Wednesday, October 21, 2026 

Experience other cultures on Unity Day; meet the director of bands; and more.

Artificial intelligence is changing how we study, work, and communicate. Instead of running from AI, IUP is taking an open, university-wide approach to it. In fact, the safe, ethical, and practical use of AI is one of six presidential priorities for the academic year.

See how IUP is equipping students and staff members with practical skills surrounding AI while preserving academic integrity and human oversight.

For years, Tim Paul has dedicated himself to making music alongside others. Now, as a music faculty member and director of bands, he inspires students to find their own creative voice while building meaningful musical communities together. Learn more about him in this installment of Meet Our Faculty.

Booths representing dozens of countries and territories will offer food and poster displays during an International Unity Day celebration Friday evening at the HUB. Other activities include dance and musical performances, crafts, and face painting. Find the full schedule of events for this decades-old IUP tradition.

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