Indiana University of Pennsylvania

10/22/2026

...but you CAN apply to be the next student trustee!

Application closes November 1 at midnight

https://www.iup.edu/trustees/student-trustee-position.html

10/21/2026

Meet Our Faculty: Tim Paul 🎶

As director of bands and a faculty member in IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Tim Paul is passionate about bringing people together through music and helping students discover their own creative voices.

Get to know Tim, his approach to teaching, and the power of making music together in our latest Meet Our Faculty feature!

🔗 Read more:https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/10/tim-paul-on-the-community-of-music-meet-our-faculty.html

Tim Paul’s love for music took root in the power of shared experiences, where collective sound creates a deep, lasting connection. From his early days pursuing that initial spark to his ongoing work as a performer and educator, he has dedicated himself to the art of making music alongside others.

10/21/2026

A day late, but always worth celebrating! 👨‍🍳

In honor of National Chef Day, we’re celebrating IUP’s culinary program and the students turning their passion for food into hands-on experience and future careers. From building foundational techniques to exploring their creativity in the kitchen, our future chefs are learning from experienced chef instructors who share their knowledge, guide their growth, and inspire the next generation of culinary talent.

Here’s to the next generation of culinary talent!

10/20/2026

A $2 million investment in student success.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has secured $2 million in federal funding to help student-parents balance college, childcare, and family responsibilities.

Through the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, IUP aims to support 40–50 student-parents each year with childcare assistance, individualized guidance, and connections to vital resources.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/10/impact-150-iup-receives-2-million-to-support-undergraduate-parenting-students-grant-extends-through-2030.html

10/19/2026

Secure your spot today for Open House!

Sign up here: https://www.iup.edu/admissions/visit/undergraduate/open-house/index.html

10/16/2026

Notes from alumni ✍️

10/15/2026

There’s no place like home❤️

Thank you to our alumni, students, families, and friends who came together to celebrate ! From reconnecting with old friends to making new memories, it was a weekend that brought us all together!

Checkout our full gallery here: https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/10/homecoming-2026.html

IUP Alumni Association

10/13/2026

IUP has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges national universities ranking.

IUP’s undergraduate programs in business, computer science, psychology, and nursing were also selected for the publication’s best undergraduate programs rankings. In addition, IUP was recognized as a "Top Performer on Social Mobility".

IUP has been included in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for more than 26 years. The 2027 rankings evaluate more than 1,700 colleges and universities using 17 factors, including graduation rates, student-faculty ratio, curriculum, regional accreditation, and traditional campus-based education.

This recognition reflects the people, programs, and opportunities that make IUP a place where students can open doors to what comes next.

Read more: https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2026/09/iup-selected-for-us-news-world-report-2027-best-colleges-rankings.html

10/12/2026

It’s a small world when you’re a Crimson Hawk! ❤️🦅

We asked our Hawks about the most unexpected places they’ve met an IUP alum, and the answers did not disappoint. Where’s the most random place YOU have run into a fellow Hawk?