Wednesday, August 20, 2025 

Find resources and advice for the new school year, see where the proposed medical college stands, and more.

Celebrate IUP’s 150th anniversary at a carnival starting at 5:00 p.m. Saturday between the Kovalchick Complex and Miller Stadium. Food trucks, a Ferris wheel and giant slide, performers, and carnival games run by student organizations are among the highlights. A 9:00 fireworks show will cap off the evening. Admission and rides are free and open to all; food is available for purchase. Find more activities to ring in the academic year.

FIND THE SUMMER DEAN’S LIST, PARKING INFORMATION, AN ACCREDITATION UPDATE, AND MORE ON THE IUP NOW WEBSITE, UPDATED EVERY WEEKDAY.

The accrediting body for US colleges of osteopathic medicine has granted candidate status to IUP’s proposed college, meaning it has demonstrated the planning and resources expected for progression to pre-accreditation status within two years. Learn more about the college’s path to accreditation.

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