1968 Boardwalk Bowl, First Half: IUP vs. U. of DelawareIndiana University of Pennsylvania2026-09-23 | 1968 Boardwalk Bowl, First Half: IUP vs. U. of DelawareUniversity and Rural Hospital Collaboration for COVID Testing - Rural Health PulseIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-15 | In this episode, we discuss how an innovative partnership between Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) solved the challenge of having rapid turn-around for COVID testing during the height of the pandemic. Our guests share how the partnership started and continued to evolve.
Learn more about the Rural Health Pulse podcast: buzzsprout.com/2083847Starting a Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, w/ Guest Dr. Amanda Vaglia - Rural Health PulseIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-15 | In this episode, our topic is the establishment of a rural family medicine residency program at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania. After years of planning, the IRMC Family Medicine Program welcomed its first cohort of six residents in July 2022.
Our guest, Dr. Amanda Vaglia, shares insights into the motivation for starting this program, its philosophy, and future vision.
Learn more about the Rural Health Pulse podcast: buzzsprout.com/2083847ATOD/BACCHUS Bingo - Student Organization ProfileIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-14 | Friday nights at IUP are BINGO nights! Organized by student organization ATOD/BACCHUS, the event features prizes from $20 to over $200 and attracts 100s of students each week. The group also organizes Open Mic Nights, Mocktail Mixers, and therapy dog events.
Find out more about ATOD/BACCHUS at iup.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/atodbacchusInside IUP: Food PantryIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-14 | Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, vice president of University Advancement, and Sydney Jones, chair of the Philanthropy Committee of the IUP Ambassadors, talk about Giving Tuesday and the Food Pantry and Help Center, and what your support means to current students.IUP Lowers Out-of-State Tuition by Nearly 20%Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-14 | Starting in fall 2023, IUP will reduce tuition for out-of-state undergraduate students who take at least 15 credits a semester by roughly 20 percent. This matches the reduction we enacted last year for in-state students.
This reduction applies to U.S. students from any state outside Pennsylvania. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to all states in the country so they can get an IUP education. It will also help IUP grow by invigorating our student population with diverse and equally curious students who want to get the skills they need to land the job they want.
Current out-of-state students will see this reduction starting in the fall 2023 semester. Prospective students—your timing couldn't be better!
Get all the details here: https://www.iup.edu/tuition-plan/index.htmlIUP 2022 December Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-10 | Live from the KCAC is the 2022 IUP December undergraduate commencement ceremony.IUP 2022 December Graduate Commencement CeremonyIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-12-10 | Live from the KCAC is the 2022 IUP December graduate commencement ceremony.How Well Do You Know Aunt Jane?Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-28 | You’ve heard the name, but how much do you know about Jane Leonard, an educator and administrator whose impact on IUP has been compared to George Washington’s impact on America? Test your knowledge—or just learn more—in this quiz.IUP Information Session for 2023–24 CySP CycleIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-28 | Dr. Waleed Farag met with potential candidates for the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program to review the application process and answer questions. Learn more about the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania: https://www.iup.edu/cybersecurity/grants/dod-cyber-scholarship-program/index.htmlInside IUP: Career and Professional Development Center Has Resources for Students, AlumniIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-15 | During a recent Etiquette Dinner, President Michael Driscoll talked with Tammy Manko, director of the Career and Professional Development Center, about the resources available through the center.IUP GenCyber Summer 2022 Cybersecurity CampIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-15 | Program director Waleed Farag and student participants discuss their experiences at the GenCyber Summer 2022 Camp Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about the IUP GenCyber Program: https://www.iup.edu/iupgencyber/Mentee to Mentor: Donta Green ’10Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-14 | Donta Green works every day to be a positive influence in the lives of the people around him.
In his day job, he is the CEO of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that helps people with barriers to education get job skills in construction and masonry, as well as life skills such as interviewing and personal finance.
After work, Donta grabs his whistle and heads off to Westinghouse High School, where he is his alma mater’s head football coach. His Bulldogs are 10-0 and aiming for a deep run in the PIAA playoffs.
