Wednesday, September 17, 2025 

Find out what the head of Student Inclusion is doing for you; apply for a fellowship with real-world impact; and more.

Take to the skies for breathtaking views of IUP while learning about the university’s history, traditions, and folklore. Watch the Aerial IUP video.

GET UPDATES ON THE PROGRAM REVIEW PROCESS, THE PROPOSED MEDICAL COLLEGE, AND MORE. JOIN THE LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR AN ACADEMIC CONVERSATION—MONDAY AT 11:20 A.M. IN SUTTON HALL’S BLUE ROOM.

For Roger Briscoe, college is about more than classes and term papers. It’s about finding your people and your places. As executive director of Student Inclusion, he makes sure every student has that opportunity. Learn more in this feature from the new Faces of IUP series.

Learn about this competitive, yearlong fellowship program that aims to bridge two IUP colleges to solve real-world problems. Fellows will receive stipends and funding for supplies and travel, and they will present their research. Find out who qualifies and how to apply.

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