Wednesday, August 19, 2026 

Find photos from IUP’s day at the ballpark; learn about university strategic priorities; and more.

Is undergraduate research thriving at IUP? A record-breaking 52 participants in the U-SOAR (Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research) program suggests it is. Check out their research projects at this morning’s symposium in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room.

Not on campus? Read about the researchers and their projects.

CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR AT THE ANNUAL FRIDAY-MORNING PROGRAM, FOLLOWED BY A PICNIC LUNCH IN THE OAK GROVE. GET DETAILS.

FIND NEWS ON STUDENT EMPLOYMENT, IMPORTANT BILLING DATES, A DONOR’S RECOGNITION OF AN IUP DEAN, AND MORE ON THE IUP NOW WEBSITE, UPDATED EVERY WEEKDAY.

IUP’s strategic priorities are aimed at strengthening the university today while positioning it for future success. Find out what the priorities are for 2026-27, who is leading each charge, when discussions will happen, and how to track progress and make suggestions.

More than 700 IUP graduates, students, employees, and their family members cheered the Pirates on to victory at the recent IUP Day at PNC Park. Find photos from this decade-old tradition.

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