IUP Alumni Association

09/02/2026

This summer, the Black Experience Alumni Committee (BEAC) commemorated its fifth anniversary by hosting a cookout. The purpose of the gathering was to advance BEAC's mission—to advocate for and recommend solutions toward social and educational equity for students.

More than 30 students, alumni, and families enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship and hearing about what's new at IUP. We appreciate the work BEAC does to bring the IUP community together! IUP Black Experience Alumni Committee

09/01/2026

IUP known around the world! 🌎

Welcome to IUP Boikobo Katlholo! We are as proud of you as YOU are of IUP! ❤️

🥳 Congratulations to Boikobo Katlholo, a teacher at Boteti House Primary School in Orapa on being selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (FDAI) Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

Through , Boikobo will design a transformative digital tool that will help schools to diagnose learning breakdowns, restore instructional coherence, and strengthen community-centered education.

09/01/2026

This just in! Check out the Career and Professional Development Center's Fall 2026 events.

Stay up to date by visiting www.iup.edu/career for additional information. You can also follow the CPDC on social media at IUP Career and Professional Development Center.

08/31/2026

🎉Distinguished Alumni Spotlight Series🎉

Psychology alumni and Pittsburgher Sharise Hemby Nance ’02 has earned a master’s degree in social work, provided mental health services to thousands of patients, and added the roles of entrepreneur and author to her résumé since her time at IUP.

As co-owner of HandinHand Counseling Services, Sharise aims to reduce mental health disparities in Black communities, and founded Vitamin C Healing, which provides workshops, group coaching, and online courses to enhance the emotional wellness of social workers. Sharise also created the Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness (SWAG) Awards to recognize social-work heroes in the Greater Pittsburgh area for compassionate service and commitment to the profession.

08/28/2026

Talons up for our incredible Welcome Week staff!
A huge thank you to the team who worked so hard to make sure our students felt right at home the moment they stepped on campus. Your energy, dedication, and hard work set the perfect tone for the start of the semester. Thanks for helping our newest and returning Hawks start this year off strong! Week one--done! ✅

08/28/2026

⚾️ Check out these Crimson Hawks at the ballpark! ❤️

IUP softball alumnae and current players showing off their Talons Up spirit at IUP Day at PNC Park!

A big thank you to IUP Softball for making the day a memorable one and bringing our Crimson Hawk family together! 🖤❤️

08/27/2026

📣 IUP Swimming and Diving Alumni! 📣 Join us for a special weekend honoring two decades of dedication, achievement, and community within IUP Swimming and Diving—featuring a special tribute recognizing Coach Christopher Villa’s 20-year anniversary with the program.

We invite you to record a short (30 seconds to 1 minute) video message for Coach Villa! Your video may be used during the dinner program on September 19. All videos, however, will be shared with Coach as a special keepsake of his service to the IUP Swimming and Diving program.

If you are unable to join us, please consider submitting photos for the committee to use in the dinner program by emailing [email protected]. Register at www.alumni.iup.edu/villa20. IUP Swimming and Diving

08/27/2026

Introducing !

We’re excited to introduce a new series highlighting stories and photographs connected to Dr. Charles D. Cashdollar’s The IUP Story, as we rediscover the people, places, and traditions that have shaped IUP.

So, let’s start at the beginning—or perhaps the prequel...

Long before Indiana University of Pennsylvania became the university we know today, local leaders were working to bring a normal school to Indiana.

An early attempt opened in 1858 but closed during the Civil War. After the war, the idea returned—and returned again—thanks to persistent local educators, business leaders, and community members.

That early school was known as the Indiana Seminary and Normal School. It closed in 1861 shortly after the outbreak of the war.

Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more stories from IUP’s past!

08/26/2026

We couldn't miss National Dog Day! 🐾

Campus just feels a little more like home with our canine companions along for the journey. Meet Clover and her human, Gretchen Jacobson, a junior Fashion Studies major from Smithfield, PA!

Do you have a favorite pup you're celebrating today? Give them a shout-out in the comments—they may win something just for them! 🐶

08/26/2026

The Office of Alumni and Friends called on local alumni and friends to join faculty, staff, and administrators in welcoming our newest Hawks to IUP!

The office teamed up with University College (), who rolled out the red carpet for the Class of 2030! 🎉

Any advice for these newbies?