Pre-Engineering Clubs will host the annual Physics Olympics on April 4, providing local high school students with a hands-on competition featuring physics challenges, faculty interactions, and campus lab tours鈥攃ontinuing a tradition that has promoted STEM education since 1975!
- 12 March 2025
IUP Collaborating With Center for Rural Pennsylvania on Survey to Increase Retention of Physicians Practicing in Rural Pennsylvania
The Center is funding the distribution of the state-wide research study 鈥淯nderstanding Physician Retention in Rural Pennsylvania: A Collaborative Research Study by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, IUP, and AHEC (Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)鈥 to more than 6,500 physicians in rural practices in the Commonwealth.
- 10 March 2025
IUP to Honor Distinguished Alumnus With Honorary Degree
糖心vlog plans to honor Lt. Col. Barry D. Gasdek, US Army retired, a 1964 graduate and 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, with the award of a Doctor of Public Service honorary degree at its May 10 commencement ceremonies.
- 06 March 2025
IUP College of Health Sciences Organizing 5K Race Fundraiser to Support Students in Healthcare Fields
IUP鈥檚 College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first 鈥淩un for the Health of It鈥 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
IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Abel Continues Decades of Support for IUP Students
IUP 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Col. Stephen G. Abel, US Army (retired), is continuing a 29-year tradition of supporting IUP students by gifting $32,500 to IUP; to date, he has provided more than $200,000 in financial support to IUP.
- 06 March 2025
Spring Forward: Daylight Savings Time Begins March 9
Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 a.m.
- 05 March 2025
President Presents 鈥淧oints of Pride鈥
鈥淧oints of Pride鈥 highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 05 March 2025
鈥淚鈥檓 Just a Bill鈥 Event to Examine the Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers
IUP鈥檚 Department of History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies; the IUP Free Speech Project; and the Social Equity and Title IX Office will present 鈥淚鈥檓 Just a Bill: The Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers鈥 on March 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Stouffer Auditorium. The program is free and open to the community.
- 05 March 2025
Council of Trustees鈥 Public Meeting, March 6
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 28 February 2025
IUP, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Today, 糖心vlog Conemaugh Nason Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 25 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 Names Reilly as Dean of College of Education and Human Services
糖心vlog has named Edel Reilly to the position of dean of the College of Education and Human Services. She transitioned to this role on February 8.
- 21 February 2025
IUP ROTC Conducting Training Event Feb. 22
Members of 糖心vlog鈥檚 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
IUP PsyD Graduate Student Organization Receives Funds for Relaxation Room
糖心vlog鈥檚 PsyD (doctoral psychology program) Graduate Student Organization is using funding received from a Pennsylvania Department of Education MASLOW grant of $1,000 to support student mental health.
- 20 February 2025
IUP, Penn Highlands Healthcare Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
糖心vlog and Penn Highlands Healthcare formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 19 February 2025
IUP Continues Ranking as R2 Doctoral University in 2025 Carnegie Classification
In recognition of 糖心vlog鈥檚 ongoing research commitment and doctoral student success, IUP has earned an R2 Doctoral University鈥揌igh Spending and Doctorate Production classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Research Activity designations.
- 17 February 2025
Fairman Family Foundation Gifts $250,000 to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 14 February 2025
President Driscoll Reacts to Russia鈥檚 Release of IUP Graduate Marc Fogel
IUP President Michael Driscoll issued a statement in response to Russia鈥檚 release of 1984 IUP graduate Marc Fogel, who had been jailed in the country since 2021.
- 11 February 2025
IUP, Clarion Psychiatric Center Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
On February 11, 糖心vlog and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 11 February 2025
White to Serve in Student Trustee Position at IUP
Jackson White, a political science and economics honors double major in the Cook Honors College at 糖心vlog, was approved to serve as a student trustee on the IUP Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors at its meeting on February 6.
- 10 February 2025
IUP, IRMC Continue Season Three of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast with Indiana County Center for Economic Operations Executive Director Stauffer
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, 鈥淩ural Health Pulse,鈥 continues its third season with an episode featuring Byron Stauffer, executive director of the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations. The episode is a discussion about the intersection of economic and workforce development with rural health in Indiana County.
- 10 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鈥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
Donor Gifts $250,000 to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor.
- 03 February 2025
Punxsutawney Phil and Gobbler鈥檚 Knob to be 鈥淥n Ice鈥
糖心vlog鈥檚 Academy of Culinary Arts Ice Carving Club will be creating its annual tribute to Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day with an ice carving of Phil on Gobbler鈥檚 Knob as part of the community Groundhog Day celebration.
- 30 January 2025
Preventing Burnout: Optum Financial Training Opportunity
Join Sam Anderson from Optum Financial as he presents on Preventing Burnout.
- 29 January 2025
IUP, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Today, 糖心vlog and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 29 January 2025
IUP Vice President for Administration and Finance Accepts New Position
Following six years of 鈥渆xemplary service to 糖心vlog,鈥 Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra L. Fitzsimons has accepted the position of chief financial officer at Allegheny College in Meadville, IUP President Michael Driscoll said.