In both positions, Donta says most of his work is done as a mentor trying to get students and players to reach their full potential so they can make a good life for themselves or enroll in college.
He does this using the skills and inspiration he gained at IUP when he was a criminology major and a member of the Crimson Hawks football team.
“Every opportunity I have today was birthed at IUP,” he said.
Learn more about IUP's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice: https://www.iup.edu/criminology/Inside IUP: Volleyball Team Puts Equal Focus on Academics and AthleticsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-11-01 | President Michael Driscoll visits a volleyball team practice to talk with first-year head coach Lorelle Hoyer about balancing athletics and academics, the diversity of places her players are from, and the 50th anniversary of Title IX.Lights, Camera, Passion: Lindsay Ward ’08Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-10-31 | Growing up near IUP, Lindsay Ward thought she needed to go far away to get the best college education to work in broadcasting in a major city. But her parents encouraged her to check out IUP because of its affordability.
Lindsay heeded her parents’ advice and dived into the offerings of the Communications Media Department, including joining the student-run station, IUP-TV. She found that IUP had all the things she needed to prepare her for a career in broadcasting, she found a group of students like her, and when she graduated in 2008, she was well on her way to the career she dreamed of.
After completing an internship at a TV station in eastern Pennsylvania, Lindsay landed her first job, which led to another one at a bigger station, and eventually, to KDKA @CBS Pittsburgh, where she serves as the morning news anchor. Five days a week, she reports the news of the day to viewers just waking up.
A job like this was always one of Lindsay’s goals, and by coming to IUP, she was able to get the skills and experience to achieve it.
Find out more about IUP's Department of Communications Media: https://www.iup.edu/commmedia/Supply Chains in 10 MinutesIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-10-17 | Competition is no longer just between companies—it is also between supply chains. Learn the basics of supply chain management in less than 10 minutes with Prashanth Bharadwaj, professor of management in IUP’s Eberly College of Business.
Beginning by showing the complex supply chain behind a simple product—a pencil—Bharadwaj explains important aspects of supply chain management:
00:34 The Supply Chain for a Pencil 02:02 Network Design and Location Planning 02:49 Purchasing and Supplier Design 03:45 Relationships and Collaboration 04:15 Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management 04:55 Distribution Strategies and Transportation 06:02 Measuring Performance 06:45 Mitigating Risk
More about Prashanth Bharadwaj: https://www.iup.edu/business/personnel/dean/index.html
More about the Department of Management: https://www.iup.edu/management/index.html
More about the Eberly College of Business: https://www.iup.edu/business/index.htmlInside IUP: Graduate Student AssemblyIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-10-04 | ...Designing a Business: Dan Rugh ’95Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-10-03 | Dan Rugh ’95 took what he learned at IUP as a communications media major (he calls it his "broad and weird foundation") and used his passion to form a company in Pittsburgh that is gaining a lot of attention for its work. He dabbles in art, graphic design, screen printing, video creation, and many other areas, and he has used his skills learned at IUP to approach projects with a creative eye and a work ethic that helps many people solve problems every day.
Find out more about IUP's Department of Communications Media: https://www.iup.edu/commmedia/Are you ready for IUP HOCO 2022?Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-09-21 | It's time to come home! Homecoming will take place October 1, 2022 with festivities planned for the entire week. For more details on IUP Homecoming 2022 events, visit https://www.alumni.iup.edu/s/894/bp21/interior.aspx?sid=894&gid=1&pgid=3447Inside IUP: Learning Commons in Stapleton LibraryIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-09-20 | President Michael Driscoll tours the new Learning Commons in the IUP Libraries during its open house.Inside IUP: IUP DayIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-09-16 | ...Inside IUP: SGA 2022-23 GoalsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-09-09 | President Driscoll spoke with Abby Hancox about the Student Government Association's goals for 2022-23. In the first normal semester since the pandemic began in 2020, SGA is focusing on student mental health and student engagement.
Hancox is president of SGA and a member of the PA State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors.
