Wednesday, April 22, 2026 

See which programs made the latest U.S. News ranking; celebrate a new addition to the Oak Grove; and more.

As assistant director of Academic and Career Success, Jeremy Risinger guides students through the transition to college life, helping them navigate academic challenges and career planning to ensure a successful journey at IUP. Learn more about him in this Faces of IUP feature.

A new white oak at the former site of Weyandt Hall (next to Wilson Hall) will be dedicated at 4:00 p.m. today in honor of IUP’s 150th anniversary, the Allegheny Arboretum at IUP’s 25th anniversary, and Earth Day 2026. Join President Michael Driscoll and arboretum officials for this commemorative event.

Find out which IUP doctoral programs were recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s new Best Graduate Schools ranking. This follows recognitions for criminology, nursing, and education programs in the publication’s Best Online Programs list from earlier this year.

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