- 29 January 2025
Registrations Open for IUP Criminal Justice Training Academy Crisis Intervention Team Training for Emergency Responders
糖心vlog鈥檚 Police Academy, part of the IUP鈥檚 Criminal Justice Training Academy, has partnered with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program to develop and offer Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders.
- 29 January 2025
Federal Financial Aid Funds Direct to Students Unaffected by Recent White House Memorandum
The following was shared with all students on January 28, 2025:
- 28 January 2025
IUP Computer Science Program Ranked in Top 25 Programs in the Nation
糖心vlog鈥檚 computer science program has been ranked in the top 25 programs in the nation as a 鈥渂est computer science with cybersecurity emphasis鈥 program by Cybersecurity Guide.
- 24 January 2025
Welcome Back: Upcoming Conversation Series Events, Informal Meetings
The following was shared with all students on January 23, 2025:
- 23 January 2025
IUP Graduates Establish Scholarship for Education Majors
糖心vlog graduates Primo and P. Suzanne (Sue) Kurtz Toccafondi and IUP graduate Rolando Toccafondi and his wife, Barbara Micks Toccafondi, have made a donation to IUP to establish a scholarship for full-time students pursuing an education degree or teaching certificate.
- 23 January 2025
U.S. News & World Report Selects IUP Criminal Justice Program for Best Online Programs Recognition
糖心vlog鈥檚 online master鈥檚 program in criminal justice is ranked in the top 21 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- 21 January 2025
Parking Reminder for Upcoming Semester
The following was shared with all students on January 16, 2025:
- 16 January 2025
Padasak Selected as IUP Environmental Health and Safety Director
Carly Padasak, a safety professional experienced in both the private and education sectors, has been selected to serve as 糖心vlog鈥檚 environmental health and safety director.
- 15 January 2025
IUP Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department Ranked Number One in State, Second in Nation
糖心vlog鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree in safety, health, and environmental applied sciences has been ranked first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation by Universities.com.
- 14 January 2025
Owner and Founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery Establishes Scholarship for IUP Students Studying in Healthcare Professions
Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to 糖心vlog to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field.
- 13 January 2025
IUP Criminal Justice Training Program Partnering With CNX Resources as Satellite Training Center
糖心vlog鈥檚 Criminal Justice Training Center has finalized an agreement with CNX Resources in Canonsburg to serve as the Pittsburgh region鈥檚 satellite site for the Center鈥檚 municipal police academy (Act 120) training.
- 10 January 2025
Retired IUP Administrator Gifts Funds to Support Student Success Initiative
Michele Norwood, a retired administrator from 糖心vlog who focused her nearly three-decades-long career fostering student success, has gifted $30,000 to IUP for its ongoing student success initiatives.
- 09 January 2025
Dean鈥檚 List for Fall 2024
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean鈥檚 List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.聽
- 06 January 2025
IUP, IRMC Continue Season Three of Rural Health Pulse Podcast with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program Administrator
In this episode, we explore the mental and behavioral health challenges faced by rural communities with guest Tammy Calderone, administrator for the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program. Together, we discuss the growing demand for services, barriers to accessing care, and the collaborative efforts of agencies and organizations working to address these critical needs.
- 06 January 2025
IUP Graduate Establishes Scholarship to Support Research Experiences for Chemistry, Biochemistry Students
Thomas Baker 鈥05, a graduate of IUP鈥檚 Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs.
- 20 December 2024
Retired IUP Food and Nutrition Professor Establishes Scholarship
Rita Johnson, who retired from IUP in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at IUP.
- 19 December 2024
University Police Make Donation to IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
Members of 糖心vlog鈥檚 Police Department raised $250 for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center during the months of November and December鈥攕imply by putting away their razors.
- 19 December 2024
IUP Receives Seventh Year of 鈥淚t鈥檚 On Us PA鈥 Funding
糖心vlog has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro鈥檚 It鈥檚 On Us PA initiative to continue the university鈥檚 work to combat campus sexual assault.
- 18 December 2024
IUP Selected for 2024 Educational Award by Pennsylvania Drone Association
The Pennsylvania Drone Association selected 糖心vlog for its 2024 Ellie Education Award, recognizing IUP as 鈥渁n educational institution that has helped to elevate the drone industry in our commonwealth in a meaningful and significant way. 鈥
- 13 December 2024
Eye on the Future
IUP鈥檚 ongoing work to meet the changing needs of students and to ensure a sustainable future has involved intense planning over the last two years.
- 13 December 2024
IUP Council of Trustees Endorse Recommendation from Tuition Model and Pricing Workgroup for Dining Plan Rates
At its meeting today, 糖心vlog鈥檚 Council of Trustees approved a recommendation to revise dining plan rates.
