Wednesday, February 18, 2026 

Get trained in CPR and other life-saving skills, watch the Crimson Hawks in action this spring, and more. 

From late-night studying in Stapleton Library to cheering on the Hawks in Miller Stadium, life at IUP is made up of moments that quickly become memories. Before turning the tassel and stepping into what’s next, be sure to experience the traditions and little joys that make IUP feel like home. Here are 50 must-dos to check off before you graduate.

HAVE QUESTIONS FOR IUP SENIOR LEADERSHIP? TALK WITH THE PRESIDENT’S CABINET AT AN ‘INFORMAL CONVERSATION’ TUESDAY FROM 11:00 A.M. TO NOON IN STRIGHT HALL, ROOM 302.

Student Death: Matthew Joseph Miller

President Michael Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Matthew Joseph Miller, a senior early childhood and special education major from Pittsburgh who died Wednesday, February 11.

Make a plan to watch the Crimson Hawks in action this spring. Find competition schedules, rosters, and more for our spring sports teams.

Want to learn life-saving skills? Get trained in hands-only CPR, automated external defibrillator use, self-defense, Narcan use for overdoses, and how to stop severe bleeding. All sessions are offered during Student Safety Week, March 2–6. Register before the sessions fill.

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