Wednesday, September 30, 2026 

See students connect over dance through URBN; find out what the Fusion Fellows are attempting; and more.

Help govern the university as the next student member of the IUP Council of Trustees. Graduate and undergraduate students who will complete their studies in or after May 2029 are welcome to apply. Find requirements for the position and how to apply.

GET YOUR GROUP IN THE HOMECOMING PARADE, SIGN UP FOR HOUSING, HEAR FROM THE MUSEUM’S FEATURED ARTISTS, AND MORE. GO TO THE IUP NOW WEBSITE.

If you love to dance, URBN may be the student organization for you. Members support one another and work as a team to engage audiences and spread the joy of dance. All experience levels are welcome. Watch the video to learn more.

What does fusing disciplines to solve real-world problems look like? In this year’s Fusion Fellows program, one team will create an exhibit that illustrates Indiana County’s Indigenous history while another will preserve electronic literature created for a now-defunct platform. Meet the Fusion Fellows and learn more about their projects.

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