- 12 December 2024
IUP Council of Trustees Endorse Tiered Increase in Housing Scholarships
At its meeting today, 糖心vlog鈥檚 Council of Trustees endorsed a tiered residential housing scholarship for students choosing to live in on-campus housing, increasing the housing scholarship for some students by $1,000.
- 12 December 2024
President Presents 鈥淧oints of Pride鈥
鈥淧oints of Pride鈥 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 糖心vlog, featuring the IUP Marching Band.
- 10 December 2024
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Program About Planet Nine as Final Show for Fall Semester
IUP鈥檚 Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host the final show for the fall semester on December 16 at 7:00 p.m., 鈥淗ow Many Are There? Planet Nine.鈥 The program is free and open to the community.
- 09 December 2024
Local Man Juggles 糖心vlog, Full-Time Employment, Graduating With Perfect 4.0 from IUP
Kristopher Marinas, 32, will be honored during IUP鈥檚 December commencement for graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average鈥攁ll while working as a full-time night shift custodian in the university鈥檚 Administration and Finance Division.
- 09 December 2024
IUP to Celebrate Graduates With Ceremonies on Dec. 14
糖心vlog will hold a commencement ceremony on December 14 for 563 graduates who have completed academic requirements for their degrees in December and January 2025.
- 09 December 2024
Three Students Selected for IUP Third Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program
Three students at 糖心vlog have been selected for IUP鈥檚 Justice Research Fellowship program offered through the IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center.
- 06 December 2024
Council of Trustees' Public Meeting, Dec. 12
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 05 December 2024
IUP, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
On December 4, 2024, 糖心vlog and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 04 December 2024
IUP Ambassadors Student Alumni Association Continues Support for IUP Food Pantry and Help Center
In conjunction with IUP鈥檚 Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, IUP Ambassadors donated $800 from the group鈥檚 Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
- 04 December 2024
Fall 2024 Provost Scholars
Students who were recognized as IUP Provost Scholars for fall 2024.
- 03 December 2024
IUP International Student Selected for International Education Emergency Fund Scholarship
糖心vlog鈥檚 Office of International Education has been successful in helping a fifteenth international student鈥擲ylvia Mukasa, from Nairobi, Kenya鈥攕ecure an Emergency Student Fund Award from the Institute of International Education Emergency Fund.
- 02 December 2024
IUP Director of Strategic Partnership Selected for 鈥淭op 100鈥 Listing
糖心vlog鈥檚 Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren has been selected for the Pennsylvania Business Central鈥檚 鈥淔oremost Under 40 2024.鈥
- 27 November 2024
Make Your Mark During IUP鈥檚 Month of Giving and Giving Tuesday
The IUP community is joining together for the 2024 Month of Giving, which culminates during the global fundraising Giving Tuesday campaign on Tuesday, December 3.
- 26 November 2024
IUP Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine to be Guest on KDKA 鈥淭he Big K Morning Show鈥
Miko Rose, the founding dean of 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will join KDKA Newsradio host Larry Richert and Rich Fitzgerald on The Big K Morning Show on Wednesday, November 27.
- 26 November 2024
IUP, IRMC Launch Season Three of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse Podcast鈥 With Conversation With Founding Dean
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, 鈥淩ural Health Pulse,鈥 begins its third season with the episode 鈥淎 Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.鈥
- 22 November 2024
Four Health Providers Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreements for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Four Pennsylvania-based health providers formalized clinical training affiliation agreements for students at 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 22 November 2024
Four Leaders in Community Health Honored During Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
Four members of the community were recognized with the inaugural Rural Health Impact Awards during 糖心vlog-Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, 鈥淐ultivating Wellness鈥擜dvancing Rural Mental Health Awareness, Research, Services, and Careers.鈥
- 22 November 2024
IUP Criminal Justice Training Center Develops Crisis Intervention Team Training for Emergency Responders
糖心vlog鈥檚 Police Academy, part of the IUP Criminal Justice Training Center, has partnered with the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program to provide Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders.
- 22 November 2024
IUP Recognized by All In as 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
糖心vlog has been recognized by the All In Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
- 21 November 2024
IUP Indiana County Highway Safety Project Working With Jefferson County on Holiday Safe Driving Campaign
The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of 糖心vlog鈥檚 Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Jefferson County officials on an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons.
- 21 November 2024
IUP Honored for 75 Years of International Education
糖心vlog has earned the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence for its 75 years of collaboration with the international Open Doors program.
- 19 November 2024
Some 300 Participants Expected for IUP, IRMC鈥檚 Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
Spots are still available for 糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21. The day-long conference will be held at IUP鈥檚 Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Breakfast and lunch are included as part of the conference registration.
- 15 November 2024
IUP Selects Four Alumni for Young Alumni Achievement Award
Four graduates of 糖心vlog have been selected for the 2024 IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award: Brianne Lenhart, Donte Palmer, Casey Ryan, and Mark Smith.
