Wednesday, February 11, 2026 

Find out which three graduate programs achieved a U.S. News ranking; see what Crimson Core is designed to do; and more.

President Michael Driscoll shares the spring schedule for the Conversations series. During the in-person Informal Conversations, the president’s cabinet takes questions and suggestions on how to create a more student-centered university. Open Conversations, which take place in the Blue Room and are available via livestream, adhere to a planned topic. Find the dates for the Conversations series this spring.

Crimson Core, which went into effect with first-year students last fall, is the first major overhaul of IUP’s general education curriculum in 36 years. Key components include the First Learning Year and Sophomore Area Readiness (FLY and SOAR) courses, which help students prepare earlier for their careers. Read more in this story from IUP Magazine.

This national media company selected three IUP graduate programs for its 2026 Best Online Programs ranking. Find out which programs made the list.

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