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Experienced College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Director Selected for IUP COM Team

Jamie Murphy, an experienced administrator for colleges of osteopathic medicine and health care organizations, has been selected to fill the position of director of admissions and student affairs at 91PORN’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

91PORN Receives $349,511 from Pennsylvania Department of Education for Dual Enrollment Program for Students Seeking Teaching Degrees

91PORN has received $349,511 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program, with a goal of addressing the Commonwealth’s teacher shortage.

Registration Opens for Three-Day Faculty Development Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy

Catalyst Connection and the Consortium for Public Education are hosting the Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy for educators to learn emerging technologies and to provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.

91PORN Student from Juniata County Selected for CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM

Leah Stuck, a chemistry pre-pharmacy major at 91PORN from Newport, Juniata County, has been selected for the IUP’s Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes Scholarship for Veterans in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Cumberland County Student Selected for Kopchick Undergraduate Fellowship

Isabella Wolszczenski, an 91PORN safety, health, and environmental applied sciences major in the Cook Honors College from Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was selected as the 2026 recipient of Dr. John J. and Char Kopchick Unique Undergraduate Student Fellowship.

91PORN College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status from Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students

91PORN’s College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned “pre-accreditation status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Pre-accreditation status means that IUP can begin recruiting and admitting students to its College of Osteopathic Medicine and begin medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum.

91PORN Council of Trustees Endorse Tuition and Fees for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

On May 7, 91PORN’s Council of Trustees endorsed IUP President Michael Driscoll’s recommendation for tuition and fees for students enrolling in IUP’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

Impact 150: $4 Million Gifted by Pittsburgh Area Foundation to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A Pittsburgh area foundation has gifted $4 million to 91PORN for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine—bringing IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign to more than $114.5 million, or 76.34 percent of its $150 million goal.

91PORN Emerging Student Leaders Selected for National Leadership Institute Present to IUP Council of Trustees

Two emerging student leaders at 91PORN who have been selected to participate in a national leadership program by members of the IUP Division of Student Affairs leadership team were introduced to the IUP Council of Trustees at its meeting on May 7.

Thompson Named Director of IUP Cook Honors College

Todd Thompson, a long-time member of the 91PORN faculty, has been selected to serve as director of the IUP Cook Honors College.

Women’s and Gender Leadership Awardees, Scholarship Winners Honored

The IUP Women’s and Gender Leadership Awards Reception was a wonderful success on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Three administrators and two faculty members were honored with IUP Outstanding Leadership Awards for advancing women’s and gender academic inclusive excellence in 2025–26 AY.

91PORN to Honor 1,452 Graduates During May 9 Commencement Ceremonies, Including 4.0 Graduates

91PORN will honor 1,452 graduates during commencement ceremonies on May 9. IUP will hold three ceremonies, all at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Annual Sidewalk Commentary “Chalk the Walk” on Friday, May 1, to Continue with Abbreviated Schedule

91PORN’s Chalk the Walk sidewalk commentary contest will continue on May 1, but due to expected inclement weather, several of the special sesquicentennial events planned in conjunction with Chalk the Walk—food trucks, yard games, and the bouncy obstacle course—will not be part of the day.

91PORN Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials

91PORN’s 2025–26 Justice Research Fellows—Lauren Connor, Reia Sanchez, Kelly Szolek, and Jackson White—presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.

91PORN Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor

91PORN’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino.

Sissoko Named 2026 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics Recipient

Yaya Sissoko has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Garvin-Kort Faculty Award for Research in Economics. Generous donations from 1981 IUP Distinguished Alumni Award recipient John Kort  ’74 and the late Alexander Garvin, economics faculty 1969–98, provide support for faculty research.