- 06 November 2024
State Secretary of Department of Human Services to Present Keynote Address during IUP, IRMC鈥檚 Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
Pennsylvania鈥檚 Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh will present the keynote address for 糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21.
- 06 November 2024
IUP, IRMC Continues Season Two of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast with Part Two of Episodes Highlighting 2023 IUP-IRMC Conference on Rural Health
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)鈥檚 joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues with part two of the three-part series highlighting the 2023 IUP and IRMC Second Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference.
- 06 November 2024
IUP Continuing Housing Scholarships for New Students, Increasing Housing Scholarship Amounts for Continuing On-campus Residents
糖心vlog is making a 鈥渟uite鈥 deal even more 鈥渟uite鈥 for degree-seeking students choosing to live in university housing on the Indiana campus.聽
- 30 October 2024
Founding Dean of IUP鈥檚 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Honored by City, State as One of Pennsylvania鈥檚 Top Leaders
Miko Rose, founding dean of 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been named one of Pennsylvania鈥檚 Fifty Over 50 by "City & State Pennsylvania."
- 29 October 2024
IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Selected for Keepers of the Flame
Kevin W. Bailey, an 糖心vlog 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and vice chancellor for student affairs at UNC Charlotte, was honored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education with the Keepers of the Flame Award for his longstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts during the 2024 PASSHE Summit: Uniting for Inclusive Student Success.
- 29 October 2024
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Programs About Stars and Planet Nine
糖心vlog鈥檚 Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host two programs during the fall semester: 鈥淢agical Lights: Stars鈥 and 鈥淗ow Many Are There? Planet Nine.鈥 These programs are free and open to the community.
- 23 October 2024
IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 29
糖心vlog鈥檚 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
Three Named to IUP Alumni Association Board of Directors
糖心vlog鈥檚 Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed three new members to the Board during its October meeting: Morgan Huey, Stephen Mihalacki, and Valerie Sutton.
- 23 October 2024
Submit a Barrier to Student Success to University Planning Council
Have you identified a process, form, rule, procedure, or something else that may be a barrier for student success? Submit it to the Barriers and Innovation Subcommittee of the University Planning Council (UPC).
- 23 October 2024
Office of International Education Celebrates Cultural Diversity During Unity Day, Oct. 25
The Office of International Education at 糖心vlog will hold its annual International Unity Day on October 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in IUP鈥檚 Hadley Union Building. This event is free and open to the community.
- 22 October 2024
Student and IUP Council of Trustees Chairman Reappointed to State System of Higher Education Board of Governors
An 糖心vlog student has been named to the Pennsylvania鈥檚 State System of Higher Education Board of Governors, the chairman of the IUP Council of Trustees has been reappointed to the Board, and an IUP alumnus has been appointed to complete an unexpired term on the Board.
- 21 October 2024
Johnstown Company Donates Analytical Chemistry Equipment to IUP
Concurrent Technologies Corporation has donated analytical chemistry equipment valued at more than $142,000 to 糖心vlog鈥檚 Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
- 21 October 2024
IUP Holistic Health Club Hosting Rocky Bleier for 鈥淥vercoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self鈥 on Oct. 24
糖心vlog鈥檚 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, 鈥淥vercoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self,鈥 is free and open to the community.
- 18 October 2024
2024 Business Golf Classic: Driving Scholarship Funds to New Heights
The IUP Business Golf Classic was held on September 9, 2024, at the beautiful Long Vue Club in Verona. View the photo gallery.聽
- Cynthia Strittmatter
- 17 October 2024
Parent of Cook Honors College Student, Author of Book in Honor of Late Son, to Present Program at IUP on Oct. 23
The father of a late 糖心vlog 2020 Cook Honors College graduate will be at IUP on October 23 to talk about his book, "What鈥檚 Good About TODAY? A Purpose Driven Life," written to honor his son, Christian Cochran.
- 17 October 2024
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Invited Presenter for Osteopathic Medical Education Conference
糖心vlog鈥檚 Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, was an invited presenter for the 2024 Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, the world鈥檚 largest gathering of osteopathic physicians.
- 17 October 2024
IUP Programs Selected for Intelligent.Com 2025 Best Programs Ranking
Five IUP graduate programs have been ranked as best in the nation by Intelligent.com, an independent, national platform designed to provide students with informed resources on rankings and career guides.
- 16 October 2024
Funding for IUP Health Sciences Cluster Design, Academy of Culinary Arts Facility Construction Approved by PASSHE Board of Governors
糖心vlog will receive $2.5 million in funding for two capital projects as part of the 2024鈥25 State System of Higher Education capital allocations budget, approved on October 10 by the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors.
- 10 October 2024
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Continues Support to IUP
Col. Stephen G. Abel, a 1973 graduate of 糖心vlog and 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has continued his financial support to IUP with a recent gift of more than $30,000.
- 09 October 2024
IUP Celebrating International Education Week with Naturalization Ceremony
A total of 100 new American citizens will be welcomed during an October 11 naturalization ceremony at 糖心vlog.
