Wednesday, September 02, 2026 

Read about faculty members promoted to the rank of professor; enter a race that supports nursing students; and more.

Want to cheer on the Crimson Hawks this fall? Find competition schedules, photos, rosters, and the latest news for our fall sports teams.

LEARN ABOUT THE UPCOMING COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES MEETING, PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT DATES, AND MORE ON THE IUP NOW WEBSITE, UPDATED EVERY WEEKDAY.

Several faculty members were recently promoted to the rank of professor. Find out, in their words, what sparked their lifelong-learning journeys and why they want to share that knowledge with you.

The College of Health Sciences will hold its annual fundraiser, a 5K race/one-mile walk, on Sunday, September 27. Students register for free, thanks to a donation from a 1992 graduate and nursing executive. Sign up by September 12 to make sure you get a T-shirt. Find details about the race and how to register.

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