Wednesday, April 29, 2026 

Find help to get through Finals Week; see which Scholars Forum presentations won awards; and more.

Join in an expanded version of IUP’s annual Sidewalk Commentary Contest on Friday (rescheduled based on the weather forecast) in the Oak Grove—whether you come to chalk or just to enjoy the festivities. Chalk and T-shirts are free to participating students; judging begins at 4:00 p.m. Food trucks will offer items for purchase, and all employees and students are invited to contribute messages for a 150th anniversary time capsule. Find more event details.

Final exams are May 5–8. While Finals Week can feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Find tips for effective studying, as well as tutoring schedules and Finals Week hours for the library and Kathleen Jones White Writing Center.

Last week, 26 awards were presented to student researchers for their winning presentations at the IUP Scholars Forum earlier this month. Part of Research Appreciation Week, the forum drew 130 IUP undergraduate and graduate students and 54 area high school students as presenters. See the list of award recipients.

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