- 08 October 2024
Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House on Oct. 12
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at 糖心vlog 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
IUP Six O鈥機lock Series to Feature Discussion on Aerospace Nursing With Local Man
糖心vlog will continue its Six O鈥機lock Series on October 7 with Scott Rhoades, an Indiana County native, discussing 鈥淎erospace Nursing: Preserving Our Past, Advancing Our Future.鈥 The Six O鈥機lock Series is free and open to the community.
- 02 October 2024
IUP Sees Increase in Retention of New, First-time Students for Fall 2024, Record-Breaking Increase in Dual Enrollment, Increases in Career Preparation Programs
Following a nearly five percent increase in overall student enrollment for fall 2023 at 糖心vlog, retention of new, first-time, full-time, bachelor鈥檚 degree seeking students from fall 2023 to fall 2024 has climbed to 75.3 percent, a more than four percentage point increase from fall 2022 to fall 2023 retention of that group.
- 02 October 2024
Working Together to Maintain a Safe Community
A message from the Indiana Area Collaborative Team
- 02 October 2024
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Gifts Funds to Support Music Education Students
Jay Althouse, who earned both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in music education from 糖心vlog (1973 and 1975, respectively), has gifted $25,000 to IUP to support the music program and students planning for a career in music education.
- 01 October 2024
IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands With Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game
糖心vlog鈥檚 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
Applicants Sought for Student Trustee Seat, 2025鈥27
Applications are now being accepted for the student seat on the IUP IUP Council of Trustees. A candidate must have an expected graduation date not earlier than May 2027. The successful applicant must be in good academic and student conduct standing and must have leadership experience and strong communication skills.
- 30 September 2024
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Now Available
The following message was sent to all students on September 27, 2024:
- 27 September 2024
Cunningham Named IUP Chief Information Officer
Todd Cunningham, who has nearly three decades of experience in higher education information technology, most recently as executive director of Information Technology Services at IUP, has been named IUP鈥檚 chief information officer.
- 27 September 2024
Six O鈥機lock Series to Feature Proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean
糖心vlog will continue its Six O鈥機lock Series on September 30 with a presentation by Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The Six O鈥機lock Series is free and open to the community.
- 26 September 2024
IUP Selected for U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings
糖心vlog has been selected for U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 鈥2025 Best Colleges鈥 ranking and for the magazine鈥檚 鈥淭op Public Schools鈥 listing. IUP has been included in the ranking for more than 25 years.
- 26 September 2024
IUP Family Weekend Offering Variety of Events to Welcome Families
糖心vlog and the Indiana community will welcome hundreds of families for the 2024 Family Weekend celebration on September 27 and 28. The weekend鈥檚 programming is designed to appeal to all ages.
- 24 September 2024
Campus Parking and Traffic Information for Monday, September 23
Off-campus visitors of up to 5,000 people are expected on Monday, September 23, for a private, ticketed, non-university event at The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.聽
- 20 September 2024
IUP Students to Offer Service to Community Organizations Sept. 21 for Fall Into the Streets Event
On September 21, 糖心vlog students will provide volunteer service for six nonprofit community agencies and organizations for IUP鈥檚 fall Into the Streets event.
- 16 September 2024
Associate Vice President for International Education and Global Engagement Selected for Award for Excellence
糖心vlog鈥檚 Associate Vice President for International Education and Global Engagement and Executive Director of the American Language Institute Michele Petrucci has been honored for excellence by the Pennsylvania Council for International Education.
- 16 September 2024
IUP Earns Silver Seal from All In Campus Democracy Challenge
糖心vlog has been recognized by a national nonpartisan organization for its campus voting rate.
- 11 September 2024
IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Students
糖心vlog and Indiana Area Regional Medical Center (IRMC) signed a clinical training affiliation agreement on September 10, 2024, for students in IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 11 September 2024
IUP Celebrating Constitution Day with Public Reading, Program on Framers of the Constitution
糖心vlog will celebrate Constitution Day on September 17 with two events free and open to the community.
- 09 September 2024
IUP Recognized as One of America鈥檚 Best Colleges 2025 by Wall Street Journal and College Pulse
The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse have selected IUP as one of America鈥檚 Best Colleges 2025.
- 09 September 2024
Six O鈥機lock 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鈥機lock Series this fall with a film about northwestern Pennsylvania, a presentation by the founding dean of IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, a program by a former local man about aerospace nursing, a 鈥淰oices of Pride鈥 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
Honoring Faculty Members Promoted in Academic Rank
The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor effect the fall 2024 semester.
- 05 September 2024
IUP Senior Completes Second Year of USOAR Program, Selected to Present at National Conference
The Force is definitely with 糖心vlog鈥檚 Thomas Oraskovich, a senior sociology and political science major from Homer City. Oraskovich completed his second year in IUP鈥檚 Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (USOAR) program with his research project, 鈥淩ebels vs. Terrorists: Star Wars Rebels and Political Implications.鈥
- 04 September 2024
IUP Student from Pittsburgh Completes Internship with Senator Fetterman
A social studies education major and political science minor from Pittsburgh had the experience of a lifetime this summer as an intern in the office of Senator John Fetterman in Washington, DC.