Learn more about the Student Government Association: iup.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/studentgovernmentassociationInside IUP: Student Government Association President Abby HancoxIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-09-01 | Abby Hancox, President of the Student Government Association and a member of PASSHE's Board of Governors, explains how SGA can get you connected all over campus. SGA has senator positions to fill and invites students to apply to become a senator.
Find out more on Crimson Connect: iup.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/studentgovernmentassociationNicolas Arino M’10: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-08-29 | Nicolas and his wife, Natalia Lardone, are the first Argentineans to obtain an Eberly College of Business MBA degree. He also set an alumni benchmark when he attained the regional management level at the New York Stock Exchange, where he is the head for Latin America, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. A native of Córdoba, Argentina, he received two bachelor’s degrees from the Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, won a Fulbright for leadership studies at the University of Delaware, worked in exports and as a commodities broker, and speaks Portuguese and Spanish in addition to English. Active in Rotary International for more than a decade, he led the Metro NYC club as president. He and his wife recently became American citizens and are the proud parents of twins.August 22—Focusing on Starting Something New...Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-08-22 | In his message for the first day of the fall 2022 semester, President Michael Driscoll welcomes members of the IUP community, including new students, and lets students know where they can find help and information.Opening of the Academic Year, Fall 2022Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-08-19 | Watch the opening day ceremony for the 2022-23 academic year, live from Fisher Auditorium.Jordan Golin D’96: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-08-10 | Golin is president and CEO of Pittsburgh’s Jewish Family and Community Services, with which he has been associated since 2001. A licensed psychologist, he has maintained a private practice for over 20 years and was director of the psychology department at Sharon Regional Medical Center. The Miami native received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a master’s from Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. A recipient of numerous awards in his role at JFCS, he guided his organization in helping Pittsburgh recover from the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre by providing words of hope and healing and by arranging interventions for hundreds who suffered trauma reactions.Catherine Marcum D’08: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-08-01 | Marcum is the upcoming chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, having come from Georgia Southern University. Published in over 60 peer-reviewed journals and author or coauthor of 20 books, she is a past editor of Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research and current editor of the International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence and Cybercrime. She is an elected trustee of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and president of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, which named her Educator of the Year in 2015. A native of East Bank, West Virginia, she received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Virginia State College and Marshall University, respectively.Debra Evans Smith ’81: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-07-26 | A retired senior official with the FBI, Pittsburgh native Debra Evans Smith ’81 had a stellar career with the bureau for 30 years, beginning as one of the first 50 Black female agents in the 1980s and ending in the top ranks. A spy chaser most of the time, she won top honors for her role in such cases, including one of the most important in US history—that of Robert Hanssen. After retirement, she returned to the FBI and managed a priority initiative under directors James Comey and Christopher Wray to address what had been the bureau’s inadequate record on diversity, equity, and inclusion.Larry Gottardi ’71: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-07-26 | Gottardi grew up near the IUP main campus and went on to spend 35 years on active duty with the US Army, retiring in 2006 with the rank of major general. In 2009, he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service. Most recently, he has been acting deputy under the secretary of the Army and director of the Civilian Senior Leader Management Office. The recipient of a Penn State journalism master’s degree in 1980 and of numerous awards, medals, and decorations, he served with the Army throughout the US and at posts abroad. Today, he lives in Georgia.Rebecca Stapleton ’84: 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-07-26 | Stapleton retired two years ago as senior executive vice president and chief banking officer at S&T Bank. She previously served as chief human resources officer, having worked in human resources at the bank since 1988. At the same time, she taught at IUP, Penn State, and the University of Pittsburgh. She serves on the Indiana Regional Medical Center board and the Eberly College of Business advisory council. Passionate about helping women advance, she was the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Women in Banking state committee chair and the first recipient of its Champion for Women award. A self-employed consultant, she focuses on human resources, executive coaching, and women’s initiatives.A Welcoming Walkway: IUP’s Rainbow SidewalkIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-06-29 | IUP’s rainbow sidewalk is one of the most visible symbols of the university’s commitment to making all people feel welcome and supported on campus. The sidewalk was suggested by students from the LGBTQIA+ community who said the campus needed more artwork to represent all genders and identities and to provide a sense of belonging and home.
