Wednesday, December 03, 2025 

Find good spots to study for finals; see why Jean-Louis Dassier calls learning a language a transformation; and more.

IUP Athletics student photographers capture the emotion and critical moments that arise during competition across all varsity sports. See their standout work and learn about their favorite sports to shoot, their most challenging conditions, and more in the photo feature “Frame the Game.”

Final exams start Tuesday. You may already have a designated study nook. If not, check out some of the top spots for studying, along with other resources to help you prepare for finals week, December 9–12.

For Jean-Louis Dassier, teaching foreign languages is about more than grammar and vocabulary—it’s about transformation. He creates spaces where students can take risks, discover new ways of thinking, and find their voice in another language. Learn more about him in this Meet Our Faculty feature.

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