- 04 September 2024
IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark September 11 Attacks
糖心vlog will mark the twenty-third 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.
- 04 September 2024
IUP, IRMC Continues Season Two of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast with Episode on Freshwater Ecosystems and Conservation
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)鈥檚 joint podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode featuring IUP biology faculty member David Janetski discussing the critical role that freshwater ecosystems play in every community.
- 02 September 2024
First-Generation College Graduates Establish Scholarship at IUP for Students Studying Social Studies Education
Thomas and Virginia Schott of DuBois, first-generation college graduates and alumni of 糖心vlog and Clarion University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest Clarion), respectively, have gifted IUP $25,000 to establish the Thomas and Virginia Schott Social Studies Scholarship at IUP.
- 29 August 2024
Fifth IUP Student Selected for Statler Foundation Scholarship
Silas Gesser, a senior in 糖心vlog鈥檚 Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management bachelor鈥檚 degree program from Westmoreland County, has been awarded the prestigious Statler Foundation鈥檚 Scholarship of Excellence.
- 29 August 2024
IUP Selected for Princeton Review 鈥淏est Colleges鈥 Guidebook
Based on surveys by students at 糖心vlog鈥攚hich recognized the university for 鈥渉ighly personalized attention and support鈥濃擨UP has been selected for The Princeton Review鈥檚 鈥2025 Best Colleges鈥 guidebook. IUP has been included in the guidebook for more than two decades.
- 27 August 2024
IUP Receives Funding to Host International Fulbright Recipients for Ninth Year
糖心vlog welcomed 21 educators from 14 countries, who will complete professional development coursework at IUP and be guest teachers in the Indiana Area School District and in the Pittsburgh Public School system, as part of the university鈥檚 selection as a host for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers.
- 23 August 2024
Beaumont Foundation Honors IUP Alumnus with Continued Support for IUP Criminology And Criminal Justice Students
C. Edward Keller of Beaumont, TX, a 2019 糖心vlog Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored by the Beaumont Foundation of America with an additional $60,000 gift for a scholarship at IUP named in Keller鈥檚 honor.
- 22 August 2024
Dean's List for Summer 2024
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean鈥檚 List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.
- 21 August 2024
IUP Names Nalepa to Direct 鈥淭he Legend鈥 Marching Band
Cassidy Nalepa, a 2003 糖心vlog music education graduate, has been selected to serve as the interim director of 鈥淭he Legend,鈥 the IUP Marching Band, and as interim associate director of Bands in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
- 20 August 2024
IUP Doctoral Candidate Publishes Anthology of Poems Inspired by Taylor Swift Songs
糖心vlog doctoral candidate Kristie Frederick Daugherty鈥檚 鈥渇lash鈥 on the night of the 2024 Grammy Awards has resulted in 113 contemporary and nationally acclaimed poets鈥攊ncluding six Pulitzer Prize writers鈥攃oming together for an anthology of poems based on songs by musician Taylor Swift.
- 19 August 2024
IUP to Begin New Academic Year with One-Stop Move-In, Welcome Week Events Beginning Aug. 18
糖心vlog welcomes students for the 2024鈥25 academic year with a number of events in August, including an Early Immersion Experience for students in the Crimson Scholars Circle August 10 through August 16; on-campus 鈥渕ove-in鈥 for new students on August 17 and 18; and Welcome Week events for new students August 18 to 23.
- 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
Mortensen Named Founding Associate Dean of Pre-clinical Affairs for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Luke H. Mortensen, a nationally known leader in osteopathic medical education with more than three decades of experience, has been selected as the founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 08 August 2024
IUP Graduate from Johnstown Gifts $1 Million to Establish Scholarship
A graduate of 糖心vlog, originally from the Johnstown area, has gifted IUP $1 million to establish a scholarship for IUP education students.
- 07 August 2024
IUP, IRMC Continue Season Two of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast with Episode on State of Emergency Medical Services and Possible Solutions
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, "Rural Health Pulse," continues with an episode on Pennsylvania's evolution and current state of emergency medical services with B.J. Pino and Reba Johnson of Citizens' Ambulance.
- 31 July 2024
IUP Director of Student Leadership Selected to Deliver TEDx Talk
Donovan Daniel, of Indiana, 糖心vlog director of student leadership and a two-time IUP graduate, has been selected to present through the TEDx program.
- 30 July 2024
Smith Named Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Following a national search, Ryan Smith, an experienced psychiatrist, leader in medical education, and national expert in psychiatry and mental health, has been selected as the founding associate dean of clinical affairs for 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 23 July 2024
Second IUP Graduate Secures Position with Auditor General through Intern-to-Hire Program
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor recently recognized 糖心vlog graduate and Homer City native Mallory Galinac as the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General鈥檚 newest auditor 1 from the Department鈥檚 Intern-to-Hire program.