This bird’s-eye view shows the design that Tedd Cogar, senior assessment coordinator and LGBTQIA Support, based on the Philadelphia Pride flag and the Progressive Pride flag, along with components of others. He said the Minecraft-inspired color blocks leading to the flag and into campus “represent the diversity of our IUP family, where everyone has a place.”
The walkway is between Stapleton Library and Leonard Hall, on the path from the parking garage to Sutton Hall, where newcomers to campus are most likely to see it.
IUP offers a range of services in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some highlights:
Gender-Inclusive Housing Policy: Gives students of different genders the option to live together as roommates in residence hall suites
Preferred First Name Policy: Enables anyone to indicate a name preference, even without a legal change
LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community: Helps students feel connected while living together in Wallwork Hall
All-gender restrooms: More than 70 single-occupancy restrooms across campus have been re-labeled as all-gender restrooms. See an interactive map of all-gender restrooms or a PDF poster of all-gender restroom locations.
Lavender Graduation: Recognizes new LGBTQIA+ graduates and allies for their IUP accomplishments
Queer Conversations Workshop Series: Brings together community members to discuss important topics and share resources
LGBTQ Studies Minor: Examines diversity in sexual and gender identities in a minor that supplements any major
Pride Alliance, Queer Colors, and other student groups: Provide safe and supportive spaces, including a space specifically for students of color
LGBTQIA+ Commission: Addresses issues that affect the welfare of this community
Incident reporting: Provides a coordinated approach for students to report incidents of concern at any time
Learn more about the ways IUP provides a supportive campus climate for the LGBTQIA+ community: https://www.iup.edu/mcsle/lgbtqia-support/Tour Clark HallIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-06-27 | It’s not always fun to think about financial aid, billing, and parking but isn’t it nice to know that when you need it, help for all those things is in one convenient location? Join Jacob as he shows you around the most helpful spots in Clark Hall.LGBTQIA+ and Supported at IUPIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-06-22 | IUP aims to support every student who sets foot on campus. Offering a range of services for the LGBTQIA+ community is a key part of that. Liv/Ollie Martin, a student who identifies as gender-fluid, shares their experience coming to IUP. Tedd Cogar, senior assessment coordinator and LGBTQIA Support, discusses ways IUP supports students like Liv/Ollie:
Gender-Inclusive Housing Policy: Allows students to live together on campus as a group
Preferred First Name Policy: Enables anyone to indicate a name preference, even without a legal change
LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community: Helps students feel connected while living together in Wallwork Hall
All-Gender Restrooms: More than 70 single-occupancy restrooms across campus have been re-labeled as all gender.
Lavender Graduation: Recognizes new LGBTQIA+ graduates and allies for their IUP accomplishments
Queer Conversations Workshop Series: Brings together community members to discuss important topics and share resources
Minor in LGBTQ Studies: Examines diversity in sexual and gender identities in a minor that supplements any major
Pride Alliance, Queer Colors, and other student groups: Provide safe and supportive spaces, including a space specifically for students of color
LGBTQIA+ Commission: Addresses issues that affect the welfare of this community
Incident Reporting: Provides a coordinated approach to address incidents of concern. Students can report incidents at any time.
Learn more about the ways IUP provides a supportive campus climate for the LGBTQIA+ community: https://www.iup.edu/mcsle/lgbtqia-support/index.htmlGiving New Life to Oak Groves Fallen Trees (The Innovators)Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-11 | Fallen trees from the Oak Grove have turned over a new leaf. They’ve been sawed into boards for use in student art projects in the Wood Center. Students are drawn into the entire process, from tree trunk to finished art, thanks to faculty expertise, an innovative woodworking program, and IUP’s array of equipment.
