Wednesday, April 01, 2026 

Relive women’s basketball’s best season in program history; test your design skills while saying thanks; and more.

These four students are leading interdisciplinary research projects to solve complex, real-world problems. By pairing biology with film and archaeology with history, these innovative projects prove that collaboration creates results greater than the sum of the parts. Learn more about the Fusion Fellows and the projects they’re tackling.

FIND OUT WHICH EMPLOYEE TEAM WON THE “ONE IUP” AWARD DURING LAST WEEK’S EMPLOYEE SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS.

After advancing to the NCAA Division II championship game for the first time in program history, the women’s basketball team ended its season with a 72-49 loss to defending national champion Grand Valley State on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Find photos and a game recap.

During Thank a Donor Week, April 6–10, students are encouraged to write thank-you notes to donors and to compete in a postcard design contest. Prizes include a $150 gift card for the top design and a $75 gift card for the top written message. Find contest rules and how to enter.

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