- 22 July 2024
IUP Eberly College of Business MBA Program Selected as Best Business School by Princeton Review
糖心vlog鈥檚 Eberly College of Business Master of Business Administration on-campus program has been selected as one of the top programs in the nation by the Princeton Review.
- 19 July 2024
IUP Graduates from Indiana Create Scholarship for Music Students
An Indiana County couple who are 糖心vlog graduates has established a scholarship for music majors at IUP in honor of two late local women, Eleanora Miconi Dellafiora and Sandra E. Dellafiora.
- 19 July 2024
IUP Teacher Mentoring Program Recognized by Teach Plus PA and National Center on Education and the Economy
A year-long program developed by a team at 糖心vlog to recruit and retain talented teachers was selected for recognition by PA Needs Teachers in its Solutions Playbook, published recently by Teach Plus Pennsylvania and the National Center on Education and the Economy.
- 19 July 2024
IUP Alumna, Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Named Pastry Chef of the Year
糖心vlog鈥檚 Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Erin Reed is the American Culinary Federation 2024 Pastry Chef of the Year.
- 18 July 2024
IUP Develops Program to Inspire Next Generation of Educators of Special Education Professionals
糖心vlog has received $20,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) for a new initiative to inspire the next generation of special education teachers.
- 15 July 2024
IUP Footlight Players Youth Theatre Festival of Plays to Perform at IUP Performing Arts Center
Footlight Players, 糖心vlog鈥檚 theater for youth, will present a festival of two plays and two musicals on the main stage at Theatre-by-the-Grove in IUP鈥檚 Performing Arts Center on July 12, 13, and 14.
- 08 July 2024
IUP Hosts Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Workshop for High School Teachers
In June, 糖心vlog hosted a workshop on uncrewed aircraft (drones) for teachers in eight area high schools who are teaching the aviation curriculum in their schools. The workshop focused on how teachers can integrate drone education into the curriculum. Teachers represented districts in Allegheny, Clearfield, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties.
- 08 July 2024
IUP Graduates Donate $2 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Recognizing 鈥渢he good that it will do and the lives it will save,鈥 糖心vlog graduates Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka have gifted $2 million to IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 08 July 2024
IUP Distinguished University Professor Alida Merlo Honored with National Award for Excellence
Alida Merlo, 糖心vlog Distinguished University Professor and professor of criminology and criminal justice, is the 2024 recipient of the Bruce Smith, Sr. Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Science.
- 03 July 2024
IUP Receives Second Year of Funding for Nurse Educators
A $217,997 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to 糖心vlog is designed to help address the nation鈥檚 nursing shortage by providing financial support to students who commit to serving as nurse educators.
- 01 July 2024
IUP Students, Faculty Leave to Conduct Fourth Forensic Archaeology Field School in Germany at Site of World War II Airplane Crash
糖心vlog鈥檚 Anthropology faculty have been selected by the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., to continue its field study near Frankfurt, Germany, at the site of a crash of a World War II B-17 airplane.
- 01 July 2024
IUP, IRMC Continues Season Two of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast With Episode on Genomics Research and Rural Health
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, 鈥淩ural Health Pulse,鈥 continues with an episode on genomics research and rural health with IUP Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nick Jacobs
- 28 June 2024
IUP Distinguished Alumna Establishes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM
Retired Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes has made a donation to establish an endowed scholarship for full-time students at IUP who are veterans studying in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field.
- 26 June 2024
IUP, Punxsutawney Area Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Students
糖心vlog and Punxsutawney Area Hospital signed a clinical training affiliation agreement for students in IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine. This is the first clinical training affiliation agreement between IUP and a hospital or medical center.
- 25 June 2024
Commentary: Marc Fogel Shouldn't Spend Another Birthday in Russian Prison
IUP President Michael Driscoll authored this editorial at the request of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- 24 June 2024
IUP Students Selected for Competitive International Study Awards
Shanya Coshey, an Asian studies and anthropology double major from Manor, has been selected for a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, and Dilan Dybus, an Asian studies major from Cresson, has been selected for a Freeman Asia Award. The scholarships will fund the students鈥 year-long study at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan.
- 20 June 2024
IUP Secures $1 Million for Enhanced Collaboration with Japanese University
The University of Miyazaki, an IUP partner, has received $1 million from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology for a five-year collaboration that extends the current eight-week virtual English language instruction and an in-person experience at IUP for its students.
- 18 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
IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Project Advances in FY25 Federal Funding Process
Senator John Fetterman has included 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine project on his Congressionally Directed Spending priorities list for the FY25 Community Project Funding process.
- 17 June 2024
Foundation for IUP Commits $20 Million to Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Foundation for 糖心vlog has committed $20 million to support IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
- 17 June 2024
Pennsylvania Cable News Network to Air IUP Commencement Ceremony
The Pennsylvania Cable News Network will air IUP鈥檚 May 11 2:00 p.m. undergraduate ceremony on PCN at 1:10 p.m. on June 6.