Learn more about the Art and Design Department’s Wood Center: https://www.iup.edu/art/undergrad/studio/woodworking.htmlIUP 2022 Undergraduate Ceremony for ECOB, COEC, Arts-Hum and UCIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-07 | Live from the KCAC is the 2022 spring undergraduate ceremony for the Eberly College of Business, the College of Education and Communications, the College of Arts and Humanities and the University College.IUP 2022 Undergraduate Ceremony for NSM and HHSIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-07 | Live from the KCAC is the 2022 IUP spring graduate commencement ceremony for the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Health and Human Services.IUP 2022 Graduate Commencement CeremonyIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-07 | Live from the KCAC is the 2022 IUP spring graduate commencement ceremony.IUP: What Would You Tell A Survivor?Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-05 | This is a video of what typically takes place at IUP in April thanks to a collaboration between the Haven Project, IUP, and community partners. People were asked to submit signs that were either encouraging or supportive toward survivors of sexual assault. The Haven Project compiled all of the signs and photos with the supportive messages to create the video. This is to show survivors that IUP and community partners support victims and survivors of sexual assault.May 3—Nearing the Finish Line...Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-03 | President Driscoll talks about the Hawks Helping Hawks campaign, the newest hawk on campus, next steps outlined in his “The Future of IUP” speech, and good news about IUP’s membership in the American Passport Project program.
00:00 Finals week 00:41 Athletics champions 00:57 Commencement 01:43 Crimson Hawk statue in the Oak Grove 02:01 Responses to “The Future of IUP” 03:26 Updated committee structure 04:05 Provost Luetkehans 04:28 American Passport Project grant 05:43 Hawks Helping Hawks 06:23 Celebrate your successA Life-Changing Experience - ConnectionsIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-05-02 | A faculty member in the University College, Luke Faust makes sure students have the support they need to succeed. Many come to college with baggage or barriers. He knows how to help, because he was once there, struggling in school, in need of a guide. Now, he shows students the world has something better for them. Recent graduate Imani Jefferson attests to the life-changing experience she had at IUP with Faust’s support.
Learn more about IUP’s University College: https://www.iup.edu/university-college/indexStudent Banking with PNC Bank at IUPIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-04-27 | Learn more about the products, services, and information available through PNC, the preferred student banker provider at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. PNC Bank is here to help students manage their money and achieve financial wellness.Supply Chain Management MBA Program at IUPIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-04-27 | Learn about IUP's Supply Chain Management MBA program from faculty and students from the past and present! To learn more or apply, visit https://www.iup.edu/mba/supply-chain-management-mba/index.html.April 19—Taking Time to Celebrate and Enjoy Our Successes...Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-04-20 | President Michael Driscoll talks about the success of recent events, a major gift to advance the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts building project, and the Unity Ball, a reinvented initiative focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
00:00 Research Appreciation Week 00:31 Celebration Weekend, Distinguished Alumni 01:30 Implicit bias training 01:55 Unity Ball 02:29 Tuition Affordability Plan 02:56 Take Back the Night 03:25 Culinary Arts funding 03:49 COVID-19 mitigation 04:13 Late-Night Pancakes 04:53 Enjoy the rideVirtual Speak Out 2022 with the Haven Project on April 13Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-04-13 | This IUP virtual speak out is filled with seven anonymous survivor stories read by the IUP Haven Project about sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is in place of the 2022 Take Back the Night March and Speak Out.
The stories shared were not created by Haven—they are just giving a voice to the stories so the writers can remain anonymous. Viewers will learn about the Haven Project and resources for assistance and support, and will hear stories to help support victims and survivors of sexual assault.March 29—Congratulations to Student-Athletes, Thanks to Donors, Upcoming Events...Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-04-05 | President Michael Driscoll talks about the successes of IUP student-athletes and Day of Giving and offers reminders about important upcoming university events, including Research Appreciation Week.
00:00 Pride in our student-athletes 00:42 Upcoming town hall and recognition events 01:40 IUP Day of Giving 02:14 Implicit bias workshops 03:01 Young Alumni Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Award winners 03:50 Research Appreciation Week 05:51 Zero COVID-19 cases last weekMarch 8—Tuition, Basketball, Diversity and Inclusion Cochairs... Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-03-08 | President Michael Driscoll talks about good news for the university, including the success of the women’s and men’s basketball teams, and he announces the new cochairs of the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion.
