IUP Alumni Association

08/27/2026

Introducing !

We’re excited to introduce a new series highlighting stories and photographs connected to Dr. Charles D. Cashdollar’s The IUP Story, as we rediscover the people, places, and traditions that have shaped IUP.

So, let’s start at the beginning—or perhaps the prequel...

Long before Indiana University of Pennsylvania became the university we know today, local leaders were working to bring a normal school to Indiana.

An early attempt opened in 1858 but closed during the Civil War. After the war, the idea returned—and returned again—thanks to persistent local educators, business leaders, and community members.

That early school was known as the Indiana Seminary and Normal School. It closed in 1861 shortly after the outbreak of the war.

Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more stories from IUP’s past!

08/26/2026

We couldn't miss National Dog Day! 🐾

Campus just feels a little more like home with our canine companions along for the journey. Meet Clover and her human, Gretchen Jacobson, a junior Fashion Studies major from Smithfield, PA!

Do you have a favorite pup you're celebrating today? Give them a shout-out in the comments—they may win something just for them! 🐶

08/26/2026

The Office of Alumni and Friends called on local alumni and friends to join faculty, staff, and administrators in welcoming our newest Hawks to IUP!

The office teamed up with University College (), who rolled out the red carpet for the Class of 2030! 🎉

Any advice for these newbies?

08/25/2026

✏️🍎Happy Back-to-School to the thousands of teachers who got their start at IUP! ❤

08/25/2026

💍 Talons Up for the newlyweds! 🖤❤️

Kaylee (Wenderoth) Fleming ’22 and Kobe Fleming tied the knot on June 27, and a crew of IUP alumni was there to celebrate with them—and, of course, they brought their Crimson Hawk spirit along! 🦅

We love seeing our alumni come together, wherever life takes them. And what better way to celebrate than with a Talons Up?

Congratulations, Kaylee and Kobe!❤️🥂

08/24/2026

We are officially open for the semester! 🎉

The IUP Marching Band gave us a rousing kickoff to the fall semester! Here. We. Go! GO IUP!

08/21/2026

Help the IUP Legend Marching Band "Fill the Truck" tomorrow! The truck will be parked at the Miller Stadium Entrance from 2:45-4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, August 22. Your donations of bottled water, Gatorade, and peanut-free packaged snacks will provide nourishment and hydration to our band members throughout the 2026-27 season. Monetary donations are also accepted at www.alumni.iup.edu/thelegend.

Don't miss out on the Special Family and Friends Performance by The Legend taking place tomorrow, at 4:15 p.m. at Miller Stadium.

08/20/2026

🎉Welcome Week 2023🎉

These smiling faces were part of the 1,800 new freshman who began their adventure at IUP just three short years ago. Next week, they start their senior year making some of their last memories as an IUP student.

Time sure does go fast! Wishing our senior class the best year and the best of luck as they step out into the next phases of life. You've come a long way already and we know you are destined for great things!

View the 2023 Welcome Week album here. https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2023/08/welcome-week.html

08/19/2026

Circa 1971. A group of lovely IUP students gathered for a photo at the Carriage House, a longtime off-campus student apartment community near IUP. It was close enough that students could walk to campus in less than 10 minutes. Thank you to Nancy (Dunlap) Collette ’72 for sharing this photo with us.

Row 1: Cheryl (Carson) Swartzwelder '72, Marlene (Sheffer) McPherson '72, Debbie (Thomas) Mewherter '72
Row 2: Ruth (Patterson) Funabiki '72, Marie (Checlosky) Latagliata '72, Colleen (Grube) Elias '72.
Row 3: Sue (McCarthy) Malin '72, Becky (Rice) White '72, Elaine (Bell) Dugan '72

08/18/2026

Check out this month’s episode of the Rural Health Pulse podcast, where Dr. Jim Kinneer sits down with Alexis “Lexi” Shank to explore the important connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health.

Lexi shares how healthy soils, sustainable farming practices, and local conservation efforts contribute to healthier communities. She also highlights programs and initiatives led by the Indiana County Conservation District that support farmers, protect natural resources, and benefit residents throughout the region.

In this month's episode of Rural Health Pulse podcast, Dr. Jim Kinn...