- 03 June 2024
IUP, IRMC Continues Season Two of 鈥淩ural Health Pulse鈥 Podcast With Episode on Ticks and Diseases They Transmit
糖心vlog and Indiana Regional Medical Center鈥檚 joint podcast, 鈥淩ural Health Pulse,鈥 continues with 鈥淟yme and Other Tickborne Diseases鈥 with IUP biology professor Thomas Simmons.
- 31 May 2024
Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Project Advances in FY25 Federal Funding Process
Congressman Guy Reschenthaler has included 糖心vlog鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine project among his FY25 requested community projects.
- 30 May 2024
Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Honored as Fellow of American College of Neuropsychiatrists
糖心vlog鈥檚 Miko Rose, the founding dean of IUP鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been elected as a fellow of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists by the Fellows of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists/American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists.
- 30 May 2024
Dean鈥檚 List for Spring 2024
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean鈥檚 List for each fall, spring, or summer term(s) in which they earn at least a 3.25 GPA based on at least 12 credits of graded (not P/F) undergraduate coursework, or a combination of graded graduate and undergraduate coursework.
- 28 May 2024
IUP Regional Planning Professor Invited Panelist for Aerium Summit, Showcase for Commerce
John Benhart, professor of regional planning in IUP鈥檚 Department of Geography, Geology, Environment, and Planning and director of IUP鈥檚 Geospatial Intelligence Certificate programs and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate programs, is an invited panelist for the second annual Aerium Summit and will be a panelist for a program at the thirty-third annual Showcase for Commerce.
- 28 May 2024
Fall 2024 Move-in Information
Important dates and information for the coming year at IUP
- 22 May 2024
Office of International Education Personnel Recognized for Support to Threatened Scholar
糖心vlog鈥檚 Office of International Education and two members of the office have been recognized by the Institute of International Education with certificates of appreciation from the IIE鈥檚 Scholar Rescue Fund Alliance.
- 22 May 2024
IUP Recognizes University Senate Awards Winners, Faculty Emeriti
糖心vlog has announced recipients of the鈥疷niversity Senate Awards鈥痑nd the list of new faculty emeriti.
- 13 May 2024
Distinguished Alumni John 鈥淛ack鈥 Frank Selected for 2024 IUP President鈥檚 Medal of Distinction
John 鈥淛ack鈥 Frank, a 1958 graduate of 糖心vlog, has received the 2024 IUP President鈥檚 Medal of Distinction. President Michael Driscoll presented Frank with the award on May 9 鈥渨ith pride and gratitude in recognition of outstanding professional achievement.鈥
- 10 May 2024
IUP Council of Trustees Honor Sam and Elaine Light with Naming of Library and Learning Center
糖心vlog鈥檚 Council of Trustees honored the late Sam and Elaine Light and the Light family with the naming of the Sam and Elaine Light Library and Learning Center in the new Academy of Culinary Arts building planned for downtown Punxsutawney.
- 09 May 2024
IUP to Receive $149,998 to Support Undergraduate Students with Children through Parent Pathways Grant Program
糖心vlog has received $149,998 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to continue its work to support undergraduate parenting students.
- 08 May 2024
Students Complete Undergraduate Degrees with Perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average
As 糖心vlog honors its 1,100 students receiving bachelor鈥檚 degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 11, it will celebrate a total of 48 students who completed those degrees with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
- 07 May 2024
IUP to Honor 1,566 Graduates During May 10, 11 Commencement Ceremonies, Including Local 4.0 Graduates
糖心vlog will honor 1,566 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex and will honor Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Indiana resident Ellen Sylves Ruddock, a 1966 graduate of IUP, with honorary Doctor of Public Services degrees.
- 06 May 2024
Guth Selected as IUP Distinguished University Professor for 2024鈥25 Academic Year
Lorraine J. Guth, 糖心vlog professor of counseling, has been selected as IUP鈥檚 2024鈥25 Distinguished University Professor.
- 06 May 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Present Commencement Address, Receive Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will present the commencement address at 糖心vlog鈥檚 2 p.m. undergraduate ceremony on May 11 and will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from IUP during the ceremony.
- 02 May 2024
IUP Ali-Zaidi Award Nominee Selected for Scholarship
Erika Jackson, a senior psychology honors program major in 糖心vlog鈥檚 Cook Honors College and IUP鈥檚 nominee for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education鈥檚 Ali-Zaidi Award, has been selected for a scholarship as IUP鈥檚 nominee by IUP Provost Lara Luetkehans.
- 01 May 2024
IUP鈥檚 Music Theater to Close Season with Tony Award-Winning Musical, 鈥淪ongs for a New World鈥
糖心vlog鈥檚 Music Theater has announced the upcoming musical production, 鈥淪ongs for a New World.鈥 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