00:00 Congratulations, Basketball Teams 00:38 Tuition Affordability Plan 01:41 Commission on Diversity and Inclusion 03:50 Upcoming Town Halls 04:04 COVID-19 Safety 05:11 Happy Spring BreakFebruary 22—IUP Recognized for Commitment to Research...Driscoll’s UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-02-22 | President Michael Driscoll shares the news and explains the significance of IUP’s classification as an R2 Doctoral University—High Research Activity by the national Center for Postsecondary Research in its 2021 Carnegie Classification. IUP is one of only two public universities in Pennsylvania and one of only 99 public universities in the United States with this designation.
00:00 Hello, Bertie! 00:30 Research recognition for IUP 03:48 Tuition reduction proposal 05:00 COVID-19 cases dropping, but don't let down your guard 05:24 Please take the 2022 System-wide Climate SurveyFrom Student to Professor: Jeremy McCool D’21Indiana University of Pennsylvania2022-02-14 | Theory, research, production work, and teaching experience – a winning combination Jeremy McCool found in IUP's communications media doctoral program.
It propelled him from a graduate student at IUP to a professor at West Chester University.
"IUP really gave me a chance to be able to teach for the first time and really learn that that was a gift of mine, and a passion, and something that I kind of wanted to do long-term," said McCool.
Now, as an assistant professor of digital and global media, he teaches media technology, public speaking, and digital storytelling.
Digital storytelling was a class he created while at IUP. It came from his interest in teaching students about media entrepreneurship, which he didn't feel a lot of communications and media programs were addressing.
"I see the future of podcasting growing at a just ridiculous rate," he said, adding that YouTube was growing in a similar way.
He wanted to help students be able to create their own platforms.
"I think my purpose is to inspire other people ... to really inspire the next generation to do the same, to really go for their goals," he said.
McCool knows how powerful an inspiring mentor can be.
"Having a mentor is extremely crucial in your journey, no matter what you are trying to do. What brought me to IUP is my mentor, Jack Thomas. He's currently the president of Central State University (in Wilberforce, Ohio). He ended up getting his doctorate from IUP. He's one of the people who really inspired me."
After hearing about IUP from Thomas, McCool looked into the PhD program in the Department of Communications Media.
"(IUP) gave me a chance to teach, to be able to create my own course, and to really be able to navigate through where I wanted to be long-term, as far as in education, in higher education specifically, and in media," he said.
"It really just gave me a chance to really be able to tap into my own talents and my own gifts and be able to utilize that to help other people. So that was really my journey at IUP."February 8—COVID-19 Precautions, Black History Month Programming...Driscolls UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-02-08 | President Michael Driscoll stresses the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols and discusses Black History Month programming and an upcoming survey for students and employees on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
00:00 COVID-19 Precautions 01:48 Black History Month Celebration 03:12 2022 Systemwide Climate Survey 03:45 Winter Warm-Up 04:23 National Recognition for IUPJan 14—Welcome Back, In-Person Classes, Diversity Survey, New Deans, MLK Day...Driscolls UpdateIndiana University of Pennsylvania2022-01-14 | President Michael Driscoll welcomes students and faculty back for the spring semester and does the following:
• Discusses IUP’s COVID-19 safety plans for spring • Celebrates IUP’s fifth It’s on Us PA grant, which aims to end sexual assault at colleges and universities across the commonwealth • Announces an important upcoming State System survey about diversity, equity, and inclusion • Congratulates Prashanth Bharadwaj, the new interim dean of IUP’s Eberly College of Business, and Hilliary Creely, the new permanent dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research • Previews a panel discussion organized by the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
0:00 Welcome back 00:21 COVID-19 safety 01:41 It’s on Us PA grant 02:27 Diversity, equity, and inclusion input needed 04:19 New business and graduate school deans 05:37 Martin Luther King Jr. Day